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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 5208 p4p, 23524 weight class) and Bledge Stevenson (ranked 167 p4p, 139 weight class). Abdul Keji has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson misses with a combination
and Keji counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
and Keji counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stevenson! He's just covering up as Keji starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Bowers (ranked 3433 p4p, 4450 weight class) and Paul Greenland (ranked 40 p4p, 145 weight class). Greenland has chosen I Wanna Be Like You as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenland.
Greenland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greenland shoots in looking for a takedown but Bowers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greenland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bowers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice combination there by Bowers.
It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
Greenland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greenland drives through and clinches with Bowers against the cage.
Greenland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Art Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Greenland.
Bowers is trying to push Greenland away but Greenland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bowers breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland misses with an uppercut. Bowers saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowers.
Greenland wants to clinch up but Bowers keeps it at a distance.
Bowers lands a nice shot that snaps Greenland's head back.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Greenland.
Bowers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greenland on the side of the head.
Greenland lands with a good body shot.
Greenland 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.
Greenland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bowers keeps Greenland at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bowers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bowers. Those never looked like landing.
Bowers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greenland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bowers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greenland is in Bowers's guard.
Bowers pushes Greenland off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bowers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowers throws out a loose jab but Greenland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenland takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenland throws a hook to the side of Bowers's head but Bowers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Greenland misses.
Nice jab there from Bowers.
Bowers defending well as Greenland loads up on a big left hand.
Bowers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenland takes one to the side of the head.
Bowers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowers throws a body kick that misses.
Bowers throws a series of punches but Greenland avoids them all with ease.
Greenland looks for a takedown but Bowers sprawls well.
Greenland throws an overhand right that lands on Bowers's shoulder, as Bowers tries to avoid the shot.
Greenland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowers.
Greenland shoots in and bounces Bowers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Greenland won't allow Bowers to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenland trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenland stops Bowers from standing up.
Greenland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowers is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at New York Public Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bowers keeping moving, preventing Greenland from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Greenland scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Bowers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenland throws a right hand that misses
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenland misses with an uppercut.
Bowers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowers scores with a nice head shot.
Bowers throws a combination. Greenland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bowers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenland is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Greenland misses with a takedown
and Bowers counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bowers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greenland misses with a body shot.
Bowers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greenland's head.
Art Bowers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenland tries to clinch up
and Bowers counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenland misses with a straight right.
Bowers scores with a jab to the head.
Bowers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Art Bowers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Bowers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowers.
Greenland tries to clinch but Bowers moves out of range.
Greenland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bowers cracks Greenland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Art Bowers is winning the standup battle so far.
Greenland is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bowers moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Bowers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snapple Grapple (ranked 2968 p4p, 2190 weight class) and Hugo Loris (ranked 284 p4p, 221 weight class). Snapple Grapple had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapple closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grapple lands in his opponent's guard.
Loris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grapple is controlling him.
Grapple throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grapple trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Grapple stops Loris from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Grapple has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grapple in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grapple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grapple is looking to work some ground and pound but Loris has wrist control.
Loris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grapple prevents Loris from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loris feints and then cracks Grapple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grapple down.
Loris throws a leg kick but Grapple moved away.
Loris with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grapple is defended easily by Loris.
Grapple rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grapple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grapple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grapple.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snapple Grapple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grapple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grapples jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Loris misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Loris.
 Grapple is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple is looking to clinch.
Oh Grapple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grapple needs to keep his hands up - Loris had a free shot at his head there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Loris! Grapple is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 2166 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Black Lives Jackson (ranked 295 p4p, 271 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Dean manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson slips a straight right by Dean.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Black Lives Jackson has been cut.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brian Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Dean counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dean finish him?!
 Jackson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OH! Jackson has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Dean smells blood and charges in for the finish! Dean unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jackson sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Dean!
A victorious Brian Dean thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hadr Bari (ranked 1162 p4p, 3294 weight class) and Hugo Clement (ranked 170 p4p, 422 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadr Bari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Clement!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bari throws an overhand right that lands on Clement's shoulder, as Clement tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Clement lands.
Bari looks to land a right hand but Clement moved out of range.
Clement looks to throw the jab but Bari is out of range.
Bari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clement.
Hugo Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clement connects with a solid leg kick.
Clement throws a lazy uppercut
and Bari counters with a one-two to the body.
Clement connects with the punch.
Bari looks to land a left hand but Clement moved out of range nicely.
Clement tries to land a front kick but Bari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Bari misses.
Bari staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bari cracks Clement with a good jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clement 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.
Clement works the jab nicely.
It looks like Hadr Bari has been cut.
Bari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clement fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clement connects with an inside leg kick.
Clement fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clement lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clement avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clement moves away from the strike by Bari.
Clement waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bari.
Hadr Bari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clement thumps Bari with a low kick.
Clement shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bari's guard.
Clement in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clement working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clement postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clement, into his guard.
Clement looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bari is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clement working a defensive guard here.
Clement is looking for a triangle but Bari pushes his legs off easily.
Clement controls Bari momentarily but Bari frees himself.
Clement working for a triangle but Bari defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bari tries to free his leg and advance position but Clement is retaining full guard.
Clement looking for a guillotine here but Bari defends easily.
Bari won't allow Clement to sweep him here.
Clement is working an open guard so Bari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clement misses with a low kick as Bari jumps back.
Bari is looking to counter punch.
Clement scores with a nice strike.
Clement bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bari's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Clement. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Clement dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hadr Bari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clement throws a jab but it's blocked by Bari.
Clement misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bari.
Clement closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bari did well to prevent Clement getting side control.
Bari tries to roll over but Clement keeps him under control.
Bari has hold of Clement's hands but Clement slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clement is nestled in close to Bari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement working Bari over with strikes.
Bari kicks Clement off and gets back to his feet.
Clement takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clement throws a hook but Bari blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement throws a body shot but no joy.
Clement misses with a lunging right hand
and Bari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clement thinking.
Bari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clement is rocked!
Bari flashes Clement a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Clement's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Clement crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bari punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hadr Bari!
Hadr Bari decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gaethje (ranked 2128 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Toby Vertongen (ranked 278 p4p, 202 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Gaethje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaethje misses with a combination
and Vertongen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaethje is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
Vertongen blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Vertongen throws out a counter right but Gaethje avoids it with no problem.
Vertongen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Vertongen.
It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Gaethje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Vertongen is predictable there
and Gaethje counters with a one-two to the body.
Gaethje wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Vertongen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaethje connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaethje closes the distance and clinches.
Gaethje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Gaethje appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vertongen looking to score a takedown here. Gaethje is defending well but Vertongen drives through and ends up in Gaethje's guard.
Vertongen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vertongen with a nice head shot there.
Gaethje keeping moving, preventing Vertongen from controlling successfully.
Vertongen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vertongen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaethje trying to control the position.
Gaethje seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vertongen landing with the ground and pound.
Vertongen lands a couple of elbows.
Vertongen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaethje is trying to control the position but Vertongen postures up.
Gaethje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaethje looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vertongen distracts Gaethje with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vertongen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaethje preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vertongen lands a couple of digs.
Gaethje is rocked!
Vertongen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Gaethje is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vertongen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gaethje's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Rummel (ranked 1592 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 51 p4p, 30 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syd Rummel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rummel manages to avoid it.
Rummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Rummel fails with the takedown
and Kane counters with a three punch combo that has Rummel backing up. Rummel nods at Kane to acknowledge the strikes.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rummel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Rummel shoots for a takedown but Kane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rummel avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane looking to score a takedown here. Rummel is defending well but Kane drives through and ends up in Rummel's guard.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Rummel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane stays in close to Rummel's body and controls the position.
Rummel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rummel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rummel throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Rummel distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rummel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rummel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Rummel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rummel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rummel is aware though and is defending well.
Rummel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rummel has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Kane working for a triangle but Rummel defends it easily.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rummel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane is looking for a triangle but Rummel pushes his legs off easily.
Rummel trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummel chips away with some ground and pound.
Rummel throwing strikes but missing.
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rummel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rummel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rummel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Rummel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rummel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rummel stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kane holds on and takes a little breather.
Rummel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane is rocked!
It looks like Harry Kane has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rummel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rummel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rummel lands a couple of digs.
Kane is still in real trouble! Can Rummel finish him?
Rummel chips away with some ground and pound.
Rummel postures up.
Rummel gets to his feet and stands over Kane, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kane felt that one! Rummel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kane from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syd Rummel!
Syd Rummel retains his super heavyweight title!
Syd Rummel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Alchemy logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 606 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 62 p4p, 111 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Pellegrini there.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pellegrini thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pellegrini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mantle scores with the left hand. Pellegrini knows he should have avoided that one.
Pellegrini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pellegrini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mantle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pellegrini's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mantle.
Pellegrini lands an overhand right.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pellegrini throws out the jab.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks right into an uppercut from Mantle.
Mantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pellegrini, as that shot connected.
Mantle jabs Pellegrini right on the nose. Pellegrini blinks but takes it well.
Pellegrini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mantle in his tracks.
Pellegrini looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Mantle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini scores with a jab. Mantle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pellegrini.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pellegrini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pellegrini throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle tries to clinch up but Pellegrini circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been told by Pellegrini's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Pellegrini breaks from the clinch.
Pellegrini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Mantle misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pellegrini!
Mantle 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.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Mantle's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Mantle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pellegrini in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Pellegrini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Pellegrini.
Mantle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mantle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pellegrini struggling a bit here.
Mantle landing strikes.
Mantle wants to control but Pellegrini is keeping him busy.
Pellegrini avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mantle.
Mantle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pellegrini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mantle tries to score with some ground and pound. Pellegrini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pellegrini is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Mantle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pellegrini can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini 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.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle walks into a stiff left hand from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini thuds his right hand into Mantle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pellegrini lands with a good body shot.
Mantle throws a looping overhand right but Pellegrini ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini jabs Mantle right on the nose. Mantle blinks but takes it well.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Pellegrini looks to land a combination but Mantle avoids it well.
Pellegrini tried to score with a low kick but Mantle checks it.
Pellegrini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pellegrini misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pellegrini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantle is putting a hurting on Pellegrini here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Pellegrini is trying to improve his position.
Mantle trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Pellegrini wants to control but Mantle postures up.
Pellegrini is trying to improve his position.
Pellegrini is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it.
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.
Pellegrini regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mantle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pellegrini wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pellegrini defending well though.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mantle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pellegrini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Mantle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pellegrini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellegrini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mantle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pellegrini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet but Mantle drags him back down.
Mantle trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Mantle misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle trying to control the position but Pellegrini is working away.
Pellegrini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mantle gets back to full guard.
Mantle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pellegrini stands and steps away. Mantle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mantle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
A hook to the body from Mantle.
Mantle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pellegrini after a bit of a struggle.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrini blocks a body shot from Mantle.
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pellegrini tries to work over Mantle's front leg with a kick but Mantle checks it.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Pellegrini misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a shoot takedown. Pellegrini fights it but they end up in guard.
Pellegrini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Pellegrini trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mantle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pellegrini's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pellegrini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pellegrini trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Mantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Pellegrini.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Mantle.
Pellegrini throws a front kick aimed at Mantle's knee but Mantle avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Pellegrini misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mantle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pellegrini throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Mantle misses the target.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Pellegrini seems unphased.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Mantle.
Pellegrini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Pellegrini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pellegrini. Pellegrini obviously looking to wear him down.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle digs a good hook to Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Mantle checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini tries to score with a low kick but Mantle moves his leg out of the way.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pellegrini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mantle.
Pellegrini works the jab nicely.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown but Pellegrini shows good takedown defense.
Mantle sizes up Pellegrini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pellegrinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mantle throws the left hand but Pellegrini avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini scores with a hook.
Vinnie Pellegrini is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini scores with a sloppy right hand. Mantle should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Mantle ducked under it nicely.
Pellegrini throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Mantle scores with a hook.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Pellegrini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Pellegrini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mantle jabs at Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini connects with a leg kick.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vinnie Pellegrini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mantle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pellegrini's guard.
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mantle trying to control but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
Pellegrini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mantle controls the pace.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pellegrini keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pellegrini lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
Mantle moves to clinch but Pellegrini breaks away
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pellegrini takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pellegrini.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pellegrini avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Pellegrini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle throws a sloppy body shot
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle slips under a jab from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pellegrini. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Mantle blocks a low kick nicely.
Pellegrini works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
Pellegrini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mantle shoots in but no luck this time.
Pellegrini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mantle misses the jab.
Pellegrini throws a series of punches but Mantle avoids them all with ease.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mantle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini lands the left hand.
Mantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pellegrini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellegrini throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle misses with a hook. Pellegrini ducked under it nicely.
Mantle swinging wildly here.
Mantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Mantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Graham Mantle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mantle misses with a wild body shot.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini lands with a nice body punch.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the head.
Mantle lands a nice hook to Pellegrini's body. Pellegrini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pellegrini.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.
Mantle lands a jab-cross combination.
Mantle misses with an uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle throws out a loose jab but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellegrini.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pellegrini circles away.
Pellegrini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle takes one to the chin there.
Pellegrini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pellegrini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pellegrini cracks Mantle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Mantle finds it's way through Pellegrini's defenses.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Mantle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pellegrini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Pellegrini just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellegrini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Pellegrini.
Mantle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pellegrini's guard.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Vinnie Pellegrini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mantle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantle throws a strike but Pellegrini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pellegrini preventing the sweep.
Mantle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pellegrini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pellegrini stands up from Mantle's guard - Pellegrini perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mantle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pellegrini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini defending well as Mantle loads up on a big left hand.
Pellegrini thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Pellegrini lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Pellegrini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pellegrini 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Vinnie Pellegrini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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