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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Cierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos has chosen Doom and Gloom by The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Daniel Campos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cierra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Campos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Campos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cierra doesn't seem phased though.
Campos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cierra's elbow.
Cierra has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Campos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cierra controlling the positon.
Cierra looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Campos taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Cierra!
Carlos Cierra thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Love-Hate Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Love-Hate Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cooke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Love-Hate Powell has been cut.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Powell with a jab.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Powell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick lands from Cooke that sends Powell to the canvas. Powell tries to scramble back to his feet but Cooke brings him back down into side control.
Powell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke lands a big left to the face of Powell, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Cooke and another - Powell is out! Cooke stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Cooke!
Eric Cooke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You by Helix. Jaxee has chosen Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Douglas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Douglas lands in his opponent's guard.
Jaxee looking to control but Douglas passes into half guard.
Jaxee wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaxee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaxee.
Douglas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Douglas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaxee is retaining full guard.
Douglas forces his way into half guard.
Jaxee trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Douglas is pressing down on Jaxee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaxee is holding on for now.
Jaxee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaxee wants to control the position but Douglas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Douglas stops Jaxee from getting back to his feet.
Jaxee tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but Jaxee defending well.
Jaxee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douglas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jaxee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Douglas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxee is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Douglas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaxee is trying to control but can't.
Jaxee tries to kick Douglas off in order to stand up. Douglas Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Douglas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jaxee!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jaxee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Douglas working for a guillotine from mount but Jaxee is in no mood to give up.
Jaxee tries to buck Douglas off but he can't manage it.
Douglas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Douglas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jaxee is on top in guard.
Douglas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaxee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Douglas is tightening it up a little... Jaxee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jaxee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jaxee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Douglas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Douglas!
A victorious Jack Douglas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samba has chosen Bezerker by Love Among Freaks as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba misses with a body kick.
Samba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGlotka.
Glotka tries to clinch but Samba is having none of it.
And Samba tries to counter it with a takedown but Glotka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Glotka. Those never looked like landing.
Glotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glotka tries to clinch but Samba is having none of it.
Samba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glotka dives in for a single leg takedown but Samba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glotka avoids the body shot from Samba.
Glotka thinks about countering with a body kick.
Glotka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samba has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samba throws a hook but Glotka avoids it easily.
Samba looks to land a right hand but Glotka moved out of range.
Glotka moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Samba. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba misses the shot to the body.
Samba throws a front kick that sends Glotka stumbling back into the cage.
Samba swats away the attempt to clinch by Glotka.
Samba scores with a shot to the body.
Glotka throws a head kick but Samba moves out of range.
Glotka darts in trying to clinch
and Samba counters with a takedown into side control.
Samba looks up at the clock and then as Glotka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Samba smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Samba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Glotka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Glotka down.
Samba in side control, throwing shots but Glotka defends.
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!
Glotka tries to buck Samba off but Samba is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glotka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Samba working away.
Samba landing a few strikes.
Samba trying to control the position but Glotka is working away.
Glotka tries to bench press Samba off him but Samba keeps the position.
Samba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Glotka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba scoring with punches and elbows.
Samba misses with the ground and pound.
Glotka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Glotka manages to get back to half guard.
Glotka keeping hold of Samba's head, controlling as best he can.
Samba trying to control from half guard but Glotka is working away.
Samba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glotka is looking for a sweep. Samba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samba working Glotka over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba is looking to take a break and control but Glotka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glotka has hold of Samba's hands but Samba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Glotka is trying to control but can't.
Samba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Glotka wants to improve his position but Samba is controlling well.
Samba slips a nice elbow through Glotka's hands, connecting with Glotka's forehead.
Glotka is rocked!
Samba moves nicely into side control.
Glotka is looking for a sweep.
Samba is looking to take a break and control but Glotka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glotka taking a bit of punishment here - Samba scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Glotka tries a head kick but it misses.
Glotka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samba.
Samba stuffs the takedown.
Samba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glotka rather than just go for the knockout.
Samba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Glotka.
Glotka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samba.
Samba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glotka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samba pushes Glotka away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Samba lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka wants to get back to full guard but Samba has passed into side control.
Samba working the head with strikes.
Samba working the ground and pound.
Samba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Samba lands with some strikes.
Oh Glotka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glotka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A big strike lands for Samba! That's really hurt Glotka and he's turned his back - Samba keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Samba jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Samba!
During a confident post fight interview, Christopher Samba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Promises is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MegaDeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Promises throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Promises waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Promises counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Promises only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Promises lands with a right hand.
Keeping Promises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr stalks Promises and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Promises's face. Promises staggers backwards, shaken.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Promises moved out of range nicely.
Promises feints a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Promises moves out of range.
Promises goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Promises throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr throws a counter high kick but Promises was just alert enough to avoid it.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Promises connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Promises lands with a straight right. Burns Jr didn't see that one coming.
Promises thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Promises misses with an attempted mid kick.
Promises lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promises.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Promises.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Promises.
A nice leg kick lands there from Promises.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Promises misses.
It looked like Burns Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Promises tries to work over Burns Jr's front leg with a kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Promises scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Promises misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Promises misses
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Promises.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Keeping Promises has been cut.
Promises with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Promises throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Promises takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Promises lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Promises throws a low kick, looking for Burns Jr's leg but Burns Jr calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Promises finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Promises throws a shot to the body.
Promises fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Promises thumps Burns Jr with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Promises counters with a solid body kick.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Promises just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
Burns Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Promises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Promises throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Promises throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a counter high kick but Promises was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Promises has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Promises and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keeping Promises's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Promises scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Promises throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Promises.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Promises.
Burns Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Promises on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Promises throws a low kick but Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Promises counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Promises.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Promises looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Promises throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Promises has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Promises is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Promises throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with a head kick that drops Promises to the mat! Promises scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Promises.
Burns Jr is leaning against Promises and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Promises is breathing heavily.
Burns Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Promises misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Promises fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Promises avoids it.
Burns Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Promises misses with the head strike.
Promises throws a head punch that misses.
Promises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Promises's elbow.
Burns Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Promises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Promises swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Promises's elbow.
Burns Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Promises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Promises misses with some punches.
Burns Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Promises tries to throw a body punch but Burns Jr avoids it by throwing Promises back against the cage.
Promises misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr misses with some punches.
Promises lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns Jr backwards.
Burns Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns Jr blocks an uppercut.
Burns Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns Jr obliges.
Burns Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Promises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Promises.
Promises prevents a body shot from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns Jr misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr gets through Promises's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simba Burns Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Promises takes a shot to the head.
Burns Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is working Promises over against the cage.
Burns Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Promises backwards.
A short body shot lands from Burns Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Burns Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns Jr lands with a left to the head.
Promises tries a body shot but Burns Jr blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keeping Promises'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. This is the final round!
Promises drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Promises just on the top of the head. Promises drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Promises - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simba Burns Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Simba Burns Jr said 'I'm not back, because I never left.. I am here and here to stay and I want that world title. I love my brother Simba Burns and the whole Burns family who helped me win this fight. And my new partners the Diaz bros thanks for the help guys.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiao Long Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has chosen Dragon Punch! as his entrance music. Xiao Long Li acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Sodium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiao Long Li!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodium defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Sodium throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Li raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Li missing with a left hand there. Sodium was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodium looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li looks to land a right hand but Sodium moved out of range.
Sodium moves into the clinch.
Sodium lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Sodium lands a nice uppercut.
Sodium has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Sodium swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sodium lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Li misses with an elbow strike.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sodium scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li misses with some punches.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Sodium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sodium dodges an elbow strike from Li.
Sodium misses with a punch on the inside.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodium wants a takedown but no success here.
Sodium takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sodium misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodium.
Sodium working aggressively here.
Li lands an elbow inside that Sodium shrugs off.
Sodium has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Li is trying to keep an underhook but Sodium manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sodium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Sodium working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Li's thigh. Li counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sodium postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sodium is pushing down on Li's leg trying to pass to half guard. Li is fighting to maintain full guard but Sodium has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sodium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Li's head.
Li tries to get to full guard but Sodium has control of the leg.
Sodium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sodium missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sodium is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Li is looking for a triangle here but Sodium uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Sodium.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sodium is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sodium working the head and body with strikes.
Li on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sodium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Li is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sodium.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sodium is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
Sodium is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Li reverses the position - he's now on top in Sodium's guard.
Li is in close to Sodium's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sodium trying to control the position.
Li is working Sodium over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
High Sodium dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sodium fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sodium misses with a wild body shot.
Sodium lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sodium gets a takedown into half guard.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sodium throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodium looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sodium moves into full mount! Li won't be happy about that!
Li working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium landing punches.
Sodium lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Xiao Long Li has been cut.
Sodium connects with a bit shot that sees Li covering up! More strikes from Sodium and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sodium is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). High Sodium!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shane Ripgut enters the cage!
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260 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doctor Mundo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mundo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Mundo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripgut.
Ripgut 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.
Ripgut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mundo.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ripgut leaves Mundo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ripgut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mundo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ripgut lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mundo's sensitive parts.
Ripgut throws a body kick that misses.
Mundo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ripgut sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ripgut.
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mundo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ripgut scrambles back to his feet.
Ripgut thows a leg kick but Mundo checks it
and Mundo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ripgut trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo is working Ripgut over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mundo throwing strikes but missing.
Ripgut trying to control the position.
Mundo cracks Ripgut with a solid left hand.
Ripgut controls Mundo momentarily but Mundo frees himself.
Mundo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ripgut is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripgut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ripgut avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ripgut pulls Mundo in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mundo 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.
Ripgut pulls Mundo in close to prevent any damage.
Mundo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ripgut controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mundo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mundo stays in close to Ripgut's body and controls the position.
Ripgut trying to keep a closed guard but Mundo is proving a slippery customer.
Ripgut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ripgut.
Mundo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mundo moves out of range of the body kick from Ripgut.
Mundo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ripgut was covering up waiting for the punch and Mundo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ripgut is controlling Mundo's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut keeping moving, preventing Mundo from controlling successfully.
Mundo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mundo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ripgut's guard.
Mundo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ripgut has hold of Mundo's hands but Mundo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ripgut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mundo.
Ripgut is trying to get back to full guard.
Ripgut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut gets full guard.
Ripgut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mundo wants to control from the top but Ripgut keeps moving.
Ripgut pulls Mundo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mundo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mundo lands a couple of elbows.
Ripgut is trying to keep Mundo in close.
Ripgut keeping moving, preventing Mundo from controlling successfully.
Mundo is really struggling to control Ripgut but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mundo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ripgut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mundo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Mundo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ripgut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ripgut looks to throw a body kick
so Mundo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mundo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripgut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mundo throwing strikes from guard but Ripgut blocks nicely.
Ripgut controlling Mundo's posture.
Ripgut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ripgut has his hands on Mundo's head, controlling the position.
Ripgut trying to keep a closed guard but Mundo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mundo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mundo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mundo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripgut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mundo.
Mundo trying to control but Ripgut is working from the bottom.
Mundo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?
Mundo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mundo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ripgut working a defensive guard here.
Mundo throwing strikes but missing.
Mundo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ripgut has wrist control.
Ripgut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ripgut misses with a kick to the body.
Ripgut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mundo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ripgut.
Mundo fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundo shoots in and gets a takedown into Ripgut's guard.
Ripgut is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mundo is controlling him.
Mundo postures up in Ripgut's guard and throws a big left but Ripgut blocks it.
Mundo postures up.
Ripgut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mundo.
Ripgut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ripgut pulls Mundo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mundo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mundo distracts Ripgut with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ripgut looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripgut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ripgut pulls Mundo in close to his closed guard and prevents Mundo from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ripgut looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ripgut. Mundo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripgut misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ripgut, right into the meat.
Shane Ripgut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ripgut pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ripgut throws a head kick that half lands.
Mundo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ripgut.
Mundo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ripgut sprawls and moves away.
Mundo shoots in for a takedown but Ripgut shows good takedown defense.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripgut lands a high kick!
It looks like Doctor Mundo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut misses the body punch
and Mundo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ripgut scores with a hook to the body. Mundo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mundo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ripgut. No joy for Mundo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Mundo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripgut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ripgut connects with a right hand. Mundo shakes it off.
Mundo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut throws a leg kick but Mundo sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been told by Mundo's head coaches at Max Poppers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ripgut scores with a head kick.
Ripgut tries to work over Mundo's front leg with a kick but Mundo checks it.
Mundo misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ripgut.
Mundo avoids a kick to the body.
Mundo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ripgut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doctor Mundo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mundo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mundo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mundo working away.
Ripgut is not content to let Mundo control the position.
Ripgut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ripgut is trying to buck Mundo off.
Doctor Mundo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut is not content to let Mundo control the position.
Check out the look on Mundo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mundo scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mundo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ripgut to see if he's OK.
Ripgut is trying to control Mundo's posture but Mundo avoids it.
Mundo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripgut keeps working.
Mundo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mundo is looking to take a break and control but Ripgut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ripgut felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
An elbow from Mundo crashes against the mat.
Mundo scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ripgut's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mundo lands a few punches from side control.
Mundo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut struggling a bit here.
Ripgut is trying to get back to half guard.
Mundo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ripgut to see if he's OK.
Mundo cracks Ripgut with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ripgut is rocked!
Mundo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ripgut is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mundo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Mundo!
Our winner, Doctor Mundo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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38
198 lbs
36 - 16 - 1 |
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38
215 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luu Viulu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega lands a nice shot that snaps Viulu's head back.
Viulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.
Viulu darts in and clinches Omega up against the cage.
Omega misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Omega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Omega lands a left hand.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viulu's elbow.
Omega blocking some punches.
Viulu manages to break the clinch.
Viulu scores with a one two! Omega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Omega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viulu circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viulu.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viulu walks into a left hand.
Viulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Viulu.
A little feinted left hand from Omega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Omega tries to bum rush Viulu with a series of wild strikes but Viulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Luu Viulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega clinches.
Omega swings wildly with an uppercut but Viulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Omega blocks a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu trying to stall but Omega improves his position.
Omega working aggressively here.
Omega pushes Viulu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Viulu is working Omega over against the cage.
Viulu tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Omega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Omega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viulu has Omega pushed against the cage.
Viulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Omega fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viulu misses with the head strike.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Viulu.
Viulu throws out a loose jab but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Viulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viulu misses the body punch
and Omega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omega.
Viulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Omega keeps the fight on the outside.
Omega thinks about countering with a body kick.
Viulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Viulu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Omega to counter with a crisp jab.
Viulu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viulu walks into a jab.
Viulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Omega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Viulu really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viulu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viulu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Omega rather than just go for the knockout.
Omega rushes Viulu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Omega.
Omega breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Viulu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Omega - the referee stops the clock and Viulu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Omega. Viulu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viulu misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega lands with a right hand.
Viulu misses with an uppercut.
Omega cracks Viulu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viulu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Viulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Omega. Omega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Omega scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega's corner calls for a 1-2. Omega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Omega lands an overhand right.
Omega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Omega throws a combination. Viulu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A good leg kick by Omega.
Viulu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Omega. That one must have hurt.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viulu.
Omega stuns Viulu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Omega there.
Viulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omega lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omega takes a shot to the head.
Omega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viulu can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viulu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viulu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Omega here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Viulu throws a looping overhand right but Omega ducks down to avoid it.
Omega throws a combination. Viulu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Omega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Omega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viulu takes one to the chin there.
Viulu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viulu throws a lazy right hand but Omega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viulu walks into a jab.
Viulu is rocked!
Omega drops Viulu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Omega follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Omega!
Post fight, an emotional Thor Omega said 'Thanks Burns Family for giving me another shot! I won't let you down. Hats off to my worthy opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Queen comes to the cage accompanied by Fat Joe - Money Over Bitches [Feat Too $hort & TA]. Oliver Queen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
28 - 11 - 3 |
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World class MT
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dessler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dessler moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
Queen backing away here, and Dessler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Queen throws a low kick but Dessler moves out of range easily.
Dessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dessler has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Queen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dessler kicks Queen off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dessler throws a head kick that misses
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen wants to clinch.
Dessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen wants to land a leg kick but Dessler is out of range.
Queen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dessler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dessler lands a glancing blow to the side of Queen's head.
Queen lands a head kick!
It looks like Billy Dessler has been cut.
Queen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Queen works Dessler's body with a nice hook.
Queen gets tackled into the cage by Dessler. Dessler maintains the clinch.
Dessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Dessler avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Dessler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Dessler avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Queen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dessler prevents a body shot from Queen.
Dessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Queen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dessler avoids it.
Queen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Queen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Queen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Dessler blocks the low kick.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Queen tries to keep at a distance but Dessler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dessler lands with a left to the head.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessler.
Queen tries to pull guard but Dessler holds him up against the cage and eventually Queen drops back down to his feet.
Queen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dessler stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dessler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Queen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessler.
Dessler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Queen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Dessler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Queen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dessler can turn it around.
Dessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dessler.
Dessler scores with a shoulder strike.
Dessler misses with a body punch.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Dessler controls the action.
Queen fails to pull guard.
Dessler blocks an uppercut.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen tries to work over Dessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dessler lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
Dessler lands a shot to the body.
Dessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen working aggressively here.
Dessler taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dessler breaks the clinch.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Dessler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dessler.
Dessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dessler checks a leg kick.
Dessler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Queen.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Queen catches Dessler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dessler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dessler moves in looking to clinch but Queen pushes him off.
Dessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Dessler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Dessler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Queen.
Dessler avoids the head kick by Queen.
Dessler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Queen will feel that in the morning.
Dessler forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Dessler keeps control of Queen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Queen is defending well for now.
Dessler misses with some punches.
Dessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessler lands with a right to the head.
Dessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dessler takes a shot to the head.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Dessler lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dessler prevents Queen from breaking the clinch.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billy Dessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Dessler lands with a left to the head.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Queen wants to break free but Dessler has control.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
Queen is rocked!
A short right from Dessler.
Oh Queen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Dessler lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dessler slows down the pace here.
Dessler creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Queen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Queen drops to his knees and Dessler pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Dessler!
An intense looking Billy Dessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want the recegnition I deserve. I have been beating all these guys put in front of me, stomping them and yeah, I'll be cocky now, no more mr nice guy I want my Title shot, I am the real Champ come try and beat me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Bill Batson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
As Nixon backs off Batson throws a huge counter combo but Nixon manages to avoid it all.
Batson missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batson lands with a nice body kick.
Batson misses with the combination.
Nixon slips a jab from Batson.
Batson checks the leg kick.
Batson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon moves out of range as Batson strikes.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Batson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon 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.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batson.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Batson's leg. Batson is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batson.
Batson drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Batson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon throws a body punch but Batson moves out of range.
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batson is able to avoid easily.
Batson misses with a looping left.
Batson throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batson.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon slips under a jab from Batson.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson swinging wildly here.
It appears Nixon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batson's calf.
Batson checks a low kick from Nixon.
Batson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
Batson checks a leg kick.
Nixon sizes up Batson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Batson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Batson.
Batson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batson momentarily.
Batson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batson throws a combination that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Batson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Batson.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Batson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Batson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Batson. That did some damage!
Batson swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batson swinging wildly here.
Batson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses the jab.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon slips a straight right by Batson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
Batson misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson throws a body kick that misses.
Batson misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Batson misses.
Batson checks a leg kick nicely.
Batson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Batson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Nixon backs off Batson throws a huge counter combo but Nixon manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Batson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Batson misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Batson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Batson misses with a low kick.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Batson lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon 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.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Batson misses with a body kick.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Batson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nixon 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.
Batson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batson is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Batson checks the leg kick.
Batson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon scores with a push kick.
A lazy body kick from Batson
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Batson was not able to check.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Batson coming out on top.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Batson saw that one coming.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batson.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batson!
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!
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Nixon tenderised Batson's leg. Batson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batson ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Nice body kick there by Nixon.
Batson connects with a single shot there.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Batson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Richard Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Batson feints a counter leg kick.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batson throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Batson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Batson throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Batson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.
Nixon throws a push kick but Batson slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Batson lands.
Batson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Batson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batson.
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!
Batson throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon thumps Batson with a low kick.
A low kick from Batson misses
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Nixon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Batson down.
Batson misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon cracks Batson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batson moves out of range as Nixon throws a body kick.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Batson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nixon.
A jab from Batson does it's job there.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon'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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Batson misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a low kick, right behind Batson 's knee.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Batson's leg but Batson calmly moves out of range.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Batson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Batson cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Batson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Batson misses.
Batson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Batson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Batson had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon throws a low kick but Batson avoids it.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Nixon scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon cracks the inside of Batson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Batson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Batson tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Batson blocks the body kick.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batson's calf.
Batson thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon throws a body punch but Batson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batson blocks a head kick by Nixon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batson! But no joy.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Batson is out of range.
Batson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batson tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Batson moved away.
Batson throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Batson cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Batson walks into a left hand.
Batson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Batson avoids them all with ease.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batson.
Batson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Batson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Batson manages to avoid it.
Good work by Batson as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Batson misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Batson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Batson seems unphased.
Batson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batson moves away.
Nixon moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Batson's legs.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Batson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nixon has got the better of the exchanges.
Batson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Batson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Batson connects with a solid leg kick.
Batson tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Batson slips under a jab from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Batson throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nixon throws the kick towards the body but Batson avoids it.
Batson 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Batson - that will leave a mark!
Batson throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Batson throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batson.
Nixon slips under a jab from Batson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Batson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batson tries to bum rush Nixon with a series of wild strikes but Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Batson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Batson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Batson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batson.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Batson's ribs.
Nixon motions for Batson to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batson throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Batson's legs.
Batson counters with a body kick.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Batson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batson moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
You can see that Batson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batson under the eye.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batson avoids the body shot from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batson's sensitive parts.
Batson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Nixon throws a nice head kick!
Batson throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Batson.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nixon.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Batson moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Batson's knee but Batson avoids it well.
Batson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Batson does it's job there.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Batson.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
Nixon cracks the inside of Batson's front leg.
Batson tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Batson ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Batson slams his shin into Nixon's torso.
Batson misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson thuds his shin into the meat of Nixon's side.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batson throws out the jab.
Nixon works Batson's body with a nice hook.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Batson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Batson tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batson's sensitive parts.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a lazy body kick
enabling Batson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Batson scores with a jab.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
It appears Nixon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Batson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon throws a right hand that Batson ducks under and follows up with a left that Batson also avoids with ease.
Nixon jabs Batson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batson moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Batson moved away.
Batson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Batson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Batson settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bill Batson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batson moves away.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Batson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batson throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson misses with a body kick.
Batson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Batson misses with a looping right.
Batson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Batson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Batson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon slips a jab from Batson.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Batson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon throws a head kick but Batson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Batson misses the target.
Batson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Batson misses its intended target.
Batson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Batson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Batson settles back down.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Batson just manages to avoid it.
Batson misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nixon.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batson 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.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nixon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon retains his welterweight title!
Richard Nixon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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