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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 2443 p4p, 281 weight class) and Jarttu Jurmu (ranked 1607 p4p, 212 weight class). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarttu Jurmu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurmu throws a leg kick
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jurmu won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for a kimura but Jurmu is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jurmu keeps working.
Jurmu prevents Werbenjagermanjensen from improving position.
Jurmu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Werbenjagermanjensen off and has taken his back!
Jurmu avoiding Werbenjagermanjensen 's attempts to control his hands.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jurmu doesn't have the hooks in and Werbenjagermanjensen manages to turn into his guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Jurmu is working from the bottom.
Jurmu trying to control the position here.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Werbenjagermanjensen is in close to Jurmu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Werbenjagermanjensen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jurmu's guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to mount his opponent but Jurmu defends it.
Werbenjagermanjensen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a huge punch but Jurmu dodges it nicely.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura but Jurmu is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to pass the guard but Jurmu is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura but Jurmu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control from Jurmu's half guard. Jurmu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Werbenjagermanjensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurmu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Werbenjagermanjensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jurmu has wrist control.
Jurmu controlling Werbenjagermanjensen's posture.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jurmu trying to control the position here.
Jurmu keeping full guard, as Werbenjagermanjensen tries to pass.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Jurmu is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werbenjagermanjensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jurmu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Werbenjagermanjensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werbenjagermanjensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jurmu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Jurmu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jurmu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurmu throws a big shot that misses.
Jarttu Jurmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurmu.
Werbenjagermanjensen goes for a double leg but Jurmu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurmu continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurmu missing with a left hand there. Werbenjagermanjensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Werbenjagermanjensen swinging wildly here.
Werbenjagermanjensen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Werbenjagermanjensen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jurmu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jurmu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen with the ground and pound but Jurmu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to control from the top but Jurmu keeps moving.
Jurmu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Werbenjagermanjensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to pass the guard.
Jurmu keeping moving, preventing Werbenjagermanjensen from controlling successfully.
Jurmu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control but Jurmu is working from the bottom.
Jurmu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jurmu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jurmu lands a leg kick that knocks Werbenjagermanjensen off balance momentarily.
Werbenjagermanjensen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Jurmu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jurmu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Werbenjagermanjensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jurmu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurmu lands a nice hook to Werbenjagermanjensen's body. Werbenjagermanjensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jurmu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jurmu throws a body shot but no joy.
Werbenjagermanjensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Werbenjagermanjensen shoots in for a double leg but Jurmu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jurmu throws the left hand but Werbenjagermanjensen avoids the punch easily.
Jurmu throws out a loose jab but Werbenjagermanjensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarttu Jurmu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werbenjagermanjensen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jurmu is trying to stand up here but Werbenjagermanjensen is controlling him well.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to pass Jurmu's guard but actually Jurmu recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarttu Jurmu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Werbenjagermanjensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jurmu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jurmu throws a low kick, looking for Werbenjagermanjensen's leg but Werbenjagermanjensen calmly moves out of range.
Jurmu throws a jab when Werbenjagermanjensen was well out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jurmu scores with a jab to the head.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurmu.
Jurmu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jurmu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurmu.
A low kick from Jurmu is predictable there
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jurmu!
Werbenjagermanjensen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jurmu gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands strikes from half guard.
Jurmu is pressing down on Werbenjagermanjensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jurmu has his hands on Werbenjagermanjensen's head, controlling the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen throwing strikes from guard but Jurmu blocks nicely.
Jurmu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Werbenjagermanjensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jurmu is adopting a defensive guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen throwing strikes from guard but Jurmu blocks nicely.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jurmu, who protects the arm well.
Jurmu tries to bench press Werbenjagermanjensen off him but Werbenjagermanjensen keeps the position.
Jurmu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a huge punch but Jurmu dodges it nicely.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a huge punch but Jurmu dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Werbenjagermanjensen lands a nice short elbow.
Jurmu taking some punishment here, with Werbenjagermanjensen in his half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Werbenjagermanjensen prevents Jurmu from improving his position.
Jurmu trying to hold on to Werbenjagermanjensen's head to control him but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurmu is looking for a sweep. Werbenjagermanjensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jurmu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Werbenjagermanjensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jurmu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen drops back looking for a leg! Jurmu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jurmu manages to kick Werbenjagermanjensen off! Werbenjagermanjensen jumps back into Jurmu's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Werbenjagermanjensen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Alexander (ranked 22406 p4p, 687 weight class) and TJ Hawkins (ranked 6532 p4p, 578 weight class). Mason Alexander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TJ Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hawkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Hawkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hawkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander decides to pull guard.
Hawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkins is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hawkins is defending well. Alexander quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hawkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alexander celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Alexander!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Arlovsky (ranked 1407 p4p, 186 weight class) and Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 3012 p4p, 329 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Arlovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ortaga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arlovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arlovsky instigates a clinch.
Ortaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Ortaga as Arlovsky shoots in.
A nice combination there by Ortaga.
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Ortaga lands with a nice body punch.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arlovsky backs up against the cage.
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!
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortaga scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky trying to control from the bottom.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga is looking to take a break and control but Arlovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga is thwarting Arlovsky's attempts to control the position.
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortaga pulls his head out easily.
Arlovsky is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arlovsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortaga lands strikes from half guard.
Ortaga controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga working the head and body with strikes.
Ortaga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arlovsky misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arlovsky has one foot on Ortaga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Arlovsky moves out of range.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Arlovsky shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky avoids the body shot from Ortaga.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovsky is trying to keep Ortaga in close.
Ortaga postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovsky's brow.
Ortaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovsky isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ortaga stacks Arlovsky on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ortaga!
Arlovsky regains half guard.
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortaga passes into side control, despite Arlovsky's attempt to control the position.
Ortaga wants to control but Arlovsky is keeping him busy.
Ortaga controlling the position.
Ortaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arlovsky!
Arlovsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Arlovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortaga misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michal Arlovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortaga throws a right hand that Arlovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovsky also avoids with ease.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Arlovsky with a series of wild strikes but Arlovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arlovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovsky.
Arlovsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortaga is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga trying to control the action but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Ortaga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ortaga scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Arlovsky to his feet.
Ortaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arlovsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ortaga there.
Arlovsky is not content to let Ortaga control the position.
Ortaga working the head and body with strikes.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is not content to let Ortaga control the position.
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovsky is trying to control but can't.
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Ortaga sits in half guard.
Ortaga prevents Arlovsky from improving his position.
Arlovsky is working hard here to advance position.
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arlovsky wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortaga misses with a straight right.
Arlovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Arlovsky shoots for a takedown but Ortaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arlovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortaga scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
As Ortaga tries to get set, Arlovsky tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortaga manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown
and Ortaga counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Arlovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovsky moves away.
Arlovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Arlovsky's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Ortaga punishes Arlovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Arlovsky shoots for a takedown but Ortaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Arlovsky goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortaga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Ortaga stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovsky.
Ortaga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortaga works over Arlovsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortaga trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovsky is retaining full guard.
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortaga 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Ortaga both land. Nice combination.
Arlovsky feints and as Ortaga raises his hands in defense, Arlovsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovsky is one step ahead there.
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Ortaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully.
Arlovsky working for a triangle but Ortaga defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovsky is on top in guard.
Ortaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arlovsky.
That's four 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.
Ortaga is controlling Arlovsky's posture.
Ortaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Ortaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.
Michal Arlovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlovsky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortaga manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortaga drops an elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortaga 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Mercury (ranked 2438 p4p, 124 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 2305 p4p, 117 weight class). Mercury comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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23
145 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercury as he jumps to the side.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Suluhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suluhu will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suluhu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mercury throws a nice head kick!
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercury avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercury is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Mercury does no damage.
Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown into Mercury's guard.
Suluhu is standing up over Mercury. Mercury looks to escape but Suluhu dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu drags him back down.
Suluhu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Mercury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mercury.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Mercury sees coming a mile off.
Mercury throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Mercury connects with a leg kick. Suluhu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Suluhu shoots in and drives through. Mercury sprawls well.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mercury to the mat! Mercury manages to get full guard.
Suluhu stays in close to Mercury's body and controls the position.
Suluhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suluhu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercury's head.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suluhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercury wants to stand up but Suluhu is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercury pinned against the cage. Mercury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercury avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Mercury fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mercury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercury.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Mercury.
Suluhu is rocked!
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercury finish him?
Mercury throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Mercury gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage.
Suluhu gets the takedown into side control.
Mercury bucks up and tries to throw Suluhu off but instead Suluhu has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Suluhu missing with punches from the back.
Mercury has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Suluhu is predictable there
and Mercury counters with a left and a right that stings Suluhu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercury throws a combination. Suluhu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Mercury scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt - Mercury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suluhu wants to land a leg kick but Mercury is out of range.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Mercury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses
so Suluhu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suluhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercury is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercury has wrist control.
Mercury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suluhu throws a lazy right hand but Mercury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercury tried to counter with a leg kick but Suluhu avoided it.
Suluhu throws a leg kick but Mercury checks it.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Mercury gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Mercury is keeping the position.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Mercury blocks nicely.
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suluhu trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kassim Suluhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suluhu throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mercury's guard.
Mercury is wriggling around but Suluhu manages to pass to half guard.
Mercury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suluhu.
Suluhu is trying to control. Mercury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suluhu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suluhu stands up and beckons Mercury to join him on the feet.
Freddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suluhu fails to land the takedown.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mercury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Mercury throws a push kick but Suluhu slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercury appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mercury thuds his shin into the meat of Suluhu's side.
Freddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercury is able to avoid easily.
Mercury tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Mercury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercury moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Mercury has knocked Suluhu down with a huge combo! Mercury steps away and waves a wobbly Suluhu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercury throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu looks for a takedown but Mercury sprawls well.
Mercury swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Mercury.
Mercury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercury lands a head kick. Suluhu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Suluhu blocks a leg kick.
Mercury throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suluhu 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 Mercury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercury tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercury lands with a hook. Suluhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Mercury saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Suluhu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Mercury sees coming a mile off.
Mercury misses with a body kick.
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mercury has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Suluhu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mercury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mercury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mercury swivels and escapes.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freddie Mercury is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercury.
Suluhu with the counter takedown but Mercury avoids it easily.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Mercury avoids it.
Mercury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu feints and then cracks Mercury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercury down.
Suluhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercury on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Mercury. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Mercury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
Mercury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suluhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt.
Suluhu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercury did well to prevent Suluhu getting side control.
Suluhu throwing shots but Mercury is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercury is trying to stand up here but Suluhu is controlling him well.
Suluhu wants to control but Mercury is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercury 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!
Freddie Mercury was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamrock (ranked 3664 p4p, 297 weight class) and Jargon Gin (ranked 7171 p4p, 431 weight class). Jargon Gin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock throws a jab when Gin was well out of range.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Gin moves out of range.
Gin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Gin counters with a nice body shot.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Gin's ribs.
Gin rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
Gin lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Gin ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Gin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gin counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Gin counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock is rocked!
Gin throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Shamrock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Gin moves out of range.
Shamrock seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gin instigates a clinch.
Shamrock wants to get back to striking at distance but Gin won't allow it.
Gin is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Gin - that landed with a thud.
Gin digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gin darts in and clinches Shamrock up against the cage.
Gin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gin lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Gin.
Gin prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Gin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gin works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Gin digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gin digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Gin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gin lands an uppercut.
Gin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
A short body shot lands from Gin as the two fighters clinch.
Gin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gin lands a big right hand that sends Shamrock crashing to the mat! Gin stays standing though and waves Shamrock back to his feet!
Gin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Shamrock tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gin wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raycon Figg (ranked 6198 p4p, 191 weight class) and Takesi Hanada (ranked 25395 p4p, 258 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Raycon Figg has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Raycon Figg seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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19
289 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takesi Hanada!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanada lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hanada wants to stand and escape but instead Figg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Figg content to stall in guard here.
Figg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanada keeping moving, preventing Figg from controlling successfully.
Figg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Figg passes Hanada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Figg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanada is refusing to be controlled, as Figg sits in half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hanada has eaten all the pies!
Figg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Figg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figg is nestled in close to Hanada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figg controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Figg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Figg is trying to work for a kimura but Hanada is defending well.
Figg is working for a kimura but Hanada is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanada wants to stand back up but Figg manages to pass into side control.
Hanada is not content to let Figg control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figg lands an elbow.
Hanada taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hanada wants to get back to his feet.
Figg working the ground and pound from side control.
Figg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Figg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Figg cracks Hanada with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hanada is not content to let Figg control the position.
Figg advances nicely into full mount.
Figg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Figg lands a big shot there that rocks Hanada but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Figg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanada bucks Figg off and manages to get back to his feet!
Figg throws a jab when Hanada was well out of range.
Hanada shoots in and drives through. Figg sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hanada's head, knocking him out cold! Figg is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Impala (ranked 2122 p4p, 252 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 2617 p4p, 295 weight class). Impala comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitions of a ridah. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Impala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paddy forces Impala back against the cage and clinches.
Paddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paddy misses with a wild body shot.
Impala tries to keep at a distance but Paddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paddy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Impala.
Paddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impala swinging wildly here.
Paddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Impala tries to land a leg kick but Paddy saw it coming and moves away.
Paddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Impala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy misses with a head kick.
Impala misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Impala misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paddy.
Impala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy has Impala up against the cage in a clinch.
Impala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paddy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Impala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Impala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paddy defends well and Impala ends up having to push Paddy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Paddy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Impala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paddy throws a leg kick which misses Impala's front leg but catches the back leg as Impala tries to avoid it.
Paddy has managed to clinch.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paddy prevents it.
Paddy manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paddy 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.
Paddy rushes Impala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paddy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paddy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Impala prevents a body shot from Paddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy has Impala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paddy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Impala tumbling to the mat - Paddy dives into Impala's guard.
Impala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Impala tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paddy wants to control from the top but Impala keeps moving.
Impala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Impala looking to control.
Paddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paddy is in close to Impala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paddy stands and throws Impala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paddy working away.
Paddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paddy working the ground and pound.
Impala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Impala is trying to control Paddy's posture but Paddy avoids it.
Paddy trying to control the position but Impala is working away.
Paddy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Impala is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Paddy!
In his post fight interview, Max Paddy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Gunnar Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back stronger. fact.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yamato Ishii (ranked 8071 p4p, 295 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 23794 p4p, 340 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamato Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii misses with a wild combination.
Willshire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ishii.
Ishii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishii digs a good body shot into Willshire's ribs.
Ishii just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willshire shoots in for a takedown but Ishii shows good takedown defense.
Willshire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ishii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ishii tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willshire is looking for a choke. Ishii gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ishii manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Willshire managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ishii decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willshire, up you get!
Ishii slips a jab from Willshire.
Willshire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Willshire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willshire is pushing down on Ishii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishii is fighting to maintain full guard but Willshire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Willshire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ishii is trying to stand back up but Willshire is controlling him
Willshire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willshire slips a nice elbow through Ishii's hands, connecting with Ishii's forehead.
Willshire winds up and cracks Ishii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Willshire has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ishii defend it? Willshire steps over the head and cranks it - Ishii is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Willshire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Perdue Willshire!
Yamato Ishii spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Murdock (ranked 309 p4p, 42 weight class) and Robert Harris (ranked 1150 p4p, 154 weight class). Murdock comes into the arena with Flashbacks to 'Nam blaring out of the sound system. Robert Harris acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Harris!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the cage.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murdock connects with a looping right hand.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Murdock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murdock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murdock takes one to the chin there.
Harris tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris'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!
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murdock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
A big right from Harris misses.
Murdock is looking for a counter combo.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdock can pounce on him.
Murdock works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Murdock motions for Harris to come forward. Murdock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Murdock scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock lands a slapping body shot.
Murdock lands a jab to the nose.
Harris throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Murdock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris tries to clinch but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Murdock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdock cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murdock lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock scores with a body shot.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Murdock misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock slips a jab from Harris.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Murdock pushes him off.
Harris throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock misses with a head kick.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Murdock there.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Murdock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Murdock throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Murdock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Harris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Murdock.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris stuns Murdock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock misses with a kick to the body.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Murdock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to clinch up but Murdock circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock dominated that round.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Murdock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Murdock misses the jab.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock misses with a hook
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
A little feinted left hand from Murdock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murdock gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the cage.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murdock, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murdock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Harris misses with some punches.
Murdock breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
A jab from Harris misses.
Murdock lands an overhand right.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murdock's head backwards.
Murdock lands a head shot.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris tests Murdock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harris cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris slips a straight right by Murdock.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Murdock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Murdock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murdock, as that shot connected.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock slips a straight right by Harris.
Murdock throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Harris backs away, Murdock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lunges at Murdock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murdock's hand.
Harris throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murdock.
Murdock jabs at Harris's body.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Harris takes one to the side of the head.
Harris swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdock.
Harris slips under a jab from Murdock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Murdock will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock is looking to counter punch.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Murdock moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Murdock throws out a powerful jab.
Murdock lands a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Murdock shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Murdock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Murdock tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Murdock improves position.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock misses with some punches.
A short right from Harris.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris is trying to stall.
Robert Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is trying to break free.
Murdock tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Murdock gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris misses with some punches.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Harris.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Harris taking a breather.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Murdock.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Harris moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Murdock connects with an inside leg kick.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
Frank Murdock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris cracks Murdock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murdock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Murdock tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Murdock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murdock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Murdock!
Frank Murdock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Egyptian (ranked 799 p4p, 100 weight class) and Elgin Turner (ranked 1335 p4p, 164 weight class). Turner has chosen wu-tang clan - da mystery of chessboxin' as his entrance music. Osiris Egyptian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elgin Turner's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Turner slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Turner throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Turner drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner slowing the pace effectively.
Turner digs a right hand into Egyptian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egyptian's gas tank.
Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner is pushing Egyptian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner 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.
Turner is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Turner pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian is working Turner over against the cage.
Turner tries to stall but Egyptian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Turner pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down.
Turner staying out of range there.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Egyptian.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo.
Turner tries to clinch there but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Egyptian didn't expect that.
Egyptian pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egyptian trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Turner cracks Egyptian with a nice body shot.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to push Turner away but Turner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Egyptian taking a breather.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner prevents Egyptian from breaking the clinch.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turner misses with the head strike.
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Egyptian. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Egyptian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Egyptian defends it well.
Egyptian cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner with the counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Egyptian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian misses with a few strikes there.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Turner connects with a jab.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Egyptian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Egyptian misses the jab.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner moves into the clinch.
A short right from Egyptian.
Turner tries for a takedown but Egyptian manages to get underhooks.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
A short right from Turner.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Egyptian takes a shot to the head.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the 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!
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Turner just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner is working Egyptian over against the cage.
Egyptian connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Turner.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Egyptian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner prevents a body shot from Egyptian.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Egyptian clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
A left lands for Turner.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Egyptian is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner clobbers Egyptian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Egyptian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection.
Turner misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Turner wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Egyptian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turner just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Turner.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Turner.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egyptian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Egyptian takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Turner.
Egyptian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion!
Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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