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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Franchise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otavio Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franchise's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Franchise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Otavio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Franchise counters with a series of strikes. Martins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Martins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Martins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martins tries to work over Franchise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins wants to pass the guard but Franchise is defending well.
Martins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franchise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Martins seems content to control.
Martins is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Martins the control monster continue. Boring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins working Franchise over with strikes.
Martins winds up and cracks Franchise with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martins misses with a head shot. Franchise uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franchise keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
Martins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Franchise manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martins has Franchise in his guard.
Martins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martins, up you get!
Martins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins's corner calls for a 1-2. Martins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Franchise.
Franchise throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franchise throws a series of punches but Martins moves out of range.
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franchise in his tracks.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Franchise.
Martins drops his hands momentarily and Franchise takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franchise manages to avoid it.
Franchise looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise feints a jab promting Martins to slip. Franchise then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franchise darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martins cracks Franchise with an open hand slap.
Martins throws a jab but it's blocked by Franchise.
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franchise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Martins in his tracks.
Franchise connects with a body shot that sends Martins's belly button to the back.
Franchise staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martins is defended easily by Franchise.
Franchise lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Franchise lands a beautiful left hook that drops Martins. Martins tries to recover but Franchise is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Martins lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drew Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Zhivago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhivago has chosen Cold as Ice 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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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Drew Peacock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Zhivago!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Peacock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Zhivago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peacock rushes Zhivago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhivago.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Zhivago.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zhivago has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Peacock tries to stall but Zhivago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Peacock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock misses with some punches.
Peacock wants to stall.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhivago avoids it.
Knees to the body from Peacock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhivago being controlled against the cage.
Zhivago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
Peacock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peacock trying to stall but Zhivago improves his position.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhivago misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhivago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhivago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhivago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock moves into the clinch.
Peacock blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Zhivago.
Peacock lands an elbow inside that Zhivago shrugs off.
Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock managing to block the knees to the body from Zhivago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock is trying to stall.
Zhivago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Zhivago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zhivago is leaning against Peacock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhivago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zhivago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peacock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peacock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock takes a shot to the head.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Peacock misses with a knee strike.
Peacock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhivago's face.
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Zhivago gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zhivago is thwarting Peacock's attempts to control the position.
Zhivago is controlling the pace.
Peacock wants to get back to full guard.
Peacock wants to control but Zhivago is keeping busy.
Zhivago is stalling here. Peacock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zhivago seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Peacock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhivago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago holding on.
Zhivago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peacock.
Peacock swings around for an armbar but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peacock's guard.
Peacock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zhivago passes into half guard.
Peacock trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peacock tries to clinch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Peacock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhivago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peacock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Peacock.
Peacock closes the distance but Zhivago moves to the side
and Zhivago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peacock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zhivago throws a low kick, looking for Peacock's leg but Peacock calmly moves out of range.
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Zhivago pushes him off.
Zhivago throws a hook but Peacock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhivago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhivago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peacock moves away from the strike by Zhivago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock drives through and clinches with Zhivago against the cage.
Zhivago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhivago.
Peacock tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhivago avoids the damage to the body.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Zhivago breaks from the clinch.
Zhivago jabs Peacock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhivago staying out of range there.
Peacock staying out of range there.
Peacock wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhivago.
Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock throws a head kick that misses
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhivago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhivago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Zhivago misses its intended target.
Peacock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhivago manages to circle out of the way.
Peacock tries to clinch but Zhivago is having none of it.
Zhivago motions for Peacock to come forward. Zhivago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Zhivago circles away.
Peacock wants to clinch
and Zhivago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhivago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peacock closes the distance but Zhivago moves to the side
and Zhivago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peacock's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhivago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhivago.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Peacock wants to clinch but Zhivago slips to the side
and Zhivago counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peacock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhivago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peacock tries to move into range but Zhivago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peacock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws an overhand right that lands on Peacock's shoulder, as Peacock tries to avoid the shot.
Peacock misses with an uppercut. Zhivago saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock is looking to clinch.
Peacock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhivago keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Peacock does no damage.
Peacock darts in trying to clinch
and Zhivago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago wants to control but Peacock is keeping him busy.
Peacock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhivago pulls his head out easily.
Zhivago lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Zhivago there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peacock tries to clinch but Zhivago is having none of it.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Zhivago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhivago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago tries to keep at a distance but Peacock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhivago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock managing to block the knees to the body from Zhivago.
Zhivago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Peacock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhivago gets through Peacock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago tries to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling the position.
Zhivago lands with a left to the head.
Boris Zhivago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Peacock to work.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago is trying to maintain a safe position but Peacock gets an underhook and turns Zhivago into the cage.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock.
Peacock connects with a knee to the head.
Zhivago tries to work over Peacock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhivago taking a breather.
Zhivago is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Peacock has denied him.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peacock landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Peacock lands an elbow inside.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock tries to stall but Zhivago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peacock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhivago misses with a body punch.
Zhivago tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Zhivago back against the cage.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peacock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.
Peacock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhivago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peacock is looking to control Zhivago's arms but Zhivago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peacock has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock stalling in the clinch but Zhivago improves position.
Zhivago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock scores with a knee to the head.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peacock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peacock obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhivago.
Zhivago works on Peacock's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhivago lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhivago lands a shoulder strike.
Peacock landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Zhivago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhivago 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
Boris Zhivago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whitey O Whitersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Whitersson at a distance.
Wilkinson connects with the punch.
O Whitersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Whitersson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by O Whitersson's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilkinson takes a swing at O Whitersson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Whitersson takes a step back to recover.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and O Whitersson moves out of range easily.
O Whitersson slips under a jab from Wilkinson.
O Whitersson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilkinson cracks O Whitersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilkinson loads up on a big right hand but O Whitersson slips the punch.
Wilkinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilkinson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from O Whitersson finds it's way through Wilkinson's defenses.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Whitersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilkinson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson checks the leg kick.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but O Whitersson is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Whitersson checks a leg kick.
Wilkinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Whitersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilkinson's head.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Wilkinson.
O Whitersson tries to clinch up.
O Whitersson forces Wilkinson back against the cage and clinches.
O Whitersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson misses with a punch to the body.
O Whitersson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, O Whitersson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from O Whitersson fails to land.
We've been informed that Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Whitersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
O Whitersson avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Whitersson. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Whitersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
O Whitersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Whitersson with a body shot.
O Whitersson misses with the combination.
Donk. Wilkinson catches O Whitersson right on the button with a cross.
Wilkinson throws a looping overhand right but O Whitersson ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson connects with a leg kick. O Whitersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Whitersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Wilkinson cracks O Whitersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Whitersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Whitersson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Whitersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson has managed to clinch.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Whitersson throws a right hand that Wilkinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilkinson also avoids with ease.
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of O Whitersson's head.
O Whitersson moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Whitersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a front kick aimed at O Whitersson's knee but O Whitersson avoids it well.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilkinson was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
Wilkinson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wilkinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wilkinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Whitersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Wilkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Whitersson throwing a counter right hand but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Wilkinson throws a jab but it's blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilkinson throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from O Whitersson misses its target.
Wilkinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Whitersson moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Whitersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilkinson eats them both and turns towards O Whitersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson instigates a clinch.
O Whitersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Wilkinson as the two fighters clinch.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Whitersson pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson'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.
O Whitersson cracks Wilkinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wilkinson scores with a jab to the body.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkinson lands a head kick!
Wilkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
O Whitersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from O Whitersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilkinson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilkinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wilkinson lands a jab to the head.
O Whitersson works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
O Whitersson clinches with his opponent.
O Whitersson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson tries a body shot but Wilkinson blocks it.
Whitey O Whitersson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
O Whitersson tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Whitersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Whitersson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into O Whitersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Whitersson's gas tank.
Wilkinson trying to stall but O Whitersson improves his position.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Whitersson gets through Wilkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Whitersson tries to stall but Wilkinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Wilkinson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Whitersson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkinson misses with an uppercut.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of O Whitersson's head.
O Whitersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Wilkinson misses.
As Wilkinson looks to move away, O Whitersson throws a big counter combo but Wilkinson just gets out of the way.
Wilkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilkinson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Whitersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilkinson throws a shot from downtown. O Whitersson moves away and avoids it.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
O Whitersson looks to land a left hand but Wilkinson moved out of range nicely.
Wilkinson takes a swing at O Whitersson's ribcage but misses.
O Whitersson clinches.
O Whitersson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson lands a left hand.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Whitersson blocks the body kick.
Wilkinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Whitersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilkinson. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Whitersson tries to move into range but Wilkinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Wilkinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
Wilkinson throws out a counter right but O Whitersson avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Whitersson slips a straight right by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilkinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilkinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Whitersson.
Wilkinson misses with the combination.
O Whitersson lands a nice shot that snaps Wilkinson's head back.
Wilkinson tests O Whitersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkinson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Whitersson just misses with a punch to the body.
O Whitersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that O Whitersson semi-blocks.
Wilkinson 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Whitersson walks into a left hand.
Wilkinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilkinson lands with a nice body kick.
O Whitersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Whitersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkinson throws a hook but O Whitersson avoids it easily.
O Whitersson wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilkinson lands a head kick. O Whitersson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - O Whitersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilkinson cracks O Whitersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilkinson takes a swing at O Whitersson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson tries to land a leg kick but O Whitersson saw it coming and moves away.
Wilkinson takes a swing at O Whitersson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilkinson ducks right into an uppercut from O Whitersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands with an uppercut that bounces O Whitersson off the cage and back into range.
O Whitersson misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely.
Wilkinson throws a counter combo.
O Whitersson is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.
Wilkinson throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from O Whitersson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Whitersson walks into a straight right hand from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands with a hook. O Whitersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilkinson with a nice cross.
O Whitersson is looking to clinch.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.
Wilkinson connects with a single shot there.
Wilkinson misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilkinson. That snapped O Whitersson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Whitersson moves out of range as Wilkinson strikes.
O Whitersson cracks Wilkinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson tries a low kick but O Whitersson avoids it.
Wilkinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkinson tries a quick counter leg kick but O Whitersson is wise to it.
O Whitersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson throws a low kick but O Whitersson avoids it.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Whitersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Wilkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Whitersson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilkinson.
O Whitersson darts in and clinches Wilkinson up against the cage.
Wilkinson tries to work over O Whitersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by O Whitersson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilkinson.
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wilkinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Whitersson is keeping busy.
Wilkinson is trying to maintain a safe position but O Whitersson gets an underhook and turns Wilkinson into the cage.
O Whitersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson manages to break the clinch.
Wilkinson forces O Whitersson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Whitersson.
A little feinted left hand from O Whitersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Whitersson misses with a double jab.
Wilkinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Whitersson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilkinson throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilkinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Whitersson darts in trying to clinch
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
O Whitersson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Whitersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Whiterssons head.
Wilkinson lands with a short shot to the head.
O Whitersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson avoiding damage.
Whitey O Whitersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilkinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
After the fight, Timothy Wilkinson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kamenov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Linkin Park - Numb. Grisha Kamenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
203 lbs
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222 lbs
7 - 7 - 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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grisha Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamenov's waist but Kamenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baratheon off to one side.
Baratheon shoots for a takedown but Kamenov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baratheon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov avoids it really well and circles away.
Grisha Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edric Baratheon.
Baratheon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenov.
Baratheon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baratheon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kamenov did well to prevent Baratheon getting side control.
Kamenov is trying to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Baratheon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kamenov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov has one foot on Baratheon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Baratheon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baratheon somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov darts in and clinches Baratheon up against the cage.
Kamenov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Kamenov.
Kamenov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamenov lands an elbow that stopped Baratheon in his tracks for a moment.
Baratheon wants to take the fight to the mat but Kamenov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kamenov connects with a knee to the head.
Kamenov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baratheon's face.
Baratheon looking for a takedown.
Baratheon looks winded!
Kamenov is pressed up against the cage. Baratheon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamenov down to the mat. Kamenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edric Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon goes for a double leg but Kamenov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamenov continues to drive forward.
Kamenov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamenov tries to land a knee to the head but Baratheon blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamenov lands an elbow inside.
Kamenov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baratheon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon looking for a takedown.
Kamenov landing knees to the body.
Kamenov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamenov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baratheon's face.
Kamenov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamenov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kamenov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Edric Baratheon has been cut.
Kamenov working the clinch nicely. Baratheon is working for position but Kamenov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Baratheon crumples up against the cage and Kamenov lands two more shots before the ref can save Baratheon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Grisha Kamenov!
Post fight, Grisha Kamenov stared into the camera and said 'Thank you everbody for the support this is the result from 3 months of hard training and preparation. Oss'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vicini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dido Vicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicini clinches up with Biggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Vicini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Biggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vicini presses Biggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vicini lands a left hand.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Biggs prevents a body shot from Vicini.
Vicini pushes Biggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vicini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vicini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vicini struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Vicini lands a shot to the body.
Vicini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vicini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vicini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dido Vicini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs tries a low kick but Vicini avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini misses with a head kick.
Vicini scores with a body shot.
Vicini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vicini misses with a hook.
Biggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicini is just out of range.
Biggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vicini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vicini misses with a left hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vicini misses.
Biggs clobbers Vicini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vicini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vicini lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Vicini lands.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vicini.
Biggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vicini misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Vicini throws a body punch but Biggs moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini misses with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vicini throwing a counter right hand but Biggs manages to avoid it.
Biggs slips a straight right by Vicini.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Justin Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggs throws a front kick aimed at Vicini's knee but Vicini avoids it well.
Vicini lands the left hand.
Vicini scores with a nice strike.
Biggs lands the left hand.
Biggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vicini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vicini throws a low kick but Biggs avoids it.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs throws a counter combo.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Vicini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Biggs is trying to force a seperation but Vicini has the dominant position.
Biggs breaks the clinch.
Vicini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biggs! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Biggs.
Biggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vicini.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Vicini misses its target.
Vicini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Vicini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Biggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggs is holding on to half guard well.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Biggs defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biggs!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini goes for an armbar but Biggs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Biggs.
Biggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicini working for a triangle but Biggs defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
That's time! Vicini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vicini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggs.
Vicini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Biggs's half guard.
Biggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vicini manages to move to mount!
Vicini looking to control but Biggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini working for a guillotine from mount but Biggs is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Biggs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Biggs and Vicini has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini trying to control the action but Biggs is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biggs keeps working.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Biggs blocks the move with his legs.
Dido Vicini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vicini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Biggs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vicini but great work by Biggs.
Vicini tries to bench press Biggs off him but Biggs keeps the position.
Vicini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vicini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini is trying to hold Biggs in close to prevent damage but Biggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Vicini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicini gets full guard.
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there.
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggs defends well.
Vicini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggs.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini working a defensive guard but Biggs passes into half guard.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini has an active guard here but Biggs has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vicini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggs won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggs wants to stand but Vicini has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vicini is on top in guard.
Vicini advances position into side control!
Vicini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vicini looking to control but instead Biggs has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vicini thuds his right hand into Biggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vicini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicini scores with a hook to the body. Biggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Vicini misses
and Biggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vicini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biggs counters with a three punch combo that has Vicini backing up. Vicini nods at Biggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Vicini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Vicini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vicini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs loads up on a big right hand but Vicini slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Biggs.
Vicini moves out of range of the body kick.
Vicini misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Biggs blocks the low kick.
Vicini throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vicini scores with a head kick. Biggs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Biggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini throws a lazy head kick
and Biggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Dido Vicini is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicini needs to keep his hands up - Biggs had a free shot at his head there.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggs can do to turn this around?
Biggs tries to bum rush Vicini with a series of wild strikes but Vicini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biggs fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Vicini. Beautiful body shot.
Vicini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicini throws a sloppy head kick and Biggs moves out of range easily.
Vicini slips a jab and a cross from Biggs.
Biggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vicini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Vicini.
Biggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vicini moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
Biggs cracks a nice hook into Vicini's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vicini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vicini tries to move into range but Biggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Justin Biggs's cut even more.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Biggs slips a jab from Vicini.
The crowd cheers as Biggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vicini doesn't seem phased though.
Biggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vicini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biggs defends well and Vicini ends up having to push Biggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vicini or perhaps it was just good defense by Biggs, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Biggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vicini throws a lazy right hand but Biggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs lands an overhand right.
Biggs throws a body punch but Vicini moves out of range.
Biggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vicini.
Vicini throws a jab when Biggs was well out of range.
Biggs checks the leg kick.
Vicini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs scores with a hook.
Vicini is rocked!
Biggs throws a right hand that Vicini ducks under and follows up with a left that Vicini also avoids with ease.
Oh Vicini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Biggs.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vicini slips under a jab from Biggs.
Vicini seems to have got his legs back now.
Vicini cracks Biggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicini is just out of range.
Vicini cracks a nice hook into Biggs's ribs.
Biggs moves out of range as Vicini strikes.
Vicini misses with a takedown
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dido Vicini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Biggs moves away from the strike by Vicini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Vicini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Biggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicini throws out a powerful jab.
Vicini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Vicini.
Sloppy strikes from Biggs. Those never looked like landing.
Vicini misses with a body shot.
Vicini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vicini is in Biggs's guard.
Vicini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Biggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vicini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there.
Justin Biggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dido Vicini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Biggs.
Well Vicini 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dido Vicini!
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Freitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Dyrdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freitag comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break stuff. 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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Freitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Dyrdek!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freitag fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyrdek slaps away a takedown attempt from Freitag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freitag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dyrdek to the mat! Dyrdek manages to get full guard.
Dyrdek throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dyrdek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitag scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyrdek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Freitag defends it easily.
Dyrdek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitag throws a big right hand that misses.
Freitag has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dyrdek looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyrdek, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freitag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freitag postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyrdek has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Strikers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyrdek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyrdek is looking to sweep but instead, Freitag has passed into half guard.
Dyrdek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyrdek is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freitag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freitag decides to stand up.
Dyrdek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freitag to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dyrdek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Freitag scoring with some ground and pound.
Freitag preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyrdek keeping full guard, as Freitag tries to pass.
Freitag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freitag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dyrdek working for a triangle but Freitag defends it easily.
Dyrdek has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Freitag should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dyrdek has tightened it up now! Freitag should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rob Dyrdek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorgensen comes to the cage accompanied by Kraftwerk - Numbers. Strong has chosen Egypt Central - Kick Ass as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jett Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strong doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Strong misses.
A head kick misses from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorgensen walks into a jab.
It looks like Jett Jorgensen has been cut.
Strong misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Jorgensen scores with the left hand. Strong knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Mark Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jorgensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong misses with an uppercut. Jorgensen saw that one coming.
Strong tests Jorgensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorgensen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strong doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen misses with a wild body shot.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorgensen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jorgensen looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Jorgensen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jorgensen scores with a nice right hand.
Strong cracks a nice hook into Jorgensen's ribs.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jorgensen.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strong drops Jorgensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jorgensen looks back up at him and smiles so Strong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jorgensen is rocked!
Jett Jorgensen's cut is getting worse.
Strong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Strong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Jorgensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong misses with the combination.
Jorgensen looks for the body kick but Strong saw that one coming.
Jorgensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorgensen can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong sends Jorgensen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Strong is motioning to the referee to let Jorgensen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Strong throws a body punch but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong cracks Jorgensen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jorgensen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Strong finish him?
Jorgensen moves away from the strike by Strong.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strong! Jorgensen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Strong!
After winning the bout, Mark Strong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jett Jorgensen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ich glaub, mich laust der Affe!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Kavanagh (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanagh closes the distance and pushes Pound back into the cage.
Pound lands a right hand.
Pound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pound pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pound cracks Kavanagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pound paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kavanagh shoots in but Pound avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kavanagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Kavanagh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pound defends it well.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pound but Pound pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick Pound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Kavanagh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh clinches up with Pound and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Kavanagh.
Pound swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pound misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kavanagh.
Pound swings wildly with an uppercut but Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pound.
A right handed body shot lands from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a head punch that misses.
Pound prevents a body shot from Kavanagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kavanagh.
Pound working aggressively here.
Kavanagh lands a shoulder strike.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kavanagh swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavanagh working aggressively here.
Kavanagh is trying to trip Pound. He has hold of a leg but Pound is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kavanagh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kavanagh 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.
Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Pound is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kavanagh looking to pass the guard.
Kavanagh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavanagh is pushing down on Pound's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pound is fighting to maintain full guard but Kavanagh has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pound is trying to get back to full guard.
Kavanagh is trying to control. Pound wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kavanagh controlling the pace.
Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pound has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound trying to hold on to Kavanagh's head to control him but Kavanagh postures up.
Kavanagh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kavanagh is working for a kimura but Pound is defending it quite comfortably.
Pound has his hands clasped together around Kavanagh's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pound tries to get to full guard but Kavanagh has control of the leg.
Kavanagh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pound sees it coming and defends easily.
Kavanagh is keen to just control but Pound is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pound trying to hold on to Kavanagh's head to control him but Kavanagh postures up.
Pound gets full guard.
Pound trying to keep a closed guard but Kavanagh is proving a slippery customer.
Pound keeping full guard, as Kavanagh tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pound holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kavanagh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
That's time! Pound's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kavanagh lands a nice looking body shot.
Pound slips under a jab from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh slips under a jab from Pound.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kavanagh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pound.
Pound throws out a leg kick but Kavanagh moves out of range and Pound only half commits.
Kavanagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kavanagh cracks Pound with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pound lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pound misses with a left hand
and Kavanagh counters with a low kick, right behind Pound 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh scores with the left hand. Pound knows he should have avoided that one.
Kavanagh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Kavanagh flicks out a counter leg kick but Pound steps away.
Pound takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kavanagh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanagh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kavanagh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pound is retaining full guard.
Kavanagh forces his way into half guard.
Kavanagh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pound is just riding it out for now. Kavanagh eventually gives up the hold.
Pound is looking to improve his position.
Kavanagh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pound sees it coming and defends easily.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kavanagh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pound knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pound is looking for a sweep. Kavanagh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kavanagh trying to control the action but Pound is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh is working for a submission of some sort.
Pound is trying to control but Kavanagh passes into side control!
Pound is letting Kavanagh control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kavanagh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pound knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pound can't do much from the bottom here.
Pound has one of Kavanagh's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pound can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kavanagh tries to move to mount but Pound blocks the move with his legs.
Pound tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kavanagh easily slips into full mount!
Kavanagh avoids the attempt from Pound to control.
Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kavanagh content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Pound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavanagh is just out of range.
Pound lands a jab.
A big right from Pound misses.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Pound throws a body punch but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh scores with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pound throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kavanagh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pound rather than just go for the knockout.
Kavanagh 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.
Pound looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pound counters with a stiff right hand.
Kavanagh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pound throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kavanagh to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Pound is wise to it.
Kavanagh stalks Pound and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pound's face. Pound staggers backwards, shaken.
Pound throws a leg kick but Kavanagh checks it.
A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kavanagh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kavanagh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pound tries to get to full guard but Kavanagh has control of the leg.
Pound has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kavanagh is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura but Pound is defending well.
Pound is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pound avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kavanagh.
Pound is staying active underneath Kavanagh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pound wants to improve his position but Kavanagh is controlling well.
Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pound has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kavanagh seems to be looking for submissions.
Dick Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound won't allow Kavanagh to pass to mount.
Kavanagh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pound is looking to control Kavanagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pound avoid being mounted?
Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Pound is defending well.
Kavanagh wants to work for an arm triangle but Pound is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kavanagh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pound has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Pound is looking to control Kavanagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pound avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kavanagh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavanagh.
Pound throws a solid leg kick but Kavanagh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pound.
Pound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut. Pound saw that one coming.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Kavanagh doesn't manage to clinch there - Pound circles away.
Kavanagh tries to clinch up
and Pound counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kavanagh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
In his post fight interview, Brody Kavanagh started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 Las Vegas, Oswald Cobblepot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts defending well as Cobblepot loads up on a big left hand.
Hearts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Hearts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearts throws a hook but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Cobblepot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cobblepot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hearts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts tests Cobblepot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cobblepot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Cobblepot. Beautiful body shot.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearts circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobblepot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hearts's sensitive parts.
Oswald Cobblepot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hearts's head backwards.
Cobblepot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot
and Hearts counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobblepot jabs at Hearts's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Cobblepot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Hearts moved out of range.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
Good shot there by Hearts.
Hearts slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left and a right from Hearts both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobblepot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
Hearts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobblepot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobblepot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hearts misses with the body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a good low kick that Hearts was not able to check.
Hearts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobblepot avoids it really well and circles away.
Hearts misses with an uppercut. Cobblepot saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Hearts.
Cobblepot jabs at Hearts's body.
Nice cross by Hearts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts misses with a hook. Cobblepot ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hearts counter with a right hand.
A combination from Hearts does no damage.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hearts responds with a good body kick, but Cobblepot manages to step out the way in time.
Cobblepot jabs Hearts right on the nose. Hearts blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobblepot. That's going to slow Hearts down.
Nice jab there from Cobblepot.
Hearts connects with a nice looking jab.
Hearts moves out of range as Cobblepot strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's time! Cobblepot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot thows a leg kick but Hearts checks it
and Hearts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hearts.
Hearts postures up.
Hearts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cobblepot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hearts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Cobblepot keeps moving.
Cobblepot has Hearts pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cobblepot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hearts throws a hook but Cobblepot blocks it.
Cobblepot is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hearts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobblepot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobblepot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Hearts misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts lands a jab to Cobblepot's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hearts cracks Cobblepot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cobblepot is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobblepot just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobblepot misses with a low kick.
Hearts drops Cobblepot with a right and a left! Hearts comes rushing in but Cobblepot regains his composure and manages to keep Hearts in guard.
Oh Cobblepot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hearts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hearts trying to control but Cobblepot is working from the bottom.
Cobblepot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hearts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobblepot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobblepot seems to have got his legs back now.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearts stands up over Cobblepot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts looking to sit in guard and control but Cobblepot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cobblepot wants to stand but Hearts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hearts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Cobblepot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
Hearts pulls Cobblepot in close to his closed guard and prevents Cobblepot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cobblepot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hearts trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hearts 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hearts misses with a straight left.
As Hearts backs away, Cobblepot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cobblepot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown. Cobblepot fights it but they end up in guard.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cobblepot is adopting a defensive guard.
Cobblepot trying to keep a closed guard but Hearts is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts trying to control but Cobblepot is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
TJ Hearts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cobblepot is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cobblepot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Cobblepot misses its intended target.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot
and Hearts counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hearts with the counter takedown but Cobblepot avoids it easily.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cobblepot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cobblepot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hearts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hearts in side control, throwing shots but Cobblepot defends.
Hearts working the ground and pound.
Cobblepot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hearts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearts tries to move to full mount but Cobblepot actually manages to regain half guard.
Hearts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hearts.
Well, if Hearts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
Hearts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cobblepot defending well though.
Cobblepot is refusing to be controlled, as Hearts sits in half guard.
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.
Hearts passes to full mount!
Hearts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hearts looking to finish with strikes here!
Hearts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cobblepot?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Cobblepot to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobblepot steps away.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a left hand
and Hearts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobblepot lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobblepot. Hearts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobblepot scores with a hook to the body. Hearts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Cobblepot throws a front kick that sends Hearts stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Hearts ducked under it nicely.
Cobblepot misses with a looping right.
Hearts scores with a body shot.
Hearts misses with the body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobblepot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hearts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hearts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobblepot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobblepot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hearts, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.
Cobblepot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hearts scores with a jab. Cobblepot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hearts looks for a takedown but Cobblepot sprawls well.
Hearts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cobblepot sprawls well. Cobblepot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hearts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cobblepot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hearts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearts. That's going to slow Cobblepot down.
Cobblepot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobblepot misses with a hook
and Hearts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Hearts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot cracks Hearts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Hearts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearts down.
A low kick from Cobblepot is predictable there
and Hearts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hearts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearts throws an overhand right that lands on Cobblepot's shoulder, as Cobblepot tries to avoid the shot.
Hearts slips under a jab from Cobblepot.
Hearts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cobblepot defends it well.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobblepot drops his hands momentarily and Hearts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hearts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobblepot at a distance.
Hearts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Cobblepot had his way with TJ Hearts in that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Cobblepot misses.
Hearts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hearts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hearts.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Hearts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobblepot throws out the jab.
Hearts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hearts fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hearts tries for a takedown but Cobblepot circles away easily
and Cobblepot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oswald Cobblepot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Hearts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cobblepot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobblepot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobblepot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hearts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cobblepot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearts manages to avoid it.
Hearts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Cobblepot lands a body shot.
Cobblepot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearts was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobblepot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hearts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cobblepot scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot thuds his shin into the meat of Hearts's side.
Hearts lands a really nice looking cross but Cobblepot seems unphased.
A big right from Hearts misses.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Cobblepot thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Hearts's ribs.
Cobblepot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearts on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot looks for the body kick but Hearts saw that one coming.
Cobblepot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobblepot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hearts.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Hearts's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobblepot is looking to slow Hearts down with leg kicks.
Hearts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearts misses with a leg kick
and Cobblepot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobblepot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hearts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hearts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts takes one to the side of the head.
Cobblepot thumps Hearts with a low kick.
Cobblepot throws an off balance right hand
letting Hearts counter with a right hand.
Hearts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cobblepot has one foot on Hearts's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hearts with a poor takedown
and Cobblepot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobblepot throws a body kick that misses.
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Cobblepot misses.
Cobblepot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hearts if he has to take too many more of those.
Hearts just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hearts lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobblepot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed comes to the cage accompanied by Ahmed's Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamed throws a sloppy head kick and Kyle moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Kyle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hamed.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamed tries to bum rush Kyle with a series of wild strikes but Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle scores with a jab to the body.
Hamed scores with a spinning back kick!
Hamed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamed throws a leg kick but Kyle moved away.
Kyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hamed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kyle misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hamed.
Hamed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kyle. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamed moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hamed lands with a straight right. Kyle didn't see that one coming.
Kyle throws a series of punches but Hamed moves out of range.
Hamed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyle.
It appears Hamed was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hamed looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Hamed scoring well with a low kick there.
Kyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Hamed misses
and Kyle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamed is just out of range.
Jab by Hamed.
Hamed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyle circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Hamed misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamed throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyle! But no joy.
Kyle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kyle throws a front kick aimed at Hamed's knee but Hamed avoids it well.
Ahsan Hamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kyle is able to avoid easily.
Hamed digs a good body shot into Kyle's ribs.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Hamed.
Kyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hamed works the jab nicely.
Hamed takes one to the chin there.
Hamed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamed.
Hamed throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kyle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamed misses with a kick to the body
and Hamed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kyle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamed connects with a body shot that sends Kyle's belly button to the back.
That kick from Hamed tenderised Kyle's leg. Kyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kyle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamed at a distance.
Hamed cracks Kyle with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamed lands a leg kick that knocks Kyle off balance momentarily.
Hamed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamed blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hamed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Kyle.
Hamed is rocked!
Kyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Hamed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hamed.
Hamed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hamed throws the kick towards the body but Kyle avoids it.
Hamed seems to have got his legs back now.
Hamed moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Hamed.
Hamed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kyle throws a wild body kick that Hamed sees coming a mile off.
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamed ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamed.
Hamed throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahsan Hamed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyle works over Hamed's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hamed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahsan Hamed is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Kyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamed looks to land a right hand but Kyle moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Kyle.
Whack! Kyle lands a heavy head kick that drops Hamed. The ref tackles Kyle to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hamed was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chrys Kyle!
Chrys Kyle is the new featherweight champion!
Chrys Kyle took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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