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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Arlecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlecki comes to the cage accompanied by Undead. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Arlecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Arlecki.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arlecki tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arlecki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonard checks a low kick from Arlecki.
A solid body kick from Arlecki.
Leonard clinches up with Arlecki and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arlecki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arlecki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arlecki scores with a shot to the side of Leonard's head.
Arlecki tries to throw a body punch but Leonard avoids it by throwing Arlecki back against the cage.
Arlecki misses with an elbow strike.
Arlecki stalls.
Arlecki misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki is looking to control Leonard's arms but Leonard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arlecki has his back to the cage.
Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Arlecki gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage.
Arlecki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonard stalling in the clinch.
Arlecki misses with some punches.
Arlecki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlecki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Arlecki gets an underhook and turns Leonard into the cage.
Arlecki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arlecki can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Arlecki lands with a left to the head.
Leonard misses with a knee to the head.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Arlecki.
Arlecki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arlecki looking to stall.
Leonard blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonard tries to work over Arlecki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arlecki prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Leonard trying to control the position but instead, Arlecki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonard into the cage.
Leonard missing with knees to the body.
Arlecki pushes off an throws an elbow but Leonard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Arlecki scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonard managing to block the knees to the body from Arlecki.
Leonard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Arlecki's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard slowing the pace effectively.
Arlecki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leonard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlecki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leonard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Arlecki.
Leonard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arlecki up against the cage.
Leonard lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leonard obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Arlecki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arlecki.
Arlecki scores with a shot to the side of Leonard's head.
Arlecki has a couple of punches blocked by Leonard.
Leonard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonard can't find room to land a body shot as Arlecki controls the action.
Leonard trying to control the position but instead, Arlecki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonard into the cage.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leonard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlecki.
Arlecki lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlecki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leonard blocks it with crossed arms.
Arlecki misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard lands a good knee to the midsection. Arlecki won't want to take too many of those.
Leonard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arlecki tries to work over Leonard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arlecki can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Leonard blocks the elbow strike.
Leonard lands a hook that snaps the head of Arlecki backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arlecki prevents it.
Arlecki lands a nice uppercut.
Arlecki leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Arlecki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arlecki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leonard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arlecki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Leonard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arlecki throws a leg kick but Leonard moved away.
A jab lands there for Arlecki.
Arlecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonard blocks a low kick nicely.
Arlecki works the jab nicely.
Arlecki throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arlecki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arlecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Leonard. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
Arlecki misses with a kick to the body
and Leonard counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arlecki fakes the leg kick and cracks Leonard in the body.
A punch lands to the side of Leonard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Arlecki.
Arlecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlecki lands with a shot to the body.
Arlecki tries to work over Leonard's front leg with a kick but Leonard checks it.
Arlecki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlecki feints and then cracks Leonard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leonard down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlecki throws a leg kick which misses Leonard's front leg but catches the back leg as Leonard tries to avoid it.
Leonard fails with the takedown
and Arlecki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jerzy Arlecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Arlecki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard landing knees to the body.
Arlecki throws a head punch that misses.
Arlecki prevents a body shot from Leonard.
A short right from Arlecki on the inside.
Arlecki working aggressively here.
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Leonard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arlecki backwards.
Arlecki lands a nice shot to the body.
Arlecki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonard is defending well.
Arlecki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arlecki misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arlecki.
Leonard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlecki.
Arlecki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Arlecki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlecki.
Arlecki prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arlecki blocks it with crossed arms.
Arlecki scores with a shoulder strike.
Arlecki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlecki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leonard tries to throw a body punch but Arlecki avoids it by throwing Leonard back against the cage.
Leonard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arlecki lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arlecki throws a head punch that misses.
Arlecki prevents a body shot from Leonard.
Arlecki blocks a body shot from Leonard.
Arlecki throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonard.
Arlecki looking to throw knees to the head but Leonard is blocking nicely.
Arlecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is pressed up against the cage. Arlecki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leonard down to the mat. Leonard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leonard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonard 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlecki throws a leg kick which misses Leonard's front leg but catches the back leg as Leonard tries to avoid it.
Arlecki moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.
Donk. Arlecki catches Leonard right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Arlecki.
Jerzy Arlecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlecki 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.
Leonard misses the jab.
Arlecki just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard tries to clinch up.
Leonard misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Arlecki misses
letting Leonard counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Arlecki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Arlecki throws the kick towards the body but Leonard avoids it.
Jerzy Arlecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlecki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arlecki.
Arlecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonard.
Arlecki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arlecki punishes Leonard's body with a nice straight punch.
Leonard misses with a looping right.
Arlecki motions for Leonard to come forward. Arlecki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlecki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonard misses with a hook.
Arlecki tests Leonard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonard blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki cracks a nice hook into Leonard's ribs.
Arlecki throws a front kick that sends Leonard stumbling back into the cage.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Arlecki lunges at Leonard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonard's hand.
Arlecki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arlecki lands a jab to the nose.
Arlecki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Jerzy Arlecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arlecki moves away from the strike by Leonard.
A shot to the liver by Arlecki. Beautiful body shot.
Arlecki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arlecki throws a push kick but Leonard slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arlecki with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Arlecki misses.
Good work by Leonard as he checks the leg kick.
Arlecki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonard. That did some damage!
Arlecki slips a jab from Leonard.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Arlecki.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Arlecki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arlecki misses with a kick to the body.
Leonard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arlecki.
A clash of legs there as Leonard blocks the low kick.
Leonard misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki misses the jab.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arlecki tries to work over Leonard's front leg with a kick but Leonard checks it.
Good work by Leonard as he checks the leg kick.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlecki takes a swing at Leonard's ribcage but misses.
Nuriel Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Leonard misses.
Arlecki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arlecki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Arlecki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arlecki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonard doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leonard's head.
Arlecki ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Arlecki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arlecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonard misses with a looping right.
Arlecki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlecki connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlecki lands a slapping body shot.
Arlecki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlecki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Arlecki.
Jerzy Arlecki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonard moves out of range of the body kick from Arlecki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Arlecki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arlecki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Arlecki!
A relieved looking Jerzy Arlecki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bam Jackass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackass's entrance music is Guns N' Roses: Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bam Jackass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackass looks to clinch
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackass wants to clinch
and Santoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackass throws a hook but Santoro avoids it easily.
Jackass moves to clinch but Santoro breaks away
enabling Santoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackass tries to close the distance and clinch but Santoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santoro fails to land with a series of punches.
Bam Jackass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackass wants to clinch
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackass closes the distance but Santoro moves to the side
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackass tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Santoro counters with a two punch combo.
Santoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackass.
Santoro throws a front kick aimed at Jackass's knee but Jackass avoids it well.
Jackass wants to clinch
and Santoro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackass tries to clinch
and Santoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santoro throws a nice looking combination but Jackass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackass wants to clinch
and Santoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackass wants to clinch.
Santoro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santoro throws a right hand that Jackass ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackass also avoids with ease.
Jackass tries to clinch
and Santoro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackass tries to clinch but Santoro is having none of it.
A big right from Jackass misses.
Jackass closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santoro counters with a straight right hand.
Jackass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackass tries to clinch
and Santoro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bam Jackass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santoro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackass in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackass throws an overhand right that lands on Santoro's shoulder, as Santoro tries to avoid the shot.
Jackass wants to clinch
and Santoro counters with a leg kick.
Jackass is looking to clinch.
Santoro misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Santoro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro misses the shot to the body.
Santoro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Santoro misses with a low kick.
Jackass clinches up with Santoro and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jackass as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackass scores with a knee to the head.
Jackass lands a body shot.
Santoro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackass has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jackass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackass.
A right hand to the body from Santoro.
Jackass misses with a punch on the inside.
Santoro is trying to break the clinch but Jackass has him pressed against the cage.
Santoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santoro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackass.
Jab, jab by Jackass - just one landing.
Jackass tries to clinch there but Santoro circles away.
Santoro throws a right and a left that Jackass avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Santoro.
Jackass is looking to clinch but Santoro is avoiding it.
Jackass doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
Santoro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackass wants to clinch but Santoro slips to the side
and Santoro counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackass checks a leg kick.
Jackass moves in looking to clinch but Santoro pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bam Jackass will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackass wants to clinch.
Jackass gets a clinch.
Santoro pushes Jackass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackass prevents a body shot from Santoro.
Santoro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackass.
Jackass doesn't manage to clinch there - Santoro circles away.
Jackass throws a head kick that misses.
Santoro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackass swivels and escapes.
Jackass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santoro moves out of range as Jackass strikes.
Santoro connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackass lands a big head kick that sends Santoro tumbling to the mat! Jackass takes a step backwards and waves Santoro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santoro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackass wants to clinch up but Santoro keeps it at a distance.
Santoro is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackass finish him?
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jackass! Santoro is out on his feet! Jackass rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Santoro is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Santoro is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Jackass!
An out of breath Bam Jackass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent P.I.M.P. Rafael Santa Cruz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santa Cruz throws a sloppy head kick
and Urahara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Santa Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Santa Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Urahara.
Santa Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Santa Cruz.
Urahara tries to work over Santa Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urahara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz tries a body shot but Urahara blocks it.
Urahara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santa Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Urahara has him pressed against the cage.
Santa Cruz digs a right hand into Urahara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urahara's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Santa Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santa Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urahara takes a shot to the head.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urahara's elbow.
Urahara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santa Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Santa Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urahara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santa Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Urahara's front leg but catches the back leg as Urahara tries to avoid it.
Urahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Urahara avoids it.
Urahara moves in looking to clinch but Santa Cruz pushes him off.
Santa Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Urahara lands with a straight right. Santa Cruz didn't see that one coming.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Santa Cruz blocks the low kick.
Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urahara.
Urahara shoots in for a double leg but Santa Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urahara tries to work over Santa Cruz's front leg with a kick but Santa Cruz checks it.
A leg kick checked by Santa Cruz.
Urahara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urahara darts in trying to clinch
and Santa Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Urahara 's knee.
Santa Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
Santa Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santa Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urahara's sensitive parts.
Santa Cruz blocks a jab.
Urahara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Santa Cruz misses.
Santa Cruz checks a low kick from Urahara.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Urahara moved away.
Santa Cruz looks to land a body kick but Urahara moved away.
Urahara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santa Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz struggling a bit here.
Santa Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Santa Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Urahara has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Santa Cruz!
Urahara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Urahara working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Santa Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urahara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Santa Cruz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Urahara keeps moving and retains side control.
Urahara working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Urahara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santa Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Urahara.
Urahara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santa Cruz keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kisuke Urahara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santa Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Santa Cruz is predictable there
and Urahara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santa Cruz prevents a body shot from Urahara.
Urahara cracks Santa Cruz with a nice body shot.
Santa Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santa Cruz looking to stall.
Santa Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santa Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Urahara won't allow it.
Santa Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urahara has him pressed against the cage.
Santa Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Santa Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael Santa Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santa Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santa Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Santa Cruz circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urahara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santa Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Urahara checks it.
Santa Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Urahara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Urahara avoids it.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urahara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Urahara slips a straight right by Santa Cruz.
Urahara misses the shot to the body.
Urahara is looking to slow Santa Cruz down with leg kicks.
Santa Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Urahara is defending well but Santa Cruz drives through and ends up in Urahara's guard.
Santa Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Urahara.
Urahara looking for subs off his back but Santa Cruz has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urahara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urahara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urahara has momentary wrist control but Santa Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.
Santa Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Urahara has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Urahara's head.
Santa Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santa Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santa Cruz is looking to advance position but Urahara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Santa Cruz is looking to get to half guard.
Santa Cruz blocking the ground and pound.
Santa Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santa Cruz gets back to full guard.
Urahara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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!
Santa Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santa Cruz has a hand on Urahara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Urahara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Santa Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Urahara has a good base and remains in mount.
Santa Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Urahara's attempts to control the action.
Santa Cruz wants to control but Urahara is having none of it.
Santa Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santa Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Santa Cruz checks a low kick from Urahara.
Urahara connects with an inside leg kick.
Santa Cruz 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.
Urahara thuds a left hand into Santa Cruz's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Santa Cruz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Urahara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Santa Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urahara.
Santa Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Urahara checks it.
Urahara throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but Urahara checks it.
Urahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
Urahara checks a leg kick nicely.
Urahara lands an overhand right.
Santa Cruz takes a swing at Urahara's ribcage but misses.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Urahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urahara's corner calls for a 1-2. Urahara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara throws a lazy right hand but Santa Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urahara checks a low kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown but Santa Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Urahara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santa Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
Santa Cruz throws a leg kick
and Urahara counters with a good low kick that Santa Cruz was not able to check.
Santa Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urahara.
Urahara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santa Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urahara moves away.
Urahara misses with the combination.
Santa Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santa Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urahara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santa Cruz.
Urahara lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Urahara takes a swing at Santa Cruz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Urahara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Urahara pushes Santa Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santa Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Santa Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santa Cruz prevents a body shot from Urahara.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Urahara prevents a body shot from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz misses with the head strike.
Santa Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Santa Cruz misses
and Urahara counters with a good low kick that Santa Cruz was not able to check.
Santa Cruz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santa Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urahara is out of range.
Urahara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santa Cruz takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Urahara's knee but Urahara avoids it well.
Urahara throws a body punch but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Urahara finds it's way through Santa Cruz's defenses.
Urahara moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Urahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urahara scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Santa Cruz.
Urahara misses with a takedown attempt - Santa Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Urahara looks to land a combination but Santa Cruz avoids it well.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. Urahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Santa Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
Urahara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara throws a wild body kick that Santa Cruz sees coming a mile off.
Urahara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santa Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Urahara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urahara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Santa Cruz throws a front kick that sends Urahara stumbling back into the cage.
Rafael Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santa Cruz misses with a head kick.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santa Cruz sprawls well. Santa Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Urahara gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kisuke Urahara.
Santa Cruz misses with a low kick.
Santa Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urahara.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Santa Cruz. That's going to slow Urahara down.
Urahara 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.
Santa Cruz connects with a leg kick. Urahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Urahara throws a shot from downtown. Santa Cruz moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kisuke Urahara.
I think Urahara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisuke Urahara!
Kisuke Urahara made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
Rafael Santa Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'That bullshit, I'm going to appeal that decision it sucks balls, fuck it!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie King comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mackenzie King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mackenzie King on the side of the head.
Lao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mackenzie King's sensitive parts.
Mackenzie King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lao was well out of range. Poor timing from Mackenzie King.
Lao slips a straight right by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mackenzie King looks to land a right hand but Lao moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Lao.
Lao lands a front kick.
Mackenzie King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lao misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie King misses with a double jab.
Lao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King shoots in for a takedown but Lao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mackenzie King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lao counters with an outside leg kick.
Lao swinging wildly here.
Lao lands a front kick.
Mackenzie King 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.
Lao throws a hook to the side of Mackenzie King's head but Mackenzie King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lao trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie King from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Mackenzie King has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King is fighting to break Lao's control of his arms but Lao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kung Lao.
Lao stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackenzie King. Mackenzie King gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Mackenzie King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lao keeps Mackenzie King at a distance using the push kick.
Lao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mackenzie King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lao thumps Mackenzie King with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lao.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lao.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Lao is looking to slow Mackenzie King down with leg kicks.
Mackenzie King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Lao blocks a low kick nicely.
Lao throws a right hand that misses
and Mackenzie King counters with a good low kick that Lao was not able to check.
Lao misses with a combination
and Mackenzie King counters with a leg kick.
Mackenzie King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lao moves out of range as Mackenzie King strikes.
Lao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackenzie King shoots in but Lao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mackenzie King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mackenzie King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lao misses with a hook.
Mackenzie King looks for the body kick but Lao saw that one coming.
Mackenzie King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mackenzie King blocks the low kick.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lao jabs Mackenzie King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackenzie King. Lao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lao scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackenzie King has a takedown stuffed.
Lao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lao avoids the body shot from Mackenzie King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lao lands with a right hand.
Mackenzie King is looking to wear down Lao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mackenzie King tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackenzie King throws a leg kick but Lao checks it.
Lao's corner calls for a 1-2. Lao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lao misses with a lunging right hand
and Mackenzie King counters with a low kick, right behind Lao 's knee.
Mackenzie King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lao on the side of the head.
Mackenzie King lands a nice hook to Lao's body. Lao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mackenzie King misses with the combination.
Kung Lao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lao.
Lao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mackenzie King finds it's way round the side to connect with Lao's head.
Lao scores with a hook to the body. Mackenzie King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao throws a leg kick but Mackenzie King moved away.
Mackenzie King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lao can pounce on him.
Mackenzie King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Mackenzie King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao lands a head shot.
Mackenzie King motions for Lao to come forward. Mackenzie King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mackenzie King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackenzie King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lao tries to score with a low kick but Mackenzie King moves his leg out of the way.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mackenzie King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mackenzie King is in Lao's guard.
Lao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mackenzie King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackenzie King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lao passes into side control.
Mackenzie King prevents Lao from improving position.
Lao controlling from side mount.
Lao moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King tries to hold on but Lao postures up.
Mackenzie King gets back to half guard.
Mackenzie King is trying to control but can't.
Mackenzie King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lao is controlling the pace.
Mackenzie King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao trying to pass the guard but Mackenzie King defending well.
Mackenzie King trying to control here.
Lao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kung Lao has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kung Lao was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lao missing with a left hand there. Mackenzie King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mackenzie King slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackenzie King.
Lao defending well as Mackenzie King loads up on a big left hand.
Lao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mackenzie King.
Lao throws a leg kick but Mackenzie King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lao lands a jab to the head.
Mackenzie King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lao scores with a kick to the body.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackenzie King tries to move into range but Lao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Mackenzie King moves out of range as Lao strikes.
Lao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mackenzie King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mackenzie King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lao manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao misses with a kick to the body
and Mackenzie King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lao's guard.
Mackenzie King postures up.
Lao has Mackenzie King pulled in close to control his posture.
Lao is trying to keep Mackenzie King in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kung Lao.
Lao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mackenzie King was well out of range. Poor timing from Lao.
Mackenzie King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mackenzie King shoots in and gets a takedown into Lao's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackenzie King preventing the sweep.
Lao controls Mackenzie King momentarily but Mackenzie King frees himself.
Mackenzie King being controlled here momentarily.
William Mackenzie King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King works over Lao with some ground and pound from guard.
Lao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mackenzie King manages to get himself to full guard.
Mackenzie King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lao advances to half guard.
Mackenzie King wants to improve his position but Lao is controlling well.
Mackenzie King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lao wants to pass to mount but Mackenzie King is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lao trying to control the action but Mackenzie King is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mackenzie King tries to roll over but Lao keeps him under control.
Lao stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King looking for submissions off his back.
Mackenzie King wants to improve his position but Lao is controlling well.
Mackenzie King trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Lao seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mackenzie King looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lao pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lao 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
Kung Lao 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Herzog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Takida - Curly Sue. Alves has chosen Trik Turner - Friends and Family as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
38 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Alves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herzog counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Herzog trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves moves into full guard.
Alves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Alves doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herzog trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog looking to pass the guard.
Herzog chips away with some ground and pound.
Herzog throws a big elbow that misses.
Herzog has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Herzog stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
Herzog being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Herzog throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Herzog misses with a looping left.
Alves scores with a jab.
Alves throws out a loose jab but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Alves.
Herzog drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herzog is one step ahead there.
Alves is still trying to improve position.
Herzog 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.
Alves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog has his feet on Alves's thighs here. He's pushed Alves off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alves screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Herzog!
A victorious Chris Herzog 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov has chosen Saku as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zeynalabdinov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sato cracks Zeynalabdinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato lands with a straight right. Zeynalabdinov didn't see that one coming.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sato's guard.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeynalabdinov is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zeynalabdinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeynalabdinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeynalabdinov is one step ahead there.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato wants to sweep here but Zeynalabdinov controlling him for the moment.
Sato trying to control the position here.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Zeynalabdinov throws a strike but Sato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sato trying to control but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeynalabdinov has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sato defends well.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sato passes into side control.
Sato working the head and body with strikes.
Zeynalabdinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeynalabdinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zeynalabdinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov has his foot on Sato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sato works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sato postures up in Zeynalabdinov's guard and throws a big left but Zeynalabdinov blocks it.
Zeynalabdinov keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Zeynalabdinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sato defends it easily.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Zeynalabdinov is retaining full guard.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
Sato pushing down on Zeynalabdinov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Sato passes to full mount!
Sato controlling the pace for now.
Zeynalabdinov is squirming around, avoiding Sato's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zeynalabdinov throws a looping overhand right but Sato ducks down to avoid it.
Sato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zeynalabdinov throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zeynalabdinov.
Sato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeynalabdinov missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeynalabdinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sato. That one must have hurt.
Zeynalabdinov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sato swivels and escapes.
Sato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Sato.
Zeynalabdinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sato throws a solid leg kick but Zeynalabdinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sato.
Zeynalabdinov throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zeynalabdinov throws a low kick but Sato moves out of range easily.
Sato scores with a head kick. Zeynalabdinov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Zeynalabdinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato misses the body punch
and Zeynalabdinov counters with a left and a right that stings Sato.
Sato throws a leg kick but Zeynalabdinov checks it.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a right hand but Sato moved out of range.
Sato shoots in for a takedown but Zeynalabdinov shows good takedown defense.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeynalabdinov throws out the jab.
Zeynalabdinov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zeynalabdinov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a hook.
Sato jabs Zeynalabdinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Zeynalabdinov looks to land a right hand but Sato moved out of range.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zeynalabdinov won't be happy with that.
Zeynalabdinov tries to improve position but can't.
Sato working away.
Sato working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sato trying to control the position but Zeynalabdinov is working away.
Zeynalabdinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeynalabdinov gets back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sato pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato winds up and cracks Zeynalabdinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Sato there.
Sato is looking to advance position but Zeynalabdinov won't allow it.
Zeynalabdinov wants to improve his position but Sato is controlling well.
Sato trying to control the action but Zeynalabdinov is working from the bottom.
Sato content to control rather than advance.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sato is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sato wants to control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him busy.
Zeynalabdinov moves into full guard.
Sato is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sato postures up.
Sato makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Zeynalabdinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sato is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato controlling from the top position.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sato passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Zeynalabdinov.
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Sato tenderised Zeynalabdinov's leg. Zeynalabdinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sato throws a chopping leg kick but Zeynalabdinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a straight left.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeynalabdinov lands an overhand right.
Zeynalabdinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Zeynalabdinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sato was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Zeynalabdinov finds it's target.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeynalabdinov.
Katsuro Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Zeynalabdinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zeynalabdinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sato swings for the body but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a shoot takedown. Zeynalabdinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato cracks Zeynalabdinov with a solid left hand.
Zeynalabdinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
Sato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sato preventing the sweep.
Sato landing some decent shots from guard.
Sato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sato landing some decent shots from guard.
Sato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sato working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeynalabdinov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Katsuro Sato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sato cracks Zeynalabdinov with a solid left hand.
Sato working some strikes from top position.
Zeynalabdinov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sato uses it to pass to side control.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain half guard here but Sato keeps moving and retains side control.
Zeynalabdinov is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato landing strikes.
Sato working away.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Sato passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zeynalabdinov!
Zeynalabdinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Sato tries to control but Zeynalabdinov wriggling away.
Zeynalabdinov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sato wants to free his trapped foot but Zeynalabdinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov is staying active underneath Sato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sato is nestled in close to Zeynalabdinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuro Sato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sato has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuro Sato!
Post fight, an emotional Katsuro Sato said 'I'm just that good!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bubby throws out the jab.
Bubby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bubby tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Bubby's knee but Bubby avoids it well.
Rutten thumps Bubby with a low kick.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
Bubby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bubby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taz Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bubby tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Bubby back against the cage.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bubby lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutten.
We've been informed that Rutten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Rutten.
Rutten works on Bubby's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bubby can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Bubby has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bubby misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by Bubby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bubby.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Bubby controls the action.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten tries a body shot but Bubby blocks it.
Bubby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bubby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten misses with a knee strike.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutten tries to work over Bubby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Bubby tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bubby cracks Rutten with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Bubby controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Rutten.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a right hand.
Bubby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bubby throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Bubby prevents a body shot from Rutten.
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land.
Rutten working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bubby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bubby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bubby's elbow.
Bubby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutten.
Bubby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutten or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutten.
Bubby throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten gets through Bubby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land.
Bubby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten tries to land knees in the clinch but Bubby avoids the damage to the body.
Bubby blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bubby.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Bubby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bubby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten tries a body shot but Bubby blocks it.
Bubby lands a shoulder strike.
Bubby lands with a left to the head.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Bubby controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land.
Bubby pushes Rutten back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Bubby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
Bubby misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Bubby.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Bubby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bubby blocking some punches.
Bubby misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubby blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Bubby.
Rutten tries a body shot but Bubby blocks it.
Rutten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bubby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rutten.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Bubby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taz Rutten will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rutten blocks a jab.
Bubby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bubby misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Rutten lands.
Bubby throws a chopping leg kick but Rutten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bubby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bubby tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A right-left combo lands from Rutten.
Rutten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bubby.
Bubby ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Bubby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bubby.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Bubby is just out of range.
Bubby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bubby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bubby instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bubby - that landed with a thud.
Bubby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to control Bubby's arms but Bubby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Bubby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Rutten - that landed with a thud.
Bubby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bubby.
Bubby misses with some punches.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten tries to land knees in the clinch but Bubby avoids the damage to the body.
Rutten lands an uppercut.
Bubby misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutten looking to throw knees to the head but Bubby is blocking nicely.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Rutten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubby gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Taz Rutten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bubby scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubby lands a left hand.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bubby lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Bubby avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Rutten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bubby blocks it with crossed arms.
Bubby lands a shoulder strike.
Bubby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bubby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bubby lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
Bubby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubby throws a head punch that misses.
Bubby lands a shoulder strike.
Bubby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
Rutten misses with some punches.
Bubby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bubby.
Bubby misses with a body punch.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bubby.
Bubby lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Bubby.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Bubby avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Bubby scores with a shoulder strike.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Bubby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutten in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bubby lands an uppercut.
Bubby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bubby has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Rutten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bubby is keeping busy.
Bubby scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Bubby tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Bubby back against the cage.
Bubby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bubby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Bubby.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Bubby controls the action.
Bubby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Bubby controls the action.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubby swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bubby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bubby throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rutten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bubby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rutten throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten trying to control but Bubby is working from the bottom.
Rutten won't allow Bubby to sweep him here.
Rutten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Bubby keeps moving.
Bubby wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bubby is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Bubby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubby is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten advances to half guard.
Bubby wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy.
Bubby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bubby is trying to control but can't.
Rutten controlling the action here.
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Bubby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bubby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bubby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubby wants to sweep but no luck.
Bubby working a defensive guard but Rutten passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten lands with a punch from half guard.
Bubby is looking to improve his position.
Rutten trying to control the action but Bubby is working from the bottom.
Bubby taking some punishment here, with Rutten in his half guard.
Bubby wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bubby wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bubby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rutten throws an elbow that misses. Bubby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rutten's guard. Nice move by Bubby!
Bubby trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bubby distracts Rutten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bubby wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taz Rutten!
Taz Rutten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Celebration by Kool and the Gang. Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ave Maria kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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245 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
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Williams.
It looks like Konstantin Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magomedov somewhat.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magomedov's sensitive parts.
and Williams counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Magomedov! He's just covering up as Williams starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
An intense looking Kane Williams took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I need to use all of my skills and not just the highlight reel KO power. If I need to grind, I'll grind. If I need to load the cannons, I'll load em. Either way, I'm not losing again. You dig?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester comes into the arena with Twisted blaring out of the sound system. Gajewski has chosen Stratosphere as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gajewski throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
Gajewski blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Gajewski counters with a head kick.
Lester avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gajewski. Gajewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Gajewski swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester.
Lester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gajewski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gajewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lester trying to land knees to the body.
Lester takes a shot to the head.
Gajewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Lester lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Gajewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gajewski tries to break the clinch but Lester is controlling the position.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lester.
Lester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gajewski. That did some damage!
Gajewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lester.
Gajewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gajewski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gajewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Gajewski.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Gajewski counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajewski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gajewski throws a sloppy body shot
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gajewski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lester seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gajewski can turn it around.
Lester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gajewski up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lester has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gajewski manages to break the clinch.
Lester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lester.
Lester landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gajewski tries to break free but Lester pushes him back against the cage.
Gajewski breaks from the clinch.
Gajewski tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Gajewski checks a low kick from Lester.
Lester lands a jab.
Lester scoring well with a low kick there.
Gajewski throws a low kick, looking for Lester's leg but Lester calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester is looking to clinch but Gajewski is avoiding it.
Gajewski lands a nice shot that snaps Lester's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski lands a big head kick that sends Lester tumbling to the mat! Gajewski takes a step backwards and waves Lester back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lester is rocked!
Lester lands with an uppercut that bounces Gajewski off the cage and back into range.
Oh Lester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gajewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Lester seems to have got his legs back now.
Gajewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Lester.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lester cracks Gajewski with a good jab.
Lester moves out of range as Gajewski throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lester motions for Gajewski to come forward. Lester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lester - that will leave a mark!
Gajewski misses with a body punch
and Lester moves into the clinch.
Gajewski misses with some punches.
Lester has Gajewski pushed against the cage.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gajewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gajewski.
Lester prevents Gajewski from breaking the clinch.
Lester tries a body shot but Gajewski blocks it.
Gajewski manages to break the clinch.
Lester is looking to clinch.
Gajewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lester as he jumps to the side.
Lester instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester keeps control of Gajewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lester tries to work over Gajewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gajewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gajewski fails to land.
Lester tries to land a knee to the head but Gajewski blocks with his arms.
Gajewski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gajewski cracks Lester with a nice body shot.
Gajewski lands a shot to the body.
Lester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gajewski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lester has him pressed against the cage.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gajewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gajewski lands with a right to the head.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Gajewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajewski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gajewski is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lester scores with a leg kick.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gajewski can pounce on him.
Gajewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lester tenderised Gajewski's leg. Gajewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gajewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gajewski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Lester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gajewski.
Lester jabs Gajewski right on the nose. Gajewski blinks but takes it well.
Lester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gajewski is out of range and Lester settles back down.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gajewski, right into the meat.
Lester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gajewski.
Gajewski throws out a leg kick but Lester moves out of range and Gajewski only half commits.
Gajewski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lester misses with a hook. Gajewski ducked under it nicely.
Lester thows a leg kick but Gajewski checks it
and Gajewski counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester is trying to get back to half guard.
Gajewski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lester is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lester is not content to let Gajewski control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski 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.
Gajewski punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gajewski.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gajewski throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gajewski. That's going to slow Lester down.
Lester throws a chopping leg kick but Gajewski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gajewski moves away from the strike by Lester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester doesn't manage to clinch there - Gajewski circles away.
Gajewski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gajewski throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gajewski avoids the head kick by Lester.
Gajewski looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Gajewski moved out of range nicely.
Gajewski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gajewski.
Gajewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gajewski.
Lester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lester moves forwards but Gajewski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gajewski throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lester looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Lester.
Gajewski throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Gajewski avoids a kick to the body.
Gajewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gajewski walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Gajewski.
Gajewski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lester counters by clinching up.
Lester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gajewski or not.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lester lands an elbow that stopped Gajewski in his tracks for a moment.
Gajewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski is trying to trip Lester. He has hold of a leg but Lester is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gajewski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gajewski is one step ahead there.
Lester pulls Gajewski in to control the position.
Gajewski wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gajewski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gajewski stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gajewski misses with a wild body shot.
Lester feints and then cracks Gajewski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gajewski down.
Gajewski throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester.
Lester lands an uppercut.
Gajewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gajewski tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gajewski breaks from the clinch.
Lester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well.
Lester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lester looks to land a combination. Gajewski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gajewski throws a low kick but Lester avoids it.
Lester instigates a clinch.
Gajewski gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gajewski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gajewski.
Lester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gajewski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gajewski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands a nice knee to the body.
Gajewski breaks the clinch.
Lester lands a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gajewski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajewski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gajewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Lester lands a jab.
Lester lands with a hook. Gajewski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gajewski is looking to land body kicks.
Gajewski digs a good body shot into Lester's ribs.
Gajewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lester jabs Gajewski right on the nose. Gajewski blinks but takes it well.
Gajewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gajewski tries to land a front kick but Lester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester has Gajewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Lester gets underhooks to prevent Gajewski's takedown attempt.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Gajewski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajewski lands with a right to the head.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Gajewski pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gajewski tries to circle away but Lester has him pinned against the cage.
Gajewski looking to stall.
Lester lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Gajewski controls his hands.
Gajewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gajewski lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lester.
Gajewski misses with a low kick.
Gajewski connects with a single shot there.
Gajewski thows a leg kick but Lester checks it
and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester clinches up with Gajewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Lester misses with a knee to the head.
Lester has Gajewski pressed against the cage, preventing Gajewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gajewski lands with a right to the head.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester 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.
Lester throws the kick towards the body but Gajewski avoids it.
Gajewski misses with a looping left.
Gajewski connects with an inside leg kick.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gajewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lester can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lester!
Nice shot by Lester.
Gajewski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester 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.
Lester tries to clinch but Gajewski moves out of range.
Gajewski moves out of range of the body kick from Lester.
Lester clobbers Gajewski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick.
Lester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gajewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Gajewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester throws an elbow but it misses.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gajewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gajewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gajewski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Gajewski.
Lester throws a body kick that misses.
Lester checks a leg kick nicely.
Gajewski is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski misses with a body shot.
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gajewski blocks the body kick.
Gajewski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gajewski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lester won't be happy with that.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lester is looking for a sweep.
Andrzej Gajewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrzej Gajewski.
I think Gajewski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Gajewski!
Andrzej Gajewski is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Andrzej Gajewski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanilla Ice Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azure comes to the cage accompanied by War, War Never Changes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ice Cold's choice of entrance music: Adrenaline!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vanilla Ice Cold!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ice Cold is out of range and Azure settles back down.
Azure moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ice Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ice Cold thows a body kick. Azure tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Azure 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.
Ice Cold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azure on the side of the head.
Azure keeps the fight on the outside.
Ice Cold slips under a jab from Azure.
Ice Cold's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ice Cold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azure on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ice Cold. Ice Cold obviously looking to wear him down.
Azure takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Azure is predictable there
and Ice Cold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azure throws a low kick but Ice Cold avoids it.
Ice Cold cracks Azure with an open hand slap.
Azure throws a sloppy body shot
and Ice Cold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ice Cold's waist but Ice Cold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azure off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ice Cold.
Azure misses with a straight right.
Azure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ice Cold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ice Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ice Cold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Ice Cold. No joy for Azure on that attempt.
Azure throws a front kick aimed at Ice Cold's knee but Ice Cold avoids it well.
Azure throws a hook to the side of Ice Cold's head but Ice Cold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Azure misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ice Cold checks a leg kick.
Azure throws an off balance right hand
and Ice Cold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ice Cold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ice Cold lands a nice shot that snaps Azure's head back.
Ice Cold throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Azure throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Ice Cold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ice Cold.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azure is out of range and Ice Cold settles back down.
Ice Cold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Azure looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azure drops his hands momentarily and Ice Cold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azure fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Ice Cold blocks the low kick.
Azure scores with a nice right hand.
Azure fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azure 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.
Ice Cold catches Azure with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ice Cold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
Azure blocks the body kick.
Ice Cold thumps Azure with a low kick.
Azure walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold connects with the punch.
Ice Cold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
Ice Cold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azure checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ice Cold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azure's hands.
Azure steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ice Cold. That one must have hurt.
Azure throws a poor cross that misses
and Ice Cold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ice Cold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azure's sensitive parts.
Azure dives in and grabs Ice Cold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ice Cold pushes down on Azure's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Azure 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Azure is just out of range.
Ice Cold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Ice Cold blocks the leg kick.
Azure throws a low kick but Ice Cold avoids it.
Ice Cold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ice Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
Azure tries to work over Ice Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ice Cold wants to stall.
Ice Cold seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short left from Azure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure tries a body shot but Ice Cold blocks it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Azure. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ice Cold lands a left hand.
Azure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ice Cold backwards.
Azure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanilla Ice Cold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azure misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azure throws a poor cross that misses
and Ice Cold counters with a nice leg kick.
Azure closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Azure misses with a leg kick
and Ice Cold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ice Cold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azure lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azure is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ice Cold has Azure pushed against the cage.
Azure misses with a punch to the body.
Ice Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Ice Cold lands a shot to the body.
Ice Cold stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azure manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ice Cold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azure swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ice Cold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azure throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ice Cold uses it to pass to side control.
Ice Cold tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ice Cold connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Azure some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure seems a little lost for a moment, as Ice Cold dominates the positioning.
Azure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azure prevents Ice Cold from moving into mount.
Ice Cold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Azure is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold trying to control the position but Azure is working away.
A lull in the action here as Ice Cold stalls from top position.
Azure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ice Cold is looking to take a break and control but Azure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Ice Cold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold wants to control but Azure is keeping him busy.
Azure regains half guard.
Ice Cold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Azure is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ice Cold trying to pass the guard but Azure defending well.
Ice Cold is trying to control. Azure wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ice Cold content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azure manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanilla Ice Cold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Ice Cold misses.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Azure cracks Ice Cold with a good jab.
Ice Cold looks for the body kick but Azure saw that one coming.
Azure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ice Cold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azure takes one on the button.
Azure fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ice Cold misses with a body kick.
Azure misses with a looping left.
Ice Cold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ice Cold is looking to score with low kicks.
Ice Cold lands a head shot.
Ice Cold throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ice Cold moves away from the strike by Azure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice Cold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azure chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ice Cold can pounce on him.
Ice Cold misses the jab.
Vanilla Ice Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Ice Cold blocks the low kick.
Azure throws a leg kick
and Ice Cold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Azure blocking some punches.
Ice Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ice Cold blocks a body shot from Azure.
Still in the clinch, Azure scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ice Cold.
Azure tries to throw a body punch but Ice Cold avoids it by throwing Azure back against the cage.
Ice Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Azure working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold lands an uppercut.
Azure misses with a punch to the body.
Azure fails to pull guard.
Azure tries to pull guard but Ice Cold won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Ice Cold pushes Azure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ice Cold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ice Cold will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Azure up against the cage.
Azure tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ice Cold just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ice Cold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ice Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
Azure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure is working for takedown but Ice Cold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Azure tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ice Cold's elbow.
Ice Cold stalling against the cage.
Ice Cold misses with a body punch.
Azure can't find room to land a body shot as Ice Cold controls the action.
Azure is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ice Cold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Azure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ice Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ice Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Azure lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ice Cold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Azure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ice Cold tries a body shot but Azure blocks it.
Azure fails to pull guard.
Azure throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure scores with a shot to the side of Ice Cold's head.
Ice Cold misses with a body punch.
Azure working aggressively here.
Azure stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azure jumps guard but Ice Cold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ice Cold lands a left hand.
Ice Cold wants to stall.
Azure lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ice Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Azure on the inside.
Ice Cold lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ice Cold lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Azure.
Azure blocks a body shot from Ice Cold.
Azure throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanilla Ice Cold really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A lazy left from Azure finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Azure.
Ice Cold 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.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ice Cold throws the kick towards the body but Azure avoids it.
Ice Cold connects with a right hand. Azure shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ice Cold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Azure misses with a body punch
and Ice Cold counters with a straight right hand.
Azure is looking to chop away at Ice Cold's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold works Azure's body with a nice hook.
Azure cracks Ice Cold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ice Cold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ice Cold scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Azure. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Azure misses.
Azure will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ice Cold lands a nice hook to Azure's body. Azure takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ice Cold.
Ice Cold lands with a nice body kick.
Ice Cold slips a straight right by Azure.
Ice Cold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ice Cold feints and then cracks Azure's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azure down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ice Cold.
Azure 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.
Ice Cold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ice Cold cracks Azure with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ice Cold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azure throws out a powerful jab.
Azure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azure pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ice Cold is out of range and Azure settles back down.
Ice Cold scores with a nice head shot.
Ice Cold's corner calls for a 1-2. Ice Cold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azure walks into a jab.
Azure is rocked!
Ice Cold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azure.
Oh Azure is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ice Cold tries to land a leg kick but Azure saw it coming and moves away.
Ice Cold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azure seems to have got his legs back now.
Azure throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Azure chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ice Cold can pounce on him.
Azure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azure looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azure throws an off balance right hand
and Ice Cold counters with a nice uppercut.
Ice Cold throws a lazy right hand but Azure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azure avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold misses with a body shot.
Ice Cold misses with a straight right.
Ice Cold's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azure under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ice Cold.
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Ice Cold off balance momentarily.
Azure avoids the body shot from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azure in his tracks.
Ice Cold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ice Cold throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
Azure takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ice Cold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ice Cold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azure.
Ice Cold connects with a right hand. Azure shakes it off.
Azure's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ice Cold under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ice Cold tries to land a body kick
and Azure counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azure is looking to work some ground and pound but Ice Cold has wrist control.
Vanilla Ice Cold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ice Cold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azure scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ice Cold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azure's guard.
Ice Cold is looking to work some ground and pound but Azure has wrist control.
Azure can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ice Cold controls the pace.
Azure trying to keep a closed guard but Ice Cold is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ice Cold is aware though and is defending well.
Ice Cold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanilla Ice Cold dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good shot there by Ice Cold.
Azure tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ice Cold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azure with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azure keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azure sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ice Cold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azure.
Azure takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ice Cold blocks a jab.
Azure shoots in looking for a takedown but Ice Cold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azure's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Azure with a nice cross.
Ice Cold throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Azure misses the target.
Ice Cold is looking to clinch but Azure is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ice Cold.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ice Cold, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold wants to clinch.
Ice Cold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azure to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Azure misses.
Ice Cold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ice Cold.
Ice Cold checks a leg kick.
Vanilla Ice Cold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold moves into the clinch successfully.
Azure lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ice Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azure's elbow.
Azure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ice Cold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ice Cold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azure tries to throw a body punch but Ice Cold avoids it by throwing Azure back against the cage.
A short right from Ice Cold.
Azure misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azure cracks Ice Cold with a nice body shot.
Ice Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by Azure.
Ice Cold tries to throw a body punch but Azure avoids it by throwing Ice Cold back against the cage.
Ice Cold working aggressively here.
Azure misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ice Cold stops a takedown attempt from Azure.
Azure fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azure is trying to drag Ice Cold to the mat but Ice Cold just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ice Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Mr Azure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ice Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ice Cold tries a body shot but Azure blocks it.
Ice Cold prevents a body shot from Azure.
Ice Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Azure controls the action.
Ice Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azure manages to break the clinch.
Ice Cold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice Cold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azure.
Azure throws a big shot that misses.
Azure swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Azure takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ice Cold.
Azure drops his hands momentarily and Ice Cold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azure misses with a leg kick
and Ice Cold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azure throws a low kick, looking for Ice Cold's leg but Ice Cold calmly moves out of range.
Azure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Azure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ice Cold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azure lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ice Cold. That's going to slow Azure down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vanilla Ice Cold.
Well Ice Cold 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vanilla Ice Cold!
Vanilla Ice Cold is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vanilla Ice Cold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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