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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banoch Brae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan comes into the arena with Change or Die - Papa Roach blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Banoch Brae!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan lands the left hand.
It looks like Banoch Brae has been cut.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Brae letting Morgan take a breather here.
Morgan throws an elbow but it misses.
Brae misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan avoiding damage as Brae throws knees to the body.
Brae takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brae takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brae.
Brae looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Banoch Brae's cut even more.
Morgan slowing the pace effectively.
Morgan pushes Brae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brae takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Banoch Brae's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morgan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morgan lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Banoch Brae's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Morgan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's entrance music is Edward Grieg. A fine choice. Toshihiro Kai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgjo tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai lands a nice hook to Figgjo's body. Figgjo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Kai misses.
Figgjo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Figgjo moved out of range.
Figgjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Kai throws a body punch but Figgjo moves out of range.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai swings for the body but Figgjo moves out of range.
Figgjo walks into a left hand.
Kai takes a swing at Figgjo's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Kai misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Figgjo.
Kai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kai tries to clinch there but Figgjo circles away.
Kai throws a hook but Figgjo avoids it easily.
Toshihiro Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Figgjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Figgjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai darts in and clinches Figgjo up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai looking to slow down the pace here.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Figgjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai lands a two punch combo.
Figgjo misses with a leg kick.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Figgjo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kai sprawls well initially but Figgjo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Figgjo moves nicely into side control.
Kai is trying to buck Figgjo off.
Figgjo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai wants to get back to his feet but Figgjo drags him back down.
Figgjo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Figgjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kai tries to escape but Figgjo is in control.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Figgjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Figgjo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Figgjo is breathing heavily.
Kai is pushing Figgjo's head away, looking to escape. Figgjo manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Kai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kai pushes Figgjo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Figgjo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Figgjo has hold of Kai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Figgjo cranks the arm and Kai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddie Figgjo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mathew maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). maynard has chosen do it as his entrance music. mathew maynard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, mathew maynard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by maynard.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that maynard avoids nicely.
maynard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradshaw.
maynard lands a left and a right that send Bradshaw crashing to the mat, dazed. maynard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bradshaw is rocked!
It looks like Buck Bradshaw has been cut.
maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bradshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Bradshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
maynard ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bradshaw out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). mathew maynard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Galdikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Halfoat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Galdikas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Galdikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, White Halfoat!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfoat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Galdikas.
Halfoat throws a lazy right hand but Galdikas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galdikas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halfoat throws out the jab.
Galdikas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halfoat manages to avoid it.
Halfoat tries to bum rush Galdikas with a series of wild strikes but Galdikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Galdikas there.
Halfoat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Halfoat misses.
Halfoat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Galdikas throws the left hand but Halfoat avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Galdikas.
Halfoat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galdikas throws a shot from downtown. Halfoat moves away and avoids it.
Halfoat stuffs the takedown attempt from Galdikas. Galdikas gets slowly back to his feet.
Galdikas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Halfoat moves out of range as Galdikas strikes.
Halfoat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfoat misses with an uppercut. Galdikas saw that one coming.
Galdikas swings for the body but Halfoat moves out of range.
Galdikas misses the jab.
Galdikas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halfoat.
Galdikas has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Galdikas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halfoat loads up on a big right hand but Galdikas slips the punch.
Galdikas just misses with a punch to the body.
Halfoat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Halfoat.
Halfoat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galdikas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halfoat moves away from the strike by Galdikas.
Halfoat throws a body punch but Galdikas moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Halfoat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galdikas doesn't seem phased though.
Jonas Galdikas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galdikas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halfoat counters with a left and a right that stings Galdikas.
Galdikas throws the left hand but Halfoat avoids the punch easily.
Galdikas misses with a looping right.
Halfoat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halfoat avoids the body shot from Galdikas.
Halfoat scores with a three punch combo!
Galdikas lands a right hook to the body.
Halfoat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Galdikas dips to his left and cracks Halfoat with an uppercut!
Halfoat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halfoat thows a body shot but no joy.
Galdikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Halfoat is just out of range.
Halfoat misses with a hook.
Galdikas throws a big shot that misses.
Galdikas lunges at Halfoat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halfoat's hand.
Halfoat 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.
Galdikas defending well as Halfoat loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas misses the body punch
and Halfoat counters with a straight right hand.
Halfoat throws out a loose jab but Galdikas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galdikas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Halfoat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halfoat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Galdikas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halfoat.
Galdikas misses the body punch
and Halfoat counters with a series of strikes. Galdikas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Galdikas misses with a straight right.
Halfoat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galdikas.
Galdikas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galdikas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halfoat lands a really nice looking cross but Galdikas seems unphased.
Halfoat lunges at Galdikas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galdikas's hand.
Halfoat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halfoat lands an overhand right.
Galdikas throws a sloppy body shot
and Halfoat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galdikas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halfoat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Galdikas finds it's target.
Halfoat throws a shot from downtown. Galdikas moves away and avoids it.
Halfoat throws a sloppy body shot
and Galdikas counters with a single leg into guard. Halfoat didn't expect that.
Galdikas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Halfoat keeping full guard, as Galdikas tries to pass.
Halfoat wants to stand but Galdikas is controlling the position.
Galdikas looking to sit in guard and control but Halfoat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galdikas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Halfoat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galdikas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halfoat.
Halfoat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Halfoat with a hook.
Galdikas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Galdikas scores with a nice head shot.
Galdikas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halfoat.
Galdikas ducks under a wild hook from Halfoat.
Halfoat misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halfoat. Galdikas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galdikas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halfoat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galdikas somewhat.
Halfoat slips under a jab.
Jab from Halfoat.
Halfoat misses with a wild body shot.
Halfoat misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galdikas moves away from the strike by Halfoat.
Galdikas misses with a hook. Halfoat ducked under it nicely.
Galdikas blocks a jab.
Halfoat misses with a double jab.
Galdikas misses with a hook.
Galdikas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halfoat has time to react.
Halfoat misses with a looping left.
Galdikas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halfoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Galdikas.
Halfoat ducks right into an uppercut from Galdikas.
Galdikas lands a nice shot that snaps Halfoat's head back.
Galdikas misses with a body shot
and Halfoat counters with a nice uppercut.
Galdikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Halfoat is just out of range.
A jab from Galdikas finds it's way through Halfoat's defenses.
Halfoat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halfoat blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas throws a hook but Halfoat avoids it easily.
Halfoat misses with a two punch combination.
White Halfoat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galdikas swings for the body but Halfoat moves out of range.
Halfoat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Galdikas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halfoat misses with a wild combination.
Halfoat thows a body shot but no joy.
Galdikas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Galdikas wants to control but Halfoat is keeping him busy.
Galdikas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Halfoat as he works his way to full guard.
Galdikas won't allow Halfoat to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas looking to sit in guard and control but Halfoat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galdikas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halfoat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Galdikas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halfoat defends well.
Halfoat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Galdikas, up you get!
Galdikas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halfoat lunges at Galdikas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galdikas's hand.
Good exchange - Halfoat coming out on top.
Halfoat lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonas Galdikas will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Galdikas moves out of range of the strikes.
Halfoat jabs Galdikas right on the nose. Galdikas blinks but takes it well.
Galdikas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halfoat looks to land a right hand but Galdikas moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Halfoat, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Galdikas misses the target.
Galdikas misses with a looping right.
Galdikas closes the distance and clinches up with Halfoat, looking for a takedown. Galdikas pushes Halfoat against the cage but Halfoat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Galdikas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Halfoat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Halfoat does no damage.
Galdikas misses with a shot to the body
and Halfoat counters with a stiff right hand.
Halfoat throws a hook but Galdikas avoids it easily.
Galdikas fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Halfoat misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfoat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galdikas misses with a jab to the body
and Halfoat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galdikas ducks right into an uppercut from Halfoat.
Galdikas misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Halfoat to counter with a crisp jab.
Galdikas misses with a shot to the body
and Halfoat counters with a stiff right hand.
Galdikas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halfoat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galdikas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Galdikas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halfoat throws a body punch but Galdikas moves out of range.
Galdikas lands a right hook to the body.
Galdikas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halfoat manages to avoid it.
Halfoat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galdikas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halfoat was well out of range. Poor timing from Galdikas.
Galdikas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halfoat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Galdikas misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galdikas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Galdikas misses the body punch
and Halfoat counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Galdikas - just one landing.
Halfoat defending well as Galdikas loads up on a big left hand.
Galdikas looks to land a right hand but Halfoat moved out of range.
Galdikas misses with a jab to the body
and Halfoat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galdikas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halfoat throws a looping overhand right but Galdikas ducks down to avoid it.
Galdikas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halfoat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Halfoat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halfoat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galdikas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galdikas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halfoat's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halfoat blocking the ground and pound.
Halfoat is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Galdikas tries to control but Halfoat wriggling away.
Halfoat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Galdikas lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Halfoat 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.
Galdikas wants to finish this one by submission but Halfoat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galdikas.
Halfoat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halfoat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galdikas trying to control but Halfoat is having none of it.
Galdikas landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
White Halfoat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halfoat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph Blazkowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Keith Urban - Stupid Boy. Blazkowicz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wolfenstein Theme. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that William Joseph Blazkowicz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph Blazkowicz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Blazkowicz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boy.
It looks like William Joseph Blazkowicz has been cut.
Blazkowicz throws a sloppy head kick
and Boy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boy throws a head kick that misses
and Blazkowicz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blazkowicz.
Blazkowicz wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkowicz trying to move into half guard but instead Boy has managed to sweep!
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blazkowicz is keeping the position for now.
Boy trying to control but Blazkowicz is working from the bottom.
Boy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boy wants to stand but Blazkowicz is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz looking for a sweep. Not yet Blazkowicz, not yet.
Boy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boy wants to stand but Blazkowicz is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy leaves Blazkowicz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boy rushes Blazkowicz and presses him up against the cage.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Blazkowicz takes one to the side of the head.
Boy lands with a hook. Blazkowicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blazkowicz counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Boy.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazkowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy throws a push kick but Blazkowicz slaps the foot to one side.
Blazkowicz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boy.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazkowicz is defending well for now.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blazkowicz is defending well for now.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Blazkowicz avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Boy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boy blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blazkowicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blazkowicz.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazkowicz avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boy.
Blazkowicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazkowicz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Boy tries to kick Blazkowicz off but Blazkowicz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boy trying to hold on to Blazkowicz's head to control him but Blazkowicz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazkowicz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Boy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boy controlling from mount.
Boy trying to control but Blazkowicz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Joseph Blazkowicz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Blazkowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazkowicz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blazkowicz is standing up over Boy. Boy looks to escape but Blazkowicz dives into side control.
Blazkowicz prevents Boy from escaping the position.
Boy tries to bench press Blazkowicz off him but Blazkowicz keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkowicz is trying to ground and pound but Boy uses the momentary lack of control by Blazkowicz to regain half guard.
Blazkowicz controlling the action here.
Boy tries to kick Blazkowicz off in order to stand up. Blazkowicz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blazkowicz is thwarting Boy's attempts to control the position.
Blazkowicz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to roll over but Blazkowicz keeps him under control.
Tommy Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blazkowicz is trying to control the action in half guard but Boy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boy pushes Blazkowicz off and gets back to his feet.
Blazkowicz throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blazkowicz misses with a kick to the body
and Boy counters with a big head kick but Blazkowicz shrugs it off.
Tommy Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
William Joseph Blazkowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Boy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boy, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai has chosen Traditional Wai Kru as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
167 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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27
165 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kareem al Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Rashid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
al Rashid throws a lazy right hand but Yodsenklai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yodsenklai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsenklai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
al Rashid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yodsenklai's head backwards.
al Rashid misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by al Rashid.
al Rashid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yodsenklai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yodsenklai motions for al Rashid to come forward. Yodsenklai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
al Rashid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yodsenklai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yodsenklai there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Rashid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yodsenklai momentarily.
Yodsenklai is rocked!
al Rashid missing with a left hand there. Yodsenklai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
al Rashid throws out a loose jab but Yodsenklai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yodsenklai pivots, looking for a leg kick but al Rashid is out of range and Yodsenklai settles back down.
Yodsenklai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Yodsenklai.
al Rashid throws a big shot that misses.
Yodsenklai slips a jab from al Rashid.
Yodsenklai misses with a low kick.
al Rashid lands a nice shot to the body.
al Rashid feints and then cracks Yodsenklai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yodsenklai down.
A punch combination from Yodsenklai misses.
Kareem al Rashid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al Rashid throws a head kick that misses
and Yodsenklai counters with an outside leg kick.
al Rashid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
al Rashid lands a slapping body shot.
Yodsenklai looks gassed!
al Rashid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
al Rashid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yodsenklai.
al Rashid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yodsenklai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
al Rashid throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Rashid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
al Rashid cracks the inside of Yodsenklai's front leg.
al Rashid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
al Rashid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yodsenklai's sensitive parts.
al Rashid lands a jab to Yodsenklai's midsection.
al Rashid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yodsenklai's head.
al Rashid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yodsenklai's calf.
al Rashid throws a right and a left that Yodsenklai avoids nicely.
al Rashid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
al Rashid wants to clinch up but Yodsenklai keeps it at a distance.
al Rashid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yodsenklai.
al Rashid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yodsenklai's sensitive parts.
al Rashid scores with a jab. Yodsenklai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
al Rashid throws a good cross that connects.
al Rashid cracks Yodsenklai with an open hand slap.
Yodsenklai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
al Rashid lands a head shot.
Yodsenklai throws a series of punches but al Rashid moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by al Rashid.
al Rashid scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by al Rashid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
al Rashid jabs Yodsenklai right on the nose. Yodsenklai blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yodsenklai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
al Rashid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
al Rashid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
al Rashid connects with a solid leg kick.
al Rashid clobbers Yodsenklai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yodsenklai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
al Rashid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yodsenklai's head backwards.
al Rashid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
al Rashid scores with a punch to the head.
al Rashid tests Yodsenklai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
al Rashid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
al Rashid thuds a left hand into Yodsenklai's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
al Rashid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
al Rashid darts in trying to clinch
letting Yodsenklai counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem al Rashid 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.
Good leg kick by al Rashid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
al Rashid connects with a right hand. Yodsenklai shakes it off.
Yodsenklai scores with a punch to the head.
al Rashid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yodsenklai can do to turn this around?
al Rashid scores with a hook to the body. Yodsenklai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yodsenklai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, al Rashid has got the better of the exchanges.
Yodsenklai motions for al Rashid to come forward. Yodsenklai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsenklai misses with a looping right.
al Rashid throws a sloppy head kick and Yodsenklai moves out of range easily.
al Rashid lands with an uppercut that bounces Yodsenklai off the cage and back into rage.
Yodsenklai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsenklai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yodsenklai is breathing heavily.
al Rashid scores with a leg kick.
al Rashid throws a series of punches but Yodsenklai moves out of range.
al Rashid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yodsenklai was well out of range. Poor timing from al Rashid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai ducks under a wild hook from al Rashid.
al Rashid throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by al Rashid. Beautiful body shot.
Kareem al Rashid is winning the standup battle so far.
Yodsenklai blocks a leg kick.
al Rashid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
al Rashid throws a big shot that misses.
al Rashid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yodsenklai throws a nice head kick!
Nice straight punches there by al Rashid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of al Rashid.
Yodsenklai throws a lazy head kick
and al Rashid counters with a straight right hand.
Yodsenklai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
al Rashid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
al Rashid delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid lands with a kick to the ribs.
al Rashid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Rashid throws a nice looking combination but Yodsenklai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by al Rashid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
al Rashid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
al Rashid scores with a body shot.
al Rashid lands with an uppercut that bounces Yodsenklai off the cage and back into rage.
A solid leg kick lands there for al Rashid.
Yodsenklai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsenklai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
al Rashid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yodsenklai takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for al Rashid.
Yodsenklai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
al Rashid lands a nice shot that snaps Yodsenklai's head back.
al Rashid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
al Rashid lands with a hook. Yodsenklai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yodsenklai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by al Rashid. al Rashid obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by al Rashid.
Yodsenklai moves out of range of the strikes.
al Rashid lands a jab to the nose.
Yodsenklai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
al Rashid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yodsenklai was well out of range. Poor timing from al Rashid.
Yodsenklai throws a leg kick that is checked
and al Rashid counters with a nice body shot.
al Rashid throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
al Rashid misses with a few strikes there.
al Rashid misses with a looping right.
al Rashid tries to score with a low kick but Yodsenklai moves his leg out of the way.
al Rashid misses with a wild body shot.
al Rashid thumps Yodsenklai with a low kick.
al Rashid tries to clinch there but Yodsenklai circles away.
al Rashid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yodsenklai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
al Rashid just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsenklai ducks under a wild hook from al Rashid.
Yodsenklai staying out of range there.
A slow jab from al Rashid misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem al Rashid dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
al Rashid 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.
Yodsenklai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as al Rashid throws out the jab.
A big right from al Rashid misses.
al Rashid throws a solid leg kick but Yodsenklai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at al Rashid.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yodsenklai wants to land a leg kick but al Rashid is out of range.
al Rashid throws out a loose jab but Yodsenklai uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Rashid throws a nice head kick!
al Rashid tries to work over Yodsenklai's front leg with a kick but Yodsenklai checks it.
Yodsenklai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from al Rashid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodsenklai scores with a three punch combo!
Yodsenklai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yodsenklai tries a head kick but it misses.
Yodsenklai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Rashid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsenklai misses with a leg kick
and al Rashid counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
al Rashid with a nice cross.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
al Rashid throws a low kick but Yodsenklai avoids it.
Yodsenklai lands a jab to the head.
Yodsenklai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
al Rashid connects with a crisp jab.
al Rashid scores with a body shot.
al Rashid checks the leg kick.
Yodsenklai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
al Rashid checks a leg kick.
al Rashid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yodsenklai thows a left - swing and a miss!
al Rashid lands a really nice looking cross but Yodsenklai seems unphased.
Knox Yodsenklai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai throws an overhand right that lands on al Rashid's shoulder, as al Rashid tries to avoid the shot.
al Rashid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yodsenklai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Rashid.
al Rashid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yodsenklai.
al Rashid instigates a clinch.
al Rashid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, al Rashid scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for al Rashid.
Yodsenklai takes a shot to the head.
al Rashid breaks the clinch.
al Rashid blocks a leg kick.
al Rashid lands with an overhand left.
al Rashid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yodsenklai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yodsenklai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid lands with a hook. Yodsenklai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
al Rashid misses with a wild body shot.
Yodsenklai moves out of range of the strikes.
al Rashid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yodsenklai throws out the jab.
Yodsenklai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yodsenklai checks a leg kick.
al Rashid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
al Rashid jabs at Yodsenklai's body.
al Rashid scores with a leg kick.
al Rashid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yodsenklai's head.
al Rashid scores with a body shot.
al Rashid connects with a jab.
Yodsenklai throws a nice looking combination but al Rashid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid cracks Yodsenklai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
al Rashid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yodsenklai in his tracks.
Yodsenklai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yodsenklai tried to score with a low kick but al Rashid checks it.
al Rashid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yodsenklai manages to avoid it.
al Rashid moves out of range of the body kick from Yodsenklai.
al Rashid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by al Rashid.
al Rashid with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al Rashid misses with a leg kick
and Yodsenklai counters with a thumping low kick.
al Rashid scores with a jab.
al Rashid cracks Yodsenklai with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem al Rashid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well al Rashid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem al Rashid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael The Count (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Opas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Count comes to the cage accompanied by The streets don't love you no more!!!. Opas has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Don Opas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael The Count!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Opas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Count jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opas misses the shot to the body.
The Count checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from The Count misses its intended target.
The Count defending well as Opas loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from The Count misses.
Opas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Count pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Opas pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Count is out of range and Opas settles back down.
Opas scores with a leg kick.
The Count has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Opas finds it's way round the side to connect with The Count's head.
The Count throws a hook but Opas blocks it.
Opas misses with a hook.
Opas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Count connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Count swinging wildly here.
The Count throws a sloppy body shot
and Opas counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Count. Opas does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Count throws an overhand right that lands on Opas's shoulder, as Opas tries to avoid the shot.
Opas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from The Count.
Opas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Count, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opas trying to control the position but instead, The Count has worked for underhooks and has pushed Opas into the cage.
The Count managing to block the knees to the body from Opas.
The Count's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Opas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Count throws a hook to the side of Opas's head but Opas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Opas catches The Count with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Count throws a combination that misses
enabling Opas to counter with a crisp jab.
Opas thumps The Count with a low kick.
Opas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Opas missing with knees to the body.
Opas misses with a knee strike.
Opas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Opas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Opas lands an elbow inside.
Opas has The Count pressed against the cage, preventing The Count from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Opas tries to land knees in the clinch but The Count avoids the damage to the body.
The Count managing to block the knees to the body from Opas.
The Count is looking to break free of the clinch but Opas has double underhooks.
Opas throws an elbow that misses.
The Count pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael The Count seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as The Count blocks the leg kick.
Opas throws a front kick that sends The Count stumbling back into the cage.
The Count scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opas misses with a head kick.
The Count jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as The Count blocks the leg kick.
Opas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Opas there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Count takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Count lands with an overhand left.
The Count throws a body punch but Opas moves out of range.
Opas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Opas lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Count takes a step back to recover.
Opas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Opas has closed the distance and engaged The Count in a clinch.
Opas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Count's defenses.
Opas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Opas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Count is trying to break free.
The Count lands a left hand.
Opas missing with knees to the body.
Opas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Count.
Opas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Count wants to break the clinch but can't.
Opas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Opas.
Opas lands an elbow just above The Count 's eye.
The Count looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Count has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Opas misses with an elbow strike.
Opas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Opas cracks The Count with a nice body shot.
Opas misses with an elbow strike.
The Count is looking to break free of the clinch but Opas has double underhooks.
Opas effectively controlling the action here.
The Count wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Count breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Opas fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Count misses with a wild body shot.
Opas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Opas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Opas scoring well with a low kick there.
The Count throws a lazy right hand but Opas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Opas.
Opas scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opas moves out of range as The Count strikes.
A lazy left from The Count finds it's target.
A slow jab from The Count misses its intended target.
Opas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Opas, as that shot connected.
The Count takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Opas misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Opas catches The Count right on the button with a cross.
The Count throws out a loose jab but Opas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Count misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from The Count.
The Count misses with a wild body shot.
The Count moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Count throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Opas clinches with his opponent.
The Count can't break the clinch.
Opas effectively controlling the action here.
The Count on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Count looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Opas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Opas scores with a push kick.
Opas has closed the distance and engaged The Count in a clinch.
Opas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Count dodges an elbow strike from Opas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Opas.
Opas lands a body shot.
Opas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Count avoids it.
The Count wants to break the clinch but can't.
Opas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Count takes an elbow to the temple.
Opas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Count's efforts to push away.
The Count has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Opas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Count's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Opas.
Opas lands a good knee to the midsection. The Count won't want to take too many of those.
Opas scores with a shoulder strike.
Opas lands an elbow inside.
Opas trying to land knees to the body.
Opas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Opas scores with a shoulder strike.
The Count wants to break the clinch but can't.
Opas tries to land knees in the clinch but The Count avoids the damage to the body.
Opas lands an elbow that stopped The Count in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Opas throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Opas.
The Count is rocked!
The Count takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh The Count is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Count takes a knee right on the jaw!
Opas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Count takes an elbow to the temple.
Opas creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops The Count! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Opas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Opas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Ghafoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Ghafoor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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267 lbs
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285 lbs
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Ghafoor!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafoor misses with an uppercut.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Ghafoor.
Ghafoor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnes.
Ghafoor misses with a looping right.
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghafoor has wrist control.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghafoor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ghafoor is keeping the position.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes postures up in Ghafoor's guard and throws a big left but Ghafoor blocks it.
Barnes is working Ghafoor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghafoor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Ghafoor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes stays in close to Ghafoor's body and controls the position.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes throws a strike but Ghafoor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghafoor wanted to stand there but Barnes had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghafoor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Ghafoor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghafoor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up in Ghafoor's guard and throws a big left but Ghafoor blocks it.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Ghafoor blocks nicely.
Barnes 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.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ghafoor tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Ghafoor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes clinches up with Ghafoor and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
Ghafoor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghafoor prevents it.
Ghafoor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes tries to work over Ghafoor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghafoor tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ghafoor breaks from the clinch.
Ghafoor misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghafoor as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghafoor gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ghafoor is keeping the position.
Ghafoor keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnes tries to clinch up but Ghafoor circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Ghafoor.
Ghafoor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghafoor thows a body shot but no joy.
Omar Ghafoor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghafoor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ghafoor as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghafoor. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghafoor's waist but Ghafoor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Ghafoor cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Ghafoor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
Ghafoor throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Ghafoor throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghafoor circles away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes feints and as Ghafoor raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes passes Ghafoor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Ghafoor is defending the position.
Barnes moves nicely into side control.
Ghafoor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghafoor's head but Ghafoor avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Omar Ghafoor has been cut.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Ghafoor blocks the move with his legs.
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Ghafoor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Ghafoor is looking to stand up but Barnes won't let him.
Ghafoor is breathing heavily.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes landing shots from mount.
Ghafoor blocking the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing strikes here but Ghafoor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Barnes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Ghafoor is squirming around nicely.
Barnes unloads with some shots from mount but Ghafoor bucks and avoids them well.
Ghafoor taking shots to the head.
Barnes throws some wild stikes that Ghafoor manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to ground and pound but Ghafoor is blocking nicely.
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Ghafoor frees his head quite easily.
Ghafoor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghafoor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Ghafoor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnes blocks a jab.
That has opened up Omar Ghafoor's cut even more.
Ghafoor tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Ghafoor checks it.
Barnes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghafoor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes cracks Ghafoor with a solid left hand.
Omar Ghafoor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omar Ghafoor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clifton Barnes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baird is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the name. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
173 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrell Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Baird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Baird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Terrell Reed has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Baird. That snapped Reed's head back.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Baird's defenses.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Baird counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baird tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Baird scores with a one two! Reed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reed thows a body shot but no joy.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed slips under a jab from Baird.
Macadam Baird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed clobbers Baird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baird somewhat.
A big left from Baird misses.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Baird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baird misses with a straight left.
Baird throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Baird.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
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.
Baird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baird. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baird connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Baird misses.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Baird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Terrell Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Baird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baird manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baird throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Baird.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baird to the mat! Baird manages to get full guard.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed postures up.
Reed is working Baird over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Baird is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baird holds on and takes a little breather.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terrell Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrell Reed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baird tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baird to the ground. Baird escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Baird. That snapped Reed's head back.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Baird scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Baird counters with a nice uppercut.
Baird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baird paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baird misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Reed moves away from the strike by Baird.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Baird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Baird sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baird to score with a decent uppercut.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Baird thows a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws a body punch but Baird moves out of range.
Reed misses with a hook.
Baird throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Baird shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Baird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Baird swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baird counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Baird misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Reed.
Baird just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Baird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
Baird takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Baird backs away looking to recover.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Baird throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird slips a straight right by Reed.
Baird scores with a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed trying to control the position.
Baird looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terrell Reed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Baird misses.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baird moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baird jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Baird slips the punch.
Baird slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed lands a nice hook to Baird's body. Baird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baird throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baird tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed tries a body shot but Baird blocks it.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird tries to break free but Reed pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baird lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baird takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reed pushes Baird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baird is working Reed over against the cage.
Baird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reed's elbow.
Baird stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Baird - that landed with a thud.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed trying to stall but Baird improves his position.
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
Baird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baird is working Reed over against the cage.
Baird blocks a body shot from Reed.
A short right from Reed.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird gets through Reed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Reed is working for takedown but Baird is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baird lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baird.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control but Baird postures up.
Baird not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baird controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
Baird prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed trying to hold on to Baird's head to control him but Baird postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Macadam Baird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baird throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Baird throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Baird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Baird avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed swings for the body but Baird moves out of range.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Reed.
A shot to the body from Baird misses
and Reed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baird!
Baird wants to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reed throwing strikes but Baird recovers to half guard. A much better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Reed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Reed's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reed scores with a one two! Baird had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baird takes one to the chin there.
Baird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baird throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baird connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed gets caught flat footed, as Baird shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baird postures up and lands a big shot to Reed's brow.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Baird from controlling successfully.
Baird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baird is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Baird lands an elbow.
Baird trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Baird throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Baird keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed wants to control but Baird postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Baird tries to score with some ground and pound. Reed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baird digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reed slips under a jab from Baird.
Baird shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baird misses with a double jab
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baird shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Reed misses with a combination
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed sizes up Baird with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to clinch but Baird moves away
and Baird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Baird slips a straight right by Reed.
Baird misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baird misses with a hook.
Reed leaves Baird with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Terrell Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macadam Baird.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baird moves away from the strike by Reed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macadam Baird dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Terrell Reed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reed takes a swing at Baird's ribcage but misses.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Baird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed gets a clinch.
Baird tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baird.
Baird has hold of one of Reed's legs. Reed is fighting the takedown attempt but Baird gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Baird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed has momentary wrist control but Baird slips an elbow through the middle.
Reed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reed looking to secure an arm triangle but Baird defends it well.
Baird is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
Reed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reed misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Baird is looking to get to half guard.
Reed thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Baird is working to get back to half guard.
Reed misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reed thowing shots but they're missing.
Baird is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reed sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reed looking to ground and pound but Baird is blocking nicely.
Reed looking to finish Baird with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baird!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed with shots to the head and body - Baird looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baird is looking to get to half guard.
Baird tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baird sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macadam Baird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is trying to control. Baird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baird gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Baird trying to control the position.
Reed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Reed!
Terrell Reed retains his welterweight title!
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