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TIT 25 - Presley v Nucombe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Blanchard.
Blanchard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gentili closes the distance and clinches up with Blanchard, looking for a takedown. Gentili pushes Blanchard against the cage but Blanchard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gentili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blanchard slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blanchard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blanchard slaps away a takedown attempt from Gentili, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Blanchard scores with a jab to the body.
Gentili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gentili has a takedown stuffed.
Danilo Gentili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentili shoots in looking for a takedown but Blanchard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gentili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blanchard appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Gentili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blanchard lands with a shot to the body.
Gentili darts in looking for a takedown but Blanchard gets double underhooks and turns Gentili into the cage.
Gentili shoots in but no luck this time.
Gentili shoots in but no luck this time.
Gentili looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Blanchard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gentili doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard dips to his left and cracks Gentili with an uppercut!
Gentili fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gentili throws a right and a left that Blanchard avoids nicely.
Blanchard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blanchard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andre Blanchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Blanchard.
Blanchard digs a good body shot into Gentili's ribs.
Blanchard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanchard lands a jab to Gentili's midsection.
Blanchard cracks Gentili with a good jab.
Blanchard lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Blanchard.
Blanchard lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gentili is defended easily by Blanchard.
Blanchard tests Gentili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentili gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blanchard counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard lands with a nice body punch.
Blanchard throws a shot to the body.
Blanchard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gentili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gentili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanchard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blanchard scores with a nice strike.
Gentili shoots for a takedown but Blanchard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blanchard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gentili on the side of the head.
Gentili is rocked!
Gentili ducks into an uppercut from Blanchard and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Blanchard!
After winning the bout, Andre Blanchard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matvei Krilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matias Orava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matvei Krilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matias Orava!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orava.
Krilov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krilov lands the left hand.
Krilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orava counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Matvei Krilov has been cut.
Orava takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Orava throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orava throws a looping overhand right but Krilov ducks down to avoid it.
Orava looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orava.
Orava throws a hook to the side of Krilov's head but Krilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krilov misses with a left hand
and Orava cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krilov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orava cracks Krilov with a hook to the temple - Krilov is on wobbly legs here! Orava swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Krilov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Orava wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matias Orava!
After the big win, Matias Orava made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ace of Spades Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Murmegov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Tiger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Murmegov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger forces Murmegov back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiger.
A knee to the head by Tiger.
Tiger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murmegov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murmegov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger lands a nice elbow.
Murmegov is rocked!
It looks like Khabib Murmegov has been cut.
Tiger pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Murmegov! Tiger unloads with more strikes and Murmegov sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tiger!
After winning the bout, Tony Tiger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hark Munt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munt comes to the cage accompanied by Your House, by Steel Pulse. Anthony Carver has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hark Munt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Carver!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver forces Munt back against the cage and clinches.
Munt pulls guard.
Carver wants to get up but he can't break Munt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Munt has his feet on Carver's thighs here. He's pushed Carver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Carver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hark Munt!
A very excited looking Hark Munt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joji Kujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaos Prouxontas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kujo comes to the cage accompanied by GRILLABEATS - Senso. Nikolaos Prouxontas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joji Kujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolaos Prouxontas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kujo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kujo throws a series of punches but Prouxontas avoids them all with ease.
Kujo misses the shot to the body.
Kujo clobbers Prouxontas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kujo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prouxontas throws out the jab.
Prouxontas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kujo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kujo. Prouxontas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kujo lands with an overhand left.
Kujo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prouxontas.
Kujo throws a big counter combination but Prouxontas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Prouxontas slips a jab from Kujo.
Prouxontas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kujo.
Kujo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kujo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prouxontas.
Prouxontas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prouxontas!
It looks like Joji Kujo has been cut.
Kujo misses the shot to the body.
Prouxontas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prouxontas lands a body shot.
Kujo is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Prouxontas.
Prouxontas throws a body punch but Kujo moves out of range.
Prouxontas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kujo rather than just go for the knockout.
Prouxontas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prouxontas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kujo manages to avoid it.
Kujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prouxontas.
Prouxontas tests Kujo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joji Kujo's cut is getting worse.
Kujo misses with a wild body shot.
Kujo throws the left hand but Prouxontas avoids the punch easily.
Kujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kujo throws a sloppy body shot
and Prouxontas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kujo misses with an uppercut
and Prouxontas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kujo misses with a wild body shot.
Prouxontas dips to his left and cracks Kujo with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kujo connects with a looping right hand.
Kujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kujo walks straight into a right hand from Prouxontas - that's dropped him! Prouxontas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kujo from any more punishment! Kujo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolaos Prouxontas!
Nikolaos Prouxontas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kormack Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega has chosen Bring the Pain - 2Pac as his entrance music. Bob Fury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kormack Omega!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Omega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Omega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury shoots in but Omega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega with the counter takedown but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Omega is pushing Fury's head away, looking to escape. Fury manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega prevents Fury from improving position.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega is trying to get back to half guard.
Omega is wriggling around trying to escape but Fury has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Omega taps out and Fury picks up the big win! Great work there by Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Fury!
Bob Fury thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Ubereem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Snow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ubereem blocks an uppercut.
Snow cracks Ubereem with a nice body shot.
Snow has Ubereem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ubereem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snow pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow wants to sweep here but Ubereem controlling him for the moment.
Snow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ubereem has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ubereem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ubereem's guard.
Ubereem has his foot on Snow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snow works his way back into a safe position though.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ubereem's head.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Ubereem blocks nicely.
Snow won't allow Ubereem to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ubereem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snow wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet but Snow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Snow passes into half guard.
Ubereem is looking to control Snow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ubereem avoid being mounted?
Ubereem has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snow working Ubereem over with strikes.
Snow is trying to control. Ubereem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Snow keeps him under control.
Ubereem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard.
Snow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snow trying to control the action but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
Snow trying to mount his opponent but Ubereem defends it.
Ubereem moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow passes into half guard.
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snow is looking to advance position but Ubereem won't allow it.
Ubereem wants to control but Snow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snow is trying to control. Ubereem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Snow there.
Snow throws a strike but Ubereem avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ubereem has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow stops Ubereem from standing up.
Ubereem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snow pushing down on Ubereem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ubereem defending well though.
Snow working over Ubereem with some ground and pound. Ubereem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ubereem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow postures up in Ubereem's guard and throws a big left but Ubereem blocks it.
Snow pushes down on Ubereem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow working Ubereem over with strikes.
Ubereem is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard.
Ubereem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snow pulls his head out easily.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Snow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ubereem lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover.
Ubereem lands a lovely overhand right.
Snow finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ubereem's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Snow falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Ubereem!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uzziel Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KitysKyl MedzysKyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KitysKyl MedzysKyl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uzziel Bell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KitysKyl MedzysKyl!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MedzysKyl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bell pulls guard effortlessly.
MedzysKyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MedzysKyl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MedzysKyl is aware though and is defending well.
MedzysKyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MedzysKyl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MedzysKyl wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MedzysKyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MedzysKyl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell has his feet on MedzysKyl's thighs here. He's pushed MedzysKyl off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! MedzysKyl screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Uzziel Bell!
Uzziel Bell retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Persley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Persley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Asking Alexandria - The Black. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demetrius Persley !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe connects with a right hand. Persley shakes it off.
Nucombe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persley eats them both and turns towards Nucombe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
Persley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley misses with a looping left.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucombe is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persley gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Persley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nucombe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Persley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Persley misses with a body punch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Persley is looking to control Nucombe's arms but Nucombe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Persley has his back to the cage.
Persley misses with a body punch.
A short left from Nucombe.
Persley wants to take the fight to the mat but Nucombe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley lands a body shot.
A short right from Nucombe.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Persley fails to land.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Persley blocks it.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Persley avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Persley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nucombe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persley misses with a straight right.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Persley shakes him off and moves away.
Persley swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
Persley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Persley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nucombe moves out of range as Persley strikes.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Persley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nucombe doesn't manage to clinch there - Persley circles away.
Persley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persley throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Persley .
Persley looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Persley shoots in and drives through. Nucombe sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persley .
Persley keeps the fight on the outside.
Persley walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Persley has been working on his balance at Gizmo's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Persley swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
A combination from Nucombe does no damage.
Persley slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nucombe jabs at Persley 's body.
Persley connects with a body shot.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe tries to clinch
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nucombe thinking.
Persley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Persley missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.
Persley thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nucombe tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demetrius Persley 's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persley misses with a few strikes there.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Persley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Persley misses with an uppercut.
Persley swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
And Persley counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
Persley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Nucombe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nucombe throws a looping overhand right but Persley ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Persley throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Nucombe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nucombe works Persley 's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley lands a glancing blow to the side of Nucombe's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Persley 's shoulder, as Persley tries to avoid the shot.
Persley misses with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Persley misses with an uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Persley moves out of range.
Persley feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Nucombe catches Persley right on the button with a cross.
Nucombe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Persley misses the target.
Nucombe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persley lands with a nice body punch.
Persley throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persley lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Persley .
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persley .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Persley slips the punch.
Persley punishes Nucombe's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persley misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Persley moved out of range.
It looked like Persley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nucombe.
Nucombe jabs Persley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Persley avoids nicely.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe moves out of range of the body kick from Persley .
A big right from Persley misses.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Persley is just out of range.
Nucombe cracks Persley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Persley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Persley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Persley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Persley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Persley avoids the punch easily.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Persley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Persley is looking for a counter combo.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nucombe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nucombe.
Demetrius Persley 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nucombe throws a right hand that Persley ducks under and follows up with a left that Persley also avoids with ease.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy right hand. Persley should have avoided that one.
Nucombe lunges at Persley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Persley 's hand.
Persley avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Persley rather than just go for the knockout.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nucombe swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persley .
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Nucombe finds it's way through Persley 's defenses.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucombe tries to move into range but Persley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persley . Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persley misses with a wild combination.
Persley gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Persley has Nucombe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucombe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Persley tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persley 's elbow.
Good body shot from Nucombe.
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!
Persley misses with some punches.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe gets through Persley 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Persley is blocking nicely.
Nucombe works on Persley 's body with a couple of short punches.
Nucombe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nucombe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Persley 's hands.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persley moves away.
Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persley .
Persley misses with a body shot.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Persley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Persley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Persley misses with a kick to the body.
Nucombe swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Persley blocks a jab.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Persley ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Persley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persley throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Persley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persley .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley throws a series of punches but Nucombe avoids them all with ease.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Persley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Persley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe scores with a jab. Persley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nucombe. That snapped Persley 's head back.
Persley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persley lunges at Nucombe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nucombe's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persley scores with a one two! Nucombe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nucombe lands a nice shot that snaps Persley 's head back.
Jeez, Demetrius Persley 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persley .
Nucombe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nucombe takes a swing at Persley 's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Persley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nucombe coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nucombe misses with a two punch combination.
Persley tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Persley swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe unleashes a big counter combination but Persley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persley misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Persley and move into the clinch position.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Persley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucombe throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Nucombe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nucombe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persley scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a few strikes there.
Persley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Persley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nucombe pinned against the cage. Nucombe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Persley 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Nucombe throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Persley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Persley throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Demetrius Persley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nucombe's hands.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nucombe scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nucombe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Persley shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Persley slips a jab from Nucombe.
Persley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Persley misses with a hook.
Nucombe scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe wants to clinch up but Persley keeps it at a distance.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Persley misses with a jab to the body
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley staying out of range there.
Persley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Persley misses with an uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Persley thinking.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to bum rush Persley with a series of wild strikes but Persley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley throws a shot to the body.
Persley misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley scores with a nice right hand.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nucombe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nucombe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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