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Highland Games 200 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razval Saraev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hand Grenade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Razval Saraev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Hand Grenade!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Saraev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hand Grenade lands a really nice looking cross but Saraev seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Saraev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hand Grenade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hand Grenade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the body from Saraev misses
enabling Hand Grenade to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade throws a jab but it's blocked by Saraev.
Saraev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand Grenade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand Grenade scores with a body shot.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Saraev slips the punch.
Hand Grenade works over Saraev's head and body with a nice combination.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saraev misses the target.
Hand Grenade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Saraev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saraev avoids the body shot from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hand Grenade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saraev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saraev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraev has Hand Grenade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hand Grenade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand Grenade scores with the left hand. Saraev knows he should have avoided that one.
Saraev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Saraev.
No joy there for Hand Grenade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saraev looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand Grenade is just out of range.
A punch combination from Hand Grenade misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hand Grenade enables Saraev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hand Grenade manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saraev throws an elbow that misses. Hand Grenade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saraev's guard. Nice move by Hand Grenade!
Hand Grenade wants to stand and escape but instead Saraev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hand Grenade wants to stand up but Saraev is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Saraev manages to pass to side control.
Hand Grenade is looking to escape.
Saraev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hand Grenade has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Saraev is on him like a limpet, forcing Hand Grenade back against the cage.
Saraev tries to pull guard but Hand Grenade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hand Grenade as he avoids it easily.
Hand Grenade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saraev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saraev is standing up over Hand Grenade. Hand Grenade looks to escape but Saraev dives into side control.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Saraev lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Saraev cracks Hand Grenade with a big right hand but Hand Grenade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hand Grenade avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saraev.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet but Saraev drags him back down.
Saraev happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hand Grenade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saraev circles away quickly and effectively.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saraev throws out a loose jab but Hand Grenade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand Grenade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hand Grenade tests Saraev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saraev moves out of range as Hand Grenade strikes.
Saraev has his takedown stuffed
and Saraev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand Grenade misses with a two punch combination.
Hand Grenade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saraev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hand Grenade.
Saraev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Saraev.
Hand Grenade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hand Grenade scores with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade lands a slapping body shot.
Saraev staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saraev momentarily.
Saraev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand Grenade manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand Grenade misses.
Hand Grenade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hand Grenade misses with an uppercut. Saraev saw that one coming.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saraev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saraev misses the body punch
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice uppercut.
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Saraev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hand Grenade digs a good hook to Saraev's body.
Hand Grenade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Hand Grenade as Saraev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saraev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand Grenade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saraev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hand Grenade is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Saraev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hand Grenade is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saraev connects with a decent elbow.
Saraev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
Hand Grenade is not content to let Saraev control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saraev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saraev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hand Grenade looks a forlorn figure.
Saraev lands with some strikes.
Hand Grenade really wants to buck Saraev off and get back to his feet.
Saraev is landing with some decent strikes but Hand Grenade is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saraev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hand Grenade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Razval Saraev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Saraev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Hand Grenade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hand Grenade is squirming around, avoiding Saraev's attempts to control the action.
Saraev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hand Grenade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hand Grenade somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Hand Grenade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Saraev slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hand Grenade stuffs the takedown.
Saraev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hand Grenade looks to land a combination. Saraev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hand Grenade misses with a combination
and Saraev counters by moving into the clinch.
Saraev has Hand Grenade pressed against the cage, preventing Hand Grenade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hand Grenade stops a takedown attempt from Saraev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Hand Grenade scores with a nice head shot.
Saraev cracks Hand Grenade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Hand Grenade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand Grenade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand Grenade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saraev fails with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razval Saraev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild body shot.
Saraev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand Grenade swivels and escapes.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hand Grenade. Those never looked like landing.
Hand Grenade connects with a looping right hand.
Saraev slips a jab from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade throws a big shot that misses.
Saraev swings for the body but Hand Grenade moves out of range.
Saraev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hand Grenade on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hand Grenade.
Saraev is looking to counter the offense by Hand Grenade and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saraev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hand Grenade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hand Grenade tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saraev won't let Hand Grenade get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Saraev controlling the position easily from mount.
Saraev tries to control but Hand Grenade wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand Grenade tries to buck Saraev off but he can't manage it.
Saraev with shots to the head and body - Hand Grenade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hand Grenade trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saraev scoring with strikes but Hand Grenade is staying in there.
Hand Grenade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Saraev with shots to the head and body - Hand Grenade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand up.
Saraev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saraev controlling his opponent.
Marcus Hand Grenade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Saraev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saraev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hand Grenade is rocked!
Saraev scoring with strikes but Hand Grenade is staying in there.
Hand Grenade is still in real trouble! Can Saraev finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saraev drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hand Grenade! More shots from Saraev and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razval Saraev!
Razval Saraev very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ken Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Roussow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Temoodschin Khan's chin.
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Roussow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Temoodschin Khan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to keep at a distance but Roussow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roussow tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Roussow back against the cage.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Roussow scores with a three punch combo!
Roussow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan knocks Roussow to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Ken Roussow has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussow is trying to improve his position.
Khan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roussow to his feet.
Roussow blocks a head kick by Khan.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Roussow moves out of range easily.
Roussow lands an overhand right.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Roussow lands a body shot.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Temoodschin Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussow blocks a head kick by Khan.
Roussow has managed to clinch.
Roussow breaks the clinch.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Roussow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roussow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Roussow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khan's guard.
Roussow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roussow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roussow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khan is looking to stand up but Roussow isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussow trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Roussow is really struggling to control Khan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roussow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roussow won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Roussow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to stand up but Roussow is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
As Khan tries to get set, Roussow tries to push him back and clinch up but Khan manages to avoid the attempt.
Roussow connects with a looping right hand.
Khan lands a high kick to the side of Roussow's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Khan dives into guard, looking to finish.
Roussow is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Roussow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roussow has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.
Roussow seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khan wants to stand and escape but instead Roussow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan wants to stand up but Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow throwing strikes but missing.
Roussow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roussow is controlling him.
Roussow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roussow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Roussow stops Khan from standing up.
Roussow landing with the ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Roussow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roussow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roussow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roussow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roussow prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Roussow slips nicely into half guard.
Khan tries to kick Roussow off but Roussow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roussow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussow prevents Khan from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Roussow.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Temoodschin Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Roussow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roussow blocks a head kick by Khan.
Roussow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crack! A monster head kick from Khan and Roussow falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Temoodschin Khan!
Temoodschin Khan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Itshak Rabinovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyril Westlake!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch is looking to slow Westlake down with leg kicks.
Westlake avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch lands a head kick. Westlake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Westlake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rabinovitch misses with a straight left.
Westlake throws a body punch but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
Itshak Rabinovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westlake scores with a sloppy right hand. Rabinovitch should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rabinovitch!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabinovitch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Westlake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rabinovitch moves away from the strike by Westlake.
Westlake misses with an uppercut. Rabinovitch saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rabinovitch.
Westlake throws a hook but Rabinovitch blocks it.
Rabinovitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westlake.
Rabinovitch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rabinovitch throws a front kick aimed at Westlake's knee but Westlake avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlake misses with a wild body shot.
Rabinovitch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Westlake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rabinovitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabinovitch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westlake. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabinovitch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rabinovitch walks into a left hand.
Rabinovitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Westlake works Rabinovitch's body with a nice hook.
Westlake moves away from the strike by Rabinovitch.
A little jabbing left from Westlake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rabinovitch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Rabinovitch misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Westlake misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rabinovitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rabinovitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch connects with a jab.
Rabinovitch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rabinovitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westlake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Westlake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westlake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabinovitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlake.
Westlake misses with a hook
and Rabinovitch counters with a leg kick.
Rabinovitch with a hook.
A big right from Westlake misses.
Rabinovitch throws a hook but Westlake avoids it easily.
Rabinovitch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Westlake's head.
Rabinovitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westlake circles away quickly and effectively.
Rabinovitch connects with a jab.
Westlake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabinovitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Westlake throws an off balance right hand
and Rabinovitch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rabinovitch misses the target.
A left lands for Westlake.
A decent looking cross lands there for Westlake.
Rabinovitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Westlake is just out of range.
Rabinovitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westlake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rabinovitch thinking.
Westlake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlake throws the left hand but Rabinovitch avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Rabinovitch misses.
Rabinovitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rabinovitch walks into a jab.
Westlake blocks a low kick nicely.
Rabinovitch connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabinovitch slips under a jab from Westlake.
Rabinovitch lands with a slapping head kick.
Westlake misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake throws an off balance right hand
and Rabinovitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Westlake takes a swing at Rabinovitch's ribcage but misses.
Rabinovitch connects with the punch.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
Rabinovitch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rabinovitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westlake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rabinovitch. Westlake shrugs it off though.
Westlake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabinovitch moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlake. Rabinovitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabinovitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rabinovitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
Rabinovitch moves away from the strike by Westlake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Westlake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabinovitch momentarily.
Westlake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rabinovitch misses the target.
Westlake swings for the body but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
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 Itshak Rabinovitch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rabinovitch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rabinovitch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Westlake misses.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rabinovitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itshak Rabinovitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick that misses
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabinovitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westlake.
A swing and a miss from Rabinovitch.
Westlake throws out a counter right but Rabinovitch avoids it with no problem.
Rabinovitch thumps Westlake with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Rabinovitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westlake missing with a left hand there. Rabinovitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Westlake throws a lazy uppercut
and Rabinovitch counters with a body kick.
Westlake misses with a hook.
Westlake looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabinovitch is just out of range.
Rabinovitch appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick but Westlake moves out of range.
Rabinovitch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rabinovitch defending well as Westlake loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rabinovitch misses the target.
Rabinovitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Westlake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rabinovitch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rabinovitch is looking to slow Westlake down with leg kicks.
Westlake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westlake! But no joy.
Rabinovitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabinovitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westlake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Rabinovitch.
Westlake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Westlake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabinovitch scores with a leg kick.
Rabinovitch misses with a kick to the body
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rabinovitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westlake throws a jab when Rabinovitch was well out of range.
Westlake misses with a looping right.
Rabinovitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westlake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rabinovitch looks to land a body kick but Westlake moved away.
Westlake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rabinovitch.
Westlake throws a body punch but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
Westlake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rabinovitch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Westlake avoids it.
Rabinovitch connects with an inside leg kick.
Westlake on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rabinovitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westlake throws a jab when Rabinovitch was well out of range.
Rabinovitch throws the left hand but Westlake avoids the punch easily.
Rabinovitch lands the left hand.
Rabinovitch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rabinovitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Westlake.
Rabinovitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rabinovitch misses with a looping left.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabinovitch takes one on the button.
Westlake throws a right hand that Rabinovitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabinovitch also avoids with ease.
Rabinovitch throws a wild body kick that Westlake sees coming a mile off.
Westlake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Rabinovitch misses the target.
Westlake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rabinovitch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Westlake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Westlake throws a poor cross that misses
and Rabinovitch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Westlake really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake misses the shot to the body.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rabinovitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rabinovitch moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westlake checks a leg kick.
Rabinovitch loads up on a big right hand but Westlake slips the punch.
Westlake misses with a body shot.
Rabinovitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rabinovitch throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westlake! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlake. Rabinovitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rabinovitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westlake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westlake moves away from the strike by Rabinovitch.
Westlake throws a lazy right hand but Rabinovitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabinovitch cracks the inside of Westlake's front leg.
Rabinovitch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Westlake throws a big shot that misses.
Westlake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyril Westlake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Rabinovitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabinovitch missing with a left hand there. Westlake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rabinovitch clobbers Westlake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Westlake.
Rabinovitch throws a head kick but Westlake moves out of range.
Rabinovitch looks to land a body kick but Westlake moved away.
Westlake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rabinovitch misses the jab.
Westlake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rabinovitch under the eye.
Westlake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westlake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabinovitch connects with a looping right hand.
Rabinovitch throws the left hand but Westlake avoids the punch easily.
Westlake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabinovitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rabinovitch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Westlake avoids it.
Rabinovitch staying out of range there.
Westlake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch swings widly with a right hand
and Westlake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westlake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westlake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Westlake blocks a head kick by Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch looks to throw the jab but Westlake is out of range.
Westlake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rabinovitch jabs at Westlake's body.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Westlake moves out of range easily.
Rabinovitch cracks the inside of Westlake's front leg.
Rabinovitch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Westlake misses.
Rabinovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Westlake cracks Rabinovitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rabinovitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westlake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rabinovitch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlake throws a jab when Rabinovitch was well out of range.
Westlake misses the shot to the body.
Westlake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rabinovitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Rabinovitch missing with a left hand there. Westlake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Westlake moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westlake! But no joy.
Rabinovitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rabinovitch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rabinovitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Westlake off the cage and back into range.
Rabinovitch slips a straight right by Westlake.
Rabinovitch throws a hook but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake slips a jab and a cross from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch scores with a head kick. Westlake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rabinovitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rabinovitch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rabinovitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Westlake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rabinovitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Westlake's head.
Rabinovitch blocks a jab.
Rabinovitch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westlake looks to land a left hand but Rabinovitch moved out of range nicely.
Rabinovitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabinovitch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rabinovitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westlake counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabinovitch throws a right and a left that Westlake avoids nicely.
Rabinovitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Rabinovitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westlake.
Rabinovitch throws a lazy right hand but Westlake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabinovitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Westlake finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabinovitch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rabinovitch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Westlake just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabinovitch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westlake's calf.
Westlake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Westlake swinging wildly here.
Rabinovitch misses with a right hand
and Westlake counters with a three punch combo that has Rabinovitch backing up. Rabinovitch nods at Westlake to acknowledge the strikes.
Westlake misses with a left hand
and Rabinovitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Westlake.
Westlake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rabinovitch.
Westlake avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westlake takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itshak Rabinovitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rabinovitch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itshak Rabinovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Bishop Of Bath And Wells had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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171 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren moves out of range as Of Bath And Wells strikes.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Of Bath And Wells moved out of range.
Of Bath And Wells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Askren misses with a shot to the body
letting Of Bath And Wells counter with a right hand.
Of Bath And Wells throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren slips a jab from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Askren lands a nice hook to Of Bath And Wells's body. Of Bath And Wells takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Of Bath And Wells.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Bath And Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Bath And Wells misses with an uppercut
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Askren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Askren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Askren in side control, throwing shots but Of Bath And Wells defends.
Askren looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Of Bath And Wells is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Bath And Wells prevents Askren from improving position.
Askren scores with punches from side control.
Of Bath And Wells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren is staying tight to Of Bath And Wells's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Askren trying to control the action but Of Bath And Wells is working from the bottom.
Of Bath And Wells trying to remain calm as Askren controls from the top position.
Askren tries to score with some ground and pound. Of Bath And Wells controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren 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.
Of Bath And Wells defending against the ground and pound.
Of Bath And Wells tries to improve position but can't.
Askren landing strikes.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Askren controls the position.
Of Bath And Wells knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Askren in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Askren.
Askren trying to control the action but Of Bath And Wells is working from the bottom.
Askren working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Of Bath And Wells takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Askren lands a nice forearm strike.
An elbow from Askren crashes against the mat.
Of Bath And Wells tries to improve position but can't.
Askren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Of Bath And Wells sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Of Bath And Wells is letting Askren control him for a moment.
Askren scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Askren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Of Bath And Wells on the side of the head.
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Bath And Wells looks to throw the jab but Askren is out of range.
Of Bath And Wells slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Of Bath And Wells loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Of Bath And Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
Of Bath And Wells clobbers Askren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells moves away.
Of Bath And Wells connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Askren misses.
Askren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Bath And Wells bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Askren is standing up over Of Bath And Wells. Of Bath And Wells looks to escape but Askren dives into side control.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren throws an elbow but Of Bath And Wells slips to the side and avoids it well.
Askren landing strikes.
Askren throwing strikes but Of Bath And Wells manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Askren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Bath And Wells wants to get back to his feet.
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. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Of Bath And Wells's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Of Bath And Wells is holding on to half guard well.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Askren in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Askren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren winds up and cracks Of Bath And Wells with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren uses his free foot to push down on Of Bath And Wells's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Of Bath And Wells.
Askren tries to control but Of Bath And Wells wriggling away.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Askren lands a heavy elbow.
Of Bath And Wells is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jon Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askren landing punches.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a big shot there that rocks Of Bath And Wells but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Of Bath And Wells is in a horrible position here. Askren smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Askren breaks from Of Bath And Wells's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren raining down hammerfists from mount.
Askren dominating with strikes here.
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren landing shots from mount.
Of Bath And Wells is rocked!
Askren controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Askren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Askren misses with a right hand
enabling Of Bath And Wells to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren throws a body punch but Of Bath And Wells moves out of range.
Askren scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Of Bath And Wells as Askren shoots in.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a straight right hand.
Askren darts in and clinches Of Bath And Wells up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Bath And Wells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askren tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Of Bath And Wells after a bit of a struggle.
Of Bath And Wells has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren is pushing Of Bath And Wells up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Askren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Of Bath And Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren has Of Bath And Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Of Bath And Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren has picked Of Bath And Wells up - he's going for a ride! Askren dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Bath And Wells's head.
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. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Of Bath And Wells's temple.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Of Bath And Wells does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Askren moves into full mount! Of Bath And Wells won't be happy about that!
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Of Bath And Wells's face.
Askren prevents Of Bath And Wells from getting the reversal.
Askren avoids the attempt from Of Bath And Wells to control.
Of Bath And Wells on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Of Bath And Wells tries to get out of the position.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jon Askren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Askren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Askren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Askren content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Bath And Wells is in all sorts of trouble here.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
Askren with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson tries to sprawl but Hurmaaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurmaaja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hurmaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorvaldson is looking for a sweep. Hurmaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurmaaja is looking to take a break and control but Thorvaldson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorvaldson tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
Hurmaaja 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.
Hurmaaja controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Thorvaldson defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurmaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thorvaldson keeps working.
Hurmaaja working Thorvaldson over with strikes.
Hurmaaja wants to control but Thorvaldson is keeping him busy.
Hurmaaja is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thorvaldson is trying to keep Hurmaaja in close.
Thorvaldson is pulling down on Hurmaaja's head to control his posture.
Thorvaldson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hurmaaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hurmaaja trying to control but Thorvaldson is working from the bottom.
Hurmaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorvaldson is retaining full guard.
Hurmaaja throws an elbow that misses. Thorvaldson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurmaaja's guard. Nice move by Thorvaldson!
Hurmaaja trying to control the position.
Hurmaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thorvaldson is one step ahead there.
Hurmaaja is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thorvaldson has his hands clasped together but Hurmaaja extends and breaks Thorvaldson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hurmaaja.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Massa Hurmaaja!
Massa Hurmaaja 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnavut Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnavut Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benvenuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benvenuti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sevket, pushing him back against the cage.
Benvenuti is trying to push Sevket away but Sevket has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benvenuti can't find room to land a body shot as Sevket controls the action.
Benvenuti tries a body shot but Sevket blocks it.
Benvenuti gets through Sevket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sevket misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti digs a right hand into Sevket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sevket's gas tank.
Sevket tries a body shot but Benvenuti blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sevket wants to break free but Benvenuti has control.
Benvenuti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sevket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benvenuti moves away.
Sevket connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket misses with a looping left.
Benvenuti throws a good cross that connects.
Benvenuti with a hook.
Benvenuti instigates a clinch.
Benvenuti prevents a body shot from Sevket.
Benvenuti taking a breather.
Benvenuti tries a body shot but Sevket blocks it.
Benvenuti misses with a body punch.
Benvenuti pushes Sevket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sevket blocks a body shot from Benvenuti.
Sevket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benvenuti misses with some punches.
A short left from Benvenuti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Sevket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from Sevket.
Stalling in the clinch from Benvenuti.
Sevket pressing his opponent against the cage.
Benvenuti is working Sevket over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benvenuti is working Sevket over against the cage.
Benvenuti leaning against his opponent.
Sevket stalling against the cage.
Sevket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sevket is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benvenuti is keeping busy.
Benvenuti scores with a shot to the side of Sevket's head.
Benvenuti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benvenuti clobbers Sevket with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sevket avoids the body shot from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti misses with a head kick.
Sevket lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Benvenuti.
Sevket throws a big shot that misses.
Sevket looks to score with a jab to the body but Benvenuti is just out of range.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sevket throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Benvenuti.
Sevket throws a nice looking combination but Benvenuti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benvenuti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sevket on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benvenuti. Benvenuti obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Benvenuti as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Benvenuti.
Sevket takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benvenuti lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benvenuti scores with a sloppy right hand. Sevket should have avoided that one.
Massimo Benvenuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benvenuti wants to clinch up but Sevket keeps it at a distance.
Sevket on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sevket throws a poor cross that misses
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Benvenuti.
Sevket takes a swing at Benvenuti's ribcage but misses.
Benvenuti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sevket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevket.
Sevket misses with a body punch
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sevket throws a body shot but no joy.
Benvenuti tries to counter by clinching up but Sevket breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benvenuti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benvenuti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sevket can do to turn this around?
Benvenuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevket.
Benvenuti scores with a jab to the body.
Benvenuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sevket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sevket let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sevket in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Benvenuti pushes Sevket up against the cage in a clinch.
Sevket throws a punch but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benvenuti presses Sevket against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sevket is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sevket misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sevket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Benvenuti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benvenuti.
Benvenuti misses with a body punch.
Sevket is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Benvenuti.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benvenuti.
Sevket being controlled against the cage.
Sevket prevents a body shot from Benvenuti.
Sevket misses with some punches.
Sevket is trying to break free.
Benvenuti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sevket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benvenuti being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti controlling the action here for a moment.
Benvenuti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sevket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benvenuti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Sevket.
A nice left hand lands by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti lands a body shot.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benvenuti tries to work over Sevket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket misses with a body punch.
Benvenuti lands with a left to the head.
Benvenuti stalls.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from Sevket.
Benvenuti lands an uppercut.
Benvenuti lands a hook that snaps the head of Sevket backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benvenuti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benvenuti seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Benvenuti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benvenuti breaks from the clinch.
Benvenuti rushes Sevket and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Sevket on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket stalling.
Sevket misses with a body punch.
Benvenuti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sevket tries to work over Benvenuti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sevket is struggling to control the position.
Sevket is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
Sevket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sevket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benvenuti working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Benvenuti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benvenuti lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Benvenuti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sevket! But no joy.
Sevket with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sevket throws a poor cross that misses
and Benvenuti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Massimo Benvenuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Benvenuti clinches up with Sevket and pushes him back against the cage.
Benvenuti blocks a body shot from Sevket.
Sevket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sevket scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benvenuti throws a head punch that misses.
Benvenuti works on Sevket's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benvenuti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sevket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benvenuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Sevket.
Sevket misses with a body shot.
Benvenuti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benvenuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sevket.
Sevket lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti scores with a nice strike.
Sevket misses with the combination.
Benvenuti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sevket takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benvenuti lands a head kick!
It looks like Arnavut Sevket has been cut.
Benvenuti lands an overhand right.
Benvenuti misses with a head kick.
Benvenuti blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sevket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket takes one on the button.
Benvenuti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Sevket, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benvenuti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benvenuti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Benvenuti punishes Sevket's body with a nice straight punch.
Benvenuti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sevket in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Sevket.
Benvenuti moves away from the strike by Sevket.
Benvenuti drops Sevket with a beautiful combination! Sevket stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benvenuti is looking for the KO!
Sevket is rocked!
Sevket drops his hands momentarily and Benvenuti needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sevket just on the top of the head. Sevket drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sevket - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Massimo Benvenuti!
Massimo Benvenuti is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Massimo Benvenuti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause's entrance music is Heart of a Champion. A fine choice. Seery has chosen An Irish Pub Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Seery!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause fails with the takedown
and Seery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Seery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Seery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krause jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seery walks away with a smile on his face. Krause gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Krause shoots in for a double leg but Seery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seery throws a body shot but no joy.
Krause feinted with a counter takedown.
Seery throws a body punch but Krause moves out of range.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
Krause walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seery darts in trying to clinch
and Krause counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seery!
Seery explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Some wild striking there from Seery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seery but Seery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seery thuds a left hand into Krause's body.
Krause gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seery counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause is rocked!
Krause shoots for a takedown but Seery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seery appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Seery gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Krause is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Seery! Patrick Seery retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Patrick Seery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, James Krause stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader has chosen The Imperial March as his entrance music. Darth Vader will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Arnold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader connects with a right hand. Arnold shakes it off.
Arnold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vader misses with a left hand
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader .
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Arnold's shoulder, as Arnold tries to avoid the shot.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Arnold's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader .
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vader is out of range.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arnold regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arnold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnold looking for a guillotine here but Vader defends easily.
Arnold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vader escapes and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to control but Arnold is keeping him busy.
Vader lands an elbow.
Vader working the body and head with strikes.
Arnold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arnold is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vader wants to control the pace but Arnold is squirming around nicely.
Arnold wants to hold on but Vader pushes him away.
Arnold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vader wants to control the pace but Arnold is squirming around nicely.
Vader scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vader pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arnold is squirming around, avoiding Vader 's attempts to control the action.
Arnold is looking to get to half guard.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arnold lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Arnold.
Vader misses with a right hand
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arnold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnold.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
An inside leg kick from Arnold misses.
Vader tries to land a body kick
and Arnold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnold.
Vader is looking to chop away at Arnold's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Arnold takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Vader throws a leg kick
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Arnold is looking to wear down Vader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Arnold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arnold cracks Vader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold is looking to score with low kicks.
Vader throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vader momentarily.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Vader lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnold's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold thuds his shin into the meat of Vader 's side.
Vader tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arnold defends well and Vader ends up having to push Arnold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Arnold.
The crowd cheers as Arnold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vader doesn't seem phased though.
Arnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vader doesn't seem bothered though.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vader .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold stuns Vader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Vader checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Arnold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Arnold is predictable there
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Vader looks to throw a body kick
and Arnold counters with a nice leg kick.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold lands a really nice looking cross but Vader seems unphased.
Arnold scores with a sloppy right hand. Vader should have avoided that one.
BJ Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arnold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader lands with a straight right. Arnold didn't see that one coming.
Vader connects with a jab.
Arnold connects with a solid leg kick.
Vader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Vader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Vader is predictable there
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Arnold dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader .
Vader scores with a jab. Arnold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arnold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vader throws a leg kick
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
Vader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arnold jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arnold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arnold takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Arnold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Vader working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arnold blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold tries to work over Vader 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold stops a takedown attempt from Vader .
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader lands a body punch.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold working aggressively here.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darth Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but BJ Arnold did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader fails with the takedown.
Arnold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vader is out of range.
Arnold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Vader .
Arnold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Vader lands.
Arnold stuffs the takedown.
Arnold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vader clobbers Arnold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vader 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 Arnold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arnold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arnold cracks Vader with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Arnold.
Vader has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vader throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
It looked like Arnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vader .
Vader connects with a crisp jab.
Arnold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arnold throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Vader just leaning against Arnold, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Vader 's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vader looking to stall.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Arnold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Vader .
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Vader .
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader lands a right hand.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Vader is looking for a takedown.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vader throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Arnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vader .
Vader looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that BJ Arnold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Arnold lands a nice hook to Vader 's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arnold!
Vader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnold finds it's way round the side to connect with Vader 's head.
Vader slips under a jab from Arnold.
Vader tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arnold is able to avoid easily.
Arnold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnold scrambles back to his feet.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold cracks a nice hook into Vader 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader avoids a kick to the body.
Arnold connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Vader is predictable there
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Vader is looking to land body kicks.
Vader looks for the body kick but Arnold saw that one coming.
And Arnold counters with a quick kick to the body but Vader blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Vader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Arnold wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnold.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vader lands a slapping body shot.
Arnold cracks the inside of Vader 's front leg.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
Arnold scores with a nice body kick.
Vader misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vader avoids a wild elbow strike from Arnold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Darth Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Vader .
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Vader 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arnold lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Arnold.
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader is leaning against Arnold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Vader blocks an elbow strike.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Vader taking a breather.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Vader misses with some punches.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!
BJ Arnold is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking BJ Arnold 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wrecking Ball. Alexander Stubb has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Stubb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bullard!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stubb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullard throws a shot from downtown. Stubb moves away and avoids it.
Stubb lands a nice hook to Bullard's body. Bullard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullard.
Stubb misses with a jab to the body
and Bullard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Stubb.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body. Bullard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stubb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard staying out of range there.
Bullard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Stubb throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stubb misses the target.
Stubb lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubb misses with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Bullard. Beautiful body shot.
Bullard moves out of range as Stubb strikes.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
Bullard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stubb throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Stubb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb loads up on a big right hand but Bullard slips the punch.
Stubb misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stubb misses with an uppercut
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Stubb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bullard counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb misses with a hook
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
A jab from Stubb does it's job there.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Bullard's shoulder, as Bullard tries to avoid the shot.
Bullard misses with an uppercut. Stubb saw that one coming.
Stubb tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Stubb cracks Bullard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stubb throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullard counters with a left to the body.
Stubb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stubb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stubb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Stubb.
Stubb throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stubb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stubb misses with a body punch
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Stubb is rocked!
Stubb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Stubb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stubb swings widly with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Stubb to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bullard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Bullard! Tony Bullard retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Tony Bullard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LightHeavy Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LightHeavy Weight is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
33 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, LightHeavy Weight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Weight misses
and Pete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pete thows a body kick. Weight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Weight misses with a double jab
and Pete makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Weight really felt that one!
Weight misses with a looping left.
Pete is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pete keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weight.
Weight works Pete's body with a nice hook.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pete lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pete scores with a decent looking hook.
Pete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Pete coming out on top.
Weight is rocked!
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LightHeavy Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pete counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Texas Pete! Texas Pete retains his light heavyweight title!
Texas Pete decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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