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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenadier has chosen Esaka '96 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Dempsey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Dempsey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panzer Grenadier!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey lands a right hook to the body.
Dempsey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dempsey lands the left hand.
Dempsey swings widly with a right hand
and Grenadier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grenadier.
Dempsey throws a low kick, looking for Grenadier's leg but Grenadier calmly moves out of range.
Dempsey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grenadier. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a front kick that sends Dempsey stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grenadier scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grenadier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dempsey tests Grenadier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grenadier scores with a body shot.
Grenadier misses with a hook.
Grenadier takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grenadier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dempsey.
Dempsey tries to work over Grenadier's front leg with a kick but Grenadier checks it.
Dempsey throws out a powerful jab.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grenadier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey misses with a hook. Grenadier ducked under it nicely.
Dempsey lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Dempsey misses.
Nice uppercut there from Dempsey.
Grenadier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dempsey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dempsey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grenadier misses with a body kick.
Jack Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey throws a right hand that misses
letting Grenadier counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dempsey loads up on a big right hand but Grenadier slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Grenadier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenadier just misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses.
Dempsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dempsey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dempsey throws a leg kick which misses Grenadier's front leg but catches the back leg as Grenadier tries to avoid it.
Dempsey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grenadier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dempsey! Grenadier dives in looking to finish! Dempsey is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panzer Grenadier!
A victorious Panzer Grenadier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggs has chosen Outerspace- Hail Mary as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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285 lbs
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297 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Mark Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle jabs at Biggs's body.
Biggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kyle.
It looks like Joe Biggs has been cut.
Kyle scores with a leg kick.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Biggs.
Biggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyle swings for the body but Biggs moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyle blocks a low kick nicely.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Biggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kyle.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyle.
Kyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Takeru Mark Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Biggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kyle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Biggs throws a push kick but Kyle slaps the foot to one side.
Kyle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggs is trying to defend but Kyle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kyle lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggs wants to sweep but Kyle has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Biggs sneaks back into half guard.
Kyle trying to mount his opponent but Biggs defends it.
Biggs wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kyle.
Biggs wants to improve his position but Kyle is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kyle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Biggs wants to get back to full guard.
Biggs wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggs wants to sweep here but Kyle controlling him for the moment.
Kyle with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Biggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kyle, into his guard.
Biggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Mark Kyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Biggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kyle throws a push kick but Biggs slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Biggs misses the target.
Biggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Kyle ducks right into an uppercut from Biggs.
Kyle throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Biggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kyle momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Biggs.
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggs lands with a shot to the body.
Kyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggs.
Kyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggs.
Kyle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Biggs looks to land a right hand but Kyle moved out of range.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biggs.
Kyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggs throws a lazy right hand but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a series of punches but Biggs avoids them all with ease.
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyle throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Biggs slips the punch.
Biggs looks to throw the jab but Kyle is out of range.
Biggs misses with a hook.
Jab by Biggs.
Kyle misses with a right hand
and Biggs counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kyle - that landed with a thud.
Biggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyle.
Biggs misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biggs pushes Kyle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biggs's elbow.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyle's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Biggs avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Biggs takes a shot to the head.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Biggs avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biggs's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs blocking some punches.
Biggs has Kyle pushed against the cage.
Biggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kyle blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Biggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyle.
Biggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggs tries a body shot but Kyle blocks it.
Biggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyle tries a body shot but Biggs blocks it.
Biggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Biggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kyle.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Biggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Biggs takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
Kyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kyle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kyle walks into a straight right hand from Biggs.
Biggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Biggs tenderised Kyle's leg. Kyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kyle swinging wildly here.
Biggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Biggs connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kyle misses.
Kyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Biggs punishes Kyle's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kyle misses.
Kyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggs misses with a low kick as Kyle jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kyle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kyle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Biggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Biggs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kyle's guard! Nice work there by Biggs!
Biggs works over Kyle with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Biggs tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kyle tries to buck Biggs off but Biggs is having none of it.
Kyle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Biggs presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Biggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Biggs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kyle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Biggs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggs wants to control the pace but Kyle is squirming around nicely.
Biggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyle is squirming around, avoiding Biggs's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Biggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Biggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biggs!
Our winner, Joe Biggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Philip Bailey - Walking on the Chinese Wall. Kharitonov has chosen BLUNT - Raggae All Day as his entrance music. Vladimir Kharitonov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Yin Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov lunges at Tao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tao's hand.
Tao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov lands a head shot.
Tao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kharitonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kharitonov manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kharitonov.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kharitonov tries to land a front kick but Tao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
Tao tries to work over Kharitonov's front leg with a kick but Kharitonov checks it.
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kharitonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov is looking to slow Tao down with leg kicks.
Tao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Tao seems unphased.
Tao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kharitonov.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kharitonov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kharitonov as he connects with a hook.
Tao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao lands a nice looking body kick.
Tao misses with a hook
and Kharitonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tao. That's going to slow Kharitonov down.
Kharitonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov throws a shot from downtown. Tao moves away and avoids it.
Kharitonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kharitonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tao. Tao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kharitonov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tao misses with a hook. Kharitonov ducked under it nicely.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Kharitonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kharitonov takes one to the chin there.
Kharitonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kharitonov.
Tao takes a swing at Kharitonov's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a solid leg kick but Tao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kharitonov.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov drops his hands momentarily and Tao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao wants to clinch up but Kharitonov keeps it at a distance.
Tao moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Tao lands a jab to the head.
Kharitonov looks for the body kick but Tao saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Tao motions for Kharitonov to come forward. Tao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tao is able to avoid easily.
Kharitonov misses with a hook to the body
and Tao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tao moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tao's elbow.
Tao lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Tao.
Tao lands an uppercut.
Tao lands with a short shot to the head.
Tao digs a right hand into Kharitonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kharitonov's gas tank.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tao's elbow.
Tao blocks a body shot from Kharitonov.
Tao pushes Kharitonov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tao misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tao blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tao smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Tao connects with a right hand. Kharitonov shakes it off.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Yin Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
Kharitonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tao.
Kharitonov throws a jab when Tao was well out of range.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kharitonov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Kharitonov moved away.
Tao looks to throw the jab but Kharitonov is out of range.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kharitonov can pounce on him.
Tao connects with a right hand. Kharitonov shakes it off.
Kharitonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kharitonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kharitonov takes one to the chin there.
Tao tries a head kick but it misses.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tao tries a low kick but Kharitonov avoids it.
Kharitonov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tao tests Kharitonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Tao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov checks a leg kick.
Tao has closed the distance and engaged Kharitonov in a clinch.
Tao misses with some punches.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a wild body kick that Tao sees coming a mile off.
Tao throws a nice looking combination but Kharitonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tao catches Kharitonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov cracks the inside of Tao's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kharitonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tao circles away.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Tao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kharitonov throws a right hand that Tao ducks under and follows up with a left that Tao also avoids with ease.
Tao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kharitonov - just one landing.
Tao lands a slapping body shot.
Tao blocks the body kick.
Tao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kharitonov.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Kharitonov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kharitonov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tao - the referee stops the clock and Kharitonov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tao. Kharitonov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that Tao semi-blocks.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kharitonov checks a leg kick nicely.
Tao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kharitonov throws out the jab.
Tao lands with a straight right. Kharitonov didn't see that one coming.
Tao blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Tao blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Tao swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Kharitonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tao's calf.
Tao throws a big shot that misses.
Tao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Tao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kharitonov misses with a hook. Tao ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Tao connects with a looping right hand.
Tao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tao.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharitonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Tao moves out of range as Kharitonov throws a body kick.
Tao scores with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Tao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tao throws a jab but it's blocked by Kharitonov.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kharitonov checks it.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Kharitonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kharitonov.
Tao thows a body kick. Kharitonov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tao checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Tao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kharitonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tao throws a leg kick which misses Kharitonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kharitonov tries to avoid it.
Tao misses with a hook.
Tao feints and then cracks Kharitonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kharitonov down.
Tao thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
Kharitonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kharitonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tao lands a right hook to the body.
Tao blocks the body kick.
Tao scores with a jab to the body.
Kharitonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kharitonov counters with a body kick.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tao.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tao, right into the meat.
Tao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Tao scores with a jab.
Tao thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharitonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tao tests Kharitonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tao misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kharitonov misses with a kick to the body.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Tao lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Tao as he checks the leg kick.
Kharitonov wants to slow Tao down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Tao. That snapped Kharitonov's head back.
Tao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kharitonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tao throws out the jab.
Kharitonov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Kharitonov moved away.
Kharitonov sizes up Tao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Tao moved out of range nicely.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Tao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Tao!
Yin Tao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vevrin Betlach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betlach kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zombie. Lester is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Twisted. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
151 lbs
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34
150 lbs
38 - 19 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vevrin Betlach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Betlach moves away and avoids it.
Betlach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lester tries to clinch up.
Betlach slips a straight right by Lester.
Lester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Betlach.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Betlach looks to land a body kick but Lester moved away.
Lester checks a leg kick.
Lester punishes Betlach's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Betlach.
A head kick by Lester misses
and Betlach counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betlach wants to free his trapped foot but Lester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Betlach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlach wants to work for an arm triangle but Lester is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Betlach.
Lester is looking for a sweep. Betlach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Betlach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Betlach trying to control from half guard but Lester is working away.
Betlach tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lester tries to get to full guard but Betlach has control of the leg.
Betlach is trying to control. Lester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lester is looking to improve his position.
Betlach is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lester!
Lester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lester wants to control but Betlach is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is wriggling around trying to escape.
Betlach with a couple of short strikes.
Betlach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Betlach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Betlach breaks from Lester's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Betlach is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lester can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Betlach fails to take his opponent's back.
BOOM! Betlach connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lester is working to get back to half guard.
Betlach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach tries to control but Lester wriggling away.
Betlach sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lester gets back to half guard.
Betlach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Betlach wants to pass the guard but Lester is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lester trying to hold on to Betlach's head to control him but Betlach postures up.
Lester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Betlach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Betlach's back!
Betlach trying to control the hands but Lester won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Betlach looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lester.
Lester controlling the position well here. Betlach rolled but Lester kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Betlach rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vevrin Betlach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betlach misses with a low kick.
Lester fakes the leg kick and cracks Betlach in the body.
Lester blocks a head kick by Betlach.
Lester connects with an inside leg kick.
Betlach misses with a shot to the body
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lester moves out of range as Betlach throws a body kick.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Betlach dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
Lester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Betlach checks a leg kick nicely.
Betlach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester throws a low kick but Betlach avoids it.
Betlach misses with a straight right.
Betlach misses with a low kick.
Lester throws a body kick that misses.
Betlach throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Betlach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Betlach moves away.
Betlach throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lester's head.
Decent striking displayed by Lester there.
Betlach throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off.
Lester misses with a kick to the body
and Betlach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Betlach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lester. Lester obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Betlach misses the target.
Lester jabs Betlach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach throws a big shot that misses.
Lester lands a slapping body shot.
Betlach tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Lester throws a right hand that misses
and Betlach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lester thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betlach thows a body shot but no joy.
Lester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Betlach throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Lester.
Betlach moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Betlach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Betlach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Betlach throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Betlach scores with a hook to the body. Lester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach connects with the punch.
Betlach misses with a body shot.
Betlach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Betlach can pounce on him.
Betlach swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Betlach thinking.
Betlach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Betlach thows a body kick. Lester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Betlach is looking to land body kicks.
Betlach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betlach misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a left to the body.
Betlach defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Betlach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Betlach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlach blocks a leg kick.
Betlach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lester finds it's way round the side to connect with Betlach's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Betlach circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester moves out of range of the leg kick from Betlach.
Betlach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester scores with a nice body kick.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Betlach's head but Betlach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester is looking to clinch but Betlach is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Betlach just misses with a punch to the body.
Betlach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester is looking to clinch.
Betlach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester throws the left hand but Betlach avoids the punch easily.
Lester thuds a left hand into Betlach's body.
Betlach does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lester lands with a nice body punch.
Betlach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lester lands a leg kick that knocks Betlach off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Betlach.
Lester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Betlach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Betlach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Betlach moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
Betlach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Betlach defending well as Lester loads up on a big left hand.
Lester moves into the clinch.
Betlach jumps guard but Lester stands there with Betlach around his waist. Betlach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Betlach misses with a body punch.
Lester breaks from the clinch.
Lester thuds a left hand into Betlach's body.
A low kick from Betlach is predictable there
and Lester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Betlach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lester.
Betlach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lester throws a hook but Betlach avoids it easily.
Betlach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lester blocks a leg kick.
Betlach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Betlach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester swings for the body but Betlach moves out of range.
Lester walks into a straight right hand from Betlach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Betlach throws out a powerful jab.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Betlach.
Betlach takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester catches Betlach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Betlach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester avoids the body shot from Betlach.
Lester throws a leg kick which misses Betlach's front leg but catches the back leg as Betlach tries to avoid it.
Betlach misses with a body shot.
Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Betlach misses with a left hand
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
Betlach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Betlach misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Betlach.
Betlach moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Lester swings for the body but Betlach moves out of range.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betlach is looking to land body kicks.
Lester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lester.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Betlach avoids it.
A lazy left from Betlach finds it's target.
Betlach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lester has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
After winning the bout, Moe Lester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Myton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myton comes to the cage accompanied by Yoyo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
245 lbs
36 - 18 - 0 |
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31
260 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Myton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bri takes the fight into the clinch.
Myton leaning against his opponent.
Bri blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Myton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Myton dodges an elbow strike from Bri.
Bri throws a punch but it's blocked by Myton.
Bri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bri.
Myton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bri has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bri.
Bri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myton is trying to break the clinch but Bri is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri misses with a punch to the body.
Bri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myton tries to break the clinch but Bri is controlling the position.
Myton controlling the action here for a moment.
Myton has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
Myton stalling in the clinch but Bri improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myton.
Bri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myton has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
Myton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myton slowing the pace effectively.
Bri lands a right hand.
It looks like Cedric Myton has been cut.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
Bri misses with a punch on the inside.
Bri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
Bri pushes off an throws an elbow but Myton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bri misses with a punch on the inside.
Myton working aggressively here.
Bri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bri has a couple of punches blocked by Myton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Myton is pushing Bri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Myton presses Bri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bri fails to land.
Myton tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Bri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myton's brow.
Bri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myton misses with some punches.
Myton leaning against his opponent.
Bri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bri throws a head punch that misses.
Bri tries to throw a body punch but Myton avoids it by throwing Bri back against the cage.
Bri misses with some punches.
Myton takes an elbow to the temple.
Bri tries to throw a body punch but Myton avoids it by throwing Bri back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myton is trying to push Bri away but Bri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Myton struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
Bri misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seaville Bri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Myton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Myton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myton to score with a decent uppercut.
Bri lands a jab.
Bri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bri's corner calls for a 1-2. Bri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cedric Myton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Bri.
Donk. Bri catches Myton right on the button with a cross.
Bri throws out a loose jab but Myton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bri scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myton scores with a push kick.
Bri ducks under a wild hook from Myton.
Bri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Myton walks into a straight right hand from Bri.
Bri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bri.
Myton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bri missing with a left hand there. Myton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bri tests Myton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myton walks into a jab.
Bri tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myton misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myton - that will leave a mark!
Bri slips a straight right by Myton.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bri misses with a few strikes there.
Myton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myton lands a right hook to the body.
Myton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bri defending well as Myton loads up on a big left hand.
Myton walks into a left hand.
Myton lands with a good body shot.
Myton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bri in his tracks.
Myton misses with a body shot.
Myton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myton misses with an uppercut.
Myton slips a jab from Bri.
Myton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myton throws a body punch but Bri moves out of range.
Cedric Myton is winning the standup battle so far.
Myton fakes the leg kick and cracks Bri in the body.
Myton throws a jab when Bri was well out of range.
Bri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myton throws a jab when Bri was well out of range.
Myton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bri slips under a jab from Myton.
Left hook, right uppercut from Myton.
Bri looks to throw the jab but Myton is out of range.
Myton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bri is just out of range.
A jab from Myton finds it's way through Bri's defenses.
Myton tries a head kick but it misses.
Bri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Myton lands a leg kick that knocks Bri off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Myton.
Bri loads up on a big right hand but Myton slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myton.
Myton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myton throws a hook but Bri avoids it easily.
Myton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Myton.
Bri ducks under a wild hook from Myton.
Bri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myton.
Myton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bri.
Myton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bri on the side of the head.
Myton misses with a wild body shot.
Bri closes the distance and clinches.
Myton looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Myton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Myton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Myton throws a leg kick but Bri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Bri.
A thudding body kick lands there by Myton!
Myton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bri scores with a punch to the head.
Myton thuds a left hand into Bri's body.
Myton ducks under a wild hook from Bri.
Bri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myton.
Bri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bri moves out of range of the body kick.
Myton throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Myton.
Bri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myton.
Myton throws out a leg kick but Bri moves out of range and Myton only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri looks to land a combination but Myton avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myton.
Myton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myton.
Jab by Bri.
Myton misses with a hook to the body
and Bri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Myton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bri being controlled against the cage.
Bri misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bri struggles to land a body shot inside as Myton controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Myton.
Bri pushes off an throws an elbow but Myton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bri lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Myton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myton misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myton avoids a wild elbow strike from Bri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myton blocks a body shot from Bri.
Myton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bri fails to land.
Myton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bri misses with a body punch.
Myton is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Myton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bri lands a nice uppercut.
Myton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bri working aggressively here.
Myton blocks a body shot from Bri.
Myton tries a body shot but Bri blocks it.
Bri lands with a light punch inside.
Bri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bri misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myton backwards.
Bri working aggressively here.
Bri tries to throw a body punch but Myton avoids it by throwing Bri back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seaville Bri.
I think Bri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums has chosen ThunderStruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kung Lao has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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217 lbs
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214 lbs
43 - 15 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biggums misses with a straight left.
Lao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biggums.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao slips a straight right by Biggums.
Lao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Lao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Biggums throws a solid leg kick but Lao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Biggums.
Nice cross by Biggums.
Biggums lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lao takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums misses with a hook to the body
and Lao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lao scores with a jab. Biggums acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lao misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lao.
Biggums swings for the body but Lao moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums punishes Lao's body with a nice straight punch.
Lao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biggums. That did some damage!
Lao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggums.
Biggums buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Biggums keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lao.
Biggums takes a swing at Lao's ribcage but misses.
Biggums misses with a wild body shot.
Biggums cracks the inside of Lao's front leg.
Biggums catches Lao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lao connects with a solid leg kick.
Biggums digs a good hook to Lao's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biggums's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggums obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biggums with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Biggums has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao walks into a straight right hand from Biggums.
Biggums lands a body shot.
Biggums lands an overhand right.
Biggums scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Biggums. That one must have hurt.
Lao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Biggums forces Lao back against the cage and clinches.
Biggums lands with a left to the head.
Biggums misses with a punch to the body.
Lao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Lao misses its intended target.
Biggums pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lao is out of range and Biggums settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao checks the leg kick.
Lao ducks under a wild hook from Biggums.
Lao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biggums checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lao throws a low kick but Biggums moves out of range easily.
Lao throws a leg kick which misses Biggums's front leg but catches the back leg as Biggums tries to avoid it.
Biggums uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lao.
Biggums feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lao's calf.
Biggums buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lao gets caught napping as Biggums dives in and scores a takedown. Lao manages to retain guard.
Biggums looking to pass the guard.
Biggums postures up in Lao's guard and throws a big left but Lao blocks it.
Lao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Biggums trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao seems keen to control Biggums's posture.
Biggums throwing strikes but missing.
Lao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Lao is looking for a triangle but Biggums pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums is working Lao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Biggums finds it's way through Lao's defenses.
Biggums throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Biggums tries to land a leg kick but Lao saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Biggums does it's job there.
Biggums moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biggums misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lao.
Lao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biggums's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
Biggums moves out of range as Lao throws a body kick.
Biggums lands a head kick. Lao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Lao.
Lao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggums.
Lao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Biggums.
Biggums scores with a jab to the head.
Biggums forces Lao back against the cage and clinches.
Lao manages to break the clinch.
Biggums cracks Lao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biggums uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggums attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lao swinging wildly here.
Biggums blocks a low kick nicely.
Lao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggums.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biggums lands a nice shot to the body.
Biggums looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biggums throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biggums fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lao checks it well.
Biggums tries to clinch up but Lao circles away and keeps his distance.
Biggums misses with a low kick.
Biggums scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biggums takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lao throws out a loose jab but Biggums uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggums lands with a thumping leg kick.
Biggums has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biggums.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums delivers a nice body kick.
Lao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggums can pounce on him.
Lao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biggums if he has to take too many more of those.
Biggums throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lao throws a body kick that misses.
Biggums throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Biggums lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lao lands a head shot.
Lao catches Biggums with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Biggums getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Biggums.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lao defends well and Biggums ends up having to push Lao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lao is leaning against Biggums and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Biggums throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laos head.
Lao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biggums.
Lao lands with a right to the head.
Lao tries to break free but Biggums pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lao.
Lao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggums has a couple of punches blocked by Lao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggums stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biggums lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biggums misses with the head strike.
Biggums tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lao's elbow.
Biggums keeps control of Lao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggums looks to land a combination but Lao avoids it well.
Lao misses with a double jab.
Biggums throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Biggums connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Biggums.
Lao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggums connects with a right hand. Lao shakes it off.
Biggums lands a jab to Lao's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Biggums.
Biggums lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biggums connects with an inside leg kick.
Lao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lao takes one on the button.
Lao with a hook.
Lao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Biggums chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biggums cracks Lao with a good jab.
Biggums connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao moves out of range as Biggums strikes.
Good work by Lao as he checks the leg kick.
Biggums connects with a single shot there.
Kung Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lao is rocked!
Biggums shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lao as he jumps to the side.
Lao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lao loads up on a big right hand but Biggums slips the punch.
Biggums fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biggums counters with a single leg into guard. Lao didn't expect that.
Lao working a defensive guard but Biggums manages to pass into side control anyway.
Biggums lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lao down.
Lao tries to buck Biggums off but Biggums is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands an elbow.
Biggums lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lao is throwing a few token shots, despite Biggums being in side control.
Biggums landing strikes.
Oh Lao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyrone Biggums has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biggums trying to control the action but Lao is working from the bottom.
Lao seems to have got his legs back now.
Lao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Biggums.
Lao is not content to let Biggums control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lao tries to improve position but can't.
Lao seems a little lost for a moment, as Biggums dominates the positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao is looking to regain half guard here but Biggums keeps moving and retains side control.
Lao wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Biggums is looking to take a break and control but Lao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lao takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biggums has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
A pretty intense looking Tyrone Biggums took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Sibelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cant del Barça. Gerard Esqueda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
165 lbs
38 - 12 - 0 |
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30
169 lbs
24 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Sibelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esqueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esqueda tries to score with a low kick but Sibelius moves his leg out of the way.
Esqueda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sibelius scores with a sloppy right hand. Esqueda should have avoided that one.
Sibelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Esqueda's head.
Sibelius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Sibelius as he checks the leg kick.
Esqueda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esqueda moves away from the strike by Sibelius.
Jean Sibelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sibelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Esqueda.
Esqueda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sibelius throws a right and a left that Esqueda avoids nicely.
Esqueda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Esqueda tenderised Sibelius's leg. Sibelius is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Esqueda.
Sibelius misses with a wild body shot.
Sibelius connects with a right hand. Esqueda shakes it off.
Sibelius lands with a hook. Esqueda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Gerard Esqueda has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius throws a jab when Esqueda was well out of range.
Sibelius throws a right hand that misses
and Esqueda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Esqueda misses with a head shot. Sibelius uses the momentum to regain guard.
Esqueda stopping the sweep attempt from Sibelius.
Sibelius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esqueda defends well.
Sibelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esqueda is one step ahead there.
Esqueda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Esqueda advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda prevents Sibelius from improving his position.
Esqueda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sibelius keeps working.
Sibelius's coaches at All Around Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda thows a huge punch but Sibelius dodges it nicely.
Sibelius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esqueda is trying to control. Sibelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sibelius throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sibelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esqueda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sibelius moves into full guard.
Sibelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esqueda is one step ahead there.
Sibelius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Esqueda defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esqueda.
Sibelius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esqueda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sibelius manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sibelius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sibelius with the ground and pound from mount.
Sibelius unloading with bombs!
Sibelius can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esqueda is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sibelius lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Esqueda hang on?
That has opened up Gerard Esqueda's cut even more.
Sibelius lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Esqueda hang on?
Esqueda gets back to half guard.
Esqueda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sibelius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esqueda's head.
Esqueda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esqueda wants to sweep here but Sibelius controlling him for the moment.
Esqueda has an active guard here but Sibelius has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibelius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Esqueda is refusing to be controlled, as Sibelius sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Sibelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sibelius blocks a low kick nicely.
Esqueda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sibelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esqueda moves away.
Sibelius misses with a jab to the body
and Esqueda counters with a takedown into side control.
Esqueda trying to control the position but Sibelius is working away.
Esqueda throws an elbow but Sibelius slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sibelius sneaks back into half guard.
Sibelius is looking to improve his position.
Sibelius is pressing down on Esqueda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sibelius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esqueda defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Esqueda connects with a nice short shot to Sibelius's temple.
Sibelius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Esqueda.
Sibelius gets full guard.
Sibelius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esqueda preventing the sweep.
Jean Sibelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esqueda trying to control but Sibelius is working from the bottom.
Sibelius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Esqueda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sibelius's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sibelius's head.
Esqueda trying to control but Sibelius is working from the bottom.
Esqueda lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esqueda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sibelius is retaining full guard.
Sibelius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esqueda is one step ahead there.
Esqueda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Esqueda stopping the sweep attempt from Sibelius.
Esqueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esqueda trying to control but Sibelius is working from the bottom.
Sibelius working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda chips away with some ground and pound.
Sibelius wants to sweep here but Esqueda controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sibelius holds on and takes a little breather.
Sibelius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sibelius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esqueda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esqueda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esqueda stands up over Sibelius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Jean Sibelius has been cut.
Esqueda connects with a couple of short punches.
Esqueda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sibelius's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda landing some decent shots from guard.
Esqueda stands and throws Sibelius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sibelius tries to buck Esqueda off but Esqueda is having none of it.
Sibelius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Esqueda tries to pass to full mount but Sibelius defends it.
Sibelius is trying to get back to full guard.
Esqueda wants to pass to mount but Sibelius is defending the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esqueda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Esqueda cracks Sibelius with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esqueda.
Esqueda thumps Sibelius with a low kick.
A jab from Sibelius misses.
Sibelius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esqueda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Esqueda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sibelius.
Esqueda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sibelius trying to keep a closed guard but Esqueda is proving a slippery customer.
Sibelius is really struggling to control Esqueda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Esqueda stopping the sweep attempt from Sibelius.
Sibelius keeping moving, preventing Esqueda from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda throwing strikes but missing.
Sibelius keeping moving, preventing Esqueda from controlling successfully.
Esqueda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sibelius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esqueda has managed to get both his arms back between Sibelius's legs - danger averted.
Esqueda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Esqueda looks up at the clock and then as Sibelius takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Esqueda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esqueda in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sibelius is working to avoid the ground and pound but Esqueda connects with a decent elbow.
Sibelius striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Esqueda is chipping away with strikes.
Esqueda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esqueda working the head with strikes.
Esqueda is working Sibelius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sibelius is trying to get back to half guard.
Esqueda landing a few strikes.
Esqueda cracks Sibelius with a big right hand but Sibelius just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sibelius manages to get back to half guard.
Sibelius is looking to improve his position.
Esqueda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sibelius keeps working.
Sibelius actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esqueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esqueda is nestled in close to Sibelius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is staying active underneath Esqueda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sibelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Esqueda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sibelius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esqueda is working away from the top position though.
Esqueda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sibelius is looking to improve his position.
Esqueda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Esqueda thows a huge punch but Sibelius dodges it nicely.
Sibelius regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda preventing the sweep.
Esqueda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sibelius can't keep his opponent in guard - Esqueda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Esqueda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esqueda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sibelius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sibelius tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Esqueda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esqueda trying to control but Sibelius is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Esqueda defending well as Sibelius loads up on a big left hand.
Sibelius goes for a double leg but Esqueda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Esqueda continues to drive forward.
Esqueda is pressed up against the cage. Sibelius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esqueda down to the mat. Esqueda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Sibelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Sibelius misses with a hook.
Esqueda throws a leg kick which misses Sibelius's front leg but catches the back leg as Sibelius tries to avoid it.
Esqueda is looking to slow Sibelius down with leg kicks.
Esqueda is looking to chop away at Sibelius's legs.
Esqueda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sibelius's calf.
Sibelius misses with an uppercut
and Esqueda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sibelius won't be happy with that.
Esqueda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Sibelius takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda grinds an elbow into Sibelius's temple.
Esqueda working the ground and pound.
Esqueda is putting a hurting on Sibelius here, landing some big shots from side control.
Esqueda cracks Sibelius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Esqueda scores with punches from side control.
Sibelius manages to get back to half guard.
Sibelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esqueda.
Esqueda trying to control from half guard but Sibelius is working away.
Sibelius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esqueda chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esqueda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sibelius trying to keep a closed guard but Esqueda is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sibelius is on top in guard.
Sibelius wants to control from the top but Esqueda keeps moving.
Esqueda is looking for a triangle but Sibelius pushes his legs off easily.
Sibelius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Esqueda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esqueda keeping moving, preventing Sibelius from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is pushing down on Esqueda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esqueda is fighting to maintain full guard but Sibelius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esqueda has hold of Sibelius's hands but Sibelius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sibelius throwing shots but Esqueda is blocking nicely.
Esqueda tries to roll over but Sibelius keeps him under control.
Esqueda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sibelius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sibelius's back!
I really don't envy Sibelius right now.
Sibelius is taking damage to the body and head.
Sibelius wants to escape the position.
Sibelius just trying to survive but Esqueda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Esqueda lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sibelius hold on?!
Esqueda is hanging on to Sibelius's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Will Esqueda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sibelius tries to escape the position.
Esqueda is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sibelius. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sibelius tries to break free.
Can Sibelius hold on?! Esqueda is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sibelius tries to break free.
Can Sibelius hold on?! Esqueda is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Sibelius right now.
Esqueda is trying to stick to Sibelius's back but Sibelius is turning into Esqueda. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Esqueda's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sibelius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sibelius trying to control but Esqueda is working from the bottom.
Esqueda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sibelius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sibelius shoots in looking for a takedown. Esqueda tries to sprawl out of it but Sibelius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esqueda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Esqueda misses with a takedown attempt - Sibelius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esqueda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esqueda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sibelius misses with a left hand
and Esqueda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sibelius!
Sibelius is looking for a sweep.
Esqueda is working Sibelius over with some ground and pound from side control.
Esqueda grinds an elbow into Sibelius's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sibelius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esqueda is working Sibelius over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibelius struggling a bit here.
Esqueda scores with punches from side control.
Sibelius is trying to control Esqueda's posture but Esqueda avoids it.
Esqueda is looking to take a break and control but Sibelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sibelius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esqueda is putting a hurting on Sibelius here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sibelius can't do much from the bottom here.
Esqueda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is looking for a sweep.
Sibelius is working hard here to advance position.
Sibelius gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sibelius is not content to let Esqueda control the position.
Sibelius actively working from the bottom here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Esqueda wants to control but Sibelius is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sibelius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Esqueda distracts Sibelius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Esqueda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Esqueda preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerard Esqueda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Esqueda passes into half guard.
Esqueda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sibelius tries to get to full guard but Esqueda has control of the leg.
Esqueda is looking to take a break and control but Sibelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jean Sibelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sibelius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sibelius trying to hold on to Esqueda's head to control him but Esqueda postures up.
Esqueda is keen to just control but Sibelius is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibelius is looking to improve his position.
Esqueda controlling the pace.
Sibelius wants to improve his position but Esqueda is controlling well.
Esqueda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sibelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esqueda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerard Esqueda was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Esqueda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Esqueda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Esqueda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Esqueda!
Gerard Esqueda is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gerard Esqueda thanked $300 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Player has chosen Jeezy - Foul Play as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Player with a nice cross.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Player moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Player lands a head kick!
A low kick from Player is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Player works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Player blocks nicely.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Player has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Player tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Player controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Player is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie trying to control but Player is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Player's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gary Player has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Player blocks the leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Player pinned against the cage. Player gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Player with an uppercut!
Player connects with an inside leg kick.
Player throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Player counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Player stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Player being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Player.
Good body shot from Player.
Gracie tries to work over Player's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Player blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Player creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Player dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Player tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Player as Gracie tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Player ducks down to avoid it.
Player moves out of range of the body kick.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Player counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Player.
Player content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Player lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Player.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Player misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Player!
Player is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control but Player is keeping him busy.
Player is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working the body and head with strikes.
Gracie working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Player keeps working.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie winds up and cracks Player with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Player wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Player is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Player is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player works his way to full guard. Good work.
Player has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player wants to sweep but no luck.
Player keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie throwing strikes but Player manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Player content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Player is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Player is controlling well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Player's head to control him but Player postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Player has control of the leg.
Player moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Player avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Player scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Player counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Player misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Player leaning against his opponent.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Player is controlling him.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Player misses with some punches.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Player lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Player misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Player throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Ricardo Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Player is controlling the position.
Player tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Player manages to get underhooks.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Player pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Player.
Player throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gary Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Player counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Player manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Player is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Player doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Player swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Player.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
Player blocks an uppercut.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Player swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Player tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Player lands a body shot.
Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Player.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Player regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Player throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Player has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Player manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomax kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ace of Spades. Silva has chosen UFC Theme Song as his entrance music. Rafa Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lomax's head backwards.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Silva has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lomax slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Lomax's side.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Lomax takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lomax fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lomax throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Lomax throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Lomax pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lomax moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lomax checks the leg kick.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clint Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Lomax lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Lomax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Lomax misses.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Lomax takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Lomax darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax scoring well with a low kick there.
Lomax tries to clinch up.
Lomax looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Lomax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Lomax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lomax momentarily.
Lomax throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
A head kick by Lomax misses
and Silva counters with a body kick that stops Lomax in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lomax has his back to the cage.
Lomax lands a right hand.
Lomax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lomax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomax throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomax misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lomax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva prevents a body shot from Lomax.
Lomax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Lomax holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Lomax shrugs it off though.
Lomax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomax throws out the jab.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lomax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Lomax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Lomax misses.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Lomax as he checks the leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Lomax.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Lomax moved away.
Lomax throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Lomax moves into the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lomax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lomax lands a right hand.
Lomax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Lomax's ribcage. Lomax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Lomax fails to land.
Lomax tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Lomax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Lomax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax working aggressively here.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Lomax tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Lomax blocks an uppercut.
Lomax misses with the head strike.
Lomax avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Silva.
Lomax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lomax misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomax.
Silva throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva slips a straight right by Lomax.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Lomax had a free shot at his head there.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomax throws a body kick that misses.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva avoids the body shot from Lomax.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rafa Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva scores with a push kick.
Lomax throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lomax throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Lomax is looking to score with low kicks.
Lomax misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva rushes Lomax and presses him up against the cage.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Lomax.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lomax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lomax tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Lomax back against the cage.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lomax.
Lomax gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva presses Lomax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva works on Lomax's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Lomax fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries a body shot but Lomax blocks it.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lomax fails to land.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Lomax controls his hands.
Silva is working Lomax over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva prevents a body shot from Lomax.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Lomax effectively controlling the action here.
Lomax has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomax.
Lomax misses with some punches.
Lomax stalling.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lomax stalling the fight.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax looking to slow down the pace here.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Silva.
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lomax's elbow.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Lomax avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lomax is rocked!
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Oh Lomax is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Lomax misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Lomax trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Lomax.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lomax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva lands with a hook. Lomax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lomax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lomax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lomax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lomax lands the left hand.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Lomax checks a low kick from Silva.
Lomax scores with a nice right hand.
Silva lands with a hook. Lomax tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lomax is able to avoid easily.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Lomax shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomax's head.
Lomax takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Lomax is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Lomax misses with a hook.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Lomax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax working aggressively here.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva working aggressively here.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lomax.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lomax into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva digs a right hand into Lomax's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomax's gas tank.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lomax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva tries to work over Lomax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lomax can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Rafa Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
That kick from Silva tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lomax checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a push kick but Lomax slaps the foot to one side.
Silva throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick but Lomax moves out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lomax scores with a body shot.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Lomax avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lomax.
Lomax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Lomax fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lomax.
Jab from Silva.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Lomax moved out of range nicely.
Lomax lands with a right hand.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lomax blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Lomax.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Silva keeps Lomax at a distance using the push kick.
Lomax keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Lomax blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva tries to work over Lomax's front leg with a kick but Lomax checks it.
Silva has Lomax up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomax blocks a body shot from Silva.
Lomax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Clint Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Lomax.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Lomax tries to tie him up.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lomax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax lands a right hand.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Lomax lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva letting Lomax take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax wants to break free but Silva has control.
Lomax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Lomax blocking some punches.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva prevents a body shot from Lomax.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lomax misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Silva.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomax backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Lomax's head.
Lomax blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva dips a shoulder and cracks Lomax with a mighty uppercut! Lomax falls back against the cage and Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lomax is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafa Silva!
A victorious Rafa Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connemara sprawls well. Connemara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potkukelkka gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Potkukelkka as he checks the leg kick.
Connemara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potkukelkka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potkukelkka slips a jab and a cross from Connemara.
Connemara tries to clinch but Potkukelkka is having none of it.
Connemara rushes Potkukelkka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Potkukelkka misses with some punches.
Connemara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Potkukelkka can't find room to land a body shot as Connemara controls the action.
Potkukelkka prevents a body shot from Connemara.
Connemara swings wildly with an uppercut but Potkukelkka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potkukelkka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Connemara can't fight it off and eventually Potkukelkka manages to take the fight to the floor. Connemara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Connemara is keeping the position.
Potkukelkka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connemara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potkukelkka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Potkukelkka from controlling successfully.
Potkukelkka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Potkukelkka pushes down on Connemara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throwing shots but Connemara is blocking nicely.
Potkukelkka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Potkukelkka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Potkukelkka is thwarting Connemara's attempts to control the position.
Potkukelkka wants to control but Connemara is keeping him busy.
Potkukelkka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Potkukelkka wants to pass the guard but Connemara is defending well.
Connemara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connemara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Connemara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connemara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potkukelkka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potkukelkka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potkukelkka avoids a kick to the body.
Connemara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Connemara takes one on the button.
Connemara closes the distance but Potkukelkka moves to the side
so Potkukelkka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Connemara is trying to keep Potkukelkka in close.
Potkukelkka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Potkukelkka controls the pace.
Potkukelkka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Connemara seems keen to control Potkukelkka's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jameson Connemara was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Connemara as Potkukelkka shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Connemara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potkukelkka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Connemara cracks the inside of Potkukelkka's front leg.
Potkukelkka lands a body shot.
Potkukelkka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara thumps Potkukelkka with a low kick.
Connemara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potkukelkka's hands.
Connemara misses with a head kick.
Connemara lands a glancing blow to the side of Potkukelkka's head.
Potkukelkka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connemara is fending him off so far but Potkukelkka persists. Nope, Connemara circles away and we're back to standing.
Potkukelkka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Connemara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Potkukelkka tries to clinch up.
Connemara wants to clinch up but Potkukelkka keeps it at a distance.
Potkukelkka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka shoots in looking for a takedown but Connemara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potkukelkka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potkukelkka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Connemara moves in looking to clinch but Potkukelkka pushes him off.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Potkukelkka closes the distance and pushes Connemara back into the cage.
Potkukelkka tries a body shot but Connemara blocks it.
Come on Connemara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Potkukelkka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Connemara misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Potkukelkka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potkukelkkas head.
Potkukelkka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connemara to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Potkukelkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connemara content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Potkukelkka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow.
Connemara throws a punch but it's blocked by Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka can't find room to land a body shot as Connemara controls the action.
Connemara prevents a body shot from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connemara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Connemara.
A hook to the body from Connemara.
Potkukelkka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Connemara.
Connemara lands a body punch.
Connemara prevents Potkukelkka from breaking the clinch.
Potkukelkka throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Connemara as Potkukelkka tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka is trying to break the clinch but Connemara is controlling him.
Potkukelkka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Connemara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potkukelkka pulls guard successfully.
Connemara slips nicely into half guard.
Potkukelkka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Potkukelkka is trying to maintain the position but Connemara is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connemara is taking a breather. Potkukelkka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potkukelkka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Potkukelkka is trying to control but can't.
Potkukelkka is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jameson Connemara.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Potkukelkka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Connemara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara wants to land a leg kick but Potkukelkka is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Potkukelkka's legs.
Potkukelkka goes for a double leg but Connemara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connemara continues to drive forward.
Connemara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jameson Connemara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connemara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Connemara throws a jab when Potkukelkka was well out of range.
Jameson Connemara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potkukelkka takes one on the button.
Connemara misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Potkukelkka blocks the low kick.
Potkukelkka checks the leg kick.
Potkukelkka slips a straight right by Connemara.
Connemara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connemara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connemara thows a body shot but no joy.
Potkukelkka looks for a takedown but Connemara sprawls well.
Connemara avoids the body shot from Potkukelkka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick
and Connemara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Potkukelkka tries for a takedown but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connemara clinches up with Potkukelkka and pushes him back against the cage.
Potkukelkka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Connemara tries to work over Potkukelkka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Connemara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connemara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Connemara works on Potkukelkka's body with a couple of short punches.
Connemara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potkukelkka struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.
Potkukelkka throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara lands a right hand.
Potkukelkka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Connemara scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potkukelkka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Potkukelkka lands an uppercut.
Connemara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connemara.
Potkukelkka lands a right hand.
Connemara lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Connemara on the inside.
Potkukelkka is rocked!
Potkukelkka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Connemara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oh Potkukelkka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Potkukelkka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connemara.
Connemara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connemara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potkukelkka is trying to break the clinch but Connemara is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connemara.
Potkukelkka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connemara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connemara drops Potkukelkka with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Potkukelkka! Connemara dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Connemara!
Jameson Connemara is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jameson Connemara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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