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EVO 158: Brave PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clanger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Youth Blood. Yoko Gushiken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been hearing reports that Clanger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clanger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gushiken pinned against the cage. Gushiken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger throws a lazy right hand but Gushiken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gushiken needs to keep his hands up - Clanger had a free shot at his head there.
Clanger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clanger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Gushiken misses.
Clanger throws a series of punches but Gushiken moves out of range.
Clanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gushiken moves out of range of the strikes.
Clanger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gushiken scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
Gushiken throws a hook but Clanger blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gushiken misses the target.
Clanger walks into a left hand.
Clanger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gushiken takes a swing at Clanger's ribcage but misses.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gushiken scores with a hook to the body. Clanger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clanger throws a jab when Gushiken was well out of range.
Gushiken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clanger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Gushiken connects with a looping right hand.
Gushiken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Clanger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a sloppy body shot
and Gushiken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
Gushiken is looking to clinch.
Gushiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clanger.
Gushiken misses with a straight right.
Gushiken slips a straight right by Clanger.
Gushiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clanger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clanger.
Clanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gushiken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Gushiken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gushiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clanger swings for the body but Gushiken moves out of range.
Gushiken throws out a counter right but Clanger avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Gushiken.
Clanger looks to land a left hand but Gushiken moved out of range nicely.
Clanger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken stuffs the takedown attempt from Clanger. Clanger gets slowly back to his feet.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Clanger is out of range.
Clanger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Clanger scores with a hook to the body. Gushiken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clanger fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonsil Clanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Clanger ducks down to avoid it.
Gushiken works Clanger's body with a nice hook.
Gushiken lands with a good body shot.
Clanger defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Clanger closes the distance and clinches up with Gushiken, looking for a takedown. Clanger pushes Gushiken against the cage but Gushiken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gushiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clanger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Clanger is out of range.
Gushiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clanger.
Gushiken throws out a loose jab but Clanger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clanger feinted with a counter takedown.
Gushiken forces Clanger back against the cage and clinches.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Clanger controls his hands.
Gushiken lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Gushiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clanger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gushiken to keep the fight standing.
Gushiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clanger is pushing Gushiken up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gushiken keeps control of Clanger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clanger as Gushiken tries to tie him up.
Gushiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clanger just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gushiken misses the target.
Clanger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Gushiken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gushiken drops his hands momentarily and Clanger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clanger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clanger scores with a hook.
Gushiken scores with a jab.
Clanger is rocked!
Clanger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gushiken.
Clanger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Clanger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Clanger circles away.
Clanger seems to have got his legs back now.
Clanger looking to score a takedown here. Gushiken is defending well but Clanger drives through and ends up in Gushiken's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clanger throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.
Clanger prevents Gushiken from getting back to his feet.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Gushiken keeps moving.
Gushiken wants to stand but Clanger is controlling the position.
Clanger postures up in Gushiken's guard and throws a big left but Gushiken blocks it.
Gushiken keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gushiken loads up on a big right hand but Clanger slips the punch.
Clanger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gushiken throws out the jab.
Clanger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gushiken sprawls and moves away.
Gushiken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Gushiken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clanger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clanger lands a really nice looking cross but Gushiken seems unphased.
Gushiken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clanger. Gushiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gushiken throws a shot from downtown. Clanger moves away and avoids it.
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clanger avoids the body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gushiken misses with a few strikes there.
Gushiken scores with the left hand. Clanger knows he should have avoided that one.
Gushiken ducks right into an uppercut from Clanger.
Clanger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gushiken moves away.
It seemed like Gushiken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clanger misses with a hook
and Gushiken counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clanger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gushiken throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger misses with a shot to the body
and Gushiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gushiken cracks Clanger with a good jab.
Clanger connects with a single shot there.
Gushiken lunges at Clanger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clanger's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gushiken. Clanger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gushiken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clanger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gushiken.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gushiken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Gushiken there.
A combination from Clanger does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clanger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gushiken misses the target.
Clanger connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
Gushiken dodges the punch combination from Clanger.
Gushiken throws a hook to the side of Clanger's head but Clanger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clanger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clanger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gushiken to score with a decent uppercut.
Clanger misses with a body punch
enabling Gushiken to counter with a crisp jab.
Clanger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gushiken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clanger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gushiken misses with a two punch combination.
Clanger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gushiken looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gushiken lunges at Clanger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clanger's hand.
Clanger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gushiken.
Nice shot lands for Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Clanger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gushiken swivels and escapes.
Gushiken dips to his left and cracks Clanger with an uppercut!
Gushiken closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clanger! Gushiken dives in looking to finish! Clanger is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoko Gushiken!
After winning the bout, Yoko Gushiken thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gabriel Salwa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gabriel Salwa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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198 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
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195 lbs
22 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Salwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ejnar Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salwa lands a nice shot that snaps Thorsen's head back.
It looks like Ejnar Thorsen has been cut.
Salwa throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsen moves out of range easily.
Thorsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salwa.
Salwa avoids the body shot from Thorsen.
Salwa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thorsen just manages to avoid it.
Salwa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salwa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Salwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Thorsen is predictable there
and Salwa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorsen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Thorsen misses
and Salwa counters with a body kick that stops Thorsen in his tracks momentarily.
Salwa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thorsen throws a counter combo.
Salwa looks to land a combination but Thorsen avoids it well.
Thorsen misses with a hook.
A head kick from Salwa lands but Thorsen takes it in his stride.
Salwa swings for the body but Thorsen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thorsen checks a leg kick.
Thorsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salwa misses the shot to the body.
Salwa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws a wild body kick that Salwa sees coming a mile off.
Ejnar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Salwa takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salwa lands a big head kick that sends Thorsen tumbling to the mat! Salwa takes a step backwards and waves Thorsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thorsen is rocked!
That has opened up Ejnar Thorsen's cut even more.
Salwa throws the kick towards the body but Thorsen avoids it.
Thorsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Salwa finish him?
Thorsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salwa rather than just go for the knockout.
Thorsen looks to throw a body kick
and Salwa counters with a big right hand! Oh Thorsen is in trouble here! Salwa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Salwa!
Gabriel Salwa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rau Utu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rau Utu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn throws the kick towards the body but Utu avoids it.
Severn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage in the buildup to the fight.
Utu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Severn.
Severn throws a hook but Utu blocks it.
Severn misses with a body shot.
Utu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Utu walks into a straight right hand from Severn.
Severn looks to throw the jab but Utu is out of range.
Utu lands a leg kick that knocks Severn off balance momentarily.
Severn throws a head kick but Utu moves out of range.
Utu scores with a head kick.
Utu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severn.
Utu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Severn swings wildly with an uppercut but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Severn as the two fighters clinch.
Utu tries to work over Severn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Utu misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Severn.
Severn can't find room to land a body shot as Utu controls the action.
Severn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Utu prevents it.
Utu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Utu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Severn lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
Utu blocks a body shot from Severn.
Severn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Utu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Utu wants to stall.
Utu tries to stall but Severn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Severn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Utu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Utu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Utu dips to his left and cracks Severn with an uppercut!
Utu missing with a left hand there. Severn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Utu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Utu misses with a head kick.
Utu wants to slow Severn down by chopping away at his legs.
Utu throws a looping overhand right but Severn ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn 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.
Utu lands with an uppercut that bounces Severn off the cage and back into range.
Utu moves out of range as Severn strikes.
Utu is looking for the big counter here.
Utu ducks under a wild hook from Severn.
Utu feints a counter leg kick.
Severn cracks Utu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Severn's corner calls for a 1-2. Severn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Severn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Utu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Severn blocks a head kick by Utu.
Utu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bas Severn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utu throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
Severn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Severn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Utu.
Severn misses with a shot to the body
and Utu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Utu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Severn throws a body punch but Utu moves out of range.
Severn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Severn catches Utu right on the button with a cross.
Utu moves out of range of the body kick from Severn.
Severn misses with a head kick.
Utu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Utu lands a jab.
Severn throws a hook but Utu avoids it easily.
Severn digs a good body shot into Utu's ribs.
Utu lands a leg kick that knocks Severn off balance momentarily.
Severn tries a head kick but it misses.
Severn scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn throws out a loose jab but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Severn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Severn.
Severn misses with a low kick.
Utu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Severn blocks the leg kick.
Severn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Severn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utu manages to avoid it.
Utu delivers a nice body kick.
Utu defending well as Severn loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Utu.
The fighters circling - Severn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Utu throws a solid leg kick but Severn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Utu.
Utu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Severn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Utu.
Severn cracks Utu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Utu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Severn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severn takes one on the button.
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 Bas Severn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rau Utu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Utu rushes Severn and presses him up against the cage.
Severn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Utu.
Utu tries to stall but Severn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severn.
Utu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Utu is keeping busy.
Utu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severn.
Severn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Utu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Severn prevents a body shot from Utu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severn misses with a body punch.
Utu breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Utu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Utu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Severn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Utu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Severn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Utu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severn.
Severn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Severn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Utu.
Utu throws a leg kick but Severn moved away.
Severn tries to counter by clinching up but Utu breaks away and moves out of range.
Utu throws out a loose jab but Severn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Severn.
Utu scores with a sloppy right hand. Severn should have avoided that one.
Utu lands with a hook. Severn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Utu tries to clinch but Severn moves out of range.
Severn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Severn misses.
Utu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Utu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Utu blocks a jab.
Utu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Utu works the jab nicely.
Severn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Utu 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.
Utu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Utu checks a leg kick nicely.
Severn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Utu's sensitive parts.
Utu wants to clinch up but Severn keeps it at a distance.
Utu tries to land a front kick but Severn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severn manages to avoid it.
As Utu backs away, Severn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Severn.
Utu lands a big head kick that sends Severn to the canvas! Utu follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rau Utu!
Rau Utu made sure to mention his sponsor, Worldwide Nutrition (160q) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
155 lbs
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33
155 lbs
22 - 6 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kummola.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kummola!
Kummola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kummola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kummola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kummola working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Kummola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Kummola.
Jones works over Kummola with some ground and pound from guard.
Kummola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Kummola wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kummola looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kummola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kummola defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kummola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kummola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Kummola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips under a jab from Kummola.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Kummola's head back.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kummola.
Jones misses the jab.
Kummola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kummola's sensitive parts.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Kale Kummola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kummola misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kummola!
Jones trying to control the action but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Jones working away.
Jones moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Jones lands a big elbow.
Kummola is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones looking to control but Kummola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones landing punches.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Kummola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kummola lands a high kick!
Kummola lands the left hand.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones keeps Kummola at a distance using the push kick.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kummola is able to avoid easily.
Kummola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kale Kummola is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Kummola.
Kummola throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones with the counter takedown but Kummola avoids it easily.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kummola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones lands with a cross.
Kummola tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kummola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones connects with a right hand. Kummola shakes it off.
Kummola throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Kummola lands with an overhand left.
Kummola throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kummola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kummola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Kummola misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Kummola checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Kummola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kummola throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Kummola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kummola.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Kummola's side.
A big right from Kummola misses.
Kummola pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kummola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Kummola.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kummola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kummola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kummola misses with a looping right.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kummola was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Kummola misses with a leg kick.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kummola ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Kummola moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Kummola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kummola.
Kummola misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kummola throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kummola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kummola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kummola scores with a nice strike.
Kummola is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kummola lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kummola.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
A clash of legs there as Kummola blocks the low kick.
Kummola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kummola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones slips under a jab from Kummola.
Kummola thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kale Kummola will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kummola, as that shot connected.
Kummola lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kummola did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Kummola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is keen to just control but Kummola is a slippery customer.
Kummola trying to control from the bottom.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola actively working from the bottom here.
Kummola actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Kummola's head.
Jones is keen to just control but Kummola is a slippery customer.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Kummola doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kummola looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kummola looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Kummola trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kummola lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Kummola misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Good work by Kummola as he checks the leg kick.
Jones misses with a hook. Kummola ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kummola.
Kummola misses with the combination.
Kummola throws a head kick that misses.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Kummola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kummola avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kummola is looking to score with low kicks.
Kummola feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones takes a swing at Kummola's ribcage but misses.
Kummola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kummola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Kummola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones takes a swing at Kummola's ribcage but misses.
Kummola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Kummola throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Kummola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Kummola tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Kummola sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kummola. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones with the counter takedown but Kummola avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones cracks Kummola with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kummola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Kummola tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Kummola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kummola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones with the counter takedown but Kummola avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Kummola tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kummola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kummola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones misses with a hook
and Kummola counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kummola moves away.
Kummola throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Kummola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kummola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Kummola!
Kale Kummola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Volcanic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2Pac ft stretch-Under Pressure kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boris Gregorovitsj had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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31
164 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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157 lbs
46 - 15 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volcanic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volcanic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volcanic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gregorovitsj darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volcanic misses with a body shot.
Volcanic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volcanic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volcanic 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 Gregorovitsj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gregorovitsj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gregorovitsj seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Gregorovitsj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Volcanic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregorovitsj has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj swings widly with a right hand
and Volcanic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gregorovitsj's knee momentarily.
Volcanic scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregorovitsj misses the target.
Volcanic connects with a leg kick. Gregorovitsj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been informed that Volcanic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volcanic is able to avoid easily.
Volcanic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Volcanic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volcanic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volcanic throws a low kick, looking for Gregorovitsj's leg but Gregorovitsj calmly moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volcanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj is looking to chop away at Volcanic's legs.
Volcanic tries a quick counter leg kick but Gregorovitsj is wise to it.
Volcanic throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj punishes Volcanic's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj lands a jab to the head.
Gregorovitsj blocks a jab.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volcanic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Volcanic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gregorovitsj is out of range and Volcanic settles back down.
Gregorovitsj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gregorovitsj ducks right into an uppercut from Volcanic.
Volcanic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volcanic throws a hook but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregorovitsj misses the target.
Volcanic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregorovitsj if he has to take too many more of those.
Gregorovitsj with a hook.
Volcanic lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volcanic checks a leg kick.
Volcanic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Volcanic moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj wants to slow Volcanic down by chopping away at his legs.
Volcanic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volcanic.
A little feinted left hand from Gregorovitsj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volcanic ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic scores with the left hand. Gregorovitsj knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volcanic counters with a good, hard body kick but Gregorovitsj shrugs it off.
Gregorovitsj scores with a hook to the body. Volcanic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick as Volcanic jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Volcanic. Beautiful body shot.
Gregorovitsj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gregorovitsj darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volcanic misses with a hook. Gregorovitsj ducked under it nicely.
Volcanic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregorovitsj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volcanic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregorovitsj works over Volcanic's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volcanic connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Gregorovitsj blocks the leg kick.
Gregorovitsj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volcanic feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volcanic. Gregorovitsj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregorovitsj clinches up with Volcanic and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Gregorovitsj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj stalls.
Nice body punch from Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with an uppercut but Volcanic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volcanic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Volcanic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volcanic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Gregorovitsj misses its intended target.
Gregorovitsj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gregorovitsj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volcanic blocks a jab.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the leg kick from Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj doesn't manage to clinch there - Volcanic circles away.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volcanic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregorovitsj.
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Gregorovitsj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Volcanic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volcanic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volcanic takes one to the side of the head.
Gregorovitsj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Volcanic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volcanic was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boris Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volcanic is out of range.
Volcanic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gregorovitsj gets a clinch.
Volcanic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volcanic throws a jab but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from Volcanic.
It looked like Gregorovitsj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volcanic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gregorovitsj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volcanic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses with the combination.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volcanic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volcanic scores with a jab to the head.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch up but Volcanic keeps it at a distance.
Gregorovitsj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volcanic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volcanic blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Volcanic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gregorovitsj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregorovitsj cracks a nice hook into Volcanic's ribs.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick
enabling Volcanic to counter with a crisp jab.
Volcanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volcanic moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregorovitsj wants to land a leg kick but Volcanic is out of range.
Volcanic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volcanic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Volcanic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gregorovitsj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volcanic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volcanic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
Volcanic lands a nice looking body kick.
Volcanic throws a front kick aimed at Gregorovitsj's knee but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
Volcanic throws a right hand that Gregorovitsj ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregorovitsj also avoids with ease.
Volcanic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volcanic moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic misses with a wild body shot.
Volcanic throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregorovitsj takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj with a jab.
Volcanic avoids a kick to the body.
Volcanic blocks a jab.
Volcanic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut. Volcanic saw that one coming.
Volcanic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volcanic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gregorovitsj. That one must have hurt.
Volcanic tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
Volcanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregorovitsj doesn't seem bothered though.
Volcanic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volcanic misses with a looping right.
Volcanic lands a really nice looking cross but Gregorovitsj seems unphased.
Volcanic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volcanic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj defending well as Volcanic loads up on a big left hand.
Volcanic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregorovitsj.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volcanic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volcanic ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic throws a hook but Gregorovitsj blocks it.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot that snaps Volcanic's head back.
Volcanic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gregorovitsj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gregorovitsj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gregorovitsj throws a right hand that Volcanic ducks under and follows up with a left that Volcanic also avoids with ease.
Volcanic slips a jab from Gregorovitsj.
Nice uppercut there from Gregorovitsj.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volcanic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Volcanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gregorovitsj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Volcanic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boris Gregorovitsj'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Volcanic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volcanic throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Volcanic jabs at Gregorovitsj's body.
Volcanic dips to his left and cracks Gregorovitsj with an uppercut!
Gregorovitsj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Gregorovitsj does it's job there.
Volcanic tries a low kick but Gregorovitsj avoids it.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the leg kick from Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj's corner calls for a 1-2. Gregorovitsj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Volcanic.
Volcanic slips a straight right by Gregorovitsj.
Volcanic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gregorovitsj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volcanic circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Volcanic moves out of range.
Volcanic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Volcanic throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gregorovitsj to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Gregorovitsj catches Volcanic right on the button with a cross.
Gregorovitsj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volcanic counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volcanic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volcanic. That's going to slow Gregorovitsj down.
Gregorovitsj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gregorovitsj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but Volcanic moves out of range easily.
Volcanic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
Volcanic scores with a kick to the body.
Volcanic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volcanic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Gregorovitsj blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volcanic connects with a crisp jab.
Volcanic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volcanic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volcanic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volcanic counters with a nice leg kick.
Gregorovitsj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gregorovitsj throws a jab but it's blocked by Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj throws the kick towards the body but Volcanic avoids it.
Volcanic scores with a leg kick.
Volcanic lands a right hook to the body.
Volcanic misses with a few strikes there.
Volcanic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volcanic throws a big shot that misses.
Gregorovitsj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volcanic.
Volcanic tries to move into range but Gregorovitsj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot
and Volcanic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Volcanic misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregorovitsj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses
and Volcanic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregorovitsj pushes Volcanic up against the cage in a clinch.
Volcanic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
Volcanic lands a right hand.
Volcanic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregorovitsj's elbow.
Gregorovitsj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gregorovitsj throws a head punch that misses.
Gregorovitsj pushes off an throws an elbow but Volcanic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volcanic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volcanic tries to break free but Gregorovitsj pushes him back against the cage.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot to the head.
Volcanic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
Volcanic throws out a counter right but Gregorovitsj avoids it with no problem.
Volcanic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Volcanic misses with a jab to the body
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volcanic thinking.
Gregorovitsj throws a lazy uppercut
and Volcanic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Volcanic misses.
Volcanic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gregorovitsj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gregorovitsj throws a body kick that misses.
Gregorovitsj moves forwards but Volcanic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick as Volcanic jumps back.
Volcanic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volcanic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volcanic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gregorovitsj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volcanic.
Gregorovitsj is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick
and Volcanic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregorovitsj just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Volcanic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volcanic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Volcanic!
Danny Volcanic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio's entrance music is Partio walks out, the little fucker looks at the cage with fury!. A fine choice. Wursty is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Kauko Partio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty takes one to the side of the head.
Wursty just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio tries to counter with a takedown but Wursty is quick to defend against it.
Wursty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Partio will feel that in the morning.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wursty.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Wursty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wursty shapes to counter with a head kick.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Wursty swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Wursty checks a leg kick nicely.
Wursty throws out a powerful jab.
Wursty throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Wursty.
Wursty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wursty blocks the body kick.
Wursty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Partio will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty takes one on the button.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt.
Wursty cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Partio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partio staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Wursty moved out of range.
Wursty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wursty as he avoids it easily.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Wursty.
Partio feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Wursty misses.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wursty throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Wursty.
Partio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wursty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio walks into a straight right hand from Wursty.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wursty has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wursty can pounce on him.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Wursty.
Wursty throws a body shot but no joy.
Wursty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wursty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Partio can pounce on him.
Partio throws a jab when Wursty was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wursty.
Partio throws a lazy body kick
and Wursty counters with a good, hard body kick but Partio shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Wursty.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
Antero Wursty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wursty lands a head kick!
Antero Wursty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio cracks Wursty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wursty throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wursty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab from Wursty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio throws a push kick but Wursty slaps the foot to one side.
Wursty looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Wursty throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wursty.
Wursty takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wursty sprawls and moves away.
Partio shoots in looking for a takedown. Wursty tries to sprawl out of it but Partio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wursty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wursty tries to sprawl but Partio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Partio throwing shots but Wursty is blocking nicely.
Wursty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Partio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty wants to control but Partio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Partio 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.
Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wursty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Partio connects with a nice short shot to Wursty's temple.
Wursty trying to control from the bottom.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wursty is trying to maintain the position but Partio is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Wursty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wursty is out of range.
Wursty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wursty throws a shot to the body.
Wursty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wursty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antero Wursty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wursty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Wursty moved out of range nicely.
Wursty looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Wursty lands with an uppercut that bounces Partio off the cage and back into range.
Partio lands with a slapping head kick.
Partio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wursty moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Wursty looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Wursty scores with a hook.
Wursty fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wursty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio thuds his right hand into Wursty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wursty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wursty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wursty has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Partio.
Wursty throws a head punch that misses.
Wursty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wursty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Partio is keeping busy.
Wursty is trying to stall.
Wursty seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Wursty is stalling here.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio can't find room to land a body shot as Wursty controls the action.
Partio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wursty or not.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wursty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wursty backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Partio jumps guard but Wursty stands there with Partio around his waist. Partio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wursty pushes Partio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wursty's elbow.
Wursty is working Partio over against the cage.
Wursty misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wursty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wursty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wursty misses with a body punch.
Partio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wursty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Partio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Partio tries to pull guard but Wursty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Wursty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wursty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wursty defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wursty. That did some damage!
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Wursty throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio is looking to chop away at Wursty's legs.
Wursty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Wursty slips under a jab from Partio.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Wursty ducks down to avoid it.
Wursty blocks a jab.
Wursty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Partio.
Wursty checks a low kick from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wursty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Partio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wursty.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wursty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partio.
Partio feinted with a counter takedown.
Wursty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wursty.
Partio is looking to slow Wursty down with leg kicks.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wursty.
Partio tries to counter with a takedown but Wursty is quick to defend against it.
Wursty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio connects with a body shot.
Wursty throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Wursty blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wursty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Partio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wursty to the mat! Wursty manages to get full guard.
Wursty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Partio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wursty is trying to control the position but Partio postures up.
Partio trying to control the position from guard on top but Wursty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wursty is trying to keep Partio in close.
Partio advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio working the ground and pound but Wursty is defending the strikes.
Partio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wursty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Partio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wursty defending against the ground and pound.
Partio working away.
Partio lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Wursty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partio is looking to take a break and control but Wursty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wursty struggling a bit here.
Wursty is looking to regain half guard here but Partio keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wursty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Wursty.
Wursty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Wursty misses with a body shot.
Partio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Partio blocks the leg kick.
Wursty cracks Partio with a good jab.
Wursty tries a head kick but it misses.
Wursty 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.
Wursty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio with a jab.
Partio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Partio works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wursty looks a forlorn figure.
Partio sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio tries to control but Wursty wriggling away.
Partio connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wursty can't escape the position.
Partio landing shots from mount.
Wursty is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Partio trying to control but Wursty is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Partio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Cliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff comes to the cage accompanied by JAMROCK. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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190 cm
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180 lbs
40 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Cliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Cliff moved out of range nicely.
Cliff checks a leg kick.
Malaya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Cliff's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick from Cliff misses.
Malaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cliff is looking to land body kicks.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Cliff's shoulder, as Cliff tries to avoid the shot.
Malaya misses with a head kick.
Cliff moves out of range of the body kick from Malaya.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Cliff throws the kick towards the body but Malaya avoids it.
Malaya blocks a leg kick.
Malaya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cliff misses with a low kick.
Cliff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ziggy Cliff has been cut.
Malaya misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cliff avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Cliff drives through and clinches with Malaya against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Malaya as the two fighters clinch.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Cliff uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaya controls his hands.
Cliff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cliff scores with a hook to the body.
Malaya lands a body punch.
Cliff misses with a punch to the body.
Cliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cliff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malaya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malaya is trying to push Cliff away but Cliff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cliff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cliff effectively controlling the action here.
Cliff lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Cliff.
Cliff lands with a light punch inside.
Malaya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Cliff.
Malaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malaya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malaya misses with the head strike.
Cliff lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cliff tries to work over Malaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cliff misses with a punch to the body.
Cliff misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cliff.
Malaya struggles to land a body shot inside as Cliff controls his hands.
Malaya tries a body shot but Cliff blocks it.
Cliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malaya lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliff lands a body shot.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Cliff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya has a couple of punches blocked by Cliff.
Malaya tries to throw a body punch but Cliff avoids it by throwing Malaya back against the cage.
Malaya misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Cliff tries to throw a body punch but Malaya avoids it by throwing Cliff back against the cage.
Malaya lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cliff.
Malaya swings wildly with an uppercut but Cliff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malaya working aggressively here.
Malaya blocks an uppercut.
Malaya misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Malaya.
Cliff prevents a body shot from Malaya.
Cliff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cliff misses with a body punch.
Cliff swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cliff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malaya is trying to push Cliff away but Cliff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cliff effectively controlling the action here.
Malaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malaya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cliff backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cliff fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Cliff's cut.
That's time! Cliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya defending well as Cliff loads up on a big left hand.
Malaya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cliff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya throws out a counter right but Cliff avoids it with no problem.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Cliff sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cliff moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cliff tries to counter with a takedown but Malaya is quick to defend against it.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cliff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malaya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cliff tries to clinch but Malaya is having none of it.
A big left from Cliff misses.
Good leg kick by Cliff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ziggy Cliff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Cliff.
As Malaya looks to move away, Cliff throws a big counter combo bu Malaya just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Cliff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaya is able to avoid easily.
Cliff tests Malaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cliff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malaya checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya tests Cliff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cliff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malaya's hands.
Malaya 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.
Sloppy strikes from Malaya. Those never looked like landing.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Cliff misses with a hook. Malaya ducked under it nicely.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Cliff's shoulder, as Cliff tries to avoid the shot.
Malaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Cliff looks to land a combination. Malaya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cliff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cliff, right into the meat.
That kick from Cliff tenderised Malaya's leg. Malaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Malaya.
Malaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cliff connects with a body shot that sends Malaya's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cliff.
Cliff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Malaya lands a right hand.
A short right from Cliff on the inside.
Malaya misses with the head strike.
Cliff tries a knee to the head but Malaya blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Cliff tries to throw a body punch but Malaya avoids it by throwing Cliff back against the cage.
Malaya lands a hook that snaps the head of Cliff backwards.
A shot in the inside from Malaya.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malaya.
Cliff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a head punch that misses.
Malaya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cliff's elbow.
Ziggy Cliff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cliff has a couple of punches blocked by Malaya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malaya.
Cliff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cliff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malaya misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Malaya - that landed with a thud.
Malaya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Cliff.
A short right from Malaya on the inside.
Malaya tries a body shot but Cliff blocks it.
Cliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Malaya.
Good body shot from Cliff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliff misses with a punch to the body.
Cliff misses with a punch to the body.
Cliff lands with a right to the head.
Malaya pushes Cliff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cliff misses with a body punch.
Malaya blocks a body shot from Cliff.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cliff.
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!
Cliff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cliff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaya's elbow.
Malaya misses with the head strike.
Malaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malaya misses with some punches.
Malaya tries to throw a body punch but Cliff avoids it by throwing Malaya back against the cage.
Malaya misses with the head strike.
Malaya throws a punch but it's blocked by Cliff.
Cliff tries a body shot but Malaya blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Cliff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Cliff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malaya moves out of range of the body kick.
Malaya wants to counter the offense by Cliff and move into the clinch position.
Cliff looks to throw a body kick
and Malaya counters with a straight right hand.
Cliff throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Cliff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cliff throws a looping overhand right but Malaya ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Malaya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cliff checks it well.
Cliff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cliff throws a leg kick
and Malaya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cliff's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malaya.
Malaya blocks a leg kick.
Cliff misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cliff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Cliff throws a leg kick
and Malaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malaya misses with a right hand
and Cliff counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malaya. Cliff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cliff misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Cliff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya scores with a kick to the body.
Cliff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cliff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cliff.
Nice defenses there by Cliff.
Cliff is looking to counter the offense by Malaya and move into the clinch.
Cliff scores with a hook to the body. Malaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Malaya.
Cliff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malaya manages to avoid it.
Malaya lands with a straight right. Cliff didn't see that one coming.
Cliff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cliff lunges at Malaya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malaya's hand.
Malaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Cliff is just out of range.
Malaya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cliff lands a lovely overhand right.
Malaya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cliff's calf.
Cliff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malaya lands a nice looking body kick.
Malaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya misses with a hook.
Malaya cracks Cliff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cliff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cliff checks a low kick from Malaya.
Cliff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Cliff.
Malaya misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaya.
Cliff ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Some bone on bone action there as Cliff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cliff throws a lazy right hand but Malaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Cliff 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cliff.
Malaya tries to score with a low kick but Cliff moves his leg out of the way.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Cliff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cliff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cliff misses with a straight left.
Malaya throws a wild body kick that Cliff sees coming a mile off.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Cliff misses with a body kick.
Cliff misses with a straight right.
Malaya misses with a body kick.
Cliff tries to counter by clinching up but Malaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Malaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cliff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cliff.
Cliff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaya misses with an uppercut. Cliff saw that one coming.
Cliff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cliff sizes up Malaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cliff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya tries to land a front kick but Cliff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cliff staying out of range there.
Malaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cliff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malaya.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Cliff moved out of range nicely.
Malaya throws the kick towards the body but Cliff avoids it.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Cliff's front leg but catches the back leg as Cliff tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malaya flicks out a counter leg kick but Cliff steps away.
Cliff throws out a loose jab but Malaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cliff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cliff avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Simeon Malaya just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Cliff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cliff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cliff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malaya counters with a straight right hand.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cliff is looking to score with low kicks.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Cliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Cliff's shoulder, as Cliff tries to avoid the shot.
As Malaya backs away, Cliff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cliff blocks the body kick.
Malaya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya slips a straight right by Cliff.
Cliff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cliff is looking to slow Malaya down with leg kicks.
Malaya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cliff if he has to take too many more of those.
Cliff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cliff misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malaya.
Malaya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cliff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cliff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaya flicks out a counter leg kick but Cliff steps away.
Malaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cliff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya lands a nice looking body kick.
Malaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Malaya tenderised Cliff's leg. Cliff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cliff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cliff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Cliff.
Malaya jabs Cliff right on the nose. Cliff blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Malaya. That's going to slow Cliff down.
Malaya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff checks a low kick from Malaya.
Cliff swings for the body but Malaya moves out of range.
Malaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cliff.
Cliff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cliff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Cliff avoids the body shot from Malaya.
Malaya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Cliff.
Malaya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malaya.
Cliff looks to land a right hand but Malaya moved out of range.
Cliff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaya is able to avoid easily.
Cliff with a nice cross.
Malaya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cliff.
Cliff misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Cliff. That snapped Malaya's head back.
Cliff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cliff misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Cliff blocks the low kick.
Cliff blocks a head kick by Malaya.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaya, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cliff, right into the meat.
Cliff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
Cliff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Malaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cliff throws a low kick, looking for Malaya's leg but Malaya calmly moves out of range.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cliff moves away.
Cliff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malaya checks a leg kick nicely.
Malaya checks the leg kick.
Malaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cliff moves away.
A slow jab from Cliff misses its intended target.
Malaya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cliff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cliff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cliff gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Malaya.
Malaya dodges the punch combination from Cliff.
Cliff swinging wildly here.
Cliff walks into a stiff left hand from Malaya.
Malaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Cliff is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cliff. Malaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cliff takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cliff.
Malaya feints a counter leg kick.
Malaya misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cliff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Simeon Malaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Cliff's cut.
That's time! Cliff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malaya misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malaya 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 Cliff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cliff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malaya keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malaya cracks a nice hook into Cliff's ribs.
Malaya throws a leg kick that misses.
Cliff lands with an uppercut that bounces Malaya off the cage and back into range.
Cliff misses with a hook to the body
enabling Malaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cliff.
Malaya steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cliff. That one must have hurt.
Cliff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malaya eats them both and turns towards Cliff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cliff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cliff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Malaya is out of range.
Cliff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya looks to land a body kick but Cliff moved away.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Cliff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malaya throws a looping overhand right but Cliff ducks down to avoid it.
Cliff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malaya's head.
Malaya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malaya throws a low kick, looking for Cliff's leg but Cliff calmly moves out of range.
Cliff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaya throws out the jab.
Malaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malaya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cliff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Cliff connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya jabs Cliff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malaya looks to land a combination but Cliff avoids it well.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malaya lands a nice shot to the body.
Cliff moves out of range as Malaya throws a body kick.
Cliff slips under a jab.
Malaya scores with a spinning back kick!
Cliff cracks Malaya with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cliff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ziggy Cliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliff motions for Malaya to come forward. Cliff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malaya! But no joy.
A head kick from Cliff lands but Malaya takes it in his stride.
Cliff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malaya's calf.
Cliff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malaya lands a front kick.
Malaya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Malaya misses.
Cliff lands a leg kick that knocks Malaya off balance momentarily.
Cliff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cliff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cliff cracks a nice hook into Malaya's ribs.
Cliff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaya thumps Cliff with a low kick.
Cliff throws a poor cross that misses
letting Malaya counter with a right hand.
Cliff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
Cliff walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cliff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malaya.
Malaya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cliff if he has to take too many more of those.
Malaya is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cliff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cliff misses with a straight left.
Malaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malaya wants to slow Cliff down by chopping away at his legs.
Malaya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cliff throws a body punch but Malaya moves out of range.
Cliff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cliff.
Cliff throws a shot from downtown. Malaya moves away and avoids it.
Malaya throws a jab when Cliff was well out of range.
Cliff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malaya.
Cliff attempts a counter takedown but Malaya avoids it well and moves away.
Cliff misses with a left hand
and Cliff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Malaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya moves out of range as Cliff throws a body kick.
It seemed like Malaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Malaya missing with a left hand there. Cliff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cliff misses with a double jab
and Malaya counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cliff misses the target.
Malaya throws a hook but Cliff blocks it.
Cliff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaya.
Malaya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cliff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malaya throws a leg kick which misses Cliff's front leg but catches the back leg as Cliff tries to avoid it.
Malaya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malaya with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cliff to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaya.
Malaya blocks a jab.
Cliff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simeon Malaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cliff buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cliff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simeon Malaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malaya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Malaya!
A relieved looking Simeon Malaya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Jupiter Sound. Hunt has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 4, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt slips a jab from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Hunt misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
A solid body kick from Hunt.
Jones lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt slips a jab from Jones.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Hunt is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones 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.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hunt avoids it.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt wants to stall.
Jones is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hunt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Hunt effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jupiter Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Hunt wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
A jab from Jones misses.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Hunt tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Hunt throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Jones tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jupiter Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe has chosen Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Helgi thuds his shin into the meat of Schtrappe's side.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Helgi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schtrappe manages to circle out of the way.
Helgi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helgi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Helgi.
Schtrappe cracks Helgi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Helgi.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Helgi avoids it with no problem.
Helgi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
Helgi throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range.
Schtrappe lands a jab to Helgi's midsection.
Helgi misses with a two punch combination.
Schtrappe drives through and clinches with Helgi against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Schtrappe blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schtrappe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Helgi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schtrappe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Schtrappe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schtrappe's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schtrappe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schtrappe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helgi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schtrappe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Helgi.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Helgi avoids it with no problem.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Helgi - just one landing.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Helgi.
Schtrappe works Helgi's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Helgi.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe misses with a head kick.
Helgi misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helgi misses with a body shot.
Helgi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe struggles to land a body shot inside as Helgi controls his hands.
Schtrappe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi lands a hook that snaps the head of Schtrappe backwards.
Helgi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Schtrappe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Helgi is trying to stall.
Helgi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schtrappe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Helgi tries to work over Schtrappe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helgi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe lands a shoulder strike.
Schtrappe tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Schtrappe back against the cage.
Helgi tries to work over Schtrappe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helgi takes a shot to the head.
Helgi taking a breather.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Helgi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schtrappe is leaning against Helgi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Helgi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
A short left from Schtrappe.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Helgi.
Helgi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Schtrappe scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Schtrappe controls the action.
Helgi lands a body shot.
Schtrappe presses Helgi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schtrappe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schtrappe scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schtrappe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
Schtrappe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses.
Helgi lands a jab to the nose.
Helgi looks to land a left hand but Schtrappe moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schtrappe - that will leave a mark!
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Helgi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Schtrappe as he connects with a hook.
Helgi walks into a left hand.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schtrappe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schtrappe throws out a leg kick but Helgi moves out of range and Schtrappe only half commits.
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helgi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helgi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Helgi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgi lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Schtrappe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Helgi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Schtrappe back against the cage.
Schtrappe scores with a shoulder strike.
Schtrappe misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Helgi tries a body shot but Schtrappe blocks it.
A short right from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schtrappe's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the head.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schtrappe's elbow.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schtrappe.
Helgi tries a body shot but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Schtrappe controls the action.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schtrappe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Helgi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schtrappe.
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Schtrappe tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
A short uppercut from Schtrappe.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a shoulder strike.
Schtrappe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helgi working aggressively here.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Helgi.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schtrappe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Helgi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helgi works on Schtrappe's body with a couple of short punches.
Schtrappe blocking some punches.
Schtrappe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Helgi.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Helgi - that landed with a thud.
Schtrappe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helgi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schtrappe tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Helgi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Helgi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Helgi. Beautiful body shot.
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Schtrappe tries to get set, Helgi tries to push him back and clinch up but Schtrappe manages to avoid the attempt.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helgi.
Helgi jabs at Schtrappe's body.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helgi.
Schtrappe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Helgi misses.
Good leg kick by Schtrappe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe walks into a stiff left hand from Helgi.
Schtrappe is rocked!
Bjorn Helgi is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Helgi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schtrappe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Helgi. That one must have hurt.
Helgi lands a jab to Schtrappe's midsection.
Helgi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schtrappe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe throws a solid leg kick but Helgi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schtrappe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
Helgi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Helgi gets in close and tags Schtrappe with a short punch that almost sends Schtrappe to the mat! Oh Schtrappe is in big trouble! He turns his back on Helgi, trying to create some distance but Helgi rushes him, striking wildly and Schtrappe goes down! The referee tackles Helgi into the cage to end the fight! Helgi is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Helgi!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjorn Helgi 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 Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boothe looks to land a body kick but Custer moved away.
Custer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Custer cracks Boothe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Custer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
A big left from Custer misses.
Boothe lands a glancing blow to the side of Custer's head.
It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
Jab, jab by Custer - just one landing.
Custer lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Boothe coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer works the jab nicely.
Boothe feints and then cracks Custer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Custer down.
Boothe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Custer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boothe works Custer's body with a nice hook.
Custer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boothe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Custer blocks a low kick nicely.
Custer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boothe misses the jab.
Custer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Custer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Custer tries to counter it with a takedown but Boothe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Custer takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses.
Boothe walks into a straight right hand from Custer.
We've been informed that Custer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boothe lands a front kick.
A low kick from Boothe misses
and Custer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Custer won't allow Boothe to sweep him here.
Custer lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boothe being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to control from the top but Boothe keeps moving.
Boothe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Custer is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Custer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Custer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boothe's head.
Boothe working a defensive guard but Custer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boothe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Custer connects with a decent elbow.
Boothe manages to get back to half guard.
Custer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Custer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boothe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Custer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Custer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Custer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boothe's head.
Boothe wants to get back to full guard.
Custer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Custer wants to take a breather but Boothe is having none of it.
Boothe tries to roll over but Custer keeps him under control.
Boothe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Custer is keen to just control but Boothe is a slippery customer.
Custer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Custer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Custer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Custer is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Custer tries to score with a low kick but Boothe moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Custer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Custer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Custer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Boothe misses
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control.
Boothe taking a bit of punishment here - Custer scoring with strikes.
Custer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Custer 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.
An elbow from Custer crashes against the mat.
Custer working away.
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!
Custer wants to control but Boothe is keeping him busy.
Boothe parries the strikes from Custer easily there. Custer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boothe to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Custer working the head with strikes.
Custer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Custer tries for a kimura but Boothe is defending well.
Boothe sneaks back into half guard.
Boothe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Custer.
Custer is thwarting Boothe's attempts to control the position.
Boothe is pressing down on Custer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe is trying to keep Custer in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boothe keeping moving, preventing Custer from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boothe checks the leg kick.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Boothe is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Custer.
Custer connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer shoots and misses
and Boothe counters with a nice leg kick.
Boothe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Custer.
Boothe throws a chopping leg kick but Custer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Custer scores with a leg kick.
Boothe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Custer throws a jab but it's blocked by Boothe.
Boothe scores with a leg kick.
Custer blocks a head kick by Boothe.
Jesse Custer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boothe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Boothe coming out on top.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boothe!
Custer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boothe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boothe.
Boothe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Custer slips under a jab from Boothe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Boothe.
Boothe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Custer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boothe connects with the punch.
A cross from Custer lands.
Boothe is looking to slow Custer down with leg kicks.
That kick from Custer tenderised Boothe's leg. Boothe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Custer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boothe looks to land a right hand but Custer moved out of range.
A jab from Boothe finds it's way through Custer's defenses.
Boothe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Custer goes for a double leg but Boothe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boothe continues to drive forward.
Boothe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Custer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boothe defends it well.
Boothe lands a leg kick that knocks Custer off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Custer lands a lovely overhand right.
Boothe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boothe throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer throws the kick towards the body but Boothe avoids it.
Custer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Boothe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Custer shoots for a double leg takedown but Boothe sprawls well. He's pushed Custer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Custer looks to throw the jab but Boothe is out of range.
Boothe misses with a low kick as Custer jumps back.
Boothe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boothe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Boothe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away.
Boothe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boothe moves out of range as Custer throws a body kick.
Boothe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Custer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer jabs at Boothe's body.
Boothe misses with a series of wild punches.
Boothe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Custer.
Boothe slips a straight right by Custer.
Custer blocks a low kick nicely.
Custer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Custer swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe lands with a right hand.
Boothe slips under a jab from Custer.
Custer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boothe.
Boothe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Custer can pounce on him.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Custer.
Boothe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Custer scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Boothe saw that one coming.
Custer lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boothe misses with a low kick.
Boothe misses with a body kick.
Custer throws the left hand but Boothe avoids the punch easily.
Custer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Custer.
Boothe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Custer checks a leg kick.
Custer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Custer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Custer.
Custer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with a straight right.
Custer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Custer.
Boothe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boothe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Custer.
Custer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Boothe.
Custer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thomas Boothe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custer scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Custer finds it's way through Boothe's defenses.
Custer lands a nice looking body shot.
Custer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer connects with a leg kick. Boothe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer throws a low kick, looking for Boothe's leg but Boothe calmly moves out of range.
Custer lands a nice shot that snaps Boothe's head back.
Custer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boothe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Boothe.
Custer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boothe. That one must have hurt.
Nice body punch from Custer.
Custer digs a good body shot into Boothe's ribs.
Custer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boothe on the side of the head.
Boothe misses with a low kick.
And Custer tries to counter it with a takedown but Boothe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Custer misses with a shot to the body
letting Boothe counter with a right hand.
Boothe slips a straight right by Custer.
Custer misses with a straight left.
Boothe stuffs the takedown attempt from Custer. Custer gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
That's time! Boothe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boothe.
A low kick from Custer misses
and Boothe counters with a straight right hand.
Boothe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boothe throws a good cross that connects.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick.
Boothe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Custer.
Boothe cracks Custer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Custer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boothe.
Boothe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boothe blocks a head kick by Custer.
Custer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boothe.
Custer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boothe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Custer throws out the jab.
Boothe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Custer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer misses with an uppercut
and Boothe counters with a straight right hand.
Custer throws a solid leg kick but Boothe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Custer.
Boothe lands a big head kick that sends Custer to the canvas! Boothe follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe retains his light heavyweight title!
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