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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cahal Jefferson (ranked 1519 p4p, 77 weight class) and Peter Narz (ranked 1871 p4p, 87 weight class). Peter Narz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jefferson
vs
Narz

150 cm
26
142 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

162 cm
26
142 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Cahal Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narz loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good shot there by Narz.
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Jefferson's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narz.
Narz with a jab.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz pounces like a tiger and cracks Jefferson with a vicious hook! Jefferson is down but not out! Narz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Narz!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Narz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cahal Jefferson spoke after the fight, saying 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cobweb Cooter (ranked 1291 p4p, 144 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 1910 p4p, 194 weight class). Cooter comes to the cage accompanied by Porch Honky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cooter
vs
Smith

169 cm
27
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobweb Cooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooter swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Cooter tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooter 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.
Cooter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooter tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Smith has Cooter up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Cooter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smith has Cooter pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Cooter.
Cooter works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooter wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooter.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.

Cooter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooter closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cooter pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to bum rush Cooter with a series of wild strikes but Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Cooter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobweb Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Cooter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Cooter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cooter closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Cooter pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Cooter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is pulling down on Cooter's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooter, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooter throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter stops Smith from standing up.
Cooter is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooter lands a couple of elbows.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooter's guard. Nice move by Smith!

Cooter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooter is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Cooter pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Cooter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cooter is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cooter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooter.
Cooter digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.

Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cooter!
Cooter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cooter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooter wants to control but Smith postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position but Cooter is working away.
Cooter wants to control but Smith postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cooter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cooter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cooter desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cooter is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cooter trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cooter throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cooter scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Peter Smith has been cut.
Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Cooter moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooter misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cooter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobweb Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooter.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooter rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Cooter.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Cooter ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Cooter ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooter also avoids with ease.
Cooter shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Cooter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooter dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cooter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooter dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peter Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Cooter throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Cooter pushes him off.
Cooter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cooter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooter's calf.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith defending well as Cooter loads up on a big left hand.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Smith'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!

Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooter throws out the jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooter.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobweb Cooter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Cooter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.

Smith darts in and clinches Cooter up against the cage.
Cooter working hard to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Cooter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cooter.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cooter moved out of range.
Cooter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith catches Cooter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cooter looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Cooter.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Cooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooter.
Cooter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooter misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Cooter manages to break the clinch.

Smith has Cooter up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooter avoids the damage to the body.
Smith stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Cooter swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooter is defending well for now.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Cooter fails to land.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooter avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Cooter keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Cooter has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith is trying to push Cooter away but Cooter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooter.
Smith prevents a body shot from Cooter.
Cooter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooter looking to stall.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooter up against the cage.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Cooter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith tries to bum rush Cooter with a series of wild strikes but Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooter connects with a nice looking jab.
Cooter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Cooter does no damage.
Cooter blocks a head kick by Smith.
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!
Smith throws a combination. Cooter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Cooter misses with a body shot.
Smith moves out of range as Cooter strikes.
Cooter takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooter.

Cooter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Cooter.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cooter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cooter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Smith!
An out of breath Peter Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cobweb Cooter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 1161 p4p, 131 weight class) and Ching Chang Bing Bang (ranked 1024 p4p, 117 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Nucombe
vs
Chang Bing Bang

166 cm
33
166 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

173 cm
26
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Nucombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Chang Bing Bang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Bing Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bing Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bing Bang scoring well with a low kick there.
Nucombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bing Bang tries to score with a low kick but Nucombe moves his leg out of the way.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Bing Bang and move into the clinch.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Bing Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bing Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bing Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe moves forwards but Bing Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nucombe takes a swing at Bing Bang's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Bing Bang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bing Bang.

Bing Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Nucombe avoids the damage to the body.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Nucombe blocks with his arms.
Nucombe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bing Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nucombe blocks it with crossed arms.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Bing Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bing Bang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Bing Bang.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Bing Bang avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
A short left from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe.
Bing Bang working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Bing Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing Bang digs a right hand into Nucombe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nucombe's gas tank.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bing Bang lands a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang is trying to force a seperation but Nucombe has the dominant position.
Bing Bang with a knee to the head.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Bing Bang blocks with his arms.
Bing Bang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bing Bang presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nucombe avoids it.
Bing Bang connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bing Bang digs a right hand underneath Nucombe's ribcage. Nucombe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bing Bang is leaning against Nucombe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bing Bang lands with a right to the head.
Bing Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bing Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bing Bang.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Bing Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bing Bang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bing Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bing Bang scores a nice knee to the body.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.
A short right from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang lands a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bing Bang.
A right hand to the body from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chang Bing Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Nucombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bing Bang scores with a nice body kick.
Nucombe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bing Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nucombe 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.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Bing Bang counters with an outside leg kick.
Bing Bang is looking to clinch.
As Bing Bang tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Bing Bang manages to avoid the attempt.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nucombe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bing Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Bing Bang throws out a powerful jab.
Nucombe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bing Bang.
Nucombe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Bing Bang and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bing Bang.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bing Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Bing Bang tries to clinch there but Nucombe circles away.
Bing Bang is looking to clinch.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bing Bang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bing Bang throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe defending well as Bing Bang loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bing Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bing Bang wants to counter the offense by Nucombe and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bing Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucombe cracks Bing Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nucombe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bing Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bing Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nucombe to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bing Bang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bing Bang in his tracks.
Bing Bang digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
Bing Bang ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Bing Bang lands with a shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Bing Bang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nucombe slips a jab from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bing Bang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bing Bang clinches.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Bing Bang is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Nucombe blocks with his arms.
Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bing Bang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Bing Bang lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nucombe missing with knees to the body.
Bing Bang is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bing Bangs head.
Bing Bang misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chang Bing Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bing Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bing Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nucombe's calf.

Bing Bang drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Bing Bang blocks with his arms.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang looking to throw knees to the head but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ching Chang Bing Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe misses with a body punch.
Bing Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nucombe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nucombe obliges.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nucombe.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bing Bang avoids it.
Bing Bang missing with knees to the body.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Bing Bang blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bing Bang.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Bing Bang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing Bang's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang cracks Nucombe with a nice body shot.
Bing Bang avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Bing Bang crunches a lovely knee into Nucombe's ribcage.
Bing Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bing Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Bing Bang is blocking nicely.
Bing Bang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bing Bang.
A short body shot lands from Bing Bang as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Bing Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bing Bang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nucombe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nucombe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bing Bang misses with the head strike.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang crunches a lovely knee into Nucombe's ribcage.
Bing Bang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
A short uppercut from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Bing Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Bing Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nucombe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bing Bang's face.

It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bing Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bing Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bing Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bing Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bing Bang lands a right hand.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Chang Bing Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bing Bang 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chang Bing Bang!
Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Assad (ranked 1143 p4p, 151 weight class) and Crusadius Infidellus (ranked 1501 p4p, 187 weight class). Infidellus has chosen The last stand: Sabaton as his entrance music. Sam Assad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Assad
vs
Infidellus

189 cm
26
186 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Crusadius Infidellus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Infidellus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Infidellus looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Infidellus wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
Assad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Infidellus back to the cage. Assad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Infidellus tries to counter with a clinch but Assad shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Infidellus.
Assad scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Infidellus misses.
Infidellus ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Assad stuns Infidellus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad misses with a hook
and Infidellus counters with a left to the body.
Infidellus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Infidellus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Infidellus looks to land a body kick but Assad moved away.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad lands a glancing blow to the side of Infidellus's head.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Infidellus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Infidellus wants to counter with a clinch but Assad pushes him away.
Infidellus needs to keep his hands up - Assad had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Assad misses.
Infidellus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Infidellus misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Infidellus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Assad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Infidellus on the side of the head.
Infidellus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assad.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Infidellus misses the target.

Infidellus darts in and clinches Assad up against the cage.
Infidellus misses with some punches.
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Infidellus lands a hook that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Infidellus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus working aggressively here.
Infidellus working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infidellus lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Infidellus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Infidellus struggles to land a body shot inside as Assad controls his hands.
Infidellus prevents a body shot from Assad.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A short body shot lands from Infidellus as the two fighters clinch.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
Assad tries to break the clinch but Infidellus is controlling the position.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Infidellus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Infidellus.
Infidellus can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
A short uppercut from Infidellus.
A head punch on the inside from Infidellus fails to land.
Infidellus misses with some punches.
Assad tries to work over Infidellus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Infidellus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Infidellus cracks Assad with a nice body shot.
Infidellus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Infidellus misses with some punches.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Assad presses Infidellus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Assad pushes Infidellus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Infidellus prevents Assad from breaking the clinch.
Assad takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Assad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Infidellus prevents a body shot from Assad.
Assad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
Assad tries to break free but Infidellus pushes him back against the cage.
Infidellus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crusadius Infidellus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Infidellus missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Infidellus.
Infidellus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.

Assad gets tackled into the cage by Infidellus. Infidellus maintains the clinch.
Infidellus presses Assad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Infidellus throws a head punch that misses.
Infidellus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assad's elbow.
Infidellus working aggressively here.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assad tries to circle away but Infidellus has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.
Assad misses with a body punch.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Infidellus throws a head punch that misses.
Assad is trying to break the clinch but Infidellus is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Infidellus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Infidellus lands a right hand.
Infidellus struggles to land a body shot inside as Assad controls his hands.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
Infidellus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Infidellus misses with a punch on the inside.
Assad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Infidellus presses Assad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Assad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Infidellus blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Infidellus on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Infidellus.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Infidellus.
A shot in the inside from Infidellus.
Crusadius Infidellus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Infidellus tries to work over Assad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Infidellus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Infidellus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Infidellus.
Assad is trying to break free.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Assad.
Infidellus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Infidellus misses with a punch to the body.
Assad misses with some punches.
Infidellus lands with a right to the head.
Infidellus blocking some punches.
Assad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Assad swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Assad breaks from the clinch.
Sam Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Infidellus moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Infidellus misses.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Infidellus manages to avoid it.
Infidellus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Infidellus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Infidellus.
A jab from Assad does it's job there.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Infidellus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Infidellus tries to counter with a clinch but Assad shakes him off and moves away.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Infidellus saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad lands a nice shot to the body.
Infidellus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Infidellus's head but Infidellus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Infidellus missing with a left hand there. Assad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Infidellus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Infidellus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Assad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Infidellus pushes Assad up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Infidellus.
Infidellus misses with a body punch.
Infidellus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad misses with a body punch.
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Infidellus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Infidellus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Infidellus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.
Assad tries a body shot but Infidellus blocks it.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crusadius Infidellus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big right from Infidellus misses.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.

Infidellus clinches up against the cage.
Assad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Infidellus's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
Infidellus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Infidellus.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assad.
Infidellus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infidellus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Nice body punch from Infidellus - that landed with a thud.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Infidellus keeps control of Assad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Infidellus.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Infidellus tries a body shot but Assad blocks it.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad misses with the head strike.
Infidellus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
Infidellus swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Infidellus.
Infidellus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Assad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Infidellus misses with a punch to the body.
Infidellus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Infidellus.
Infidellus swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus blocks a body shot from Assad.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assad.
Infidellus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Infidellus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Assad.
A right hook to the body lands for Infidellus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Infidellus.
Infidellus blocking some punches.
Infidellus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infidellus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Infidellus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Infidellus pushes Assad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assad misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Infidellus can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
Infidellus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
A body shot lands from Infidellus.
Infidellus throws a head punch that misses.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assad blocking some punches.
Assad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assad tries to work over Infidellus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Infidellus throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Infidellus throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Infidellus blocking some punches.
Infidellus swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infidellus scores with a shot to the side of Assad's head.
Assad lands a nice uppercut.
Infidellus throws a punch but it's blocked by Assad.
Infidellus gets through Assad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Infidellus lands a left hand.
Infidellus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Assad blocks an uppercut.
Assad tries to circle away but Infidellus has him pinned against the cage.
Assad working aggressively here.
Assad struggles to land a body shot inside as Infidellus controls his hands.
Infidellus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infidellus has a couple of punches blocked by Assad.
Infidellus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sam Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crusadius Infidellus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Assad misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crusadius Infidellus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Infidellus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crusadius Infidellus!
Crusadius Infidellus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 1250 p4p, 169 weight class) and Jose Morales (ranked 1397 p4p, 189 weight class). George Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peterson
vs
Morales

191 cm
22
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

189 cm
27
220 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Morales!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peterson instigates a clinch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Our sources have told us that Peterson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Peterson is leaning against Morales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morales's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Morales to work.
Good body shot from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morales.
Morales blocks a body shot from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.

Peterson gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Peterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morales tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Morales tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.

Morales manages to break the clinch.

Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson works on Morales's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales is pushing Peterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morales tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morales's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.

Morales is rocked!
Morales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Morales controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Morales misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.

Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Morales tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson has Morales pushed against the cage.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morales misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Morales blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morales's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Morales breaks the clinch.
Morales takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.

Peterson moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morales or not.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peterson gets a clinch.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.

Peterson has managed to clinch.
Morales trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson landing knees to the head.
Morales is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Morales is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Morales is off balance and as he stumbles, Peterson throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Morales's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). George Peterson!
George Peterson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miki Viki (ranked 732 p4p, 88 weight class) and Gennady Golovkin (ranked 656 p4p, 77 weight class). Miki Viki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gennady Golovkin's chin.

Viki
vs
Golovkin

170 cm
26
160 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

179 cm
32
169 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Voodoo Nutrition

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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Golovkin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Viki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Viki throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Golovkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into Viki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Viki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viki misses with a low kick.
Viki misses with a body punch
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin.
Viki throws a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.

Viki is rocked!
Golovkin lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Viki head around and knocks him out cold! Golovkin hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Golovkin!
After winning the bout, Gennady Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 873 p4p, 122 weight class) and Elliot Rockwell (ranked 774 p4p, 103 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Head
vs
Rockwell

186 cm
33
194 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
188 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Head's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockwell lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
Head throws a jab when Rockwell was well out of range.
Rockwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockwell scoring well with a low kick there.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockwell cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Head circles away.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rockwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockwell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Rockwell with a nice cross.
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockwell clinches up against the cage.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Head digs a right hand underneath Rockwell 's ribcage. Rockwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rockwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Head is keeping busy.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.

Head breaks the clinch.
Head misses with a left hand
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Rockwell .
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell slips a straight right by Head.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Head misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rockwell !
Head throws a shot from downtown. Rockwell moves away and avoids it.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Head misses with a hook.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head with a hook.
Head throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockwell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Head really felt that one!
Head slips a straight right by Rockwell .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head misses with a left hand
and Rockwell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Head 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Crack Head will probably get the nod.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Head knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockwell takes one to the chin there.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Rockwell clinches with his opponent.
Head letting Rockwell take a breather here.
Head is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Head holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.

Rockwell breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rockwell .
Head takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Rockwell .
A jab from Rockwell finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell throws a good cross that connects.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Rockwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Rockwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rockwell .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell slips a straight right by Head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockwell as he connects with a hook.
Head looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.
Rockwell walks into a jab.
Head rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Rockwell coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rockwell does it's job there.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Rockwell slips under a jab.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Head makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Rockwell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head throws a right hand that misses
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Head works Rockwell 's body with a nice hook.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
A jab from Rockwell finds it's way through Head's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Rockwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Head takes a swing at Rockwell 's ribcage but misses.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockwell is just out of range.
Rockwell misses with a head kick.
It looked like Head was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockwell .
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rockwell 's hands.
A big left from Head misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head missing with a left hand there. Rockwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell with a jab.

It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head scores with a jab.
Head misses with a body shot
letting Rockwell counter with a right hand.
Head throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head misses with a body punch
and Rockwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell digs a good hook to Head's body.
Rockwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockwell .
Rockwell connects with a looping right hand.
Rockwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Head misses with a double jab.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell throws an off balance right hand
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Head jabs Rockwell right on the nose. Rockwell blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell scores with a jab.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Rockwell scores with a nice body kick.
Head thuds his right hand into Rockwell 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Rockwell is rocked!
Rockwell throws a head kick that misses.
Rockwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Head checks a leg kick.
Rockwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Head misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell throws a right hand that misses
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Head slips a jab and a cross from Rockwell .
Rockwell works Head's body with a nice hook.
Rockwell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Head on the side of the head.
Head on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Rockwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockwell 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Rockwell !
The defeated Crack Head had this to say: 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 168 p4p, 10 weight class) and Wamberto Boaz (ranked 147 p4p, 8 weight class). Boaz has chosen Preciso me encontrar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sitsongrit
vs
Boaz

171 cm
25
138 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

164 cm
27
136 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaz misses with a looping right.
Boaz slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Boaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Boaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Boaz avoids it.
Boaz swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boaz.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boaz lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Boaz takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Boaz checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boaz.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boaz checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Boaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boaz momentarily.
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Boaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Boaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Boaz does no damage.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
A big right from Boaz misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Boaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Boaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Boaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boaz lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaz digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Boaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boaz stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Boaz moved away.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Boaz.
Boaz throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Boaz moves away and avoids it.
Boaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Boaz takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Boaz misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boaz throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Boaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Boaz jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boaz misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sitsongrit has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Boaz throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Boaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boaz.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Boaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Boaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Boaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Boaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Boaz misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Boaz defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Boaz with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz takes a jab right on the kisser.

Boaz drives through and clinches with Sitsongrit against the cage.
Boaz lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Boaz controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boaz blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Boaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boaz misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Boaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boaz connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boaz moves away.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boaz's sensitive parts.

Boaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boaz not doing much here.
Boaz wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.

Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Boaz is still trying to improve position.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Boaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boaz being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boaz digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Boaz.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boaz's head.
Boaz misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Boaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Boaz lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Boaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Boaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Boaz slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boaz throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.

Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Boaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Boaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boaz needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.

Boaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boaz advances position into side control!
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Boaz keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz advances to mount.
Sitsongrit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working to get back to half guard.
Boaz controlling from the full mount.

Boaz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sitsongrit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sitsongrit!
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet.

Boaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boaz trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaz manages to get himself to full guard.

Boaz looking to control.

Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wamberto Boaz!
An out of breath Wamberto Boaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 35 p4p, 4 weight class) and Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 104 p4p, 16 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Arendse
vs
Phetboonme

170 cm
26
155 lbs
19 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
16 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phetboonme takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arendse counters with a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a jab to the head.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been informed that Phetboonme 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phetboonme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phetboonme throws a sloppy head kick
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme throws a front kick aimed at Arendse's knee but Arendse avoids it well.
Arendse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Phetboonme staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Phetboonme stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse stuns Phetboonme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phetboonme lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Phetboonme seems unphased.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse lands a jab.
Phetboonme misses with a hook
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to clinch but Phetboonme is avoiding it.
Phetboonme feints a counter leg kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse connects with a nice looking jab.
Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme tries to work over Arendse's front leg with a kick but Arendse checks it.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme wants to land a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Arendse sizes up Phetboonme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arendse moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phetboonme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme tries to land a body kick
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Phetboonme explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Arendse clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse backing away here, and Phetboonme unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phetboonme.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Arendse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arendse slips under a jab from Phetboonme.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phetboonme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arendse works Phetboonme's body with a nice hook.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Phetboonme stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phetboonme will feel that in the morning.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Arendse catches Phetboonme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
Phetboonme tries a head kick but it misses.
Phetboonme looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Arendse 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!
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the head.
Arendse motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse works Phetboonme's body with a nice hook.
Arendse takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Arendse moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phetboonme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phetboonme has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's front leg with a kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Arendse cracks Phetboonme with an open hand slap.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Arendse 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.
Arendse misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
Phetboonme looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phetboonme - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phetboonme. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy left from Phetboonme finds it's target.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse slips a jab from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Phetboonme throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Arendse digs a good hook to Phetboonme's body.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
It seemed like Phetboonme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phetboonme feints and then cracks Arendse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arendse down.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Arendse misses with a looping right.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Phetboonme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phetboonme under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Phetboonme lands a body shot.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Phetboonme counters with a leg kick.
Arendse moves to clinch but Phetboonme breaks away
and Phetboonme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse jabs at Phetboonme's body.
Arendse misses the jab.
Phetboonme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phetboonme.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phetboonme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme lands a jab to the head.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Arendse rushes Phetboonme and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Arendse.
Arendse misses with the head strike.

Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Phetboonme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Arendse tries to clinch
and Phetboonme counters with a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phetboonme throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phetboonme looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Phetboonme shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phetboonme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phetboonme tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phetboonme doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phetboonme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot
and Arendse counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phetboonme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Phetboonme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Phetboonme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arendse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Phetboonme has closed the distance and engaged Arendse in a clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Phetboonme scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.

Arendse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phetboonme throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Arendse lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phetboonme to score with a decent uppercut.
Arendse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse misses with a hook. Phetboonme ducked under it nicely.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Arendse.
Arendse tests Phetboonme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phetboonme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Phetboonme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phetboonme throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Arendse rushes Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Arendse gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme prevents Arendse from breaking the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phetboonme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme misses the jab.
Phetboonme lands with a cross.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Phetboonme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Phetboonme wants to clinch up but Arendse keeps it at a distance.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands a jab to Phetboonme's midsection.
Phetboonme moves out of range as Arendse strikes.

Arendse moves into the clinch.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arendse manages to break the clinch.
Phetboonme throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phetboonme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Phetboonme lands a nice shot to the body.
Phetboonme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse punishes Phetboonme's body with a nice straight punch.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Phetboonme's ribs.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
A jab lands there for Arendse.
Phetboonme walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Phetboonme.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phetboonme.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phetboonme scores with a nice head shot.

Arendse is rocked!
Phetboonme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Arendse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Phetboonme defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.

Arendse instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Arendse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse seems to have got his legs back now.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Phetboonme lands with a light punch inside.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme cracks Arendse with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to break free of the clinch but Phetboonme has double underhooks.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.

Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Phetboonme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Phetboonme takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Arendse - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kongchai Phetboonme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Phetboonme throws a head kick that misses.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Phetboonme slips the punch.
Phetboonme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Phetboonme.
Arendse lands a nice hook to Phetboonme's body. Phetboonme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse lands a head shot.
Arendse lands a jab to the head.
Phetboonme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phetboonme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phetboonme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phetboonme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phetboonme throws out the jab.
Phetboonme takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Phetboonme keeps it at a distance.
Phetboonme tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Phetboonme's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice body shot.
Arendse slips a straight right by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Phetboonme moves away and avoids it.
Arendse lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back to recover.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phetboonme. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Donk. Arendse catches Phetboonme right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse's corner calls for a 1-2. Arendse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a front kick.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Phetboonme throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phetboonme throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arendse scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arendse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phetboonme flicks out a counter leg kick but Arendse steps away.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phetboonme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Phetboonme has closed the distance and engaged Arendse in a clinch.
Arendse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Arendse.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Arendse breaks from the clinch.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Phetboonme. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arendse on the side of the head.
Arendse connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse can't break the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Steve (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Luther Jones (ranked 338 p4p, 45 weight class). Jones has chosen One - Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steve
vs
Jones

175 cm
27
181 lbs
29 - 2 - 0

184 cm
33
197 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 29 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.

Steve has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steve is defending well.
A body shot lands from Steve.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steve.

It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Steve.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jones looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Steve lands a nice elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Steve gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steve lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.

That has opened up Luther Jones's cut even more.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Luther Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steve gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Steve pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.

Luther Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luther Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chris Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.