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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Holm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedorov.
Holm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holm slips a jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Holm moved out of range.
Holm ducks right into an uppercut from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a nice shot that snaps Holm's head back.
Fedorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Fedorov does no damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fedorov.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Holm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Fedorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov misses with a looping left.
Fedorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedorov.
Ivan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov throws an off balance right hand
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Holm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedorov.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Holm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holm takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws a sloppy body shot
and Holm counters with a one-two to the body.
Fedorov swings for the body but Holm moves out of range.
Fedorov throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
Fedorov moves to clinch but Holm breaks away
letting Holm counter with a right hand.
Fedorov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedorov connects with a body shot.
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holm 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!
Holm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fedorov.
Holm is looking to counter punch.
Holm slips a jab from Fedorov.
A little feinted left hand from Holm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedorov takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Fedorov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holm loads up on a big right hand but Fedorov slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holm drops Fedorov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Holm follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Holm!
Martin Holm decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zayn Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zayn Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a hook
and Malik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malik clinches with his opponent.
Jedrzekizchezna's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jedrzekizchezna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jedrzekizchezna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jedrzekizchezna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to work over Malik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch on the inside.
Malik blocks a body shot from Jedrzekizchezna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzekizchezna has a couple of punches blocked by Malik.
Malik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jedrzekizchezna's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna swings wildly with an uppercut but Malik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jedrzekizchezna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malik tries to throw a body punch but Jedrzekizchezna avoids it by throwing Malik back against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to break free.
Jedrzekizchezna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malik keeps control of Jedrzekizchezna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to circle away but Malik has him pinned against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna throws a head punch that misses.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to throw a body punch but Malik avoids it by throwing Jedrzekizchezna back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzekizchezna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jedrzekizchezna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maliks head.
Jedrzekizchezna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jedrzekizchezna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malik prevents Jedrzekizchezna from breaking the clinch.
Malik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malik has Jedrzekizchezna pressed against the cage, preventing Jedrzekizchezna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malik blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch to the body.
Malik blocks a body shot from Jedrzekizchezna.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malik.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malik has him pressed against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to break the clinch but Malik is controlling the position.
Jedrzekizchezna swings wildly with an uppercut but Malik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malik misses with the head strike.
Jedrzekizchezna swings wildly with an uppercut but Malik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna throws a head punch that misses.
Malik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malik lands with a light punch inside.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jedrzekizchezna lands with a right to the head.
Jedrzekizchezna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malik prevents a body shot from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzekizchezna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jedrzekizchezna connects with a big uppercut there that sends Malik tumbling to the ground! Jedrzekizchezna follows him down into his guard.
Malik is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna 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.
Malik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jedrzekizchezna throws out the jab.
It looked like Malik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jedrzekizchezna.
Oh Malik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jedrzekizchezna closes the distance and pushes Malik back into the cage.
Malik seems to have got his legs back now.
Jedrzekizchezna drops Malik with a big right hand! Jedrzekizchezna charges in looking to finish - Malik manages to keep Jedrzekizchezna in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Malik is adopting a defensive guard.
Jedrzekizchezna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malik is looking for a sweep. Jedrzekizchezna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jedrzekizchezna moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malik is trying to escape the position but Jedrzekizchezna is controlling the position.
Jedrzekizchezna stands up and beckons Malik to his feet.
The fighters circling - Malik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik drives through and clinches with Jedrzekizchezna against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to break free.
Malik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jedrzekizchezna blocking some punches.
Malik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jedrzekizchezna's efforts to push away.
Jedrzekizchezna lands a shoulder strike.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jedrzekizchezna lands an uppercut.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch on the inside.
Malik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jedrzekizchezna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malik.
Malik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to work over Malik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malik misses with a body punch.
Jedrzekizchezna throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik.
Malik blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jedrzekizchezna lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jedrzekizchezna fails to land.
Jedrzekizchezna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malik misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jedrzekizchezna.
A short left from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna prevents a body shot from Malik.
Malik keeps control of Jedrzekizchezna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzekizchezna blocks a body shot from Malik.
A head punch on the inside from Jedrzekizchezna fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Jedrzekizchezna scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malik backwards.
Jedrzekizchezna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with some punches.
Malik tries to work over Jedrzekizchezna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jedrzekizchezna scores with a shoulder strike.
Malik throws a punch but it's blocked by Jedrzekizchezna.
A head punch on the inside from Jedrzekizchezna fails to land.
Malik blocks a body shot from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna is looking to break free of the clinch but Malik has double underhooks.
Malik blocks a body shot from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to throw a body punch but Malik avoids it by throwing Jedrzekizchezna back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jedrzekizchezna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Malik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jedrzekizchezna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jedrzekizchezna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malik throws a shot from downtown. Jedrzekizchezna moves away and avoids it.
Zayn Malik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malik looks to throw the jab but Jedrzekizchezna is out of range.
Jedrzekizchezna lands with a cross.
Jedrzekizchezna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malik.
Jedrzekizchezna works Malik's body with a nice hook.
Malik has managed to clinch.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik has Jedrzekizchezna pressed against the cage, preventing Jedrzekizchezna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to break the clinch but Malik is controlling him.
Malik has a couple of punches blocked by Jedrzekizchezna.
Malik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a punch to the body.
Malik blocking some punches.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzekizchezna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jedrzekizchezna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jedrzekizchezna.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to get back to striking at distance but Malik won't allow it.
Malik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with the head strike.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with some punches.
Jedrzekizchezna scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to break the clinch but Malik is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malik.
Jedrzekizchezna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malik blocks a body shot from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna swings wildly with an uppercut but Malik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jedrzekizchezna blocks an uppercut.
Malik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to break the clinch but Malik is controlling the position.
Jedrzekizchezna throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik.
Nice body punch from Jedrzekizchezna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to get back to striking at distance but Malik won't allow it.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with the head strike.
Jedrzekizchezna can't find room to land a body shot as Malik controls the action.
Jedrzekizchezna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzekizchezna misses with a body punch.
Malik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malik has Jedrzekizchezna pressed against the cage, preventing Jedrzekizchezna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jedrzekizchezna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malik's elbow.
Jedrzekizchezna working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzekizchezna has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna is working Malik over against the cage.
Jedrzekizchezna wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jedrzekizchezna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jedrzekizchezna tries to throw a body punch but Malik avoids it by throwing Jedrzekizchezna back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jedrzekizchezna.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to push Malik away but Malik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jedrzekizchezna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jedrzekizchezna is trying to break free.
Zayn Malik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jedrzekizchezna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jedrzekizchezna 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna!
A relieved looking Kowaczkiewicz Jedrzekizchezna 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Nixon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Davis's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Marcus Davis has been cut.
Nixon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Davis stumbling backwards into the cage! Davis bounces back off the cage towards Nixon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nixon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nixon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Nixon!
After winning the bout, Richard Nixon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blast Knobpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Box has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blast Knobpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Muay Box!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knobpunch walks into a straight right hand from Box.
Box misses the shot to the body.
Box scores with a three punch combo!
Knobpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Box.
Box digs a good hook to Knobpunch's body.
Knobpunch misses with a looping left.
Knobpunch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Box.
Knobpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knobpunch looks to land a left hand but Box moved out of range nicely.
Box throws out a counter right but Knobpunch avoids it with no problem.
Knobpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Box.
Knobpunch lands with a shot to the body.
Knobpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Knobpunch connects with the punch.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Knobpunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knobpunch misses with a looping left.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Knobpunch.
A jab from Knobpunch misses.
As Knobpunch backs off Box throws a huge counter combo but Knobpunch manages to avoid it all.
Knobpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Box moves away.
Box digs a good hook to Knobpunch's body.
Box connects with a body shot.
Knobpunch walks into a left hand.
Knobpunch slips a jab and a cross from Box.
Knobpunch drops his hands momentarily and Box takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Box blocks a jab.
Knobpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
Knobpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Box.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knobpunch momentarily.
Knobpunch throws a right hand that misses
and Box counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knobpunch throws a hook to the side of Box's head but Box sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Knobpunch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Box works the jab nicely.
Box's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Box's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Knobpunch.
Box lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Knobpunch.
It seemed like Box was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knobpunch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Box fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knobpunch manages to avoid it.
Knobpunch throws the left hand but Box avoids the punch easily.
Knobpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Box scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knobpunch throws a looping overhand right but Box ducks down to avoid it.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knobpunch throws a looping overhand right but Box ducks down to avoid it.
Box works the jab nicely.
Knobpunch misses with a body shot.
Knobpunch missing with a left hand there. Box was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knobpunch throws an overhand right that lands on Box's shoulder, as Box tries to avoid the shot.
Knobpunch misses with an uppercut
and Box cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knobpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Box finds it's way through Knobpunch's defenses.
Knobpunch throws a body punch but Box moves out of range.
Box looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knobpunch takes a swing at Box's ribcage but misses.
Knobpunch dodges the punch combination from Box.
A little feinted left hand from Knobpunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Box looks winded!
Knobpunch misses with a straight right.
Knobpunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.
Knobpunch throws a hook but Box avoids it easily.
Box ducks under a wild hook from Knobpunch.
Knobpunch tries to move into range but Box moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knobpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Box.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knobpunch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Box in his tracks.
Knobpunch misses with an uppercut.
Knobpunch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Box doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Box dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knobpunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Box counters with a left and a right that stings Knobpunch.
Nice uppercut lands for Box. That snapped Knobpunch's head back.
Knobpunch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Box throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Box drops Knobpunch with a beautiful combination! Knobpunch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Box is looking for the KO!
Knobpunch is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box is stalking Knobpunch. Knobpunch circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Box, and it's lights out! Knobpunch really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muay Box!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zyd Xyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Parsnips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zyd Xyd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
240 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zyd Xyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Popeye Parsnips !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parsnips moves away.
Parsnips throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xyd. Parsnips shrugs it off though.
Xyd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parsnips throws a hook to the side of Xyd's head but Xyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parsnips digs a good hook to Xyd's body.
Xyd throws a front kick that sends Parsnips stumbling back into the cage.
Parsnips looks winded!
Parsnips blocks a head kick by Xyd.
Parsnips missing with a left hand there. Xyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xyd lands a big head kick that sends Parsnips tumbling to the mat! Xyd takes a step backwards and waves Parsnips back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Parsnips is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xyd ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Parsnips out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zyd Xyd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chantulio Leddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chantulio Leddy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man stuns Leddy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leddy. Leddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Chantulio Leddy has been cut.
Leddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leddy drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leddy blocks a body shot from Man.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Leddy backwards.
Leddy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leddy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man working aggressively here.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man avoids the elbow strike from Leddy, against the cage.
Leddy lands a damaging elbow.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leddy.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Leddy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leddy backwards.
That has opened up Chantulio Leddy's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leddy backwards.
Man tries a body shot but Leddy blocks it.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Man avoids the elbow strike from Leddy, against the cage.
The referee calls for Leddy to work.
Leddy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leddy lands a nice elbow.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Macho Man has been cut.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Leddy has the dominant position.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leddy backwards.
Man avoiding damage as Leddy throws knees to the body.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leddy is rocked!
Nice elbow from Leddy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leddy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man avoids a wild elbow strike from Leddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Leddy.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leddy trying to stall but Man improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leddy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
Leddy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leddy can turn it around.
Leddy slowing the pace effectively.
Man can't break the clinch.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leddys head.
Leddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Leddy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Leddy seems to have recovered his senses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leddy pushes off an throws an elbow but Man leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Leddy avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Man as the two fighters clinch.
Leddy looks winded!
Man blocks an elbow strike from Leddy.
Leddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Leddy.
Leddy lands an elbow inside.
Leddy prevents a body shot from Man.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as Leddy tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leddy seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Leddy misses with an elbow strike.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man drops Leddy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leddy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The cut above Chantulio Leddy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Man tries to break the clinch but Leddy is controlling the position.
Man blocks an elbow strike from Leddy.
Leddy wants to stall.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Leddy out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Man!
Macho Man retains his super heavyweight title!
Macho Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thorn Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. Curtis has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thorn Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ezekiel Curtis!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Curtis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black trying to control the position but Curtis is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Black.
Curtis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Black asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Curtis defending against the ground and pound.
Curtis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice shot by Curtis.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Curtis gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Black shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thorn Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black drives through and clinches with Curtis against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis effectively controlling the action here.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Curtis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thorn Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis jumps guard and drags Black to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Curtis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Curtis is pulling down on Black's head. It's preventing any offense from Black, at least for the moment.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Curtis wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curtis dives on top into guard.
Curtis is sitting in close to Black's body. Black has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Curtis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Curtis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Black.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thorn Black!
An out of breath Thorn Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhuy Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bates's entrance music is Gentleman. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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19
143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zhuy Hong!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hong wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong misses the jab.
Bates takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Hong counters by moving into the clinch.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bates.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Bates.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bates blocks it with crossed arms.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
Bates avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Hong tries a knee to the head but Bates blocks it.
Hong manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong pushes a forearm under Bates's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bates is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhuy Hong!
Zhuy Hong is the new bantamweight champion!
James Bates spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can say man is, props to my opponent tonight. He was a tough son of a bitch, and tonight he was the better man. I just wanna thank all you fans, and I promise I'll come back next time better, and stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooks Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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212 lbs
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26
223 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brooks Sumner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Couture!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Sumner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dan Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Couture comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sumner digs a good body shot into Couture's ribs.
Couture with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sumner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sumner.
Sumner throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Couture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sumner slips under a jab from Couture.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Sumner moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture tests Sumner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sumner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sumner misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner lands a nice shot to the body.
Couture scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture digs a good body shot into Sumner's ribs.
Sumner throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Sumner throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture jabs at Sumner's body.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Sumner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Sumner misses the target.
Sumner defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Sumner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couture avoids the body shot from Sumner.
Sumner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Couture jabs at Sumner's body.
The fighters circling - Couture throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sumner throws a big counter combination but Couture scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumner scores with a nice head shot.
Sumner misses with a hook
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sumner.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Sumner moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Couture.
Sumner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Sumner staying out of range there.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sumner manages to avoid it.
Sumner throws a combination that misses
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sumner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Sumner off the cage and back into range.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Couture digs a good body shot into Sumner's ribs.
Couture throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sumner manages to avoid it.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Couture misses.
Nice defenses there by Sumner.
A quick step to the side and Sumner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumner misses with a wild body shot.
Couture scores with a hook to the body. Sumner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Couture. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Couture lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Couture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sumner rather than just go for the knockout.
Sumner defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Sumner throwing a counter right hand but Couture manages to avoid it.
Sumner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sumner lands a slapping body shot.
Sumner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Couture makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sumner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture avoids the body shot from Sumner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Couture dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sumner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Couture.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Sumner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Sumner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Couture on the side of the head.
Couture avoids the body shot from Sumner.
A nice side step and Couture releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sumner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sumner tries to clinch up.
Couture walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a series of punches but Sumner moves out of range.
Sumner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
Couture displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Couture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sumner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a body punch but Sumner moves out of range.
Sumner staying out of range there.
Couture avoids the body shot from Sumner.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture lands with a nice body punch.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sumner to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture moves forwards but Sumner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Sumner moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Sumner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
Sumner takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Couture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sumner cracks Couture with an open hand slap.
Sumner throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sumner doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Couture ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sumner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Sumner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sumner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Sumner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a jab to Sumner's midsection.
Sumner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Sumner scores with a decent looking hook.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumner moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Couture.
Couture lunges at Sumner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sumner's hand.
Sumner takes one to the side of the head.
Couture moves out of range as Sumner strikes.
Couture moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sumner moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Sumner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Couture on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Couture misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sumner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Sumner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sumner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Couture swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sumner counters with a left to the body.
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumner circles away quickly and effectively.
Sumner throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Couture misses.
Sumner is looking to counter punch.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Sumner counters with a straight right hand.
Sumner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sumner was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sumner.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Sumner ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Sumner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumner slips under a jab.
Sumner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sumner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sumner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Couture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Sumner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sumner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Couture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sumner.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Sumner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couture.
Couture misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Sumner is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Sumner.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Couture scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Couture connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sumner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Sumner tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Sumner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Sumner avoids the body shot from Couture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Sumner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sumner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Dan Couture has been cut.
Sumner misses the jab.
Couture now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sumner swinging wildly here.
Couture doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Couture dips to his left and cracks Sumner with an uppercut!
Couture lands the left hand.
Sumner slips under a jab.
Sumner just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Couture!
Sumner has Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture cracks Sumner with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Couture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Couture.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sumner backwards.
Couture presses Sumner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Couture.
Sumner takes a shot to the head.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Couture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sumner momentarily.
Sumner avoids the body shot from Couture.
Sumner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dan Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Couture really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Couture's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumner tries to counter by clinching up but Couture breaks away and moves out of range.
Sumner throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Sumner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Couture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sumner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sumner jabs at Couture's body.
Couture moves out of range as Sumner strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Couture.
Sumner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Couture scores with a hook.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sumner finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Sumner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sumner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Couture throws a series of punches but Sumner avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Couture lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sumner doesn't seem phased though.
Couture thuds a left hand into Sumner's body.
Couture throws a body punch but Sumner moves out of range.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sumner.
Sumner doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Couture unleashes a big counter combination but Sumner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sumner jabs at Couture's body.
Sumner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Couture throws a series of punches but Sumner moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sumner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Couture lands a slapping body shot.
Couture lands with a straight right. Sumner didn't see that one coming.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sumner was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Sumner tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumner moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sumner misses with a series of wild punches.
Sumner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couture just misses with a punch to the body.
Sumner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Couture manages to circle out of the way.
Couture feints a jab promting Sumner to slip. Couture then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sumner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Couture misses with a hook. Sumner ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumner staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture slips a jab from Sumner.
A big left from Couture misses.
A cross from Sumner lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Couture misses the target.
Sumner ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sumner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Couture manages to circle out of the way.
Couture takes a swing at Sumner's ribcage but misses.
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Sumner moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture throws a series of strikes that have Sumner backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Couture dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dan Couture'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Couture lands the left hand.
Couture throws a right and a left that Sumner avoids nicely.
Sumner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Sumner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sumner.
Sumner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sumner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
Couture tries to circle away but Sumner has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sumner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Sumner tries to pull guard but Couture won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Couture.
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumner working aggressively here.
Couture stalls.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture blocking some punches.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sumner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sumner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Couture.
Dan Couture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sumner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but Sumner keeps him there for the moment.
Couture blocks a body shot from Sumner.
Sumner lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Couture scores with a shot to the side of Sumner's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sumner scores with a shoulder strike.
Sumner looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Couture.
Sumner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Sumner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brooks Sumner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Couture lands with a hook. Sumner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture throws a body shot but no joy.
Couture lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture.
Couture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sumner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks Sumner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumner.
Sumner defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Dan Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Couture scores with a hook to the body. Sumner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Couture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Sumner.
Sumner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sumner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sumner slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sumner throws out the jab.
Sumner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture thuds a left hand into Sumner's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couture.
Sumner loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Sumner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sumner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Couture counters with a series of strikes. Sumner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture thuds his right hand into Sumner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Couture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture swings for the body but Sumner moves out of range.
Couture lands a right hook to the body.
Couture stuns Sumner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sumner connects with a right hand. Couture shakes it off.
Couture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sumner.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Sumner moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Couture!
Dan Couture is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Dan Couture 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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