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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Power (ranked 760 p4p, 41 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 1051 p4p, 57 weight class). Moru has chosen Stand Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
24 - 18 - 1 |
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140 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power cracks the inside of Moru's front leg.
Moru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Moru breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Moru.
Moru throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power is looking to counter the offense by Moru and move into the clinch.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Moru tries to get set, Power tries to push him back and clinch up but Moru manages to avoid the attempt.
Moru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moru throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Moru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Moru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moru under the eye.
Power feints and then cracks Moru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moru down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moru with a jab.
Power pushes Moru away with a front kick.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Moru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power tries to clinch
and Moru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Moru's knee but Moru avoids it well.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Moru in a clinch.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moru avoids it.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru pressing his opponent against the cage.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Moru avoids the damage to the body.
Moru blocks a body shot from Power.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Moru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Moru has Power pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Moru misses with a knee strike.
Moru misses with a body punch.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moru lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Moru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Power.
Moru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Moru prevents a body shot from Power.
Moru avoiding damage.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moru avoids it.
Moru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moru managing to block the knees to the body from Power.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Moru stalling the fight.
Moru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moru throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Nice defenses there by Moru.
Moru misses with a body shot.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Moru looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power throws a hook to the side of Moru's head but Moru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moru slips under a jab from Power.
Power scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moru can do to turn this around?
Power bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moru throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Moru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power misses with a double jab.
Power misses with a body kick.
Moru scores with a jab to the body.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moru slips a jab from Power.
Moru looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Moru sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power lunges at Moru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moru's hand.
Power looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Power clinches with his opponent.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Moru - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power is leaning against Moru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power digs a right hand underneath Moru's ribcage. Moru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Moru.
Power pushes Moru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Nice elbow from Moru.
Power managing to block the knees to the body from Moru.
Moru avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moru blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Moru blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Power working Moru over with knees to the body.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Moru avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Moru is trying to stall.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Moru controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Power dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Moru shoots in.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Moru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Moru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Power lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moru doesn't seem phased though.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moru throws a wild body kick that Power sees coming a mile off.
Power gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power clinches up with Moru and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moru leaning his opponent against the cage.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Power improves position.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moru is defending well for now.
Moru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moru avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Moru controls his hands.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moru looking to slow down the pace here.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Power.
Moru prevents a body shot from Power.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Moru has Power pushed against the cage.
Moru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power blocks a body shot from Moru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moru.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru looking to slow down the pace here.
Moru trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Moru won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moru trying to stall but Power improves his position.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moru.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moru blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moru.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moru's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moru's efforts to push away.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Moru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power misses with the head strike.
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Moru misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Power!
Thomas Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 325 p4p, 48 weight class) and Dougal McCraken (ranked 436 p4p, 63 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCraken's choice of entrance music: Bulgine. Dougal McCraken will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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176 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
Chavez throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCraken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. McCraken catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCraken lands a jab.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
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!
McCraken moves away from the strike by Chavez.
McCraken follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
McCraken tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
McCraken is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCraken avoids the head kick by Chavez.
McCraken walks into a left hand.
McCraken throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
McCraken misses with a straight left.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez jabs at McCraken's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
McCraken throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
McCraken defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Nice shot by Chavez.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away.
Jab from Chavez.
McCraken with a jab.
We've been told by Chavez's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCraken looks for the body kick but Chavez saw that one coming.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
McCraken lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. McCraken shrugs it off though.
Chavez throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Chavez lands with a cross.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by McCraken.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
McCraken appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCraken momentarily.
Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chavez is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
McCraken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez stuns McCraken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken checks the leg kick.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
McCraken misses with a wild body shot.
McCraken throws a head kick but Chavez moves out of range.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McCraken moves away from the strike by Chavez.
McCraken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McCraken misses.
McCraken defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chavez 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 McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken unleashes a big counter combination but Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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 Domingo Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chavez takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
McCraken throws an off balance right hand
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws a leg kick but Chavez checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of McCraken's head.
Chavez 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.
McCraken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCraken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCraken might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chavez has got the better of the exchanges.
McCraken misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
McCraken moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCraken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCraken throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps McCraken's head back.
McCraken tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Domingo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
McCraken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCraken! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCraken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Chavez with a nice cross.
McCraken closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez lands a right hand.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken is trying to break the clinch but Chavez is controlling him.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez lands with a kick to the temple. McCraken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from McCraken misses.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
McCraken motions for Chavez to come forward. McCraken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Chavez down.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McCraken's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Nice cross by Chavez.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCraken doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and McCraken only half commits.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
McCraken throws a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chavez misses its target.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chavez throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavez. That did some damage!
Chavez missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCraken.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
McCraken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCraken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks McCraken off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez fails to land with a series of punches.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
McCraken misses with a low kick.
Chavez throwing a counter right hand but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCraken moves away.
Chavez has closed the distance and engaged McCraken in a clinch.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken blocks a body shot from Chavez.
McCraken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez checks the leg kick.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCraken. That's going to slow Chavez down.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but McCraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCraken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCraken is looking to score with low kicks.
McCraken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCraken misses with an uppercut.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
McCraken throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCraken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez looks to throw the jab but McCraken is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
McCraken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
McCraken throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Dougal McCraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCraken lands a really nice looking cross but Chavez seems unphased.
Chavez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCraken.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCraken misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Chavez moved away.
Chavez cracks the inside of McCraken's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken tries a low kick but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chavez cracks McCraken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken slips a straight right by Chavez.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCraken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCraken throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domingo Chavez.
Well Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domingo Chavez!
A less than humble Domingo Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 322 p4p, 42 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 592 p4p, 70 weight class). Bamalog has chosen Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog 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.
Bamalog wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei has closed the distance and engaged Bamalog in a clinch.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Lupei into the cage.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog'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.
A short body shot lands from Bamalog as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lupei seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bamalog can turn it around.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Lupei takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lupei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Bamalog gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Lupei is trying to break the clinch but Bamalog has him pressed against the cage.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Bamalog.
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Bamalog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lupei is able to avoid easily.
Lupei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lupei throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bamalog feints and then cracks Lupei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lupei down.
Bamalog cracks a nice hook into Lupei's ribs.
Lupei motions for Bamalog to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei drives through and clinches with Bamalog against the cage.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei stalling against the cage.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Teke Bamalog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bamalog looks to land a left hand but Lupei moved out of range nicely.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamalog connects with a looping right hand.
Bamalog dips to his left and cracks Lupei with an uppercut!
Lupei misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lupei checks a low kick from Bamalog.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bamalog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog is working Lupei over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamalog.
A shot in the inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog gets through Lupei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
A short left from Lupei.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Bamalog.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Lupei taking a breather.
Lupei tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries to stall but Bamalog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lupei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamalog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamalog is keeping busy.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lupei blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
A big left from Lupei misses.
A low kick from Bamalog is predictable there
and Lupei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bamalog thinking.
Bamalog lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Bamalog keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Bamalog misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog lands a jab.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Lupei throws a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
Bamalog flicks out a counter leg kick but Lupei steps away.
Bamalog thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bamalog cracks the inside of Lupei's front leg.
Bamalog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bamalog cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog slips a jab from Lupei.
Bamalog connects with a single shot there.
Bamalog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamalog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lupei connects with a single shot there.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bamalog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lupei scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Lupei's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Bamalog. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lupei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Bamalog throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Lupei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bamalog lands with a good body shot.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bamalog misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Bamalog thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bamalog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei checks a leg kick.
Serafim Lupei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei missing with a left hand there. Bamalog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei works Bamalog's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Lupei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
Lupei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bamalog throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lupei.
Lupei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Lupei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bamalog on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lupei.
Lupei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamalog.
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Bamalog sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamalog 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
A victorious Teke Bamalog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 608 p4p, 88 weight class) and Marco Alvado (ranked 334 p4p, 50 weight class). Alvado has chosen Ichense Dub as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Tulikoura 's knee.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alvado takes a step back to recover.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Tulikoura 's knee.
Tulikoura takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura throws a body kick that misses
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tulikoura finds it's way through Alvado's defenses.
A jab from Alvado finds it's way through Tulikoura's defenses.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Tulikoura lands with a good body shot.
Alvado throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado lunges at Tulikoura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tulikoura's hand.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulikoura.
Alvado swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Tulikoura cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Tulikoura moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura cracks the inside of Alvado's front leg.
Tulikoura scores with a jab.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado counters with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tulikoura.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
Alvado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado moves out of range as Tulikoura throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Alvado jabs Tulikoura right on the nose. Tulikoura blinks but takes it well.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura throws a big counter combination but Alvado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Tulikoura motions for Alvado to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Tulikoura avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Tulikoura saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Alvado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Tulikoura takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvado slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Alvado tests Tulikoura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvado with a jab.
Alvado connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura misses with a combination
and Alvado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado avoids the head kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with an overhand left.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tulikoura's sensitive parts.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alvado tries to clinch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Tulikoura's torso.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Tulikoura.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tulikoura jabs at Alvado's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Alvado with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Alvado off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a leg kick.
Tulikoura is looking to counter punch.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura misses with a series of wild punches.
Tulikoura misses with a few strikes there.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Alvado misses the shot to the body.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Tulikoura will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvado is able to avoid easily.
Alvado pushes Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura manages to break the clinch.
Tulikoura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alvado. Tulikoura shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Tulikoura coming out on top.
Tulikoura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alvado checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura slips a jab from Alvado.
Tulikoura clobbers Alvado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvado.
A quick step to the side and Tulikoura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Alvado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Alvado takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Alvado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tulikoura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura avoids a kick to the body.
Alvado tries to clinch but Tulikoura is having none of it.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Tulikoura's leg. Tulikoura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Alvado throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tulikoura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvado throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvado loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Alvado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvado thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado tries to work over Tulikoura's front leg with a kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alvado. Alvado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tulikoura falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Tulikoura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvado off the cage and back into range.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the head.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Tulikoura scores with a hook.
Tulikoura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alvado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tulikoura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado connects with a right hand. Tulikoura shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Alvado tries to land a leg kick but Tulikoura saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Tulikoura there.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvado lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Alvado scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Tulikoura.
A big left from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Alvado ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the head.
Tulikoura motions for Alvado to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvado scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado cracks Tulikoura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tulikoura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
Alvado lands with a straight right. Tulikoura didn't see that one coming.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Tulikoura blocks a jab.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Alvado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Tulikoura's side.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Alvado slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Alvado finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Alvado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Alvado throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marco Alvado.
Well Alvado 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Alvado!
After winning the bout, Marco Alvado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 425 p4p, 62 weight class) and James Noir (ranked 797 p4p, 107 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Noir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Noir there.
Steve throws a right hand that Noir ducks under and follows up with a left that Noir also avoids with ease.
Noir swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noir misses with an uppercut.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noir, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Noir misses with some punches.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Noir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
A short right from Noir on the inside.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Noir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Noir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Noir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Noir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noir working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir has a closed guard, preventing Steve from standing up.
Steve stands and steps away. Noir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noir swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Steve wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.
Steve gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Noir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Noir lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noir.
Noir has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Noir can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noir pulls guard effortlessly.
Steve wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steve stands up from Noir's guard - Steve perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Noir decides to pull guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve wants to stand and escape but instead Noir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve wants to stand and escape but Noir is having none of it.
Steve is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Noir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noir successfully pulls guard.
Noir wants to sweep here but Steve controlling him for the moment.
Noir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steve has picked Noir up and slammed him! Noir can't keep hold of the triangle and Steve manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steve drives through and clinches with Noir against the cage.
Noir lands a body punch.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Noir lands with a left to the head.
Noir manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steve wants to get up but he can't break Noir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steve defends it easily.
Steve wants to stand but Noir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two 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.
Steve stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Noir moved out of range nicely.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noir's elbow.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Noir misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir lands a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Noir controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Noir lands an uppercut.
Noir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noir backwards.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Noir.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noir can do to turn this around?
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Noir avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Noir has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
Noir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steve has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noir is proving hard to escape from.
Noir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Noir misses.
Steve is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Noir misses with a body shot.
Steve moves away from the strike by Noir.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Noir seems unphased.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Noir fails to pull guard.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steve tries to stand but Noir is controlling from the bottom.
Steve gets to his feet - Noir follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve tries to clinch but Noir is having none of it.
Noir connects with a crisp jab.
Steve tries to clinch up
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noir clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve wants to clinch.
James Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve clinches up with Noir and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noir throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Noir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Noir tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Noir.
Steve working aggressively here.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noir pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
Noir prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Noir jumps into guard, dragging Steve to the mat.
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steve passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve throws a body punch but Noir moves out of range.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Noir's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Noir with the counter takedown but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Noir off the cage and back into range.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Noir misses its intended target.
Steve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noir has time to react.
Steve tries to clinch but Noir moves out of range.
Noir changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Noir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Noir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noir lands a jab to the head.
Noir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve connects with a right hand. Noir shakes it off.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Steve.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jay Steve gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dohn Jodson (ranked 440 p4p, 55 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 470 p4p, 58 weight class). Marcinho Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dohn Jodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Jodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Jodson's body.
Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jodson throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Jodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Jodson's body.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
Dohn Jodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Jodson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting Jodson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jodson has time to react.
Jodson misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Jodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Jodson's midsection.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit catches Jodson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Jodson counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Jodson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Jodson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jodson is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Jodson counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Jodson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Jodson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcinho Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
A shot to the liver by Jodson. Beautiful body shot.
Jodson is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Jodson seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jodson.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson misses the jab.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson throws a lazy body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jodson won't be happy with that.
Jodson sneaks out the side door and pushes Sitsongrit away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
and Sitsongrit counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jodson! He's just covering up as Sitsongrit starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 357 p4p, 47 weight class) and George Allen (ranked 609 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, George Allen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Allen throws the left hand but Versu avoids the punch easily.
Allen blocks a jab.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Versu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Versu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Versu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Versu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Allen thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Versu punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Versu avoids it.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Versu counters with a nice body kick.
Versu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Allen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Versu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allen.
Versu defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Versu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Versu counters with a body kick that stops Allen in his tracks momentarily.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Versu looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Versu throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like George Allen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Versu saw that one coming.
Versu throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Versu tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Versu cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu staying out of range there.
We've been told by Versu's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Versu cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Versu moved out of range nicely.
Versu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Allen lands a nice hook to Versu's body. Versu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Versu throws a lazy head kick
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks to land a combination. Versu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Versu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Versu scores with a leg kick.
Versu scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Versu counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen lands a front kick.
Allen cracks Versu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Versu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Allen finish him?
It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen drops Versu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Versu! Allen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Allen!
In his post fight interview, George Allen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Geo Versu had this to say: 'YouShouldHaveMeKilled'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock (ranked 78 p4p, 9 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 182 p4p, 20 weight class). Rock comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Rock. Toshi Hijikata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hijikata cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hijikata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rock throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hijikata explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock closes the distance and clinches.
Hijikata looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock presses Hijikata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Hijikata tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock gets through Hijikata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock is trying to pull guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Rock lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hijikata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rock looking for subs off his back but Hijikata has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hijikata is thwarting Rock's attempts to control the position.
Hijikata stands up and beckons Rock to join him on the feet.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rock moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Hijikata's head.
Hijikata pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hijikata swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
A shot in the inside from Hijikata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock letting Hijikata take a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Rock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rock is trying to control the position but Hijikata postures up.
Hijikata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hijikata defends it easily.
Hijikata stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hijikata thows a body kick. Rock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hijikata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hijikata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Rock throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Rock.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Hijikata finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Hijikata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rock 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 Hijikata has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hijikata and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock forces Hijikata back against the cage and clinches.
Hijikata stalling.
Hijikata lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Rock misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a left hand.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Will Rock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
A short left from Rock.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Hijikata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock jumps guard but Hijikata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock keeping full guard, as Hijikata tries to pass.
Hijikata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hijikata gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Hijikata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock counters by clinching up.
Hijikata misses with a body punch.
Rock tries to pull guard but Hijikata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata blocks an uppercut.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hijikata fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hijikata pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata is struggling to control the position.
Hijikata lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hijikata.
A short right from Hijikata.
Hijikata is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rock working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hijikata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Rock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch up but Hijikata circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hijikata tries to get set, Rock tries to push him back and clinch up but Hijikata manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Hijikata - just one landing.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rock.
Hijikata flicks out a counter leg kick but Rock steps away.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata thumps Rock with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Rock cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Rock moves out of range of the body kick.
Hijikata ducks right into an uppercut from Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Hijikata cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Hijikata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock is looking to clinch but Hijikata is avoiding it.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Rock's ribs.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Hijikata scores with a nice head shot.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Hijikata is looking to score with low kicks.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Hijikata counters with a body kick that stops Rock in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Hijikata misses.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock wants to clinch up but Hijikata keeps it at a distance.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Toshi Hijikata just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hijikata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hijikata manages to circle out of the way.
Rock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hijikata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Hijikata slams his shin into Rock's torso.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata misses with a straight right.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata cracks Rock with an open hand slap.
Hijikata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hijikata missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Rock throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Rock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Hijikata and move into the clinch.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Hijikata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Rock slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Hijikata jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rock misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hijikata.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Rock. Beautiful body shot.
Rock slips a straight right by Hijikata.
Rock throws a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hijikata lands with a good body shot.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hijikata!
Rock lands with a cross.
Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rock.
Hijikata throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Hijikata breaks away and moves out of range.
Hijikata misses with a head kick.
Rock works the jab nicely.
Hijikata walks into a jab.
Hijikata throws the kick towards the body but Rock avoids it.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
Rock throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hijikata circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock moves out of range as Hijikata throws a body kick.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
Rock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Hijikata motions for Rock to come forward. Hijikata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rock darts in and clinches Hijikata up against the cage.
Hijikata can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Hijikata dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rock misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hijikata.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock avoids the body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock gets a clinch.
Rock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hijikata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Hijikata on the inside.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Hijikata is pushing Rock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hijikata leaning against his opponent.
Hijikata tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rock.
Hijikata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock being controlled against the cage.
Rock gets control of Hijikata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rock controls Hijikata momentarily but Hijikata frees himself.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Hijikata from controlling successfully.
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hijikata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hijikata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Hijikata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hijikata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hijikata has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rock is trying to keep Hijikata in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hijikata throws a leg kick that misses.
Hijikata takes one to the side of the head.
Hijikata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hijikata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Rock wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hijikata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top.
Hijikata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshi Hijikata.
I think Hijikata 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!
Toshi Hijikata is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 234 p4p, 33 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 123 p4p, 19 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marceau counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Marceau throws a hook but Peterson avoids it easily.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marceau is looking for the big counter here.
Peterson lands the left hand.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marceau, pushing him back against the cage.
Marceau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marceau breaks the clinch.
Peterson stuns Marceau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Marceau moved out of range nicely.
Marceau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marceau momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson scores with a jab. Marceau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Marceau.
Peterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
Marceau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marceau sprawling to the canvas! Marceau rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peterson finish him?!
Marceau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
Marceau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson drops Marceau with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marceau looks back up at him and smiles so Peterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marceau is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Marceau seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Marceau saw that one coming.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marceau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson moves to clinch but Marceau breaks away
and Marceau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Marceau in a clinch.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Marceau in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Jean-Claude Marceau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marceau has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marceau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marceau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marceau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Marceau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marceau tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Jean-Claude Marceau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean-Claude Marceau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Graves (ranked 30 p4p, 3 weight class) and Willie Wood (ranked 244 p4p, 35 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Wood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves moves away from the strike by Wood.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood misses with a right hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wood misses with a right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Wood counters with a right hand to the body.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Graves blocks it well.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Wood misses with the body kick
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Wood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a low kick but Wood avoids it.
Graves wants to clinch but Wood slips to the side
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves is rocked!
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
A nice side step and Wood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves rushes Wood and presses him up against the cage.
Graves seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Wood tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wood pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Graves 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.
Wood blocks a jab.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves cracks Wood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wood. Wood obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to score with a low kick but Wood moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Graves.
Wood is rocked!
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wood takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Graves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wood! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Graves is unloading with more strikes now! Wood drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his welterweight title!
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