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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Ng (ranked 591 p4p, 66 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 1048 p4p, 109 weight class). Ng kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ng cracks the inside of Fantana's front leg.
Ng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ng moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Fantana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Ng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Fantana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Ng is just out of range.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Ng swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Ng is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Fantana there.
Ng checks a leg kick nicely.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ng throws a wild body kick that Fantana sees coming a mile off.
Ng misses with a body kick.
Fantana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
Fantana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ng's hands.
Fantana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fantana.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ng, right into the meat.
Ng scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ng.
A jab from Fantana does it's job there.
Fantana misses with a shot to the body
and Ng counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng digs a good body shot into Fantana's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ng misses the target.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ng lands a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ng backs off Fantana throws a huge counter combo but Ng manages to avoid it all.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantana tries for a kimura but Ng is defending well.
Ng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ng's head.
Ng has hold of Fantana's hands but Fantana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Fantana there.
Still in half guard, Fantana seems content to control.
Fantana trying to mount his opponent but Ng defends it.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ng is trying is best to control the position here.
Ng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana with the ground and pound but Ng uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana stands up over Ng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ng looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Ng keeps moving.
Fantana distracts Ng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Ng keeps moving.
Fantana works over Ng with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Ng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantana.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fantana misses.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Ng jabs Fantana right on the nose. Fantana blinks but takes it well.
Fantana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng slips a jab and a cross from Fantana.
Ng fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fantana just manages to avoid it.
Fantana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ng.
Ng throws out a leg kick but Fantana moves out of range and Ng only half commits.
Ng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantana slips under a jab from Ng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantana throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
Ng throws a low kick, looking for Fantana's leg but Fantana calmly moves out of range.
Ng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ng moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
Ng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ng throws a front kick that sends Fantana stumbling back into the cage.
Fantana avoids a kick to the body.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Ng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ng wants it to stay on the feet.
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ng throwing a counter right hand but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana misses with a jab to the body
and Ng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ng moves away.
Ng avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throws the left hand but Ng avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fantana.
Charles Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Ng saw that one coming.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Fantana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Fantana misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ng.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ng.
Fantana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Fantana does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana connects with a nice looking jab.
Ng scores with a body shot.
Fantana slips under a jab from Ng.
Ng goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantana lands a nice shot to the body.
Ng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ng was covering up waiting for the punch and Fantana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ng scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana throws a combination that misses
and Fantana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Good shot there by Ng.
Fantana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Fantana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ng looks for the body kick but Fantana saw that one coming.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantana was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantana tries to bum rush Ng with a series of wild strikes but Ng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ng throws a leg kick which misses Fantana's front leg but catches the back leg as Fantana tries to avoid it.
Ng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ng misses its target.
Ng moves out of range as Fantana strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ng misses the target.
Fantana throws a leg kick that misses.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ng dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A shot to the liver by Ng. Beautiful body shot.
Charles Ng is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantana misses with an uppercut.
Fantana misses with a wild combination.
Ng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ng dodges the punch combination from Fantana.
Ng lands a head shot.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantana was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Ng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Ng jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng walks into a jab.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana blocks a jab.
Fantana misses with the combination.
Ng scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fantana's sensitive parts.
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Fantana. Those never looked like landing.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Ng avoids it well.
A slow jab from Fantana misses its intended target.
Ng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantana throws a jab when Ng was well out of range.
Ng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ng connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fantana. Fantana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Fantana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ng circles away quickly and effectively.
Ng with a jab.
Ng throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng loads up on a big right hand but Fantana slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantana throws a body punch but Ng moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Fantana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantana scores with the left hand. Ng knows he should have avoided that one.
Ng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Fantana lands with a shot to the body.
Ng lands the left hand.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Fantana misses with a looping left.
Ng digs a good hook to Fantana's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fantana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ng - the referee stops the clock and Fantana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ng. Fantana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ng throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Fantana throws a nice looking combination but Ng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ng throws a jab when Fantana was well out of range.
Fantana throws a right hand that Ng ducks under and follows up with a left that Ng also avoids with ease.
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Ng moves away and avoids it.
Fantana throws a big shot that misses.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fantana.
Fantana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
Ng is looking to slow Fantana down with leg kicks.
Fantana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Ng misses its intended target.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Ng looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantana is just out of range.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
A big right from Ng misses.
Ng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Fantana.
Ng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana slips under a jab.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fantana can do to turn this around?
Ng tries to land a leg kick but Fantana saw it coming and moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Fantana misses.
Fantana throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ng was covering up waiting for the punch and Fantana finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ng is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ng 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ng!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles Ng thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr (ranked 680 p4p, 82 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 599 p4p, 68 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pedro Kapaldi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Wills Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wills Jr counter with a right hand.
Wills Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wills Jr slips a straight right by Kapaldi.
Wills Jr scores with a leg kick.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left.
Kapaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Wills Jr throws a front kick that sends Kapaldi stumbling back into the cage.
Wills Jr throws a wild body kick that Kapaldi sees coming a mile off.
Wills Jr misses with a body kick.
Wills Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kapaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off.
Kapaldi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Wills Jr.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi wants to slow Wills Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Kapaldi looks to throw a body kick
and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapaldi! But no joy.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kapaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Kapaldi down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills Jr checks a leg kick.
Kapaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kapaldi just manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wills Jr moves out of range as Kapaldi throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot that sends Wills Jr's belly button to the back.
Wills Jr thows a body kick. Kapaldi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick as Wills Jr jumps back.
Wills Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wills Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kapaldi just manages to avoid it.
Wills Jr throws a combination. Kapaldi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills Jr sizes up Kapaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kapaldi scores with a jab.
Wills Jr pushes Kapaldi away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a looping left.
Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Kapaldi blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Wills Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wills Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Wills Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wills Jr throws a head kick but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away.
Kapaldi stuns Wills Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wills Jr throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi takes one on the button.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Wills Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wills Jr swinging wildly here.
Kapaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wills Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr misses with a leg kick
and Kapaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wills Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kapaldi moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wills Jr slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Wills Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kapaldi.
Wills Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Wills Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Wills Jr avoids it.
Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wills Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Wills Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wills Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wills Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kapaldi.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wills Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looks to land a left hand but Wills Jr moved out of range nicely.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson Wills Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Wills Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kapaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wills Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wills Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kapaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Wills Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
Wills Jr checks the leg kick.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wills Jr throws a low kick, looking for Kapaldi's leg but Kapaldi calmly moves out of range.
Wills Jr tries to clinch up but Kapaldi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick but Kapaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kapaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kapaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kapaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapaldi tries to avoid it.
Kapaldi defending well as Wills Jr loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Kapaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wills Jr in his tracks.
Wills Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapaldi's sensitive parts.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Wills Jr throws a wild body kick that Kapaldi sees coming a mile off.
Wills Jr scores with a head kick.
Nice cross by Kapaldi.
Wills Jr misses with a looping left.
Wills Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kapaldi does no damage.
Wills Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kapaldi misses with a body kick.
Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut
and Wills Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills Jr on the side of the head.
Wills Jr throws the kick towards the body but Kapaldi avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapaldi! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wills Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kapaldi.
Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a jab when Kapaldi was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kapaldi blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Kapaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapaldi.
Wills Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kapaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Kapaldi thumps Wills Jr with a low kick.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr connects with a leg kick. Kapaldi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wills Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Wills Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi needs to keep his hands up - Wills Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Wills Jr throws out a leg kick but Kapaldi moves out of range and Wills Jr only half commits.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Wills Jr dodges the punch combination from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wills Jr checks it well.
Wills Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wills Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kapaldi, right into the meat.
Kapaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with a head kick.
Wills Jr tries a low kick but Kapaldi avoids it.
Kapaldi looks to land a right hand but Wills Jr moved out of range.
Kapaldi digs a good body shot into Wills Jr's ribs.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wills Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi keeps Wills Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Wills Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Wills Jr's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wills Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapaldi moves away.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it.
Wills Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wills Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi walks into a left hand.
Wills Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Kapaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Wills Jr coming out on top.
Wills Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Wills Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wills Jr can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi looks to throw the jab but Wills Jr is out of range.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wills Jr jabs at Kapaldi's body.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wills Jr misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kapaldi tenderised Wills Jr's leg. Wills Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Kapaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wills Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Kapaldi moved out of range nicely.
Kapaldi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wills Jr.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi connects with a high kick.
Wills Jr misses the body punch
and Kapaldi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wills Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Kapaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wills Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wills Jr counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Wills Jr missing with a left hand there. Kapaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Wills Jr sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wills Jr looks for the body kick but Kapaldi saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills Jr moves away.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Wills Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head.
Kapaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wills Jr.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wills Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi throws a good cross that connects.
Wills Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wills Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
An inside leg kick from Kapaldi misses.
Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Wills Jr misses.
Wills Jr lands a high kick!
Wills Jr looks to land a left hand but Kapaldi moved out of range nicely.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Wills Jr looks to land a body kick but Kapaldi moved away.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wills Jr jabs Kapaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wills Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kapaldi on the side of the head.
Wills Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wills Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wills Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kapaldi in his tracks.
Wills Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Wills Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kapaldi misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wills Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapaldi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wills Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Wills Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kapaldi walks into a straight right hand from Wills Jr.
A left lands for Kapaldi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilson Wills Jr.
Well Wills Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wilson Wills Jr!
A relieved looking Wilson Wills Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michail Podolski (ranked 433 p4p, 50 weight class) and Pascal Letaivu (ranked 228 p4p, 29 weight class). Podolski comes to the cage accompanied by Last Ride. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Letaivu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Letaivu.
A telegraphed right hand from Letaivu misses the target.
Podolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Podolski takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
Podolski cracks Letaivu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Podolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Letaivu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Podolski scores with a decent looking hook.
Podolski digs a good hook to Letaivu's body.
Podolski thows a leg kick but Letaivu checks it
and Letaivu counters with a nice body shot.
Podolski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu walks into a left hand.
Letaivu moves out of range as Podolski throws a body kick.
Podolski misses the jab.
Podolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Letaivu.
Podolski slips under a jab from Letaivu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letaivu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski misses with a leg kick
and Letaivu counters with a nice uppercut.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Letaivu slips the punch.
Letaivu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Podolski throws a low kick but Letaivu moves out of range easily.
Podolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Podolski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Podolski rushes Letaivu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Letaivu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Podolski lands a right hand.
Letaivu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Podolski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Letaivu.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Podolski.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Podolski.
A nice left hand lands by Letaivu.
Letaivu cracks Podolski with a nice body shot.
Podolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Letaivu lands with a short shot to the head.
Letaivu blocks a body shot from Podolski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Podolski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Letaivu misses with a body punch.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Podolski digs a right hand underneath Letaivu's ribcage. Letaivu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Podolski.
Letaivu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Podolski fails to land.
Letaivu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Podolski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Letaivu or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Letaivu gets through Podolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the side of Podolski's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Letaivu.
Podolski tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Podolski throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Podolski.
A short right from Letaivu.
Letaivu presses Podolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Letaivu - that landed with a thud.
Podolski tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu lands an uppercut.
Letaivu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Podolski backwards.
Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Letaivu scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Podolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Letaivu.
Letaivu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Letaivu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Podolski has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Podolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Podolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Podolski.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Letaivu throws a punch but it's blocked by Podolski.
Podolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Letaivu.
Letaivu tries to work over Podolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu working aggressively here.
Podolski tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Podolski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pascal Letaivu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Letaivu walks into a left hand.
Podolski throws a hook but Letaivu avoids it easily.
Letaivu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Podolskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Letaivu takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Podolski.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Podolski.
Podolski lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Letaivu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Podolski blocks it.
Podolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Podolski misses with a body punch.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Podolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Podolski misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letaivu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Podolski.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Podolski tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu digs a right hand underneath Podolski's ribcage. Podolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Letaivu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body punch from Letaivu - that landed with a thud.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Podolski blocks it.
A short right from Letaivu on the inside.
Letaivu tries to work over Podolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Letaivu can't find room to land a body shot as Podolski controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Podolski.
Podolski misses with some punches.
Podolski working aggressively here.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Podolski is working Letaivu over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski scores with a hook to the body.
Podolski tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Letaivu lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Letaivu lands with a short shot to the head.
Podolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Letaivu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Podolski blocks an uppercut.
Podolski scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Podolski.
Podolski swings wildly with an uppercut but Letaivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Letaivu tries a body shot but Podolski blocks it.
Podolski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Letaivu.
Podolski can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Podolski blocks a body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Letaivu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski throws a head punch that misses.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Podolski.
Podolski tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Letaivu on the inside.
Podolski blocking some punches.
Podolski misses with some punches.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Letaivu controls his hands.
Podolski misses with some punches.
Letaivu is leaning against Podolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Letaivu lands a shot to the body.
Letaivu throws a punch but it's blocked by Podolski.
Letaivu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Podolski's elbow.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Letaivu pushes Podolski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Podolski gets through Letaivu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Letaivu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podolski can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Podolski misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Podolski lands a body shot.
Podolski misses with a body punch.
Podolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Podolski tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Letaivu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podolski misses with the head strike.
Podolski tries to work over Letaivu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Podolski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Podolski tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Podolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pascal Letaivu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Letaivu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Podolski is looking to land body kicks.
Letaivu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letaivu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Podolski. Podolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Podolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Letaivu in the body.
Letaivu blocks a leg kick.
Podolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Letaivu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letaivu throws a right hand that misses
and Podolski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Podolski misses with a straight left.
Podolski thumps Letaivu with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Letaivu.
Podolski walks into a straight right hand from Letaivu.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Podolski. That's going to slow Letaivu down.
Jab from Podolski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Podolski misses
enabling Letaivu to counter with a crisp jab.
Letaivu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Podolski misses with a left hand
letting Letaivu counter with a right hand.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Letaivu misses with a body punch
and Podolski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Letaivu works Podolski's body with a nice hook.
Letaivu slips under a jab from Podolski.
Letaivu missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Podolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Letaivu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Letaivu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Letaivu checks a leg kick nicely.
Podolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Podolski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Letaivu doesn't seem phased though.
Podolski tests Letaivu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Letaivu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Letaivu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Letaivu misses the jab.
Podolski needs to keep his hands up - Letaivu had a free shot at his head there.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
A jab from Letaivu does it's job there.
Podolski misses with a jab to the body
and Letaivu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michail Podolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu defending well as Podolski loads up on a big left hand.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the body.
Podolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Letaivu to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Podolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Podolski's head.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.
Podolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Letaivu.
Letaivu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Podolski. That one must have hurt.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Letaivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.
Letaivu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Podolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Letaivu.
Letaivu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Letaivu misses with a looping left.
Podolski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Podolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Letaivu counters with a three punch combo that has Podolski backing up. Podolski nods at Letaivu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Letaivu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Letaivu moves away.
Pascal Letaivu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Podolski ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podolski throws a hook but Letaivu avoids it easily.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
Podolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Podolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
Letaivu connects with a body shot that sends Podolski's belly button to the back.
Letaivu moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Letaivu throws a series of punches but Podolski avoids them all with ease.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pascal Letaivu.
I've got Letaivu 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Letaivu!
A very excited looking Pascal Letaivu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinchi Puto (ranked 380 p4p, 49 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 335 p4p, 46 weight class). Ramos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sepultura - Nomad. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pinchi Puto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puto misses the shot to the body.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with an inside leg kick.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Puto connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramos jabs Puto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Puto avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Puto.
Ramos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puto circles away.
It looked like Puto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
A big right from Puto misses.
Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Woods in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puto throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramos.
Puto throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Puto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Henrique Ramos has been cut.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Puto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puto gets through Ramos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puto lands a damaging elbow.
Puto takes a shot to the head.
Puto looking to throw knees to the head but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos blocks an elbow strike from Puto.
Puto misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Puto.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has Puto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Puto.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Puto backwards.
Puto with a knee to the head.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Puto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramos blocks it with crossed arms.
Puto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puto lands a knee to the head.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramos lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ramos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ramos.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puto's brow.
Puto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ramos.
Ramos presses Puto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puto misses with a knee strike.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putos head.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Puto is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramos.
Puto blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Puto backwards.
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!
Puto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramos blocks an elbow strike.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramos tries to land knees in the clinch but Puto avoids the damage to the body.
Puto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Puto.
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Ramos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Puto wants to get back to his feet but Ramos passes into half guard.
Puto moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramos won't allow Puto to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrique Ramos's cut.
That's time! Puto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Ramos.
Puto misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puto missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos lands a jab to the nose.
Puto misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramos misses.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puto scores with a jab.
Ramos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramos sizes up Puto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Ramos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henrique Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos connects with a leg kick. Puto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puto to the mat! Puto manages to get full guard.
Puto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto ducks right into an uppercut from Ramos.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puto. That did some damage!
Ramos lands a body shot.
Pinchi Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Puto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puto throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puto rather than just go for the knockout.
Puto misses with a straight left.
Puto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Puto misses.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Puto misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Ramos scores with a nice strike.
Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Puto misses the target.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puto backwards.
Puto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramos has Puto pressed against the cage, preventing Puto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puto prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos presses Puto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puto struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
Ramos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puto avoids it.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Puto won't allow it.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Puto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos scores with a punch to the head.
Puto moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Puto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puto.
Puto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramos throws a leg kick
and Puto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos throws a chopping leg kick but Puto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Ramos.
Puto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puto moves forwards but Ramos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Puto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puto misses with a two punch combination.
Puto misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Ramos connects with a leg kick. Puto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos tries a quick counter leg kick but Puto is wise to it.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Puto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Puto off the cage and back into range.
Puto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos stuns Puto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos throws a leg kick
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrique Ramos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puto.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Puto throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puto's calf.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puto throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos lands a head shot.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Puto stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puto works Ramos's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Puto as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto misses with a hook.
Ramos scores with a leg kick.
Puto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Ramos.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Puto's ribs.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos misses the body punch
and Puto counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramos is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos punishes Puto's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks.
Ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
Ramos misses the body punch
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puto.
Ramos takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puto.
Puto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puto misses with a looping left.
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Puto with an uppercut!
Puto throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramos misses.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ramos.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Puto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puto with a body shot.
Puto throws a series of strikes that have Ramos backpedaling.
Nice body punch from Ramos.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos connects with a solid leg kick.
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos defending well as Puto loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
Ramos connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puto throws out the jab.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos connects with a single shot there.
Puto looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Ramos.
Puto throws a right and a left that Ramos avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Puto.
Ramos jabs at Puto's body.
Ramos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puto misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Puto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
Ramos scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
After the big win, Henrique Ramos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 149 p4p, 27 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 492 p4p, 69 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
42 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno misses the jab.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maneno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maneno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Maneno coming out on top.
It looks like Ben Turner has been cut.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Maneno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTurner.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Maneno is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner lands a jab.
Nice shot by Maneno.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maneno checks it well.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Maneno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Maneno moves away and avoids it.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turner scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Turner slips under a jab.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno misses the jab.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maneno under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno jabs at Turner's body.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Maneno sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Maneno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno takes one to the side of the head.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Maneno.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turner.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Maneno should have avoided that one.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maneno's head.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maneno's guard.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Maneno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws a big counter head kick but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner misses with a hook.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner wants to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch position.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Turner takes one on the button.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Maneno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turner counters with a head kick.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turner on the side of the head.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Maneno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maneno tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.
Turner lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner scores with a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner gets through Maneno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner is working Maneno over against the cage.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Ben Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maneno's efforts to push away.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maneno tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.
Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Turner lands but Maneno takes it in his stride.
Maneno stuffs the takedown.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Turner avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Turner.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 267 p4p, 43 weight class) and Koba Wyatt (ranked 355 p4p, 52 weight class). Wyatt has chosen Channel Zero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koba Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt throws a one two combo.
Harada digs a good hook to Wyatt's body.
Harada has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wyatt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wyatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wyatt slips a jab from Harada.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harada throws a lazy right hand but Wyatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Wyatt avoids the head kick by Harada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Harada tests Wyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada throws a head kick that misses.
Harada lands a jab.
Harada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wyatt scores with a shot to the body.
Harada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harada connects with a body shot.
Harada sizes up Wyatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Harada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt misses the jab.
Wyatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harada darts in and clinches Wyatt up against the cage.
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harada has him pressed against the cage.
Harada working aggressively here.
Harada wants to take the fight to the mat but Wyatt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harada pushes Wyatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
Harada throws a body punch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harada misses with a low kick.
Harada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wyatt if he has to take too many more of those.
Wyatt connects with a right hand. Harada shakes it off.
Harada throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Harada connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Harada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wyatts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wyatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harada.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Harada.
Harada scores with a nice body kick.
Harada misses with a leg kick.
Harada lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wyatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Harada scores with a nice right hand.
Harada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away.
Wyatt looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Harada throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyatt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harada tries to land a front kick but Wyatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyatt avoids the head kick by Harada.
Harada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenuichio Harada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wyatt misses with a head kick.
Harada throws a wild body kick that Wyatt sees coming a mile off.
Wyatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wyatt swinging wildly here.
Harada connects with a right hand. Wyatt shakes it off.
Wyatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wyatt tries a quick counter leg kick but Harada is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada lands a big head kick that sends Wyatt tumbling to the mat! Harada takes a step backwards and waves Wyatt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wyatt is rocked!
It looks like Koba Wyatt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt drops his hands momentarily and Harada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Harada finish him?
Harada avoids the head kick by Wyatt.
Wyatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Harada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harada.
Harada is looking to clinch.
Harada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
Harada with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harada.
Wyatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harada at a distance.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Nice cross by Wyatt.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harada was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Harada throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wyatt avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Harada.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harada throws a lazy uppercut
and Wyatt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harada throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harada here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wyatt slips a jab from Harada.
Harada connects with a high kick.
Harada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt misses with a body shot
and Harada counters with an inside leg kick.
Harada tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada scoring well with a low kick there.
Harada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Wyatt as he checks the leg kick.
Wyatt unleashes a big counter combination but Harada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harada checks a leg kick.
Wyatt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wyatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harada can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wyatt.
Harada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wyatt lands a really nice looking cross but Harada seems unphased.
Harada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyatt can do to turn this around?
Harada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wyatt.
Harada misses with a head kick.
Wyatt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Harada blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt loads up on a big right hand but Harada slips the punch.
Harada misses with a kick to the body
and Wyatt counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenuichio Harada is winning the standup battle so far.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyatt looks to land a right hand but Harada moved out of range.
Harada is looking to score with low kicks.
Wyatt throws out a counter right but Harada avoids it with no problem.
Harada moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyatt.
Good body shot from Harada.
Harada lands a body shot.
Wyatt is breathing heavily.
Harada scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenuichio Harada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koba Wyatt'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Harada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wyatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Harada lands a left and a right that send Wyatt crashing to the mat, dazed. Harada thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wyatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick from Harada.
Wyatt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt misses with a hook. Harada ducked under it nicely.
Harada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harada is looking to land body kicks.
Wyatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harada has Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Harada is controlling the position.
Harada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wyatt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Harada.
Wyatt checks the leg kick.
Wyatt swings for the body but Harada moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
A little feinted left hand from Harada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harada lands with a nice body kick.
Harada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Harada tries to land a front kick but Wyatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wyatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harada.
A countering left hand to the body from Wyatt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Harada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt throws an off balance right hand
and Harada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Harada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harada scores with a hook to the body. Wyatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wyatt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harada lands with an uppercut that bounces Wyatt off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Harada.
Harada misses with a head kick.
Harada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wyatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harada thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Harada.
Wyatt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harada.
Harada cracks Wyatt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wyatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harada scrambles back to his feet.
Harada lands a jab to Wyatt's midsection.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut. Harada saw that one coming.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Harada.
Harada drops Wyatt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wyatt looks back up at him and smiles so Harada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harada moves away.
Harada throws a wild body kick that Wyatt sees coming a mile off.
Kenuichio Harada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harada fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wyatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harada scores with a jab.
Harada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wyatt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harada.
Harada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt checks the leg kick.
Wyatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wyatt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koba Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harada throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Wyatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenuichio Harada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenuichio Harada!
A victorious Kenuichio Harada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Bateman (ranked 100 p4p, 14 weight class) and Stephen Campbell (ranked 353 p4p, 37 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Bateman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman shoots in and bounces Campbell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell pulls Bateman in to control the position.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym of the Gods inform us that Campbell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman slips nicely into half guard.
Campbell wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
Bateman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Campbell defends it.
Campbell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bateman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bateman won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Bateman trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Bateman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
Campbell working over Bateman with some ground and pound. Bateman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bateman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
Campbell 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.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell throwing shots but Bateman is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bateman tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Bateman's temple.
Campbell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell working Bateman over with strikes.
Campbell is thwarting Bateman's attempts to control the position.
Bateman is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell lands with a punch from half guard.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bateman's head.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bateman trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell 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.
Bateman taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell thows a huge punch but Bateman dodges it nicely.
Bateman is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Campbell pushes Bateman away with a front kick.
Bateman moves out of range of the leg kick from Campbell.
Campbell gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bateman trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Bateman is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bateman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Bateman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bateman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bateman in particular looking to stall.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Bateman seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Campbell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and Campbell ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Campbell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bateman misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Bateman backs off Campbell throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bateman is just out of range.
Bateman thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Bateman.
Bateman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Bateman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
Campbell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bateman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Bateman throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bateman.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bateman throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
Bateman just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campbell to the mat! Campbell manages to get full guard.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bateman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bateman has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Campbell misses.
Bateman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bateman lands a jab to the head.
Bateman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paddy Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bateman.
Campbell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bateman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bateman working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Bateman's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Bateman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Campbell is controlling Bateman's posture.
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bateman defends it easily.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bateman passes Campbell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell has his hands clasped together around Bateman's back. He's all about the action.
Campbell trying to control but Bateman postures up.
Bateman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Bateman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Campbell can't escape the position.
Bateman moves to take his opponent's back.
Bateman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Campbell trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell prevents Bateman from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Campbell right now.
Bateman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Campbell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Campbell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Bateman clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Campbell throws a hook but Bateman avoids it easily.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Bateman.
Bateman slips under a jab.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Bateman moves out of range easily.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campbell clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Bateman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman thuds his right hand into Campbell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bateman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Campbell misses with a straight left.
Bateman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Bateman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bateman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a looping left.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bateman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bateman lands with a hook. Campbell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Campbell misses the body punch
and Bateman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell misses with a low kick as Bateman jumps back.
Bateman throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Campbell thumps Bateman with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Bateman blocks nicely.
Bateman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campbell is now in half guard.
Paddy Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Campbell is trying to control. Bateman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bateman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bateman tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Bateman is working away.
Campbell winds up and cracks Bateman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bateman is looking to improve his position.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campbell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bateman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Bateman has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman has momentary wrist control but Campbell slips an elbow through the middle.
Bateman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campbell manages to get himself to full guard.
Bateman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but Campbell defending well.
Bateman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bateman is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is trying to control but Bateman passes into side control!
Bateman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Campbell!
Bateman has hold of Campbell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Campbell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is desperately trying to improve his position but Bateman has a good base and remains in mount.
Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Campbell keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is looking to work his way around to Campbell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
Bateman stays in close to Campbell's body and controls the position.
Campbell has control of Bateman's left arm, preventing Bateman from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Bateman postures up.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell controlling Bateman's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bateman avoids a kick to the body.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Bateman off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses with a jab to the body
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell is looking to chop away at Bateman's legs.
Bateman dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Bateman stuffs the takedown.
Bateman blocks a leg kick.
Bateman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campbell throws a sloppy body shot
and Bateman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Campbell 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 Bateman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bateman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Campbell throws a leg kick but Bateman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bateman stalks Campbell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campbell's face. Campbell staggers backwards, shaken.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bateman as he avoids it easily.
Campbell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman lands a two punch combo.
Campbell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bateman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bateman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy Bateman!
Paddy Bateman retains his middleweight title!
Paddy Bateman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 109 p4p, 11 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. A fine choice. Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhai's hands.
Good work by Zhai as he checks the leg kick.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Zhai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Zhai with an uppercut!
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai delivers a nice body kick.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
Zhai gets a clinch.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Zhai is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Zhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
Shamrock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Zhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Zhai is controlling him.
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Zhai defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Zhai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Zhai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shamrock's knee momentarily.
Shamrock jabs at Zhai's body.
Shamrock cracks Zhai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Shamrock backing away here, and Zhai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock feints a jab promting Zhai to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Zhai.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Zhai.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Zhai.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Zhai.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Zhai slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Zhai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shamrock.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock'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.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shamrock with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Jab from Zhai.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Zhai cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai motions for Shamrock to come forward. Zhai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Zhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhai down.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Zhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhai on the side of the head.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zhai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhai throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhai on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Zhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Zhai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Shamrock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Zhai jumps back.
Zhai scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Zhai moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhai's head.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Zhai's body. Zhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhai misses.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Zhai.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Zhai saw it coming and moves away.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
A left lands for Zhai.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Zhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Zhai defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Zhai counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shamrock jabs Zhai right on the nose. Zhai blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai slips under a jab.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Zhai counters with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at Zhai's knee but Zhai avoids it well.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock digs a good hook to Zhai's body.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
Zhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhai.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Shamrock tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Zhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Shamrock there.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Zhai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhai as he connects with a hook.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Zhai lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Zhai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Zhai misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Zhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhai! But no joy.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhai stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock jabs at Zhai's body.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhai's hands.
Zhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock had his way with Zang Zhai in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zhai digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock jabs Zhai right on the nose. Zhai blinks but takes it well.
Zhai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhai checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Zhai.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zhai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock cracks Zhai with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhai slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock thumps Zhai with a low kick.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Zhai throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhai.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhai avoided it.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhai throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhai.
Shamrock jabs Zhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Zhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zhai down.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhai.
Zhai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhai under the eye.
Shamrock stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Zhai seems unphased.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhai under the eye.
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heribert Bosch (ranked 16 p4p, 4 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 205 p4p, 33 weight class). Bosch comes to the cage accompanied by Oktoberfest. Sigit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gie. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Heribert Bosch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigit tries for a takedown but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bosch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sigit. That did some damage!
Jab by Bosch.
Sigit shoots in and drives through. Bosch sprawls well.
Sigit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bosch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sigit is in Bosch's guard.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Bosch is keeping the position.
Sigit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bosch has control of Sigit's left arm, preventing Sigit from doing any damage.
Sigit trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bosch trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
Sigit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sigit is looking to advance position but Bosch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sigit is desperately trying to improve his position but Bosch has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosch looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sigit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bosch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit tries to reverse the position but Bosch maintains control.
Bosch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sigit is trying desperately to improve position.
Bosch controlling the pace for now.
Sigit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bosch looking to control but Sigit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit working to try and regain half guard.
Bosch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from Bosch.
Sigit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bosch. That one must have hurt.
Sigit looks for a takedown but Bosch sprawls well.
Sigit tries to move into range but Bosch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bosch lands with a right hand.
Bosch thuds a left hand into Sigit's body.
Bosch feints and then cracks Sigit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sigit down.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigit manages to avoid it.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bosch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigit can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Bosch. No joy for Sigit on that attempt.
Bosch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sigit's head backwards.
Sigit avoids the head kick by Bosch.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigit.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sigit's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Bosch. No joy for Sigit on that attempt.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Sigit sees coming a mile off.
Bosch cracks Sigit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bosch.
Sigit dives in and scores a takedown into Bosch's guard.
Sigit stopping the sweep attempt from Bosch.
Bosch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigit.
Sigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sigit is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bosch reverses the position - he's now on top in Sigit's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sigit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bosch uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch takes a little break here. Sigit wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sigit is looking to reverse the position.
Sigit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bosch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sigit is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosch controlling his opponent.
Sigit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bosch trying to control but Sigit is having none of it.
Bosch controlling from the full mount.
Bosch continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sigit can't escape the position.
Bosch content just to control the position here.
Sigit gets back to half guard.
Sigit is looking for a sweep. Bosch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sigit wants to sweep but Bosch has passed to side control!
Sigit looks to move to half guard but instead Bosch has passed into mount! Damn!
Sigit can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bosch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sigit shoots in but Bosch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigit tries to move into range but Bosch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sigit tries to move into range but Bosch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sigit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bosch is fending him off so far but Sigit persists. Nope, Bosch circles away and we're back to standing.
Bosch lands a head shot.
Bosch misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Sigit tries to counter it with a takedown but Bosch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heribert Bosch is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bosch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bosch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bosch slaps away a takedown attempt from Sigit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heribert Bosch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Bosch connects with a right hand. Sigit shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosch defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosch connects with a crisp jab.
Bosch lands with an overhand left.
Bosch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sigit walks into a straight right hand from Bosch.
Bosch throws a shot to the body.
Bosch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Sigit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bosch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bosch.
Bosch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sigit.
Bosch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sigit's sensitive parts.
It looks like Bosch has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosch with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bosch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good shot there by Bosch.
Sigit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch lunges at Sigit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sigit's hand.
A jab from Bosch misses.
Bosch wants to clinch but Sigit slips to the side
and Sigit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sigit.
Sigit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bosch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Bosch blocks nicely.
Sigit passes Bosch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bosch!
Sigit landing punches.
Bosch holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sigit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sigit working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Sigit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sigit controlling the position easily from mount.
Bosch has left one of his arms exposed and Sigit doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bosch screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sigit!
The Sigit is the new welterweight champion!
The Sigit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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