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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Horn (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Castillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castillion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn throws a series of strikes that have Castillion backpedaling.
Horn clobbers Castillion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horn clinches up against the cage.
Horn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castillion gets underhooks to prevent Horn's takedown attempt.
Horn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castillion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horn drives through and clinches with Castillion against the cage.
Castillion has Horn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castillion backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Horn is working for takedown but Castillion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miguel Castillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn.
Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillion's elbow.
Horn lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn lands a body shot.
Castillion is breathing heavily.
Horn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castillion up against the cage.
Horn stalling against the cage.
Horn is leaning against Castillion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillion tries to pull guard but Horn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Horn lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillion backwards.
Horn is leaning against Castillion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horn pulls guard.
Castillion won't allow Horn to sweep him here.
Castillion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horn has his hands on Castillion's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn has his foot on Castillion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillion works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn controls Castillion momentarily but Castillion frees himself.
Castillion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horn is keeping the position for now.
Horn looking for a sweep. Not yet Horn, not yet.
Castillion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn wants to sweep here but Castillion controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn looking to control.
Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horn managing to control the position.
Horn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castillion manages to get himself to full guard.
Horn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
Castillion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horn.
Castillion seems keen to control Horn's posture.
Castillion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horn controls the pace.
Castillion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horn looking to pass the guard.
Horn trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horn wants to pass the guard but Castillion is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Horn - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horn misses with an uppercut. Castillion saw that one coming.
Horn misses with a hook. Castillion ducked under it nicely.
Horn slips under a jab from Castillion.
Horn swings for the body but Castillion moves out of range.
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillion.
Horn works the jab nicely.
Castillion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn.
And Horn tries to counter it with a takedown but Castillion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Horn.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillion.
Horn looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillion is just out of range.
Horn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castillion doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horn finds it's way round the side to connect with Castillion's head.
Castillion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horn.
Horn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Castillion right on the button. Castillion goes down! Horn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Horn gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klas Horn!
Klas Horn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calirante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Calirante.
Calirante throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calirante is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Calirante circles away and we're back to standing.
Calirante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calirante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calirante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Calirante.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Calirante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Calirante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calirante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calirante, right into the meat.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
Calirante throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Calirante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Calirante seems unphased.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Calirante.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Calirante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Calirante slips the punch.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Volkov throws a head kick that Calirante semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calirante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Calirante there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calirante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Calirante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Calirante.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Calirante has him pressed against the cage.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calirante is one step ahead there.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calirante is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Calirante throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calirante is controlling Volkov's posture.
That's four 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.
Calirante controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volkov trying to control but Calirante is working from the bottom.
Calirante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calirante wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Calirante tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
Volkov landing shots from mount.
Volkov avoids the attempt from Calirante to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calirante stuffs the takedown.
Calirante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Calirante is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Calirante's guard.
Calirante managing to control the position.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Calirante.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calirante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calirante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calirante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calirante is on top in guard.
Volkov seems keen to control Calirante's posture.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov controlling Calirante's posture.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov is pulling down on Calirante's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calirante showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Santiago Calirante has been cut.
Calirante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Calirante avoids it with no problem.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calirante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Calirante's shoulder, as Calirante tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calirante.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calirante scores with a kick to the body.
Calirante lands the left hand.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Calirante counters with a good low kick that Volkov was not able to check.
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Calirante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Calirante leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calirante slips under a jab from Volkov.
A little feinted left hand from Calirante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Calirante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Calirante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calirante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calirante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Calirante settles back down.
Volkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Calirante is wise to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Calirante counters with a right hand to the body.
Calirante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Santiago Calirante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Volkov misses with a combination
and Calirante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calirante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calirante 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calirante.
Calirante clinches.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calirante to keep the fight standing.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Calirante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Calirante moves out of range easily.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Calirante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calirante trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.
Calirante with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov looking to control but Calirante passes into half guard.
Calirante trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Calirante performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calirante is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calirante is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Calirante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Mstislav Volkov.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Calirante's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calirante - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calirante. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Calirante sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calirante. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calirante just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Calirante checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Calirante misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calirante defends it well.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peace has chosen AC/DC Thunder Struck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corvo Attano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attano stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Attano misses its intended target.
Attano looks to land a right hand but Peace moved out of range.
Attano throws a body shot but no joy.
Peace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Attano with a body shot.
Attano looks to score with a jab to the body but Peace is just out of range.
We've been told by Attano's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attano misses with a hook. Peace ducked under it nicely.
Attano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Peace finds it's way through Attano's defenses.
Peace jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace throws a head kick that misses
and Attano counters with a nice uppercut.
Attano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peace.
Attano throws a hook but Peace avoids it easily.
Attano misses with a straight right.
Peace misses with a shot to the body
and Attano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano misses with a looping right.
Peace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attano defends it well.
Attano misses with an uppercut. Peace saw that one coming.
Corvo Attano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attano ducks under a wild hook from Peace.
Attano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peace manages to avoid it.
Attano walks into a straight right hand from Peace.
Attano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peace.
Attano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Attano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Attano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peace slips under a jab.
Attano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peace's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Peace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Attano eats them both and turns towards Peace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Peace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Peace tries to counter it with a takedown but Attano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attano lands a glancing blow to the side of Peace's head.
Peace throws a lazy right hand but Attano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Peace looks to move away, Attano throws a big counter combo but Peace just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Attano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peace slips a jab from Attano.
Peace looks to throw the jab but Attano is out of range.
Peace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attano.
Attano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Attano throws a series of punches but Peace moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peace.
Peace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Attano throws out the jab.
Peace tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attano.
Peace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attano defends it well.
Attano throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Attano. Those never looked like landing.
Peace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Attano just misses with a punch to the body.
Peace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Attano.
Peace connects with the punch.
Attano throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
Peace connects with a single shot there.
Peace clobbers Attano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Attano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Peace staying out of range there.
Attano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Attano looks to throw the jab but Peace is out of range.
Peace ducks under a wild hook from Attano.
Attano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Attano. That snapped Peace's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace scores with a sloppy right hand. Attano should have avoided that one.
Attano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Peace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Attano.
Peace is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peace might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Attano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Attano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Attano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Attano misses.
Attano looks to land a right hand but Peace moved out of range.
Attano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peace.
Peace looks to score with a jab to the body but Attano is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attano.
Attano throws the left hand but Peace avoids the punch easily.
Peace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corvo Attano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Attano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peace circles away quickly and effectively.
Peace with the counter takedown but Attano avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Peace might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Attano has got the better of the exchanges.
Peace lands a jab to the head.
Attano throws a lazy right hand but Peace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Attano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peace ducks under a wild hook from Attano.
Attano just misses with a punch to the body.
Peace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peace tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Attano misses the jab.
Peace ducks under a wild hook from Attano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Attano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Attano throws a series of punches but Peace avoids them all with ease.
Peace feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Attano. Peace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Attano throws a lazy right hand but Peace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Attano loads up on a big right hand but Peace slips the punch.
And Peace tries to counter it with a takedown but Attano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corvo Attano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Attano as he avoids it easily.
Peace scores with a jab to the body.
Attano throws a lazy uppercut
and Peace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Attano throws a hook to the side of Peace's head but Peace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Peace tries to counter it with a takedown but Attano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Peace.
Peace tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peace misses with a wild combination.
Peace lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Attano does no damage.
Peace lunges at Attano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Attano's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Attano throws out the jab.
Peace lands with a cross.
Jab by Attano.
Peace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peace missing with a left hand there. Attano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Attano swings for the body but Peace moves out of range.
Attano misses with a series of wild punches.
Attano swings widly with a right hand
letting Peace counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Attano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Peace tries to counter it with a takedown but Attano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Attano.
Attano throws a shot from downtown. Peace moves away and avoids it.
Peace misses with a straight left.
Attano throws a nice looking combination but Peace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Attano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Attano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Attano misses with the combination.
Attano tries to bum rush Peace with a series of wild strikes but Peace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Attano defends it well.
Peace swings for the body but Attano moves out of range.
Attano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Attano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Attano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peace moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attano misses with a double jab
and Peace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peace moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Peace.
Peace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Attano misses with a straight right.
Attano takes a swing at Peace's ribcage but misses.
Peace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Attano just misses with a punch to the body.
Peace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peace connects with a right hand. Attano shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Warren Peace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Attano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Attano checks a leg kick.
Peace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Attano's head backwards.
Attano is rocked!
Peace closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Attano! Peace dives in looking to finish! Attano is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Peace!
After winning the bout, Warren Peace thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Bunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
212 lbs
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33
219 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq ONeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Phill Bunce!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaq ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeil. That snapped Bunce's head back.
ONeil slips a straight right by Bunce.
ONeil lands a slapping body shot.
Bunce slips a straight right by ONeil.
ONeil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bunce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses.
Bunce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeil.
ONeil throws a nice inside leg kick.
ONeil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeil.
ONeil pushes Bunce away with a front kick.
A left lands for ONeil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunce throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling ONeil to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunce is rocked!
Bunce throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
Bunce throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeil.
Bunce throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
ONeil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunce.
ONeil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunce.
Bunce moves out of range of the body kick.
ONeil lands with a cross.
ONeil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
ONeil misses with a hook
and Bunce counters with a series of strikes. ONeil will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
ONeil waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bunce. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bunce to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Bunce is still in real trouble! Can ONeil finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as ONeil controls the pace.
Bunce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throws the left hand but Bunce avoids the punch easily.
Bunce seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunce's head.
ONeil misses with a hook.
Bunce only half commits to the counter leg kick.
ONeil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunce misses with a double jab.
And ONeil counters with a quick kick to the body but Bunce blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Bunce.
ONeil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bunce tries to move into range but ONeil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as ONeil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunce doesn't seem phased though.
Bunce looks to throw the jab but ONeil is out of range.
Bunce misses with a left hand
and ONeil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunce thinking.
ONeil misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by ONeil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ONeil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil throws a hook to the side of Bunce's head but Bunce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bunce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeil moves out of range as Bunce strikes.
Bunce avoids a kick to the body.
Bunce steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ONeil. That one must have hurt.
Bunce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil.
Bunce lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phill Bunce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil cracks the inside of Bunce's front leg.
ONeil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
ONeil slips a straight right by Bunce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil connects with a jab.
Bunce is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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!
ONeil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Bunce.
ONeil throws a low kick but Bunce moves out of range easily.
ONeil tries to bum rush Bunce with a series of wild strikes but Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ONeil shoots for a takedown but Bunce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunce misses with a straight right.
Bunce misses with a hook. ONeil ducked under it nicely.
Bunce might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bunce stuffs the takedown attempt from ONeil. ONeil gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeil looks to land a right hand but Bunce moved out of range.
ONeil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that 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.
ONeil looks to throw the jab but Bunce is out of range.
ONeil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ONeil thuds a left hand into Bunce's body.
ONeil connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Bunce.
Bunce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phill Bunce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunce misses with a looping right.
ONeil ducks under a wild hook from Bunce.
Bunce slips a jab from ONeil.
It seemed like Bunce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaq ONeil is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil lands a really nice looking cross but Bunce seems unphased.
ONeil moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bunce goes down! Can ONeil finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunce is keeping the position for now.
Bunce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ONeil is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunce can't keep his opponent in guard - ONeil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bunce pushes ONeil off and gets back to his feet.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunce can do to turn this around?
ONeil misses with a kick to the body.
Bunce checks the leg kick nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bunce 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.
ONeil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ONeil is looking to counter with a body kick.
ONeil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ONeil moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bunce goes down! Can ONeil finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeil is stalling in the full guard.
ONeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil wants to pass the guard but Bunce is keeping the position.
ONeil slips nicely into half guard.
Bunce looks like he's trying to stand up.
ONeil wants to take a breather but Bunce is having none of it.
ONeil prevents Bunce from standing back up.
ONeil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bunce is trying to stand.
Bunce has one foot on ONeil's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
ONeil thuds a left hand into Bunce's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunce throws the left hand but ONeil avoids the punch easily.
Bunce slips under a jab from ONeil.
ONeil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunce walks forward, straight into a front kick from ONeil.
A solid body kick from ONeil.
Bunce throws a hook to the side of ONeil's head but ONeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bunce throws a nice looking combination but ONeil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ONeil slips under a jab.
ONeil cracks Bunce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ONeil throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunce.
Bunce on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunce scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil drops his shoulder and cracks Bunce with a huge uppercut! Bunce goes down! Can ONeil finish him?
ONeil trying to control but Bunce is working from the bottom.
ONeil is really struggling to control Bunce but he's trying to hold on to the position.
ONeil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bunce keeping moving, preventing ONeil from controlling successfully.
Bunce can't keep his opponent in guard - ONeil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunce is trying to stand back up but ONeil is controlling him
ONeil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunce has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
ONeil throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunce.
ONeil throws a hook but Bunce avoids it easily.
ONeil fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeil as he connects with a hook.
ONeil throws a push kick but Bunce slaps the foot to one side.
Bunce scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Bunce. Those never looked like landing.
ONeil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeil.
ONeil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunce drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunce walks into a straight right hand from ONeil.
ONeil drops Bunce with a huge uppercut! Bunce drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. ONeil is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq ONeil!
A less than humble Shaq ONeil misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Pagnozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pierre Papin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
205 lbs
12 - 9 - 4 |
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26
211 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Callum Pagnozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Pierre Papin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagnozzi moves away from the strike by Papin.
Sloppy strikes from Papin. Those never looked like landing.
Pagnozzi throws a combination. Papin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Papin tries to close the distance and clinch but Pagnozzi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Papin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pagnozzi swings wildly with an uppercut but Papin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papin misses with a punch to the body.
Papin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pagnozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pagnozzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papin misses the jab.
Pagnozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Pagnozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pagnozzi misses with an uppercut. Papin saw that one coming.
Pagnozzi misses with a looping right.
Papin missing with a left hand there. Pagnozzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pagnozzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pagnozzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papin misses with an uppercut. Pagnozzi saw that one coming.
Papin wants to clinch
and Pagnozzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pagnozzi misses with a kick to the body
letting Papin counter with a right hand.
Pagnozzi throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Papin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Pagnozzi as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Papin is left battered and dazed whilst Pagnozzi and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Pagnozzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Callum Pagnozzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Konrad Husky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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132 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Husky misses
enabling Dick to counter with a crisp jab.
Dick gets tackled into the cage by Husky. Husky maintains the clinch.
Dick can't get the takedown.
Husky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Husky misses with a low kick.
Dick staying out of range there.
Husky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Husky has managed to clinch.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Husky prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick works on Husky's body with a couple of short punches.
Husky digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Dick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Husky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Husky.
It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.
Dick breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Husky misses.
Dick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dick slips under a jab.
Husky misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dick.
Husky is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.
Dick lands the left hand.
Husky tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Husky throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick cracks a nice hook into Husky's ribs.
Husky lands an overhand right.
Husky thuds his right hand into Dick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Husky takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is looking to advance position but Husky won't allow it.
Dick wants to control but Husky is keeping him busy.
Husky is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
Dick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dick is thwarting Husky's attempts to control the position.
Husky is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Husky looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dick passes into side control!
Husky tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky can't do much from the bottom here.
Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Husky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Husky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Husky tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Husky is right now.
Husky is trying to control Dick's posture but Dick avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Husky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Husky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Husky can't do much from the bottom here.
Husky is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Husky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dick moves out of range of the leg kick from Husky.
A leg kick checked by Dick.
Husky throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Dick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Husky tries to work over Dick's front leg with a kick but Dick checks it.
Husky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
Husky controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Wade's Gym inform us that Husky has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Husky is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Husky can do to turn this around?
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Husky is retaining full guard.
Husky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Husky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Husky looking for submissions off his back.
Husky is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Husky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Husky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.
Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Husky defends the submission attempt.
Dick trying to control the action but Husky is working from the bottom.
Dick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Husky sees it coming and defends easily.
Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Husky is looking to improve his position.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Husky defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky wants to get back to full guard.
Dick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Husky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Editiny Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Husky defends the submission attempt.
Husky looking for submissions off his back.
Husky is refusing to be controlled, as Dick sits in half guard.
Husky actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Husky actively working from the bottom here.
Husky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Husky looking for submissions off his back.
Husky actively working from the bottom here.
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Husky is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Husky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Husky misses with a left hand
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Husky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Husky coming out on top.
Husky scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Husky. Those never looked like landing.
Husky missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Konrad Husky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Husky tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Husky as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Husky moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
Husky swinging wildly here.
Husky misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dick with a nice cross.
Dick checks a low kick from Husky.
Husky fails to land with a series of punches.
Husky avoids the body shot from Dick.
Konrad Husky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick dodges the punch combination from Husky.
Husky misses with a lunging right hand
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Husky is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Dick advances to half guard.
Husky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Husky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Konrad Husky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Editiny Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick avoids the attempt from Husky to control.
Dick controlling the position easily from mount.
Husky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Husky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Husky wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Husky is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.
Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Husky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dick is pressing down on Husky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Husky is holding on for now.
Dick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Husky wants to get back to full guard.
Dick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Husky is controlling Dick's trapped leg to prevent Dick from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Husky's waist but Husky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Dick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dick slips under a jab.
Husky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Editiny Dick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Editiny Dick!
A very excited looking Editiny Dick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by X-Men Theme 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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202 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huseyin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huseyin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Huseyin throws a right hand that Howlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Howlett also avoids with ease.
Huseyin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huseyin forces Howlett back against the cage and clinches.
Huseyin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Huseyin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Huseyin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Huseyin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huseyin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin misses with a body punch.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Huseyin is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
We've been informed that Huseyin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Howlett lands a body punch.
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Huseyin.
Huseyin moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howlett lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a hook. Huseyin ducked under it nicely.
Huseyin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.
Huseyin throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
Howlett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Huseyin throws a jab but it's blocked by Howlett.
Howlett missing with a left hand there. Huseyin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huseyin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Huseyin misses with a double jab.
Howlett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huseyin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.
Huseyin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huseyin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Howlett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Huseyin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howlett digs a right hand into Huseyin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huseyin's gas tank.
Good body shot from Howlett.
Huseyin looks winded!
Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Howlett on the inside.
Howlett tries to throw a body punch but Huseyin avoids it by throwing Howlett back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has been cut.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Howlett feints and then cracks Huseyin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huseyin down.
Huseyin throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howlett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huseyin's sensitive parts.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huseyin.
Howlett connects with a single shot there.
Howlett lands a nice shot that snaps Huseyin's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Howlett as he connects with a hook.
Huseyin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Huseyin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huseyin.
Huseyin misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Howlett.
Huseyin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huseyin moves away.
Howlett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Huseyin tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huseyin.
Howlett connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett dips to his left and cracks Huseyin with an uppercut!
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Huseyin off balance momentarily.
Huseyin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Huseyin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Huseyin slips the punch.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Huseyin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huseyin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huseyin.
Nice body kick there by Howlett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huseyin closes the distance but Howlett moves to the side
and Howlett counters with a nice body kick.
Huseyin swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huseyin moves away.
Huseyin misses with a combination
and Howlett counters with a good low kick that Huseyin was not able to check.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Huseyin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huseyin.
Howlett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huseyin on the side of the head.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huseyin can do to turn this around?
Howlett is looking to slow Huseyin down with leg kicks.
Howlett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Huseyin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huseyin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Howlett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huseyin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huseyin slips under a jab from Howlett.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huseyin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Huseyin's knee momentarily.
Huseyin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huseyin tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
Huseyin closes the distance and clinches.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huseyin.
Huseyin can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Huseyin.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huseyin.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land.
Huseyin has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Huseyin swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Huseyin lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huseyin.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Huseyin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Huseyin working aggressively here.
Howlett lands with a right to the head.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Howlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huseyin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huseyin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Huseyin lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Huseyin controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Howlett.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin pushes Howlett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Howlett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Howlett clinches.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huseyin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huseyin.
Huseyin throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huseyin blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett throws a jab when Huseyin was well out of range.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Huseyin uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
Huseyin drives through and clinches with Howlett against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huseyin.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Huseyin tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Huseyin back against the cage.
Howlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huseyin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Howlett scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett tries a body shot but Huseyin blocks it.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huseyin misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huseyin's sensitive parts.
Howlett tries to keep at a distance but Huseyin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huseyin blocks an uppercut.
Huseyin throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huseyin.
Huseyin lands with a light punch inside.
Huseyin throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Huseyin struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Huseyin prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Huseyin digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Huseyin controls the action.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huseyin tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Howlett.
Howlett lands an uppercut.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Huseyin tries to throw a body punch but Howlett avoids it by throwing Huseyin back against the cage.
Howlett lands a hook that snaps the head of Huseyin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Huseyin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huseyin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huseyin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett lands a body shot.
Huseyin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huseyin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howlett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Howlett.
Huseyin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huseyin throws a head punch that misses.
Huseyin tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huseyin or not.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Huseyin.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huseyin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett cracks Huseyin with a nice body shot.
Huseyin misses with a punch on the inside.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Huseyin fails to land.
Huseyin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huseyin misses with some punches.
Huseyin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huseyin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlett lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Howlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huseyin avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Huseyin takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Huseyin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huseyin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huseyin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huseyin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howlett jabs at Huseyin's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huseyin looks to throw the jab but Howlett is out of range.
Huseyin misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huseyin throws an off balance right hand
and Huseyin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huseyin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Huseyin misses.
Huseyin misses with a looping left.
Huseyin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huseyin misses with a left hand
and Howlett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Huseyin's ribs.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caliph Hameed Shahzad Huseyin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Howlett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Howlett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
A victorious James Howlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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