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HEROIC 129 Nixon v Stormcrow PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Napalm Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu has chosen House of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Napalm Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Woima Karhu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chief's hands.
Karhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karhu delivers a nice body kick.
Karhu tries to clinch there but Chief circles away.
Karhu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chief ducks right into an uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu forces Chief back against the cage and clinches.
Karhu has Chief pushed against the cage.
Karhu looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Karhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chief fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chief is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chief swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Chief controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chief blocking some punches.
Chief breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chief has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Karhu throws a push kick but Chief slaps the foot to one side.
Chief tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chief feints a jab promting Karhu to slip. Chief then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karhu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Chief swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. Chief looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chief looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chief walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Chief.
Karhu with a jab.
Karhu throws a lazy body kick
and Chief counters with a series of strikes. Karhu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chief's sensitive parts.
Karhu scores with a head kick. Chief tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chief tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chief steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chief's sensitive parts.
A big right from Karhu misses.
Chief thows a body shot but no joy.
Karhu misses with the body kick
and Chief counters by clinching up.
Karhu is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Chief.
Chief is looking for a takedown.
Chief blocking some punches.
Chief is trying to break the clinch but Karhu has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Chief - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chief prevents Karhu from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chief as Karhu tries to tie him up.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike.
Karhu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiefs head.
Karhu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karhu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chief has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karhu obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chief.
Karhu has Chief pushed against the cage.
Karhu can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries to stall but Chief uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karhu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chief avoiding damage as Karhu throws knees to the body.
Karhu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chief has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chief lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chief softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chief fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chief tries to circle away but Karhu has him pinned against the cage.
Chief lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karhu lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woima Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chief swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Chief is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
Karhu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chief.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Chief moved away.
Karhu fails to land with a series of punches.
Chief keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws out a leg kick but Chief moves out of range and Karhu only half commits.
Chief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woima Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Chief checks it.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Chief uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Chief checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chief throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
Woima Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chief if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chief.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses.
Chief paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Napalm Chief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu thows a body shot but no joy.
Karhu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chief has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chief and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chief checks the leg kick.
Chief avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chief manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Chief counters with a good low kick that Karhu was not able to check.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Chief's legs.
Chief chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chief. Karhu shrugs it off though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chief. Karhu shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Chief blocks the low kick.
Chief throws a head kick but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chief throws out a leg kick but Karhu moves out of range and Chief only half commits.
Napalm Chief is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Chief sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chief swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu scores with a punch to the head.
Chief tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chief.
Karhu shoots for a takedown but Chief saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chief slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chief swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karhu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chief is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rat Cage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karhu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chief trying to control here.
Chief wants to get back to full guard.
Chief is looking to control Karhu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chief avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu is keen to just control but Chief is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chief knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karhu wants to control but Chief is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chief displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karhu throws out the jab.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chief.
Chief is looking to wear down Karhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chief takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chief plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chief wants to get back to full guard but Karhu has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Woima Karhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chief is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karhu clinches up with Chief and pushes him back against the cage.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chief lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Karhu.
Chief's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Karhu is trying to break the clinch but Chief has him pressed against the cage.
Karhu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chief's efforts to push away.
Chief breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu is looking to clinch but Chief is avoiding it.
Chief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chief on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karhu. Karhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Chief misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Chief lands with a kick to the temple. Karhu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chief lands with a right hand.
Chief staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Chief does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chief is able to avoid easily.
Karhu thows a body shot but no joy.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chief's calf.
Napalm Chief has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu lands a jab to Chief's midsection.
Chief throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chief swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karhu counters with a three punch combo that has Chief backing up. Chief nods at Karhu to acknowledge the strikes.
Chief is looking to clinch.
Karhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karhu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chief misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Chief counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karhu misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karhu connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Chief wants to stall.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Chief avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage.
Chief tries to stall but Karhu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karhu looking to throw knees to the head but Chief is blocking nicely.
Chief lands a right hand.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Chief.
Karhu stalling in the clinch but Chief improves position.
Chief breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karhu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chief takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu tests Chief's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Karhu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karhu throws a low kick but Chief moves out of range easily.
Woima Karhu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chief throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chief jabs Karhu right on the nose. Karhu blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chief pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chief throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woima Karhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karhu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woima Karhu!
A very excited looking Woima Karhu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick has chosen Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Christopher McCormick has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Lewis's 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCormick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCormick slips under a jab.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCormick.
A big right from McCormick misses.
McCormick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lewis misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McCormick.
A right-left combo lands from McCormick.
Lewis throws a hook but McCormick blocks it.
Lewis misses the body punch
and McCormick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCormick avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
McCormick scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Lewis.
We've been hearing reports that Lewis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCormick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
McCormick connects with a crisp jab.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCormick manages to avoid it.
McCormick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by McCormick.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCormick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCormick connects with a right that clearly hurt Lewis. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as McCormick proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lewis collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher McCormick!
Christopher McCormick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Amazon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Turk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amazon closes the distance and pushes Turk back into the cage.
Amazon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amazon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turk avoids the head kick by Amazon.
Amazon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amazon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Amazon misses.
A jab from Turk misses.
Amazon throws a hook but Turk blocks it.
Turk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amazon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turk scrambles back to his feet.
Amazon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Amazon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turk successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amazon preventing the sweep.
Turk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amazon.
Turk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amazon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk trying to control the position here.
Amazon wants to get up but he can't break Turk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amazon throws the kick towards the body but Turk avoids it.
Amazon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turk at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turk.
No luck for Turk with that takedown attempt.
Amazon tries to land a front kick but Turk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amazon scores with a head kick.
It looks like Johnny Turk has been cut.
Amazon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turk tries to close the distance and clinch but Amazon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amazon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turk.
Oscar Amazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Turk.
Amazon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turk back to the cage. Amazon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turk gets a clinch.
Amazon breaks from the clinch.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown. Amazon tries to sprawl out of it but Turk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amazon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amazon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Amazon scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick from Amazon.
Amazon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Amazon tries to close the distance and clinch but Turk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amazon.
Amazon rushes Turk and presses him up against the cage.
Turk pulls guard successfully.
Amazon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amazon trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Oscar Amazon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Amazon lands with a cross.
Turk doesn't manage to clinch there - Amazon circles away.
A punch combination from Amazon misses.
Amazon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Amazon as Turk shoots in.
No luck for Turk with that takedown attempt.
Amazon throws a nice looking combination but Turk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amazon scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Turk.
Amazon throws a head kick but Turk moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amazon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amazon misses with a double jab.
Turk shoots in for a takedown but Amazon shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amazon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Johnny Turk's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk tries to close the distance and clinch but Amazon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amazon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amazon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnny Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amazon moves into the clinch.
Amazon keeps control of Turk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turk tries to pull guard but Amazon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Amazon has Turk pressed against the cage, preventing Turk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amazon slows down the pace here.
Turk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amazon walks away with a smile on his face. Turk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Amazon has Turk up against the cage in a clinch.
Turk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk closes the distance and clinches up with Amazon, looking for a takedown. Turk pushes Amazon against the cage but Amazon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amazon takes the fight into the clinch.
Turk blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Amazon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Turk'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.
Turk shoots in for a takedown but Amazon shows good takedown defense.
Turk takes one to the side of the head.
Turk is looking to clinch.
Amazon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amazon has Turk up against the cage in a clinch.
Amazon lands a body punch.
Amazon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turk avoids it.
Amazon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amazon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Amazon cracks Turk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Amazon tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk blocks a head kick by Amazon.
Amazon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turk.
Oscar Amazon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Turk.
Turk gets tackled into the cage by Amazon. Amazon maintains the clinch.
Turk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amazon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turk can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turk.
Amazon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turk can do to turn this around?
Turk takes a shot to the head.
Turk is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon breaks from the clinch.
Amazon tries to clinch up.
Turk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amazon leaves Turk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turk is looking to slow Amazon down with leg kicks.
Amazon throws a series of punches but Turk moves out of range.
Oscar Amazon is winning the standup battle so far.
Amazon is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Amazon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amazon tries to clinch up but Turk circles away and keeps his distance.
Turk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The cut above Johnny Turk's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Amazon pushes Turk up against the cage in a clinch.
Turk is trying to pull guard but Amazon has him pressed against the cage.
Turk jumps guard and drags Amazon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk working a defensive guard here.
Amazon trying to control but Turk is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amazon prevents Turk from getting back to his feet.
Amazon is looking to stand up but Turk won't let him.
Amazon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amazon 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Turk shoots in but no luck this time.
Amazon scores with a jab. Turk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turk shoots in but Amazon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amazon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turk is defended easily by Amazon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Amazon.
Turk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown but Amazon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amazon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turk.
Amazon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amazon duly obliges.
Amazon drops Turk with a beautiful combination! Turk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Amazon is looking for the KO!
Turk is rocked!
Johnny Turk'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 Johnny Turk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oscar Amazon!
A victorious Oscar Amazon 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 Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
23 - 8 - 0 |
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170 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kendall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Kendall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kendall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Kendall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kendall misses with a wild body shot.
Kendall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Kendall moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Kendall scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kendall throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall being controlled here momentarily.
Kendall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kendall from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Kendall just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed right hand from Kendall misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kendall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kendall misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chris Kendall has been cut.
Chris Kendall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendall throws a head kick that misses.
Kendall lands with a good body shot.
Barney Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kendall motions for Lee to come forward. Kendall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kendall takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kendall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws the left hand but Kendall avoids the punch easily.
Kendall scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee drops Kendall with a beautiful combination! Kendall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
Kendall misses the shot to the body.
Kendall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kendall throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Kendall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee scores with a jab.
Kendall is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kendall.
Oh Kendall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kendall wants to clinch
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Kendall seems to have got his legs back now.
Kendall scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kendall jabs at Lee's body.
Kendall looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kendall.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Kendall's belly button to the back.
Kendall is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kendall lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee blocks a head kick by Kendall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kendall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kendall.
A big right from Kendall misses.
Kendall misses with a looping right.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kendall.
Lee pounces like a tiger and cracks Kendall with a vicious hook! Kendall is down but not out! Lee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barney Lee!
A victorious Barney Lee 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 Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Keijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wildboy. Keijo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CMX - Pyörivät Sähkökoneet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brutaali Keijo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maximus Scott's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Keijo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keijo lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Keijo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scott moves out of range as Keijo throws a body kick.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keijo moves away.
Scott feints a jab promting Keijo to slip. Scott then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Keijo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Brutaali Keijo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keijo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brutaali Keijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Keijo 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.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
Keijo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keijo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Keijo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Keijo.
Keijo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keijo.
Keijo misses with a body shot.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott tries to score with a low kick but Keijo moves his leg out of the way.
Scott throws the left hand but Keijo avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Keijo finds it's target.
Keijo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keijo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keijo blocks a jab.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keijo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keijo lands a slapping body shot.
Keijo misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keijo.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brutaali Keijo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keijo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keijo manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Keijo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keijo dips to his left and cracks Scott with an uppercut!
Scott defending well as Keijo loads up on a big left hand.
Scott is looking to wear down Keijo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keijo throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keijo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keijo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keijo. That did some damage!
Jab from Keijo.
Maximus Scott's cut is getting worse.
Scott checks a leg kick.
Scott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keijo in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Keijo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keijo loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Keijo swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Keijo lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Keijo misses with a kick to the body.
Keijo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keijo lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Keijo as he connects with a hook.
Scott is rocked!
Scott with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keijo.
Keijo misses with a double jab
and Scott counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keijo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keijo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Keijo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Maximus Scott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Keijo lands a big shot that drops Scott! Can he finish him?
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keijo trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keijo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keijo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Keijo throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott wants to sweep here but Keijo controlling him for the moment.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Keijo is proving a slippery customer.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keijo postures up.
Keijo postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
Keijo trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A left lands for Scott.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Keijo is out of range.
Keijo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.
Jeez, Maximus Scott's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Scott digs a good hook to Keijo's body.
Keijo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Scott.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keijo throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it.
Keijo misses with a head kick.
Keijo catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maximus Scott's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brutaali Keijo!
During a confident post fight interview, Brutaali Keijo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bagful Donkeys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's entrance music is Anthem. A fine choice. Donkeys has chosen Pelageya & Darya Moroz - Walking through a field with a horse as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bagful Donkeys!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donkeys swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Donkeys misses with a lunging right hand
and Overeem counters with a solid body kick.
Donkeys has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Donkeys scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Donkeys misses the target.
Overeem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donkeys.
Overeem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Donkeys digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donkeys avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donkeys manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
Donkeys throws a front kick that sends Overeem stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem walks into a straight right hand from Donkeys.
Overeem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donkeys tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donkeys managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Bagful Donkeys has been cut.
The referee calls for Donkeys to work.
Overeem swings wildly with an uppercut but Donkeys uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Donkeys.
Donkeys can't break the clinch.
Overeem pushes Donkeys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donkeys blocks it with crossed arms.
Donkeys stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Donkeys manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkeys scores with a nice head shot.
Donkeys throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donkeys scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donkeys on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Overeem moves out of range as Donkeys throws a body kick.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Donkeys.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Overeem is looking to score with low kicks.
Donkeys throws out a leg kick but Overeem moves out of range and Donkeys only half commits.
Overeem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Overeem misses.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donkeys lands with a good body shot.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donkeys misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donkeys throws a low kick but Overeem avoids it.
Donkeys with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Donkeys on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overeem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Donkeys is out of range.
Donkeys circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donkeys misses with a head kick.
Overeem moves to clinch but Donkeys breaks away
and Donkeys counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donkeys.
Donkeys lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donkeys.
Donkeys slips a straight right by Overeem.
Overeem is looking to slow Donkeys down with leg kicks.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Donkeys swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donkeys misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem tries to land a body kick
and Donkeys counters with a body kick that stops Overeem in his tracks momentarily.
Donkeys swinging wildly here.
Donkeys misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bagful Donkeys dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bagful Donkeys'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.
Donkeys slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem scores with a kick to the body.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donkeys swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overeem tries to clinch up
and Donkeys counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donkeys manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donkeys scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donkeys, right into the meat.
Overeem thows a body kick. Donkeys tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Overeem lands with a kick to the temple. Donkeys shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Overeem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donkeys.
Overeem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donkeys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a straight left.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donkeys.
Donkeys moves out of range of the body kick from Overeem.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Donkeys is trying to stall.
Donkeys breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donkeys throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donkeys has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overeem finds it's way round the side to connect with Donkeys's head.
Donkeys plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Overeem lands a leg kick that knocks Donkeys off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donkeys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem rushes Donkeys and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Donkeys is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Donkeys blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Donkeys is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donkeys.
Donkeys is leaning against Overeem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Donkeys looking to slow down the pace here.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Donkeys works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Donkeys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkeys works on Overeem's body with a couple of short punches.
Overeem looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Overeem.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donkeys blocks it with crossed arms.
Donkeys blocking some punches.
Alistair Overeem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donkeys goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donkeys has Overeem pressed against the cage, preventing Overeem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Overeem cracks Donkeys with a nice body shot.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Donkeys's face.
Overeem is struggling to control the position.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donkeys throws a half hearted mid kick.
Overeem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donkeys counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Donkeys misses with a few strikes there.
Overeem misses with a hook.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donkeys is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donkeys, as that shot connected.
Donkeys is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
Donkeys lands a jab-cross combination.
Donkeys seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donkeys throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donkeys avoids a kick to the body.
Donkeys misses with a straight left.
Donkeys connects with a high kick.
Donkeys moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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 Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bagful Donkeys's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Overeem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donkeys tries a head kick but it misses.
Donkeys checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Overeem has managed to clinch.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donkeys avoids it.
Overeem trying to stall but Donkeys improves his position.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donkeys blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donkeys is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Donkeys taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkeys breaks the clinch.
Overeem throws a head kick but Donkeys moves out of range.
Overeem scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem throws an overhand right that lands on Donkeys's shoulder, as Donkeys tries to avoid the shot.
Donkeys throws a push kick but Overeem slaps the foot to one side.
Bagful Donkeys seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donkeys throws a body punch but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donkeys swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donkeys takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Donkeys takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Overeem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donkeys lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overeem circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkeys blocks the body kick.
Donkeys fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donkeys uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem throws a hook but Donkeys blocks it.
Overeem tests Donkeys's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Overeem throws a push kick but Donkeys slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Donkeys.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Donkeys circles away and keeps his distance.
Donkeys thuds a left hand into Overeem's body.
Donkeys misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkeys scores with a jab.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donkeys.
Overeem throws a leg kick but Donkeys moved away.
Donkeys connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Donkeys lands a jab to the head.
Donkeys throws a leg kick which misses Overeem's front leg but catches the back leg as Overeem tries to avoid it.
Donkeys with a nice cross.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Donkeys circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donkeys dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overeem. That did some damage!
Donkeys moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
Donkeys sizes up Overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Donkeys. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Overeem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donkeys momentarily.
Overeem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a low kick as Donkeys jumps back.
Donkeys avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donkeys lands a big head kick that sends Overeem tumbling to the mat! Donkeys takes a step backwards and waves Overeem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Overeem is rocked!
Overeem catches Donkeys with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem throws a leg kick
and Donkeys counters with a crisp right that sends Overeem to the canvas! Donkeys follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagful Donkeys!
Bagful Donkeys thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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183 lbs
27 - 20 - 0 |
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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
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten slips under a jab from Marsh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rutten.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marsh's calf.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Marsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsh tries to avoid it.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Marsh with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutten throws a body punch but Marsh moves out of range.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Marsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marsh misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Marsh throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Marsh takes it in his stride.
It looks like Randy Marsh has been cut.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Marsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marsh dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
A jab from Rutten misses.
Marsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsh misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten cracks Marsh with an open hand slap.
Marsh is rocked!
Rutten closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marsh! Rutten dives in looking to finish! Marsh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Rutten!
A pretty intense looking Taz Rutten took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen comes to the cage accompanied by Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pope's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Pope!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitonen misses with a low kick.
Vitonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vitonen misses with a shot to the body
and Pope counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
Pope moves away from the strike by Vitonen.
Vitonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pope. Vitonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pope.
Pope throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pope there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitonen throws a leg kick but Pope sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nahka Vitonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vitonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pope.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Vitonen.
Vitonen walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Pope.
Pope rushes Vitonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pope misses with an elbow strike.
Vitonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pope is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope misses with an elbow over the top.
Vitonen can't find room to land a body shot as Pope controls the action.
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vitonen is defending well for now.
Pope pushes Vitonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vitonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vitonen has Pope pressed against the cage, preventing Pope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vitonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitonen blocks the elbow strike.
Pope tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pope presses Vitonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pope blocks an elbow strike from Vitonen.
Vitonen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vitonen is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope lands an uppercut.
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vitonen's defenses.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Vitonen shrugs off.
Vitonen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vitonen misses with a punch to the body.
Pope lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a body punch.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pope jabs at Vitonen's body.
Vitonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pope. Pope obviously looking to wear him down.
Pope lands a big right hand that sends Vitonen crashing to the mat! Pope stays standing though and waves Vitonen back to his feet!
Vitonen is rocked!
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Vitonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pope drops Vitonen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pope follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Pope!
Trent Pope seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Dufva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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29
182 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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28
177 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Dufva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a body punch but Dufva moves out of range.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dufva ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Dufva.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Dufva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dufva misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt - Dufva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dufva is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Dufva's body. Dufva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dufva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Dufva.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dufva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dufva dodges it nicely.
Dufva wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dufva is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dufva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dufva dodges it nicely.
Hunter prevents Dufva from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dufva is trying to maintain the position but Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dufva is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Hunter prevents Dufva from improving his position.
Dufva actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dufva keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Dufva's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hunter there.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dufva's head.
Hunter throwing shots but Dufva is blocking nicely.
Dufva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dufva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter looks to land a strike but Dufva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Dufva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dufva throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a thumping low kick.
Dufva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter stands and throws Dufva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hunter scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hunter trying to control the action but Dufva is working from the bottom.
Hunter lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dufva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Dufva dodges it nicely.
Dufva actively working from the bottom here.
Dufva trying to control but Hunter postures up.
Hunter is stalling here. Dufva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dufva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dufva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dufva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunter tries to roll over but Dufva keeps him under control.
Dufva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dufva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dufva's back!
Hunter punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hunter misses with an elbow to the head.
Dufva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hunter scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hunter has the hooks in. Dufva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Hunter manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hunter punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dufva is taking damage to the body and head.
Hunter struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dufva rolls, trying to escape but Hunter keeps control of the position.
Hunter is trying to stick to Dufva's back but Dufva is turning into Hunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dufva.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Dufva stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dufva escapes and throws Hunter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter 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!
Dufva misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Dufva misses with a body shot.
Hunter lands the left hand.
Hunter tries to move into range but Dufva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dufva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunter.
Hunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Dufva sprawls well. He's pushed Hunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dufva tries to clinch up.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Dufva throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Dufva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufva is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Dufva throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Dufva moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Dufva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dufva as Hunter shoots in.
Dufva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jay Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Dufva scores with a leg kick.
Hunter fails with the takedown
letting Dufva counter with a right hand.
Hunter darts in looking for a takedown but Dufva gets double underhooks and turns Hunter into the cage.
Dufva throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dufva wants to stall.
Dufva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
Dufva manages to break the clinch.
Dufva blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jay Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter thuds a left hand into Dufva's body.
Dufva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dufva on the side of the head.
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into Dufva's guard.
Dufva keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Dufva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dufva trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter won't allow Dufva to sweep him here.
Sven Dufva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter trying to control but Dufva is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Hunter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dufva is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
Dufva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dufva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Dufva motions for Hunter to come forward. Dufva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dufva is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dufva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Hunter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunter, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hunter!
Jay Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon comes to the cage accompanied by The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Stormcrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Stormcrow.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Stormcrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon cracks Stormcrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
Nixon throws a body punch but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Nixon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stormcrow throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon slips under a jab from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Stormcrow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Stormcrow ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon throws a hook but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
Stormcrow moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Stormcrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stormcrow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stormcrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nixon. Those never looked like landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away.
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormcrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon is looking to wear down Stormcrow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stormcrow closes the distance and pushes Nixon back into the cage.
Stormcrow pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nixon's efforts to push away.
Stormcrow breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stormcrow tries to work over Nixon's front leg with a kick but Nixon checks it.
Stormcrow delivers a nice body kick.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stormcrow connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Stormcrow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stormcrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stormcrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Stormcrow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nixon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nixon tries to score with a low kick but Stormcrow moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Stormcrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick nicely.
Stormcrow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Stormcrow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Stormcrow is just out of range.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Stormcrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon cracks Stormcrow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stormcrow scores with a spinning back kick!
Stormcrow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nixon. Stormcrow shrugs it off though.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Stormcrow lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stormcrow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that round.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stormcrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Stormcrow slips the punch.
Nixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Stormcrow lands a right hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Stormcrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stormcrow checks it well.
Stormcrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon wants to land a leg kick but Stormcrow is out of range.
Stormcrow throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Stormcrow tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Stormcrow misses with a hook
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nixon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Stormcrow connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stormcrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Stormcrow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon takes a swing at Stormcrow's ribcage but misses.
Nixon swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stormcrow looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon gets tackled into the cage by Stormcrow. Stormcrow maintains the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Stormcrow has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stormcrow trying to control the position but instead, Nixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stormcrow into the cage.
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stormcrow misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nixon misses with a hook to the body
and Stormcrow counters with a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stormcrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stormcrow loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Stormcrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow with a jab.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stormcrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stormcrow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
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!
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stormcrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
Stormcrow forces Nixon back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stormcrow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stormcrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stormcrow instigates a clinch.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Stormcrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nixon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Stormcrow coming out on top.
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Stormcrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Stormcrow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Stormcrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stormcrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stormcrow has him pressed against the cage.
Stormcrow cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon throws a wild body kick that Stormcrow sees coming a mile off.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stormcrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Stormcrow works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon throws a hook but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Stormcrow rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon can't break the clinch.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stormcrow thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Stormcrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Stormcrow prevents Nixon from breaking the clinch.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Stormcrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stormcrow lands with a right to the head.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stormcrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stormcrow misses with some punches.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Stormcrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Stormcrow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nixon back to the cage. Stormcrow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stormcrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily.
Stormcrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stormcrow lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stormcrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stormcrow.
Nixon tries to break the clinch but Stormcrow is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Nixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Stormcrow.
Good body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow breaks from the clinch.
Nixon throws a body punch but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Stormcrow tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stormcrow motions for Nixon to come forward. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow really dominated that round.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Stormcrow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stormcrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Stormcrow avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Stormcrow avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Stormcrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stormcrow avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Stormcrow wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
A leg kick checked by Stormcrow.
Nixon swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Stormcrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stormcrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stormcrow checks a leg kick.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Stormcrow feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Stormcrow moved out of range.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stormcrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow misses with a body kick.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Stormcrow tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon cracks Stormcrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stormcrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormcrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon punishes Stormcrow's body with a nice straight punch.
Stormcrow connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stormcrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Stormcrow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Stormcrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stormcrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stormcrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Nixon. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stormcrow, right into the meat.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stormcrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stormcrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Stormcrow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stormcrow loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stormcrow throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Stormcrow cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Nixon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stormcrow will feel that in the morning.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stormcrow can pounce on him.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon clobbers Stormcrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stormcrow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Stormcrow checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Stormcrow misses.
Nixon throws a body punch but Stormcrow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Stormcrow settles back down.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stormcrow throws out the jab.
Stormcrow lands a head shot.
Stormcrow throws a big shot that misses.
Stormcrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stormcrow. That one must have hurt.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Stormcrow checks a leg kick.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stormcrow thumps Nixon with a low kick.
Richard Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Stormcrow's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nixon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Stormcrow moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormcrow connects with a single shot there.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow closes the distance and clinches.
Stormcrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Stormcrow.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stormcrow.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries to break free but Stormcrow pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stormcrow.
Nice body punch from Stormcrow - that landed with a thud.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Stormcrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon is leaning against Stormcrow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon is trying to force a seperation but Stormcrow has the dominant position.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Nixon.
Stormcrow lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stormcrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon can't break the clinch.
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!
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stormcrow tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Nixon moves out of range as Stormcrow strikes.
Stormcrow clinches with his opponent.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon tries to work over Stormcrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Nixon digs a right hand into Stormcrow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stormcrow's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bowser Stormcrow.
Well Stormcrow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow! Bowser Stormcrow retains his welterweight title!
Bowser Stormcrow was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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