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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hae Ki Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hae Ki Park!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Park is fending him off so far but Whitman persists. Nope, Park circles away and we're back to standing.
Park counters with a body kick.
Whitman throws a right and a left that Park avoids nicely.
Whitman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Park tries to avoid it but Whitman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Park to the ground. Park escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Whitman shoots for a double leg takedown but Park sprawls well. He's pushed Whitman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Whitman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whitman. Whitman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitman.
Whitman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Park throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman passes Park's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whitman seems to be working for a kimura but Park defends the submission attempt.
Whitman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Park knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Park keeps working.
Whitman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman looking to control but Park is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whitman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Park looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whitman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitman wants to stand but Park has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard.
Whitman wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Whitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Park keeping moving, preventing Whitman from controlling successfully.
Whitman wants to pass the guard but Park is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Park shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Park takes one on the button.
Whitman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whitman wants to clinch
letting Park counter with a right hand.
Whitman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Park paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitman.
Whitman shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense.
Whitman misses with a wild combination.
Whitman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Park holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whitman dominated that round.
That's time! Whitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Park tests Whitman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Park throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Park tries to throw a body punch but Whitman avoids it by throwing Park back against the cage.
Park tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitman's elbow.
Whitman prevents a body shot from Park.
Park prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Whitman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitman blocks an elbow strike from Park.
Park holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Park.
Park gets underhooks to prevent Whitman's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park keeps control of Whitman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitman tries a body shot but Park blocks it.
Park misses with an elbow strike.
Whitman tries to break the clinch but Park is controlling the position.
Park looking to slow down the pace here.
Park lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park gets underhooks to prevent Whitman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Whitman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park lands with a right to the head.
Whitman working hard to break the clinch.
Whitman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Park gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Park tries to throw a body punch but Whitman avoids it by throwing Park back against the cage.
Whitman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Park fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whitman throws a jab when Park was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Park counters with a good low kick that Whitman was not able to check.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whitman is defended easily by Park.
Park slips a jab and a cross from Whitman.
Hae Ki Park seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Park dodges the punch combination from Whitman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Park there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whitman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Park is out of range and Whitman settles back down.
Park darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Park stuffs the takedown.
Whitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whitman avoids the body shot from Park.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Park swings for the body but Whitman moves out of range.
Whitman avoids a kick to the body.
Whitman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Park.
Whitman walks into a straight right hand from Park.
Park tries to clinch there but Whitman circles away.
Nice shot lands for Park.
Park keeps the fight on the outside.
Park throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Park moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Charles Whitman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitman shoots in and drives through. Park sprawls well.
Park closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A solid body kick from Park.
Hae Ki Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Park tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman walks into a stiff left hand from Park.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whitman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitman is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Park is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Park is trying to control Whitman's posture but Whitman avoids it.
Whitman trying to control the action but Park is working from the bottom.
Whitman staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hae Ki Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Whitman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Whitman tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Hae Ki Park has been cut.
Nice body punch from Park.
Whitman misses with a hook.
Whitman throws a leg kick but Park sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitman shoots for a takedown but Park saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whitman lands with a slapping head kick.
Park thuds his right hand into Whitman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whitman wants to clinch up but Park keeps it at a distance.
Whitman tries to clinch there but Park circles away.
It seemed like Park was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whitman tries to clinch there but Park circles away.
Whitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Park.
Whitman is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitman tries to clinch up.
Park avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Park as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Whitman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Park has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Whitman.
A punch lands to the side of Whitman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Park lands a head shot.
Park digs a good body shot into Whitman's ribs.
Park gets a clinch.
Park is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitman is defending well for now.
Whitman blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park misses with a punch to the body.
Whitman leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Park on the inside.
Whitman dodges an elbow strike from Park.
Whitman is working for takedown but Park is calmly controlling the position for now.
Whitman manages to break the clinch.
Park takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Park. Whitman shrugs it off though.
Whitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Park finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Park uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitman.
Whitman throws a series of punches but Park avoids them all with ease.
Park scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good work by Whitman as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Park finds it's way round the side to connect with Whitman's head.
Whitman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Park paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whitman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Park - the referee stops the clock and Whitman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Park. Whitman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charles Whitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whitman will feel that in the morning.
A slapping leg kick lands for Park.
Whitman throws a body kick that misses.
Whitman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Park.
Whitman throws a head kick but Park moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whitman moves in looking to clinch but Park pushes him off.
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!
Whitman doesn't manage to clinch there - Park circles away.
Park looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Park thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whitman if he has to take too many more of those.
Park moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitman is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
Park uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitman.
Park tries a quick counter leg kick but Whitman is wise to it.
Nice shot lands for Park.
Park clinches up with Whitman and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Park takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hae Ki Park seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Park leaning his opponent against the cage.
Whitman looking for a takedown.
Whitman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whitman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hae Ki Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Park 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hae Ki Park!
Hae Ki Park made sure to mention his sponsor, BeastMode in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between VinniJay Acunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. VinniJay Acunia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, VinniJay Acunia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acunia misses with a straight right.
Dunn throws a counter combo.
Dunn connects with a jab.
Acunia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acunia catches Dunn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Acunia throws a nice head kick!
Acunia misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
Acunia throws a push kick but Dunn slaps the foot to one side.
Dunn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Acunia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dunn throws the kick towards the body but Acunia avoids it.
Acunia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dunn's head.
Acunia throws a head kick that misses.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acunia lands a leg kick that knocks Dunn off balance momentarily.
Acunia looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Dunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Acunia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunn's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Dunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick and Acunia moves out of range easily.
Acunia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunn.
Dunn throws a nice looking combination but Acunia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dunn is defended easily by Acunia.
Dunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Acunia.
A little jabbing left from Dunn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Acunia scores with a leg kick.
Acunia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
VinniJay Acunia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acunia throws a lazy head kick
and Dunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Acunia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunn blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acunia.
Dunn 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunn checks a leg kick.
Dunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dunn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Acunia defending well as Dunn loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acunia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Acunia - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acunia.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acunia.
Acunia swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch but Acunia moves out of range.
Acunia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunn is out of range and Acunia settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acunia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acunia throws out a leg kick but Dunn moves out of range and Acunia only half commits.
Acunia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunn. That's going to slow Acunia down.
Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acunia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Acunia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Acunia connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acunia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acunia wants to slow Dunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Acunia throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Acunia is predictable there
and Dunn counters with a nice body shot.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses.
Acunia cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.
Acunia 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.
Dunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn shoots in but Acunia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Acunia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acunia cracks the inside of Dunn's front leg.
Acunia 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Acunia.
Acunia throws a body kick that misses.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Dunn slams his shin into Acunia's torso.
Acunia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Acunia misses with a low kick.
Acunia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunn tries to clinch up but Acunia circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunn. That's going to slow Acunia down.
Acunia blocks the body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dunn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Acunia, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
VinniJay Acunia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dunn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunn scores with a leg kick.
Dunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Dunn.
Acunia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Acunia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunn can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Acunia.
Mark Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Acunia pushes him off.
Dunn blocks a low kick nicely.
Acunia gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch.
Acunia has clasped his hands together around Dunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acunia working the body and head with strikes.
Dunn trying his best to control but Acunia has mounted him.
Acunia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Acunia scoring with strikes but Dunn is staying in there.
Dunn gets back to half guard.
Dunn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Acunia working Dunn over with strikes.
Acunia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunn defending well though.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acunia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Acunia with the ground and pound from mount.
Acunia goes for an armbar but Dunn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dunn.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn passes Acunia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dunn is keen to just control but Acunia is a slippery customer.
Dunn is looking to stall here but Acunia recovers full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acunia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunn slips nicely into half guard.
Dunn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Acunia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Dunn!
Mark Dunn very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buggy Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buggy Clown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Clown throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clown.
Clown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Clown's leg. Clown is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clown.
Clown scores with a nice strike.
Clown cracks Bishop with an open hand slap.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Clown didn't see that one coming.
Clown looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buggy Clown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clown misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clown's sensitive parts.
Donk. Clown catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Clown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Clown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bobby Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clown's calf.
Clown misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Clown shrugs it off though.
Clown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clown connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clown lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Clown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clown's head.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clown.
Clown takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Clown finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clown.
A jab from Clown misses.
Clown with a jab.
Clown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clown momentarily.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop clobbers Clown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop can't do much from the bottom here.
Clown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bishop is avoiding damage well.
Bishop sneaks back into half guard.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clown is looking to pass Bishop's guard but actually Bishop recovers to full guard.
Clown looking to pass the guard.
Clown throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clown is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Clown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clown trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Clown scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buggy Clown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clown misses with a low kick.
Clown with a jab.
A lazy left from Clown finds it's target.
Clown fails with the takedown.
Clown catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop throws a low kick but Clown avoids it.
Clown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Bishop swings for the body but Clown moves out of range.
Clown lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Clown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clown darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Clown into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Bobby Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buggy Clown.
Clown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Bishop swings for the body but Clown moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clown.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Clown saw that one coming.
Bishop cracks Clown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Clown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop cracks Clown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clown wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clown throws a leg kick that misses.
Clown tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Clown misses with a straight left.
Bishop feinted with a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Clown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clown moves away.
Bishop throws the left hand but Clown avoids the punch easily.
Clown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Clown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clown.
Clown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Clown throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Clown throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clown sprawls and moves away.
Clown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Clown down.
Clown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clown tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clown misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clown sprawls and moves away.
Clown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clown moves away.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Clown moves out of range easily.
Clown blocks the body kick.
Clown with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Clown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clown.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clown moves away.
Clown throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Clown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clown is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clown throws out the jab.
Clown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clown wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop is taking a breather. Clown 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.
Clown tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clown is looking to escape.
Buggy Clown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Clown defends it.
Clown is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bishop seems content to control.
Clown has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bishop is on him like a limpet, forcing Clown back against the cage.
Clown blocks an elbow strike.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Clown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clown moves out of range of the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Clown as he connects with a hook.
Bishop lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clown scores with a leg kick.
Clown misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Clown avoids it well and moves away.
Bishop throws a body punch but Clown moves out of range.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clown.
Clown throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Clown ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop slips a straight right by Clown.
Bishop appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bishop delivers a nice body kick.
Bishop throws the left hand but Clown avoids the punch easily.
Clown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bobby Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Clown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Clown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clown misses with an uppercut.
Clown misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clown throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clown!
Clown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clown is being controlled here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bishop trying to control the position but Clown is working away.
Clown wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clown is looking for a sweep.
Bishop wants to control but Clown is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bishop trying to control the action but Clown is working from the bottom.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bishop content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clown regains half guard.
Bishop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bishop!
A very excited looking Bobby Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying LePew's choice of entrance music: Smoke Serpent- . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
156 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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35
152 lbs
26 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin cracks a nice hook into LePew's ribs.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Gavin. Those never looked like landing.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LePew on the side of the head.
Gavin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Gavin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LePew at a distance.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
LePew fakes the leg kick and cracks Gavin in the body.
Nice shot lands for Gavin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LePew throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gavin thows a leg kick but LePew checks it
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew wants to pass the guard but Gavin is defending well.
Gavin wants to improve his position but LePew is controlling well.
Gavin is looking to control LePew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gavin avoid being mounted?
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Gavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LePew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gavin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LePew.
LePew wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gavin trying to control from the bottom.
LePew trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping LePew under the eye.
LePew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin throws a head kick but LePew moves out of range.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LePew shoots in and drives through. Gavin sprawls well.
Gavin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LePew manages to avoid it.
Gavin lands with a hook. LePew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gavin thuds his right hand into LePew's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gavin misses with a low kick as LePew jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavin swings for the body but LePew moves out of range.
LePew fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gavin to the ground. LePew is now in Gavin's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gavin is on top in guard.
LePew looking for a sweep. Not yet LePew, not yet.
Gavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and LePew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavin has managed to get both his arms back between LePew's legs - danger averted.
LePew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LePew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LePew has an active guard here but Gavin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
LePew is not content to let Gavin control the position.
LePew is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gavin jumps into side control!
Gavin staying calm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
That's time! Gavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LePew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LePew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePew can do to turn this around?
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Gavin.
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LePew.
Gavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but LePew just manages to avoid it.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LePew on the side of the head.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends LePew's belly button to the back.
LePew walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin misses with a hook. LePew ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LePew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin is looking to land body kicks.
LePew drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gavin defends it well.
Gavin thows a leg kick but LePew checks it
and LePew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gavin's guard.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
LePew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
LePew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gavin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin trying to control here.
LePew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gavin keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gavin!
LePew content just to control the position here.
LePew pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gavin working to try and regain half guard.
LePew wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely.
Gavin is desperately trying to improve his position but LePew has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew lands a nice shot to the head.
Gavin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
LePew is trying to control the position but Gavin postures up.
Pepe LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
LePew is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gavin content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gavin defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LePew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
And LePew tries to counter it with a takedown but Gavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LePew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but LePew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and LePew moves out of range easily.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gavin lands with a hook. LePew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
LePew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LePew showed some decent athleticism there.
Gavin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gavin won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
Gavin is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
Gavin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
LePew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gavin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
LePew is trying to control. Gavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
Gavin connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew moves out of range of the leg kick from Gavin.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavin lands a body shot.
Gavin misses with a leg kick
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin trying to control the position.
LePew trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gavin, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
An out of breath Tommy Gavin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
154 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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33
160 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lil III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaren lands a jab to the nose.
Lil III connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLaren checks the leg kick.
McLaren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lil III blocks a head kick by McLaren.
McLaren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III takes one to the side of the head.
Lil III is looking to score with low kicks.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLaren tries to clinch but Lil III is having none of it.
Lil III closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McLaren did well to prevent Lil III getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III seems to be working for a kimura but McLaren defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLaren defends it well.
Lil III is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
Lil III is looking for a kimura but McLaren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lil III to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McLaren is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whales comes into the arena with AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill blaring out of the sound system. Denard Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
207 lbs
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36
210 lbs
24 - 17 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whales shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Whales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whales wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Black keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
Whales throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
Whales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whales dodges the punch combination from Black.
Whales shoots in but no luck this time.
Whales ducks right into an uppercut from Black.
Whales shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Whales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Whales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whales wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whales scores with a couple of nice shots.
Black pushes Whales off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whales. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black scores with a one two! Whales had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whales doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whales looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Whales stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whales.
Black unleashes a big counter combination but Whales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whales misses with a wild body shot.
Patrick Whales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Whales.
Whales slips under a jab.
Denard Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whales throws a leg kick
and Black counters with a crisp one two that drops Whales! Black thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Whales to his feet! Whales is in big trouble!
Black drops his hands momentarily and Whales takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whales swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whales has his takedown stuffed
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Whales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whales slips under a jab from Black.
Whales feinted with a counter takedown.
Whales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Whales.
Black blocks the body kick.
Black swings for the body but Whales moves out of range.
Black moves out of range as Whales throws a body kick.
Whales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Whales slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black looks to throw the jab but Whales is out of range.
Whales looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whales throws a leg kick that misses.
Whales shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Whales lands with a straight right. Black didn't see that one coming.
Whales is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denard Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black drops Whales with a beautiful combination! Whales stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Black is looking for the KO!
Whales is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Patrick Whales has been cut.
Whales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Oh Whales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Whales seems to have got his legs back now.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Denard Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whales looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whales looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Whales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whales motions for Black to come forward. Whales throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whales swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Whales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a jab.
Whales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Whales stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whales. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Black throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
Black moves out of range as Whales throws a body kick.
Whales fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Whales.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black misses with a combination
and Whales counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping full guard, as Whales tries to pass.
Black keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
Black is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Whales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whales postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales forces his way into half guard.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whales.
Whales is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Whales tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Whales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whales 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Whales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whales blocks a head kick by Black.
Whales feinted with a counter takedown.
Whales looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whales was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Whales throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Whales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whales.
Black fakes the leg kick and cracks Whales in the body.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black misses with a double jab.
Whales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denard Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Whales's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Black misses with an uppercut. Whales saw that one coming.
Whales throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Whales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whales is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
Whales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black throws a jab when Whales was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Whales is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whales cracks Black with a big elbow.
Black is not content to let Whales control the position.
Whales 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Whales crashes against the mat.
Whales in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Whales in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Black is not content to let Whales control the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Whales drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Whales trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Whales works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Whales creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Black sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Black parries the strikes from Whales easily there. Whales is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Black to escape.
Whales looks up at the clock and then as Black takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Whales smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Whales crashes against the mat.
Patrick Whales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Whales crashes against the mat.
Whales misses with the ground and pound.
Black is not content to let Whales control the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whales gets a double leg takedown into Black's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whales postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Whales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Whales's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Whales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black!
Black wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Whales misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Whales throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Whales trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Whales looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Black is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Whales drags him back down.
Whales with the ground and pound but Black regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales works his foot free and advances to mount.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Whales's attempts to control the action.
Whales landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
BOOM! Whales connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Black's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Whales with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Black squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Whales thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Whales landing strikes, looking to finish!
Whales pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Black is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Whales! Black is hurt baaadly! Whales is firing away with more strikes - Black is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Whales!
Patrick Whales decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
140 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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35
152 lbs
29 - 17 - 4 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teitsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teitsi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teitsi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hossein will feel that in the morning.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hossein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teitsi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hossein.
We've been hearing reports that Teitsi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teitsi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teitsi wants to land a leg kick but Hossein is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Teitsi.
Teitsi throws a wild body kick that Hossein sees coming a mile off.
Hossein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teitsi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hossein scrambles back to his feet.
Teitsi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hossein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hossein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teitsi tries to clinch there but Hossein circles away.
Despite the aggression on Hossein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Hossein catches Teitsi right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teitsi moves out of range as Hossein strikes.
Hossein lands with a kick to the temple. Teitsi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Teitsi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hossein lands with a right hand.
Teitsi looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hossein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Hossein.
Teitsi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hossein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teitsi moves into range and clinches up with Hossein.
Teitsi throws a head punch that misses.
Hossein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teitsi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hossein's efforts to push away.
Hossein is trying to maintain a safe position but Teitsi gets an underhook and turns Hossein into the cage.
Teitsi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Teitsi scores a nice knee to the body.
Teitsi misses with some punches.
Hossein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teitsi backwards.
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!
Teitsi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hossein.
Teitsi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Teitsi misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teitsi missing with knees to the body.
Hossein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teitsi effectively controlling the action here.
Teitsi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hossein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Teitsi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Teitsi lands with a right to the head.
Teitsi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Teitsi letting Hossein take a breather here.
Teitsi lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Hossein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teitsi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hossein throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a jab when Teitsi was well out of range.
Hossein jabs Teitsi right on the nose. Teitsi blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hossein.
Hossein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teitsi's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Teitsi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hossein.
Hossein feints and then cracks Teitsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teitsi down.
Good leg kick by Teitsi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hossein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Teitsi misses with a leg kick
and Hossein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teitsi missing with a left hand there. Hossein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein dodges the punch combination from Teitsi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teitsi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teitsi throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hossein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hossein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein tests Teitsi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teitsi blocks a head kick by Hossein.
Teitsi scores with a jab.
Hossein cracks Teitsi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hossein lunges at Teitsi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Teitsi's hand.
Hossein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Teitsi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Teitsi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hossein is able to avoid easily.
Hossein scores with a nice strike.
Teitsi misses with an uppercut.
Hossein swings for the body but Teitsi moves out of range.
Teitsi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teitsi misses with a looping right.
Teitsi tries to clinch there but Hossein circles away.
Teitsi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teitsi on the side of the head.
Teitsi connects with a crisp jab.
Teitsi throws out a loose jab but Hossein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sadiq Hossein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Hossein.
Teitsi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hossein throws a nice looking combination but Teitsi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teitsi lands with an overhand left.
Teitsi 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.
Hossein shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Teitsi eats them both and turns towards Hossein to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hossein looks to land a right hand but Teitsi moved out of range.
Hossein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A combination from Teitsi does no damage.
Teitsi checks a low kick from Hossein.
Hossein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Teitsi takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
Hossein lands a leg kick that knocks Teitsi off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Teitsi.
Jab from Hossein.
Teitsi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hossein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teitsi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hossein lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teitsi.
Hossein misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teitsi moves away from the strike by Hossein.
Teitsi misses with a body kick.
Hossein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hossein moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hossein throws a body punch but Teitsi moves out of range.
A jab from Hossein finds it's way through Teitsi's defenses.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teitsi ducks right into an uppercut from Hossein.
Good exchange - Hossein coming out on top.
Hossein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein lands a head kick!
Hossein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A cross from Hossein lands.
Nice uppercut there from Hossein.
Teitsi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Teitsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hossein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teitsi on the side of the head.
Teitsi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein cracks Teitsi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teitsi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hossein closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Teitsi! Hossein dives in looking to finish! Teitsi 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 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sadiq Hossein!
Our winner, Sadiq Hossein, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illiadis throws a head kick but Milat moves out of range.
Illiadis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Illias Illiadis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat cracks the inside of Illiadis's front leg.
Milat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Illiadis misses with a takedown attempt - Milat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Milat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milat slips under a jab.
Illiadis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Milat throws a body shot but no joy.
Illiadis with the counter takedown but Milat avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Milat's half guard.
Illiadis is trying to work for a kimura but Milat is defending well.
Illiadis wants to pass to mount but Milat is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Milat controlling the position.
Milat looking to control.
Illiadis drops back looking for a leg! Milat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Milat manages to kick Illiadis off! Illiadis jumps back into Milat's guard.
Illiadis won't allow Milat to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Illiadis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Illiadis trying to control but Milat is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milat tries to work over Illiadis's front leg with a kick but Illiadis checks it.
And Illiadis tries to counter it with a takedown but Milat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Milat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milat scores with a hook.
Milat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Illiadis.
Milat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Milat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Illiadis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Milat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Illiadis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Milat counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Illiadis is rocked!
Illiadis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Milat to counter with a crisp jab.
Illiadis is still on wobbly legs! Can Milat finish him?
Milat throws a front kick that sends Illiadis stumbling back into the cage.
Milat circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Illiadis to the canvas! Illiadis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Milat keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Milat!
An out of breath Ivan Milat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Illias Illiadis spoke after the fight, saying 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall has chosen Battle Beast - Black Ninja as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Heimdall throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimdall throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heimdall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Heimdall leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heimdall throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Heimdall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Heimdall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heimdall has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimdall throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimdall! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heimdall.
Heimdall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Heimdall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Heimdall's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Heimdall keeps moving.
Heimdall keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Heimdall wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Heimdall blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heimdall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heimdall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heimdall up against the cage.
Heimdall misses with a knee strike.
Heimdall breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Heimdall misses.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Heimdall is quick to defend against it.
Johnson shoots in but Heimdall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimdall blocks a leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Heimdall's leg but Heimdall calmly moves out of range.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Heimdall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heimdall scores with a jab to the head.
Heimdall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimdall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimdall. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Heimdall throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Heimdall only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall stuffs the takedown.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Heimdall off balance momentarily.
Johnson shoots in but Heimdall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Heimdall moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Heimdall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Heimdall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Heimdall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson trying to control the action but Heimdall is working from the bottom.
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 Luke Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimdall! But no joy.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heimdall tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heimdall to the ground. Heimdall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimdall.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heimdall is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Heimdall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Heimdall didn't see that one coming.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heimdall wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimdall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heimdall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heimdall looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall tries to clinch up.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heimdall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Heimdall jumps back.
Heimdall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Heimdall moved away.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Heimdall checks it.
Johnson backing away here, and Heimdall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heimdall slips a straight right by Johnson.
Heimdall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Heimdall is quick to defend against it.
Heimdall misses the jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Heimdall is quick to defend against it.
Heimdall lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heimdall as he jumps to the side.
Heimdall unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heimdall counters with a straight right hand.
Heimdall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Heimdall.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Heimdall saw that one coming.
Heimdall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Johnson catches Heimdall right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Heimdall.
Nice takedown defense from Heimdall. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Heimdall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heimdall.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heimdall is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Heimdall circles away and we're back to standing.
Heimdall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Heimdall sprawls well.
Heimdall misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heimdall's guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Heimdall keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Heimdall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Heimdall controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Heimdall is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to control the position but Heimdall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Heimdall. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Heimdall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Heimdall.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Heimdall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Heimdall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimdall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Heimdall tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heimdall swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Heimdall.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Heimdall avoids it well and moves away.
Vidar Heimdall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heimdall stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Johnson backs off Heimdall throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimdall.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Heimdall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Heimdall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
Heimdall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Heimdall.
Heimdall tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Heimdall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimdall moves away.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimdall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heimdall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heimdall looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heimdall but Heimdall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Heimdall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimdall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Heimdall sees coming a mile off.
Heimdall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Heimdall.
Johnson sets himself, and Heimdall steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Heimdall.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Heimdall ducks down to avoid it.
Heimdall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Heimdall leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heimdall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johnson wants to control but Heimdall is keeping him busy.
Heimdall is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control the action but Heimdall is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heimdall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Heimdall is not content to let Johnson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Heimdall really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson'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.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimdall.
Heimdall misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Heimdall misses its intended target.
Heimdall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Heimdall flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heimdall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Heimdall as Johnson shoots in.
Heimdall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson cracks Heimdall with a good jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Heimdall - that will leave a mark!
Heimdall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a low kick but Heimdall avoids it.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Heimdall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vidar Heimdall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimdall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimdall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimdall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Heimdall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Heimdall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimdall.
Heimdall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimdall throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Heimdall 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.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall lands with a right hand.
Heimdall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heimdall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heimdall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimdall.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heimdall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson tries to move to full mount but Heimdall actually manages to regain half guard.
Heimdall is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Heimdall is keeping the position.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a strike but Heimdall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heimdall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heimdall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Heimdall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heimdall stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Heimdall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heimdall feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Heimdall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson throws the left hand but Heimdall avoids the punch easily.
Heimdall tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heimdall but Heimdall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimdall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heimdall's half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vidar Heimdall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heimdall throws a big shot that misses.
Heimdall swinging wildly here.
Heimdall moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Heimdall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heimdall blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Heimdall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Heimdall counters with a stiff right hand.
Heimdall throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Heimdall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Heimdall blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heimdall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the action but Heimdall is working from the bottom.
Heimdall prevents Johnson from improving position.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Heimdall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heimdall.
Johnson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Heimdall has passed into half guard!
Heimdall wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson wants to control but Heimdall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heimdall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a triangle but Heimdall defends it easily.
Heimdall tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Heimdall slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson wants to control but Heimdall postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Heimdall controlling from side mount.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vidar Heimdall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heimdall 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vidar Heimdall!
Vidar Heimdall is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vidar Heimdall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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