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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1146 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 157 p4p, 275 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anarchy in the UK. Rayful Edmond has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Joseph Watson's 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond tried to score with a low kick but Watson checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Watson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Edmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Edmond moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Edmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watson stuns Edmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond gets caught napping as Watson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Edmond keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Watson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edmond wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson is stalling in the full guard.
Edmond wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Rayful Edmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Edmond saw that one coming.
Watson sets himself, and Edmond steps forward looking for the clinch! Watson avoids it this time.
Edmond slips under a jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Nice jab there from Watson.
A right-left combo lands from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edmond throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Edmond throws a lazy head kick
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Edmond tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmond as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Edmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edmond walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edmond.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson connects with a single shot there.
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 Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Edmond 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 Watson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Edmond defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Edmond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Watson should have avoided that one.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmond at a distance.
Edmond blocks a jab.
Edmond is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watson avoids the head kick by Edmond.
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watson controlling the pace.
Watson tries to pass to full mount but Edmond defends it.
Watson is keen to just control but Edmond is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edmond is trying to stand back up but Watson is controlling him
Edmond is positioning himself well to prevent Watson advancing to mount.
Edmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmond wants to stand up but Watson is controlling him.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Watson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Watson moves into full mount! Edmond won't be happy about that!
Watson working for a guillotine from mount but Edmond is in no mood to give up.
Watson avoids the attempt from Edmond to control.
Watson controlling from mount.
Watson fails to advance to Edmond's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond is desperately trying to improve his position but Watson has a good base and remains in mount.
Edmond stops Watson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Edmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Edmond really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Watson is stalling here but it's allowed Edmond to get half guard.
Watson prevents Edmond from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Watson is trying to control. Edmond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Edmond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Watson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmond turns into him and now he's in Watson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Watson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edmond. Watson shrugs it off though.
Edmond throws a head kick but Watson moves out of range.
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Edmond is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Watson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Watson throws an elbow but Edmond slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson trying to control the action but Edmond is working from the bottom.
Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edmond rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by Edmond!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmond has managed to get both his arms back between Watson's legs - danger averted.
Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edmond decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watson, up you get!
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rayful Edmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmond but Edmond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edmond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Edmond.
The fighters circling - Edmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond looks to land a combination. Watson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edmond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Edmond tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmond walks into a stiff left hand from Watson.
Edmond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmond takes one to the chin there.
Edmond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Joseph Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Watson misses.
Edmond fails to land with a series of punches.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edmond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Watson is on him like a limpet, forcing Edmond back against the cage.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Edmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Edmond on the inside.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond breaks from the clinch.
Watson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmond tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmond to the ground. Edmond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmond tries to sprawl out of it but Watson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Watson misses.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Edmond lands a right hook to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayful Edmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jones (ranked 947 p4p, 804 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 131 p4p, 108 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings - Motorhead. Sobieski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Karnivool - Lifelike. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sobieski! But no joy.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Sobieski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones pushes Sobieski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Sobieski's head but Sobieski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Sobieski misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
 It looks like Jan Sobieski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sobieski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jones.
Sobieski scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski 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.
Sobieski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Sobieski throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Sobieski tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Sobieski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Sobieski is rocked!
Sobieski switches off momentarily and Jones cracks him with a monster right hand! Sobieski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jones dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Jones!
Billy Jones took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elazar Shalit (ranked 693 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 83 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elazar Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Shalit manages to get underhooks.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalit.
Volkov blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shalit stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Shalit lands a right hand.
Shalit pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shalit scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Shalit back against the cage.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov lunges at Shalit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shalit's hand.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Shalit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Shalit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shalit wants it to stay on the feet.
Shalit scores with a nice head shot.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Shalit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shalit connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Shalit throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Shalit working aggressively here.
Shalit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit lands an uppercut.
Shalit stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Shalit tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shalit is keeping busy.
Shalit working aggressively here.
Shalit swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shalit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkov shoots in and bounces Shalit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Shalit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov postures up in Shalit's guard and throws a big left but Shalit blocks it.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shalit controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Shalit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shalit is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov passes Shalit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
Shalit is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shalit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Donk. Shalit catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Volkov throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Shalit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shalit has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shalit throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov has Shalit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shalit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Shalit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shalit tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shalit to the ground. Volkov is now in Shalit's guard.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
Shalit has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shalit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shalit looking to control.
Volkov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shalit looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shalit controlling Volkov's posture.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shalit trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov wants to clinch.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalit throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit clinches up against the cage.
Shalit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Volkov won't allow it.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Volkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Shalit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Shalit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elazar Shalit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit lands a shot to the body.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shalit is defending well.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shalit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shalit works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Shalit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Shalit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shalit.
Shalit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elazar Shalit dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shalit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
Shalit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov checks a low kick from Shalit.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Shalit.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov misses the jab.
Shalit tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Shalit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Shalit.
Shalit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov shoots in but Shalit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Shalit.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
Shalit drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shalit throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shalit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Shalit looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Elazar Shalit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shalit.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shalit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Shalit.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Shalit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shalit continues to drive forward.
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shalit's guard.
Shalit has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
Shalit keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Shalit is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit controlling Volkov's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shalit is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Elazar Shalit is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shalit.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shalit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shalit gets a clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shalit.
Volkov tries to move into range but Shalit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shalit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elazar Shalit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shalit, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 1687 p4p, 734 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 202 p4p, 102 weight class). Madik MBaku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Duke McStoner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku's corner calls for a 1-2. MBaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McStoner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStoner swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku dips to his left and cracks McStoner with an uppercut!
MBaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner misses with a hook.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McStoner is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McStoner tries to get to full guard but MBaku has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from McStoner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
MBaku has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McStoner defend it? MBaku steps over the head and cranks it - McStoner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MBaku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Char Xiu (ranked 472 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 62 p4p, 146 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Arlington's choice of entrance music: Unchained Melody. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Char Xiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlington shoots in for a takedown but Xiu shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiu misses the target.
Xiu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arlington is out of range.
Arlington throws a big shot that misses.
Arlington swings widly with a right hand
and Xiu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu swings for the body but Arlington moves out of range.
Arlington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arlington.
Arlington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arlington throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Arlington misses the body punch
and Xiu counters with a takedown into side control.
Arlington tries to improve position but can't.
Xiu working the ground and pound but Arlington is defending the strikes.
Xiu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Xiu.
Arlington stops Xiu from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Xiu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington is looking for a sweep.
Xiu working away.
Xiu landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Xiu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arlington takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xiu cracks Arlington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arlington is looking to regain half guard here but Xiu keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiu working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Xiu.
Arlington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington struggling a bit here.
Xiu working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington taking a bit of punishment here - Xiu scoring with strikes.
Xiu is working Arlington over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xiu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arlington's legs.
Xiu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arlington is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arlington is still in real trouble! Can Xiu finish him?
Arlington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Xiu crashes against the mat.
Arlington seems to have recovered his senses.
Arlington regains half guard.
Xiu is pressing down on Arlington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arlington is holding on for now.
Xiu is trying to work for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington tries to roll over but Xiu keeps him under control.
Arlington gets back to full guard.
Xiu throws a big elbow that misses.
Arlington looking for a sweep. Not yet Arlington, not yet.
Arlington controls Xiu momentarily but Xiu frees himself.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlington's head.
Xiu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arlington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiu has gone for a leg lock! Arlington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xiu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlington wants to pass the guard but Xiu is keeping the position.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arlington advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlington wants to pass the guard but Xiu is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arlington throws a big shot that misses.
Xiu lands a really nice looking cross but Arlington seems unphased.
Arlington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiu's head backwards.
Arlington with a hook.
Arlington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xiu is fending him off so far but Arlington persists. Nope, Xiu circles away and we're back to standing.
Xiu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arlington shoots in for a double leg but Xiu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlington misses with a takedown
and Xiu counters with a head kick.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Arlington.
Nice shot by Arlington.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlington can do to turn this around?
Arlington scores with a jab.
Xiu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arlington in the body.
Arlington throws a body shot but no joy.
Arlington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiu slips a jab from Arlington.
Xiu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiu slips under a jab from Arlington.
Xiu throws a good cross that connects.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arlington lands with an overhand left.
Jason Arlington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlington shoots in but no luck this time.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu with the inside leg kick.
Xiu with a nice calf kick.
Arlington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiu shoots in looking for a takedown. Arlington tries to sprawl out of it but Xiu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arlington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arlington tests Xiu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Xiu misses.
A little jabbing left from Arlington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlington throws a hook but Xiu avoids it easily.
Xiu fails to land the takedown.
Arlington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arlington looks to land a right hand but Xiu moved out of range.
Xiu throws an overhand right that lands on Arlington's shoulder, as Arlington tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlington throws a hook but Xiu blocks it.
Xiu throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
Xiu throws a head kick that Arlington semi-blocks.
Arlington throws an off balance right hand
and Xiu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arlington won't be happy with that.
Arlington takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Xiu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xiu lands some shots froms side control.
Xiu tries to move to mount but Arlington blocks the move with his legs.
Xiu working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xiu.
Xiu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xiu lands a few punches from side control.
Arlington is trying to get back to half guard.
Arlington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Xiu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arlington defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xiu lands a nice short elbow.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xiu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arlington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xiu with the ground and pound but Arlington uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xiu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlington is on top in guard.
Arlington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlington trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington works over Xiu with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiu is looking for a triangle but Arlington pushes his legs off easily.
Arlington won't allow Xiu to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Arlington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiu.
Arlington missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arlington throws a hook to the side of Xiu's head but Xiu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiu connects with a leg kick.
Arlington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiu.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Arlington to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlington throws an overhand right that lands on Xiu's shoulder, as Xiu tries to avoid the shot.
Xiu blocks a jab.
Xiu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arlington jabs Xiu right on the nose. Xiu blinks but takes it well.
Arlington throws a right hand that misses
and Xiu counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jason Arlington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xiu has time to react.
Xiu motions for Arlington to come forward. Xiu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiu.
Xiu takes one to the chin there.
Xiu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiu swings widly with a right hand
and Arlington counters with a stiff right hand.
Arlington misses with a looping right.
Xiu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiu shoots and misses
and Arlington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arlington's head.
Xiu slips under a jab.
Xiu slips a straight right by Arlington.
Xiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arlington.
Xiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Arlington lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiu throws a low kick, looking for Arlington's leg but Arlington calmly moves out of range.
Arlington misses with a looping right.
Xiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
Xiu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arlington.
Arlington just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Xiu looks to land a left hand but Arlington moved out of range nicely.
Xiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xiu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arlington's head backwards.
Arlington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xiu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlington misses with a hook. Xiu ducked under it nicely.
Arlington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiu takes a swing at Arlington's ribcage but misses.
Xiu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu slips under a jab from Arlington.
Xiu tried to counter with a leg kick but Arlington avoided it.
Arlington throws the left hand but Xiu avoids the punch easily.
Xiu slips under a jab from Arlington.
Xiu feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiu takes one on the button.
Arlington misses with a wild body shot.
Xiu is looking to land body kicks.
Arlington motions for Xiu to come forward. Arlington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arlington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiu wants to slow Arlington down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiu stuns Arlington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arlington.
Arlington throws a front kick aimed at Xiu's knee but Xiu avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiu tries to land a leg kick but Arlington saw it coming and moves away.
Arlington throws a jab when Xiu was well out of range.
Xiu ducks under a wild hook from Arlington.
Arlington misses with a jab to the body
and Xiu counters with a single leg into guard. Arlington didn't expect that.
Jason Arlington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Arlington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arlington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xiu defends well.
Xiu distracts Arlington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiu looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Xiu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Arlington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xiu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
Our winner, Char Xiu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kron Diego (ranked 748 p4p, 847 weight class) and Jesse Juntta (ranked 93 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a nice hook to Diego's body. Diego takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diego seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juntta connects with a body shot.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Juntta lands the left hand.
Juntta throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Diego slips a straight right by Juntta.
Sloppy strikes from Diego. Those never looked like landing.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta misses with a body shot
and Juntta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego with the inside leg kick.
Juntta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego drops his hands momentarily and Juntta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Juntta moved out of range nicely.
Juntta lands a right hook to the body.
Juntta tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Juntta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntta.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Juntta catches Diego with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juntta cracks Diego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Juntta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Diego.
Juntta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by Juntta and move into the clinch.
Juntta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diego.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego misses with a hook.
Juntta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juntta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juntta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juntta looks to land a combination but Diego avoids it well.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Juntta clinches up against the cage.
Juntta scores with a hook to the body.
Juntta blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juntta.
Juntta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Diego.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juntta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juntta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
Diego pushes Juntta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juntta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juntta finds it's way round the side to connect with Diego's head.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Juntta swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Juntta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta connects with a high kick.
Diego throws a leg kick but Juntta moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Juntta throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Juntta digs a good body shot into Diego's ribs.
Juntta keeps Diego at a distance using the push kick.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntta.
Juntta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntta.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juntta.
Diego went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Juntta 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.
Juntta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diego takes a step back to recover.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and Juntta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntta misses with a combination
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Juntta sprawling to the canvas! Juntta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diego finish him?!
Juntta is still on wobbly legs! Can Diego finish him?
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Diego points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Juntta wakes up just in time to hear Diego thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Diego!
A very excited looking Kron Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addition BySubtraction (ranked 405 p4p, 937 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 55 p4p, 116 weight class). BySubtraction kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lay My Claim. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manny Perez enters the cage!
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11 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Addition BySubtraction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
BySubtraction misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perez missing with a left hand there. BySubtraction was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BySubtraction.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
Perez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perez is trying to break the clinch but BySubtraction is controlling him.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BySubtraction is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perez.
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for BySubtraction. That snapped Perez's head back.
Perez avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on BySubtraction's shoulder, as BySubtraction tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the body
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
BySubtraction blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perez, as that shot connected.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction just misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BySubtraction scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but BySubtraction seems unphased.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perez throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction moves away from the strike by Perez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
BySubtraction scores with the left hand. Perez knows he should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction moves into the clinch.
BySubtraction throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to circle away but BySubtraction has him pinned against the cage.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head.
BySubtraction lands a right hand.
BySubtraction tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
BySubtraction keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perez's efforts to push away.
BySubtraction throws a punch but it's blocked by Perez.
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body.
Perez tries to break the clinch but BySubtraction is controlling the position.
Perez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perez tries to break free but BySubtraction pushes him back against the cage.
BySubtraction has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
Perez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BySubtraction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but BySubtraction has him pressed against the cage.
BySubtraction throws a head punch that misses.
BySubtraction has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Perez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Perez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BySubtraction tries to control but Perez wriggling away.
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but BySubtraction has a good base and remains in mount.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding BySubtraction's attempts to control the action.
BySubtraction working for a submission but Perez is keeping him at bay.
Perez regains half guard.
BySubtraction is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. BySubtraction eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
BySubtraction sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perez defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez is looking for a sweep. BySubtraction is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perez manages to get to full guard.
BySubtraction stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BySubtraction stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
BySubtraction thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perez.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Perez throws a body shot but no joy.
BySubtraction connects with a body shot.
BySubtraction lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
BySubtraction gets a double leg takedown into Perez's guard.
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BySubtraction is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BySubtraction drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and BySubtraction jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Perez wants to control from the top but BySubtraction keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
BySubtraction has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BySubtraction has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BySubtraction being controlled here, momentarily.
BySubtraction is trying to hold Perez in close to prevent damage but Perez has managed to pass into half guard.
Perez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for BySubtraction!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands with some strikes.
Perez tries to control but BySubtraction wriggling away.
BySubtraction is working to get back to half guard.
BySubtraction is working hard here to advance position.
Perez looking to control but BySubtraction is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BySubtraction is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of BySubtraction's face.
Perez working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
BySubtraction is looking to improve his position but Perez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Perez.
BySubtraction taking shots to the head.
Perez looking to finish BySubtraction with some ground and pound. This is bad for BySubtraction!
Perez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Perez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perez landing strikes from the mount and BySubtraction is in trouble!
Perez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
BySubtraction tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
BySubtraction can't escape the position.
Perez avoids the attempt from BySubtraction to control.
The referee warns BySubtraction that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. BySubtraction looks a forlorn figure.
BySubtraction is bucking up trying to escape but Perez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Perez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perez breaks from BySubtraction's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BySubtraction tries to hold on but Perez postures up.
Perez breaks from BySubtraction's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perez landing strikes from the mount and BySubtraction is in trouble!
Perez prevents BySubtraction from getting the reversal.
BySubtraction tries to lock up and control but Perez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Perez lands a right hook to the body.
BySubtraction takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Perez moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
A big right from Perez misses.
BySubtraction connects with the punch.
BySubtraction loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
BySubtraction bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BySubtraction throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BySubtraction was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BySubtraction moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
BySubtraction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
BySubtraction digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BySubtraction slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
BySubtraction avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Perez misses with a looping right.
Perez misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction clinches.
BySubtraction landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction tries a body shot but Perez blocks it.
Perez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Perez working hard to break the clinch.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Perez looks to land a right hand but BySubtraction moved out of range.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perez throws a right hand that BySubtraction ducks under and follows up with a left that BySubtraction also avoids with ease.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
Perez throws out a counter right but BySubtraction avoids it with no problem.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Perez gets tackled into the cage by BySubtraction. BySubtraction maintains the clinch.
BySubtraction lands a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction working aggressively here.
BySubtraction working Perez over with knees to the body.
BySubtraction has Perez pressed against the cage, preventing Perez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
BySubtraction lands a nice hook to Perez's body. Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from BySubtraction lands.
A punch lands to the side of Perez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
BySubtraction slips under a jab.
Perez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perez.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez throws a body punch but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Perez is just out of range.
Perez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BySubtraction with a body shot.
BySubtraction slips a straight right by Perez.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
BySubtraction was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perez.
BySubtraction darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction prevents Perez from breaking the clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a body punch.
BySubtraction misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think BySubtraction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addition BySubtraction!
A relieved looking Addition BySubtraction thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Manny Perez stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 988 p4p, 577 weight class) and Jon Rudskogen (ranked 129 p4p, 79 weight class). Jon Rudskogen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Rudskogen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer slips under a jab from Rudskogen.
Good leg kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neuer.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rudskogen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Neuer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rudskogen defends well and Neuer ends up having to push Rudskogen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neuer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rudskogen is able to avoid easily.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rudskogen misses with a body kick.
Neuer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neuer shoots in but Rudskogen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rudskogen lands with a nice combination. Neuer backs away looking to recover.
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!
Neuer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neuer is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Neuer misses.
Rudskogen throws out a loose jab but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neuer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neuer walks into a jab.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown but Rudskogen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
Neuer is looking to counter the offense by Rudskogen and move into the clinch.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rudskogen thows a leg kick but Neuer checks it
and Neuer counters by moving into the clinch.
Rudskogen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rudskogen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neuer.
Rudskogen jumps guard.
Neuer advances to half guard.
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura but Rudskogen is defending well.
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but Rudskogen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neuer throwing shots but Rudskogen is blocking nicely.
Rudskogen makes his way to full guard, as Neuer worked for a kimura.
Neuer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neuer throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer passes Rudskogen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rudskogen is doing well to control the position and prevent Neuer from advancing to side control.
Neuer is looking for a kimura but Rudskogen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neuer to get the leverage.
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rudskogen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neuer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rudskogen has recovered full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neuer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neuer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neuer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rudskogen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Neuer, into his guard.
Neuer has an active guard here but Rudskogen has managed to pass into half guard.
Rudskogen is taking a breather. Neuer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left lands for Rudskogen.
Neuer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neuer checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen throws a sloppy head kick and Neuer moves out of range easily.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but Rudskogen avoids it well and moves away.
Rudskogen scores with a jab to the head.
Rudskogen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neuer tries to counter with a takedown but Rudskogen is quick to defend against it.
Rudskogen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but Rudskogen avoids it well and moves away.
Neuer 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 chopping leg kick lands by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neuer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws the kick towards the body but Neuer avoids it.
Rudskogen misses with a head kick.
Rudskogen with a nice calf kick.
Neuer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rudskogen can pounce on him.
Rudskogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rudskogen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Neuer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neuer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neuer tries for a takedown but Rudskogen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neuer.
Jon Rudskogen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neuer checks a leg kick nicely.
Jon Rudskogen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neuer just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen looks to land a body kick but Neuer moved away.
Rudskogen tries to land a front kick but Neuer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neuer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rudskogen 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.
Neuer misses the shot to the body.
Rudskogen avoids the body shot from Neuer.
Rudskogen scores with a leg kick.
Neuer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands the left hand.
Rudskogen lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rudskogen is defending against the submission attempts here by Neuer.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is defending well.
Neuer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manuel Neuer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neuer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rudskogen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen is looking for a sweep. Neuer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rudskogen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Rudskogen is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rudskogen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neuer is looking to advance position but Rudskogen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Neuer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neuer is looking to improve his position but Rudskogen isn't that keen on the idea.
Neuer tries to improve his position but instead Rudskogen has taken his back!
Neuer tries to escape the position.
Rudskogen is riding his opponent, not letting Neuer buck him off.
Neuer rolls, trying to escape but Rudskogen keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rudskogen throws a leg kick but Neuer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neuer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Neuer moves out of range of the body kick.
Neuer darts in looking for a takedown but Rudskogen gets double underhooks and turns Neuer into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Neuer.
Rudskogen scores with a leg kick.
Neuer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Neuer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rudskogen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rudskogen 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 Neuer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neuer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Neuer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rudskogen.
Rudskogen 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.
Rudskogen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neuer is out of range and Rudskogen settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudskogen throws the left hand but Neuer avoids the punch easily.
Rudskogen throws a hook to the side of Neuer's head but Neuer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neuer misses with a two punch combination.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudskogen moves away.
Rudskogen tries a low kick but Neuer avoids it.
Rudskogen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rudskogen as he avoids it easily.
Rudskogen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Rudskogen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick as Neuer jumps back.
As Rudskogen tries to get set, Neuer tries to push him back and clinch up but Rudskogen manages to avoid the attempt.
Neuer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudskogen connects with a jab.
Rudskogen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Rudskogen misses.
A jab lands there for Rudskogen.
Rudskogen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Neuer.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rudskogen but Rudskogen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Rudskogen.
Rudskogen throws a shot from downtown. Neuer moves away and avoids it.
Rudskogen misses with a low kick.
Neuer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rudskogen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rudskogen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rudskogen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neuer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neuer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neuer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rudskogen on his heels. He'll look to pass Rudskogen's guard now, I'm sure.
Rudskogen has Neuer pulled in close to control his posture.
Neuer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rudskogen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Neuer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rudskogen passes into half guard.
Neuer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rudskogen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen controlling from mount.
Neuer is desperately trying to improve his position but Rudskogen has a good base and remains in mount.
Neuer is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neuer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neuer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rudskogen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Neuer tries to improve his position but instead Rudskogen has taken his back!
Neuer tries to escape the position.
Manuel Neuer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Rudskogen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neuer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rudskogen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Rudskogen!
Jon Rudskogen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 863 p4p, 689 weight class) and Dimitri Buriak (ranked 116 p4p, 99 weight class). Lawrence's entrance music is No Surrender. A fine choice. Dimitri Buriak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Buriak!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buriak walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawrence throws a jab when Buriak was well out of range.
Buriak wants to counter the offense by Lawrence and move into the clinch position.
Lawrence pushes Buriak up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence drags the fight down to the ground.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle here but Buriak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lawrence has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Buriak in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
Buriak with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buriak prevents Lawrence from improving his position.
Lawrence trying to control but Buriak postures up.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Buriak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence is doing well to control the position and prevent Buriak from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Buriak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buriak is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Buriak keeps him under control.
Lawrence desperately trying to maintain half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buriak drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Buriak has him pressed against the cage.
Buriak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buriak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buriak walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Buriak finds it's target.
Buriak has closed the distance and engaged Lawrence in a clinch.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Buriak has him pressed against the cage.
Buriak lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Buriak fails to land.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buriak walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buriak closes the distance and clinches.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buriak lands with a right to the head.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Buriak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buriak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buriak.
Lawrence pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Buriak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle here but Buriak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buriak wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
Buriak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lawrence looks to move to half guard but instead Buriak has passed into mount! Damn!
Lawrence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Buriak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buriak tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence shoots in but Buriak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buriak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Buriak gets a clinch.
Lawrence jumps guard but Buriak stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buriak misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Buriak.
A short left from Buriak.
Buriak lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buriak misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Buriak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buriak misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buriak to keep the fight standing.
Buriak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buriak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawrence fails to pull guard.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Buriak won't allow it.
Buriak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buriak lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buriak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Buriak has him pressed against the cage.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Buriak.
Buriak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawrences head.
Buriak cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Buriak.
Buriak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Buriak - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Buriak.
A right handed body shot lands from Buriak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buriak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buriak cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
Dimitri Buriak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buriak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Buriak.
Buriak misses with a body punch.
Buriak gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buriak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Buriak manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Buriak.
Buriak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Buriak lands with a right to the head.
Buriak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buriak lands a right hand.
Buriak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Buriak has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Buriak.
A short body shot lands from Buriak as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Buriak.
Buriak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Buriak - that landed with a thud.
Buriak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buriak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Lawrence is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Buriak.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buriak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buriak dips a shoulder and cracks Lawrence with a mighty uppercut! Lawrence falls back against the cage and Buriak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lawrence is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Buriak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Buriak!
Our winner, Dimitri Buriak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated John Lawrence had this to say: 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian Laperierre (ranked 390 p4p, 321 weight class) and Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 19 p4p, 16 weight class). Laperierre comes into the arena with Tha Shiznit blaring out of the sound system. Slammy Neckbreaker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Laperierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Slammy Neckbreaker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laperierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neckbreaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laperierres head.
Laperierre tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Laperierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laperierre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Neckbreaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Laperierre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Neckbreaker lands with a light punch inside.
Laperierre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neckbreaker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laperierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neckbreaker is defending well for now.
Laperierre scores with a knee to the head.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Laperierre avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Laperierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laperierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Laperierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laperierre.
Laperierre digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neckbreaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
Laperierre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Laperierre pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laperierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre working aggressively here.
Laperierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laperierre scores with a knee to the head.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Laperierre.
A head punch on the inside from Laperierre fails to land.
Laperierre tries to throw a body punch but Neckbreaker avoids it by throwing Laperierre back against the cage.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laperierre.
Laperierre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre with a knee to the head.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Laperierre controls his hands.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Laperierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker managing to block the knees to the body from Laperierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laperierre pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ian Laperierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slammy Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Laperierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laperierre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Neckbreaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Neckbreaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laperierre connects with a solid leg kick.
Neckbreaker scores with a decent looking hook.
Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laperierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet.
Laperierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laperierre digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
A counter left hand to the body from Laperierre misses its target.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laperierre wants to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
A nice leg kick from Laperierre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laperierre.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Laperierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laperierre.
Jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker walks into a jab.
Laperierre tries to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker saw it coming and moves away.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laperierre with a body shot.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
Laperierre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neckbreaker is out of range and Laperierre settles back down.
Neckbreaker checks a leg kick.
Neckbreaker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.
Laperierre connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker gets a double leg takedown into Laperierre's guard.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neckbreaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neckbreaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laperierre motions for Neckbreaker to come forward. Laperierre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre 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.
Good exchange - Laperierre coming out on top.
A jab from Laperierre misses.
Neckbreaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Laperierre.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neckbreaker can do to turn this around?
Laperierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neckbreakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laperierre throws a front kick aimed at Neckbreaker's knee but Neckbreaker avoids it well.
Laperierre looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laperierre.
Ian Laperierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Laperierre misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Laperierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Laperierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laperierre.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Laperierre slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Laperierre tries to score with a low kick but Neckbreaker moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Laperierre throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre misses with a right hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Laperierre is looking to chop away at Neckbreaker's legs.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Neckbreaker is trying to defend but Laperierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laperierre is working for a kimura here but Neckbreaker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laperierre's guard.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre managing to control the position.
Neckbreaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laperierre working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neckbreaker has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre continues to stall.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neckbreaker postures up in Laperierre's guard and throws a big left but Laperierre blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laperierre connects with a leg kick.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Laperierre moves out of range.
Laperierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Laperierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker moves forwards but Laperierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laperierre throws a wild body kick that Neckbreaker sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Neckbreaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laperierre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laperierre is looking to clinch.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre moves forwards but Neckbreaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre throwing a counter right hand but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neckbreaker lands a slapping body shot.
Laperierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laperierre scoring well with a low kick there.
Laperierre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Laperierre saw that one coming.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laperierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker tries to bum rush Laperierre with a series of wild strikes but Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laperierre clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laperierre obliges.
Neckbreaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laperierre misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Laperierre.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Laperierre controls his hands.
Neckbreaker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre has his hands on Neckbreaker's head, controlling the position.
Slammy Neckbreaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laperierre working for a triangle but Neckbreaker defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker stays in close to Laperierre's body and controls the position.
Laperierre controlling the position.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker is stalling in the full guard.
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neckbreaker defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laperierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neckbreaker cracks Laperierre with a solid left hand.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre controls Neckbreaker momentarily but Neckbreaker frees himself.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Neckbreaker finds it's way through Laperierre's defenses.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Laperierre dodges the punch combination from Neckbreaker.
The crowd cheers as Laperierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neckbreaker doesn't seem phased though.
Laperierre is looking to score with low kicks.
Laperierre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laperierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a two punch combo.
Laperierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laperierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neckbreaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laperierre lands with a cross.
Laperierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Laperierre with a nice calf kick.
Laperierre throws a leg kick but Neckbreaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the head.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre misses the jab.
Laperierre blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the head.
Laperierre staying out of range there.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the leg kick from Laperierre.
Danga de danga de dang - Neckbreaker scores with a four punch combination!
Laperierre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Laperierre is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neckbreaker connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Laperierre thumps Neckbreaker with a low kick.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Laperierre digs a good hook to Neckbreaker's body.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laperierre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laperierre. That's going to slow Neckbreaker down.
Neckbreaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laperierre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Neckbreaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laperierre scores with a decent looking hook.
Laperierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laperierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Neckbreaker circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laperierre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neckbreaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Neckbreaker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laperierre tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Good leg kick by Laperierre.
Laperierre moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laperierre thows a leg kick but Neckbreaker checks it
and Neckbreaker counters with a left and a right that stings Laperierre.
Nice defenses there by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laperierre tries to work over Neckbreaker's front leg with a kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laperierre throws a body kick that misses.
Laperierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Laperierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laperierre swings widly with a right hand
letting Neckbreaker counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
Laperierre wants to land a leg kick but Neckbreaker is out of range.
It seemed like Neckbreaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laperierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Laperierre scores with a spinning back kick!
Laperierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neckbreaker. That did some damage!
Laperierre misses with a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laperierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre slips under a jab.
Laperierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Neckbreaker - just one landing.
Laperierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neckbreaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Laperierre ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Laperierre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neckbreaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laperierre lands with a good body shot.
Laperierre throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neckbreaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laperierre.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laperierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Laperierre. Beautiful body shot.
Laperierre throws out a leg kick but Neckbreaker moves out of range and Laperierre only half commits.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laperierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laperierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Laperierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laperierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neckbreaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laperierre scores with a nice right hand.
Laperierre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Laperierre moves away and avoids it.
Laperierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laperierre moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Laperierre takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neckbreaker! But no joy.
Laperierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laperierre. Laperierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Laperierre catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker connects with a right hand. Laperierre shakes it off.
Laperierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Neckbreaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laperierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laperierre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laperierre misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laperierre manages to avoid it.
Laperierre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Neckbreaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Laperierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laperierre throws an off balance right hand
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laperierre throws a leg kick that misses.
Laperierre scores with a sloppy right hand. Neckbreaker should have avoided that one.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Laperierre.
Laperierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laperierre blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre gets caught napping as Neckbreaker dives in and scores a takedown. Laperierre manages to retain guard.
Laperierre controls Neckbreaker momentarily but Neckbreaker frees himself.
Laperierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre controlling Neckbreaker's posture.
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neckbreaker forces his way into half guard.
Neckbreaker is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neckbreaker lands strikes from half guard.
Laperierre wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre won't allow Neckbreaker to pass to mount.
Neckbreaker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laperierre controlling the position for now.
Neckbreaker throwing shots but Laperierre is blocking nicely.
Neckbreaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laperierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laperierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Laperierre is out of range.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Laperierre moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Laperierre swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laperierre.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Laperierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Laperierre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Laperierre avoids the punch easily.
Laperierre misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Laperierre. Beautiful body shot.
Laperierre misses with a leg kick
and Neckbreaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Laperierre's ribcage but misses.
Laperierre looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laperierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laperierre.
Laperierre misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laperierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laperierre throws a big shot that misses.
Laperierre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laperierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neckbreaker momentarily.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laperierre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Neckbreaker misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slammy Neckbreaker.
I think Neckbreaker 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Slammy Neckbreaker 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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