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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Despicable Oh Dae Su (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oh Dae Su comes to the cage accompanied by Turn down the What. Leeroy has chosen Boondocks Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Despicable Oh Dae Su!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oh Dae Su counters with a good low kick that Leeroy was not able to check.
Leeroy blocks a head kick by Oh Dae Su.
Leeroy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oh Dae Su manages to avoid it.
Leeroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oh Dae Su.
Oh Dae Su throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeroy looks to throw a body kick
and Oh Dae Su counters with a head kick that drops Leeroy - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Leeroy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oh Dae Su thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leeroy is still in real trouble! Can Oh Dae Su finish him?
Oh Dae Su thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leeroy's head.
Leeroy wants to get back to full guard.
Leeroy seems to have recovered his senses.
Oh Dae Su missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oh Dae Su landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Dae Su content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh Dae Su lands a nice short elbow.
Leeroy is looking for a sweep. Oh Dae Su is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Dae Su is trying to control. Leeroy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Leeroy is staying active underneath Oh Dae Su, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh Dae Su seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Despicable Oh Dae Su.
Leeroy throws an overhand right that lands on Oh Dae Su's shoulder, as Oh Dae Su tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Dae Su throws a head kick that misses.
Leeroy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oh Dae Su has time to react.
Leeroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leeroy swings widly with a right hand
and Oh Dae Su 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.
Leeroy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oh Dae Su counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leeroy won't be happy with that.
Oh Dae Su is looking to take a break and control but Leeroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leeroy is looking to regain half guard here but Oh Dae Su keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Oh Dae Su are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leeroy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Dae Su working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Dae Su wants to control but Leeroy is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Oh Dae Su stalls from top position.
Leeroy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy seems a little lost for a moment, as Oh Dae Su dominates the positioning.
Leeroy is not content to let Oh Dae Su control the position.
Oh Dae Su just content to control the position.
Leeroy dodges the ground and pound from Oh Dae Su.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oh Dae Su is looking to take a break and control but Leeroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leeroy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Despicable Oh Dae Su dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oh Dae Su uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeroy.
Oh Dae Su fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oh Dae Su takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leeroy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Dae Su walks into a jab.
Leeroy throws a hook but Oh Dae Su avoids it easily.
Leeroy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leeroy lands a body shot.
Leeroy connects with a jab.
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!
Oh Dae Su throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leeroy takes a swing at Oh Dae Su's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Leeroy.
Oh Dae Su is looking to slow Leeroy down with leg kicks.
Oh Dae Su misses with a body shot.
Oh Dae Su scores with a jab to the body.
Leeroy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oh Dae Su scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leeroy doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid body kick from Leeroy.
Oh Dae Su misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Dae Su on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leeroy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oh Dae Su counters with a nice leg kick.
Leeroy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leeroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oh Dae Su stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeroy throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Dae Su moves forwards but Leeroy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Dae Su tries a low kick but Leeroy avoids it.
Leeroy connects with the punch.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oh Dae Su throws a solid leg kick but Leeroy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oh Dae Su.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oh Dae Su looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leeroy throws a front kick aimed at Oh Dae Su's knee but Oh Dae Su avoids it well.
Leeroy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oh Dae Su in his tracks.
Oh Dae Su is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Oh Dae Su is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oh Dae Su has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leeroy.
Oh Dae Su seems to have got his legs back now.
Leeroy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leeroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leeroy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oh Dae Su's calf.
Leeroy cracks the inside of Oh Dae Su's front leg.
Leeroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leeroy drops Oh Dae Su with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oh Dae Su looks back up at him and smiles so Leeroy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Leeroy blocks a low kick nicely.
Oh Dae Su throws a leg kick but Leeroy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Oh Dae Su.
Leeroy scores with a hook.
We've been told by Oh Dae Su's head coaches at Placeholder name that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leeroy digs a good hook to Oh Dae Su's body.
Leeroy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oh Dae Su drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Leeroy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oh Dae Su's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy very nearly forgot to thank Firebird Designs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy McLure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLure has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jai Malek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy McLure!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek connects with a leg kick. McLure looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malek.
Malek slips a jab from McLure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLure slips under a jab.
McLure gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Troy McLure has been cut.
McLure steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malek.
McLure avoids the body shot from Malek.
McLure fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troy McLure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malek looks to land a left hand but McLure moved out of range nicely.
Malek scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malek connects with a jab.
Malek missing with a left hand there. McLure was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malek lands with an uppercut that bounces McLure off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Malek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malek moves into the clinch.
Malek lands a good knee to the midsection. McLure won't want to take too many of those.
Malek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McLure's efforts to push away.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLure with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLure is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McLure managing to block the knees to the body from Malek.
Malek tries a knee to the head but McLure blocks it.
McLure displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malek up against the cage.
McLure misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLure looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but McLure blocks with his arms.
Malek throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLure told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Malek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLure lands an elbow inside that Malek shrugs off.
Malek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McLure lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malek backwards.
Malek misses with a knee to the head.
McLure tries to land knees in the clinch but Malek avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Malek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLure avoids it.
McLure blocks a body shot from Malek.
Malek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malek misses with a body punch.
Malek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLure looks winded!
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but McLure blocks with his arms.
Malek throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLure crunches a lovely knee into Malek's ribcage.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but McLure blocks with his arms.
McLure is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malek is defending well for now.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but McLure blocks with his arms.
McLure lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malek.
Malek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLure tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek connects with a knee to the head.
Malek pushes McLure back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Troy McLure's cut even more.
McLure looking to throw knees to the head but Malek is blocking nicely.
Malek tries a knee to the head but McLure blocks it.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malek trying to land knees to the body.
Malek lands a good knee to the midsection. McLure won't want to take too many of those.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malek misses with a knee strike.
McLure with an attempt at a knee 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!
Malek blocks a body shot from McLure.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but McLure blocks with his arms.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but McLure is blocking nicely.
Malek tries a knee to the head but McLure blocks it.
Malek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McLure has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malek tries to work over McLure's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLure using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLure tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malek lands a good knee to the midsection. McLure won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Malek.
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but McLure is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Malek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Malek tries a knee to the head but McLure blocks it.
McLure is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLure.
Malek with a knee to the head.
McLure has a couple of punches blocked by Malek.
Malek lands a good knee to the midsection. McLure won't want to take too many of those.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Malek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy McLure's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malek lands a nice shot that snaps McLure's head back.
Malek throws a hook but McLure blocks it.
McLure tries to clinch up.
McLure ducks under a wild hook from Malek.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch but Malek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLure misses with a head kick.
Malek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLure.
Good exchange - McLure coming out on top.
Malek takes a swing at McLure's ribcage but misses.
McLure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malek throws a shot from downtown. McLure moves away and avoids it.
Troy McLure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malek.
Donk. McLure catches Malek right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLure closes the distance and pushes Malek back into the cage.
Malek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLure is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLure.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLure lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McLure misses with an elbow over the top.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLure blocks it with crossed arms.
McLure missing with knees to the body.
McLure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malek obliges.
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but McLure is blocking nicely.
Malek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLure doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malek trying to land knees to the body.
Malek tries a knee to the head but McLure blocks it.
Malek avoids a wild elbow strike from McLure.
Malek misses with a knee strike.
Malek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLure can do to turn this around?
Malek effectively controlling the action here.
McLure makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek tries a knee to the head but McLure blocks it.
Jai Malek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malek lands with a left to the head.
Malek avoiding damage as McLure throws knees to the body.
Malek misses with a knee strike.
Malek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Malek scores with a knee to the head.
McLure takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Malek.
McLure's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malek missing with knees to the body.
McLure misses with a knee to the head.
Malek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malek here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malek with a knee to the head.
Malek slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLure wants to get back to striking at distance but Malek won't allow it.
Malek tries to land knees in the clinch but McLure avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McLure fails to land.
Malek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLure.
Malek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McLure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Malek.
Malek is working McLure over against the cage.
Malek missing with knees to the body.
Malek lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Troy McLure's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malek landing knees to the head.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLure blocks it with crossed arms.
Malek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLure is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but McLure is blocking nicely.
McLure misses with an elbow over the top.
McLure avoiding damage as Malek throws knees to the body.
Malek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McLure using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McLure is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malek is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Malek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Malek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Malek managing to block the knees to the body from McLure.
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but McLure is blocking nicely.
McLure tries to work over Malek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malek controlling the action here for a moment.
Malek scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Malek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Troy McLure's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McLure takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLure tries to clinch there but Malek circles away.
McLure tries to clinch but Malek is having none of it.
Malek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLure sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malek circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLure walks into a straight right hand from Malek.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malek just misses with a punch to the body.
McLure displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malek throws a hook to the side of McLure's head but McLure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malek throws a shot to the body.
Malek cracks a nice hook into McLure's ribs.
Malek moves out of range as McLure throws a body kick.
Jai Malek is winning the standup battle so far.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch but Malek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Malek misses.
McLure throws a body kick that misses.
Malek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLure was well out of range. Poor timing from Malek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLure pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malek jabs McLure right on the nose. McLure blinks but takes it well.
Malek swings widly with a right hand
and McLure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malek throws a good cross that connects.
Malek lands a big head kick that sends McLure tumbling to the mat! Malek takes a step backwards and waves McLure back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McLure is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLure.
McLure is still on wobbly legs! Can Malek finish him?
Malek connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McLure out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jai Malek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jai Malek waved his t-shirt featuring North's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Troy McLure had this to say: '"Duff Man... says a lot of things! Oh, yeah!"'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Round 5. Monk has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Monk.
Khanom Tom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Monk 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.
Khanom Tom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monk misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ninja Monk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Khanom Tom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khanom Tom tries to land a front kick but Monk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanom Tom swings for the body but Monk moves out of range.
Khanom Tom misses with an uppercut. Monk saw that one coming.
Monk swings for the body but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Monk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khanom Tom 's head backwards.
Khanom Tom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monk thumps Khanom Tom with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monk manages to avoid it.
Monk slips under a jab from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
Monk delivers a nice body kick.
Monk avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monk. That's going to slow Khanom Tom down.
Monk dodges the punch combination from Khanom Tom .
Monk misses the shot to the body.
Monk scores with a sloppy right hand. Khanom Tom should have avoided that one.
Monk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monk.
Monk moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monk.
Khanom Tom misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monk tries to clinch up.
Monk lands with a nice body punch.
Monk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Khanom Tom on the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Monk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Monk.
Nai Khanom Tom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monk throws a head kick that misses.
Khanom Tom looks to land a body kick but Monk moved away.
Monk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monk has closed the distance and engaged Khanom Tom in a clinch.
Monk trying to control the position but instead, Khanom Tom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monk into the cage.
Khanom Tom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanom Tom missing with a left hand there. Monk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khanom Tom is looking to clinch.
Khanom Tom ducks right into an uppercut from Monk.
A clash of legs there as Khanom Tom blocks the low kick.
Khanom Tom misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanom Tom cracks the inside of Monk's front leg.
Khanom Tom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khanom Tom scores with a shot to the body.
Monk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanom Tom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khanom Tom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monk throws a hook to the side of Khanom Tom 's head but Khanom Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khanom Tom misses with a head kick.
Khanom Tom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Monk throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khanom Tom walks into a straight right hand from Monk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk misses with a two punch combination.
Monk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khanom Tom .
Monk wants to clinch.
Monk misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk is looking to land body kicks.
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the strikes.
Monk defending well as Khanom Tom loads up on a big left hand.
Khanom Tom lands a nice hook to Monk's body. Monk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monk throws a shot to the body.
Monk throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monk slips a jab and a cross from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monk throws a push kick but Khanom Tom slaps the foot to one side.
Khanom Tom looks for the body kick but Monk saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khanom Tom on the side of the head.
Monk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khanom Tom motions for Monk to come forward. Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Khanom Tom .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Monk 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.
Monk throws out a leg kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range and Monk only half commits.
Monk lunges at Khanom Tom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khanom Tom 's hand.
Monk misses with a double jab.
Khanom Tom misses with a straight right.
Monk misses with a body shot.
Khanom Tom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monk.
Monk is looking to clinch but Khanom Tom is avoiding it.
Khanom Tom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monk's sensitive parts.
Khanom Tom throws a lazy right hand but Monk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanom Tom .
Monk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monk throws a series of punches but Khanom Tom avoids them all with ease.
Monk moves out of range of the body kick from Khanom Tom .
Monk throws a looping overhand right but Khanom Tom ducks down to avoid it.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
Monk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom connects with the punch.
Monk scores with a body shot.
Khanom Tom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khanom Tom throws a body kick that misses.
Khanom Tom connects with a crisp jab.
Monk looks to land a right hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range.
Monk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khanom Tom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khanom Tom misses the shot to the body.
Khanom Tom throws a sloppy head kick and Monk moves out of range easily.
Monk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanom Tom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monk throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Monk.
Khanom Tom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom wants to clinch up but Monk keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk blocks a head kick by Khanom Tom .
A good leg kick by Khanom Tom .
A leg kick checked by Khanom Tom .
Ninja Monk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monk throws a body punch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Khanom Tom lands a nice shot to the body.
Monk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khanom Tom 's head.
Monk moves out of range of the leg kick from Khanom Tom .
Monk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Khanom Tom if he has to take too many more of those.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanom Tom misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Monk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khanom Tom ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Monk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanom Tom 's calf.
Monk throws a hook to the side of Khanom Tom 's head but Khanom Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khanom Tom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanom Tom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanom Tom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monk. Khanom Tom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanom Tom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monk. Monk obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanom Tom lands a right hook to the body.
Monk cracks the inside of Khanom Tom 's front leg.
Khanom Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monk manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Khanom Tom blocks the leg kick.
Monk looks to throw the jab but Khanom Tom is out of range.
Monk connects with a leg kick. Khanom Tom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khanom Tom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monk if he has to take too many more of those.
Khanom Tom misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom misses with a looping right.
Monk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.
Monk checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Khanom Tom there.
Monk ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom .
Monk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khanom Tom pinned against the cage. Khanom Tom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khanom Tom feints and then cracks Monk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monk down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monk throws out the jab.
Monk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanom Tom checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ninja Monk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monk throws a sloppy head kick and Khanom Tom moves out of range easily.
Khanom Tom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monk.
Khanom Tom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monk misses the shot to the body.
Khanom Tom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monk. That did some damage!
Monk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khanom Tom to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Monk
and Khanom Tom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Khanom Tom misses its intended target.
Monk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khanom Tom is trying to defend but Monk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Monk seems content to control.
Khanom Tom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khanom Tom keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk tries to pass to full mount but Khanom Tom defends it.
Khanom Tom is trying to get back to full guard.
Monk trying to control from half guard but Khanom Tom is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ninja Monk.
Khanom Tom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monk slips under a jab.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanom Tom .
Monk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khanom Tom backs up against the cage.
Monk goes for a double leg but Khanom Tom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khanom Tom continues to drive forward.
A bit of stalling here from Monk.
Monk wants to stall.
Khanom Tom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khanom Tom misses with the head strike.
Monk leaning against his opponent.
Khanom Tom scores with a shot to the side of Monk's head.
Khanom Tom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanom Tom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monk blocks it with crossed arms.
Khanom Tom lands a shot to the body.
Monk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a right hand.
Monk has Khanom Tom pushed against the cage.
Khanom Tom takes a shot to the head.
Monk just leaning against Khanom Tom , taking a breather.
Khanom Tom lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monk looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ninja Monk.
Monk blocks a head kick by Khanom Tom .
Monk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monk forces Khanom Tom back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khanom Tom as Monk tries to tie him up.
Khanom Tom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Khanom Tom tenderised Monk's leg. Monk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanom Tom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanom Tom throws a chopping leg kick but Monk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monk throws a jab when Khanom Tom was well out of range.
Khanom Tom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanom Tom .
Monk throws the kick towards the body but Khanom Tom avoids it.
Monk tries a head kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ninja Monk just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monk lands with a nice body punch.
Khanom Tom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanom Tom .
Monk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanom Tom .
Nice straight punches there by Monk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monk.
Khanom Tom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khanom Tom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Monk.
An inside leg kick lands from Khanom Tom .
Monk throws a low kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range easily.
Monk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khanom Tom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khanom Tom lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Monk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monk motions for Khanom Tom to come forward. Monk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khanom Tom is looking to slow Monk down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Monk.
Monk rushes Khanom Tom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanom Tom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monk motions for Khanom Tom to come forward. Monk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monk checks a leg kick.
Khanom Tom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khanom Tom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monk avoids a kick to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a right hook to the body.
Khanom Tom moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khanom Tom lands a right hand.
Khanom Tom tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanom Tom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monk is trying to break the clinch but Khanom Tom has him pressed against the cage.
Khanom Tom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monk moves in looking to clinch but Khanom Tom pushes him off.
Khanom Tom lands a slapping body shot.
Khanom Tom blocks a head kick by Monk.
Khanom Tom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monk's corner calls for a 1-2. Monk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom connects with a right hand. Monk shakes it off.
Khanom Tom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Khanom Tom tenderised Monk's leg. Monk is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monk moves away.
Khanom Tom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Khanom Tom slams his shin into Monk's torso.
Monk misses with a body shot
and Khanom Tom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Monk throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khanom Tom moves out of range as Monk strikes.
Khanom Tom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khanom Tom checks it well.
Monk looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanom Tom is just out of range.
Monk scores with a kick to the body.
Khanom Tom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khanom Tom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk loads up on a big right hand but Khanom Tom slips the punch.
Monk catches Khanom Tom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khanom Tom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monk throws a leg kick which misses Khanom Tom 's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanom Tom tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Monk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanom Tom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monk moves away.
A cross from Monk lands.
Khanom Tom just misses with a punch to the body.
Monk tried to score with a low kick but Khanom Tom checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Khanom Tom blocks the leg kick.
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but Monk moved away.
Khanom Tom scores with a head kick.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick but Monk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monk lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom had his way with Ninja Monk in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Monk blocks a leg kick.
Monk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanom Tom moves away.
Monk is looking to score with low kicks.
Khanom Tom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monk avoids the body shot from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch there but Monk circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
Monk misses with a wild body shot.
Khanom Tom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khanom Tom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khanom Tom ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Khanom Tom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanom Tom thows a leg kick but Monk checks it
and Monk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Khanom Tom .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khanom Tom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khanom Tom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khanom Tom misses with a kick to the body.
Khanom Tom lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Khanom Tom .
Monk looks to land a left hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range nicely.
Khanom Tom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monk instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Khanom Tom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Khanom Tom misses.
Khanom Tom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monk is out of range.
Khanom Tom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch up.
Monk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khanom Tom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khanom Tom avoids the body shot from Monk.
Monk throws a looping overhand right but Khanom Tom ducks down to avoid it.
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monk.
Khanom Tom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khanom Tom checks the leg kick.
Monk throws a jab when Khanom Tom was well out of range.
Khanom Tom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monk tries to work over Khanom Tom 's front leg with a kick but Khanom Tom checks it.
Nai Khanom Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk throws the left hand but Khanom Tom avoids the punch easily.
Monk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monk misses with a low kick.
Monk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monk looks to throw the jab but Khanom Tom is out of range.
Monk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monk misses the shot to the body.
Khanom Tom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom scoring well with a low kick there.
Monk cracks Khanom Tom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monk punishes Khanom Tom 's body with a nice straight punch.
Khanom Tom is looking to land body kicks.
Monk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom scores with the left hand. Monk knows he should have avoided that one.
Khanom Tom walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk throws a nice looking combination but Khanom Tom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Monk has Khanom Tom up against the cage in a clinch.
Khanom Tom blocks a body shot from Monk.
Ninja Monk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Khanom Tom finds it's way through Monk's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanom Tom looks to land a right hand but Monk moved out of range.
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.
Khanom Tom misses with a body shot.
Khanom Tom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ninja Monk.
Well Monk 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Monk!
An out of breath Ninja Monk 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Logic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lex Logic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radev shoots in looking for a takedown but Logic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logic.
Radev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Radev.
Radev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Radev checks a leg kick.
Logic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logic lands a nice shot that snaps Radev's head back.
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Logic has Radev up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logic pushes Radev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Logic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Logic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Logic obliges.
Logic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Logic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logic throws a punch but it's blocked by Radev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic blocks an uppercut.
Logic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Radev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radev lands a hook that snaps the head of Logic backwards.
Logic blocking some punches.
Radev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logic throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Radev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Logic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radev wants to take the fight to the mat but Logic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radev is trying to break free.
Logic looking to throw knees to the head but Radev is blocking nicely.
Logic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Logic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Logic backwards.
Radev throws a punch but it's blocked by Logic.
Radev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Radev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lex Logic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
Radev managing to block the knees to the body from Logic.
Radev is trying to drag Logic to the mat but Logic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Logic as the two fighters clinch.
Logic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Radev backwards.
Logic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radev managing to block the knees to the body from Logic.
Logic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Radev avoiding damage as Logic throws knees to the body.
Radev lands a left hand.
Logic lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radev.
Radev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logic landing knees to the body.
Logic tries a body shot but Radev blocks it.
Radev misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev is pushing Logic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Logic.
Logic misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Logic misses with a punch on the inside.
Logic tries a knee to the head but Radev blocks it.
Radev throws a punch but it's blocked by Logic.
Logic struggles to land a body shot inside as Radev controls his hands.
Logic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logic looking to stall.
Radev scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logic prevents a body shot from Radev.
Logic stalling against the cage.
Logic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radev's elbow.
Radev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Logic is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radev misses with a punch on the inside.
Radev pushes Logic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Logic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Logic moves out of range as Radev strikes.
Radev scores with a leg kick.
Radev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Radev is keen to just control but Logic is a slippery customer.
Radev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radev is looking to stall here but Logic recovers full guard.
Radev wants to control from the top but Logic keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Logic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radev is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Logic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Logic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Logic wants to sweep here but Radev controlling him for the moment.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Logic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logic pulls Radev in close to his closed guard and prevents Radev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Radev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev content to stall in guard here.
Logic keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Logic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logic connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Radev.
Radev darts in looking for a takedown but Logic gets double underhooks and turns Radev into the cage.
Radev is trying to drag Logic to the mat but Logic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Radev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev digs a right hand into Logic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Logic's gas tank.
Radev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Logics head.
A right hand to the body from Radev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Logic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radevs head.
Logic can't find room to land a body shot as Radev controls the action.
Radev prevents a body shot from Logic.
Logic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lex Logic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
Logic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radev avoids it.
Logic missing with knees to the body.
Radev lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Logic as Radev tries to tie him up.
Radev misses with the head strike.
Radev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Radev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Logic is keeping busy.
Logic lands a nice shot to the body.
Logic slows down the pace here.
Radev managing to block the knees to the body from Logic.
Lex Logic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radev takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Radev.
Logic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Radev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Logic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Radev takes one to the side of the head.
Radev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Radev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Logic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Radev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Logic's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev prevents Logic from getting back to his feet.
Radev trying to control but Logic is working from the bottom.
Logic wants to sweep here but Radev controlling him for the moment.
Radev tries to free his leg and advance position but Logic is retaining full guard.
Radev trying to control the position from guard on top but Logic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Radev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolai Radev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Logic looks to land a right hand but Radev moved out of range.
Radev throws a shot to the body.
Radev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Logic checks a leg kick.
Logic misses with a low kick.
Radev connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Radev.
Logic connects with a crisp jab.
Logic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logic moves out of range of the body kick from Radev.
Radev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lex Logic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logic misses the shot to the body.
Logic looks to land a right hand but Radev moved out of range.
Logic misses with a kick to the body.
Radev tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Logic misses.
Logic misses with a hook to the body
and Radev counters with a shoot takedown. Logic fights it but they end up in guard.
Radev pushes down on Logic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Logic wants to control but Radev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Radev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikolai Radev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Radev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logic's head.
Radev is keen to just control but Logic is a slippery customer.
Radev throwing shots but Logic is blocking nicely.
Logic is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Radev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Radev's back!
Radev tries to break free.
Logic has good solid back control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Logic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Radev can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Radev 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
A relieved looking Nikolai Radev 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Schtrappe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Virgil Cid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacque Schtrappe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Cid moves away and avoids it.
Cid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Schtrappe misses
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Cid settles back down.
Schtrappe with a nice cross.
Cid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Cid.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cid lands with an overhand left.
Cid checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Good work by Cid as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Cid sees coming a mile off.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schtrappe. That did some damage!
Schtrappe misses with a body shot
letting Cid counter with a right hand.
Cid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schtrappe's calf.
Schtrappe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cid avoids the head kick by Schtrappe.
Cid moves forwards but Schtrappe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Cid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cid down.
Schtrappe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schtrappe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cid. Cid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe is looking to wear down Cid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Cid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. Cid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schtrappe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Cid's shoulder, as Cid tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Cid saw that one coming.
Cid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Cid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cid.
Schtrappe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cid.
Cid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cid lands with a cross.
Cid wants to slow Schtrappe down by chopping away at his legs.
Schtrappe defending well as Cid loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Cid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cid misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schtrappe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schtrappe lands a nice hook to Cid's body. Cid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick and Cid moves out of range easily.
Cid misses the jab.
Schtrappe catches Cid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schtrappe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cid.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cid.
Schtrappe misses with a hook
and Cid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schtrappe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schtrappe.
Cid thows a leg kick but Schtrappe checks it
and Schtrappe counters with a three punch combo that has Cid backing up. Cid nods at Schtrappe to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body punch.
Schtrappe tries a head kick but it misses.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cid.
A leg kick checked by Cid.
Schtrappe cracks Cid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schtrappe - that will leave a mark!
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
Cid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schtrappe tries to move into range but Cid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Cid counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schtrappe has managed to clinch.
Cid blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cid blocks a low kick nicely.
Schtrappe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cid tried to score with a low kick but Schtrappe checks it.
Schtrappe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Good exchange - Schtrappe coming out on top.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cid manages to avoid it.
Cid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schtrappe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Cid.
Cid connects with a body shot that sends Schtrappe's belly button to the back.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schtrappe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schtrappe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jacque Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cid was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe thows a leg kick but Cid checks it
and Cid counters with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Cid.
Cid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schtrappe in his tracks.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Cid counters with an inside leg kick.
Cid throws a chopping leg kick but Schtrappe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cid scoring well with a low kick there.
Cid moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cid doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body kick from Schtrappe.
Decent striking displayed by Cid there.
Cid thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cid blocks a leg kick.
Cid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid scores with a head kick. Schtrappe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Cid moved away.
Schtrappe tries to move into range but Cid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cid is able to avoid easily.
Cid looks to land a right hand but Schtrappe moved out of range.
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Cid.
Schtrappe moves forwards but Cid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schtrappe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cid connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cid blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid thows a body kick. Schtrappe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cid swings for the body but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Cid misses with an uppercut.
Schtrappe tries to land a front kick but Cid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Cid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cid loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Cid throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Cid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schtrappe throws the kick towards the body but Cid avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a leg kick which misses Schtrappe's front leg but catches the back leg as Schtrappe tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Cid misses the target.
Cid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Cid.
Schtrappe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses.
Cid lands with a nice body punch.
Cid wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Cid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a lazy right hand but Cid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Schtrappe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cid's corner calls for a 1-2. Cid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
An inside leg kick lands from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cid.
Schtrappe thumps Cid with a low kick.
Schtrappe takes one on the button.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cid throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe tries to land a front kick but Cid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Schtrappe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
Schtrappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cid.
Cid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schtrappe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cid.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cid cracks the inside of Schtrappe's front leg.
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Cid.
Cid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Cid.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cid counters with a thumping low kick.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Cid is looking to slow Schtrappe down with leg kicks.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Cid slips the punch.
Cid misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Cid moves out of range.
Cid 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.
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Cid.
Cid misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Cid moved out of range nicely.
Schtrappe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schtrappe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cid connects with a leg kick. Schtrappe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schtrappe moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Cid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cid fails to land.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Cid.
Cid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cid breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Schtrappe is looking to slow Cid down with leg kicks.
Cid pushes Schtrappe away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Cid saw that one coming.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schtrappe throws a chopping leg kick but Cid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cid throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Cid throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Cid's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Cid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cid 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Cid!
After winning the bout, Virgil Cid 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bezerker by Love Among Freaks. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Dammon counter with a right hand.
Samba throws a body punch but Dammon moves out of range.
A low kick from Samba misses
and Dammon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dammon's coach down at Loucademia muito crazy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dammon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dammon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christopher Samba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dammon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dammon misses with a jab to the body
so Samba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dammon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samba's guard.
Samba pulls Dammon in close to prevent any damage.
Dammon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon is looking to stand up but Samba won't let him.
Samba trying to keep a closed guard but Dammon is proving a slippery customer.
Matt Dammon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dammon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dammon moves away.
Dammon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dammon misses with a body shot.
Samba 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.
Samba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dammon loads up on a big right hand but Samba slips the punch.
Dammon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samba manages to avoid it.
Samba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samba looks to land a body kick but Dammon moved away.
Samba lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Dammon. No joy for Samba on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dammon.
Dammon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samba.
Dammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dammon digs a good body shot into Samba's ribs.
Dammon scores with a jab to the body.
Samba is breathing heavily.
Dammon throws a body punch but Samba moves out of range.
Samba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dammon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dammon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dammon.
Matt Dammon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dammon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dammon looks to land a combination. Samba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Christopher Samba has been cut.
Samba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dammon.
Dammon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Samba misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Samba!
Dammon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dammon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Samba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Samba misses with a leg kick.
Samba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samba misses with a lunging right hand
and Dammon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dammon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dammon misses the shot to the body.
Samba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dammon momentarily.
Dammon misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Dammon as he checks the leg kick.
Dammon moves out of range of the body kick from Samba.
Dammon throws a body punch but Samba moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon ducks under a wild hook from Samba.
Dammon takes a swing at Samba's ribcage but misses.
Samba just misses with a punch to the body.
Dammon misses with a body shot.
Samba looks to score with a jab to the body but Dammon is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dammon.
Samba looks to score with a jab to the body but Dammon is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dammon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dammon.
Samba misses with a right hand
and Dammon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samba throws a body punch but Dammon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dammon. Samba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dammon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dammon swinging wildly here.
Samba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dammon.
Samba throws a leg kick
and Dammon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samba thinking.
Dammon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samba has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dammon misses with a looping right.
Dammon defending well as Samba loads up on a big left hand.
Samba scores with a punch to the head.
Samba looks to land a combination but Dammon avoids it well.
Samba loads up on a big right hand but Dammon slips the punch.
Dammon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dammon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samba rather than just go for the knockout.
Dammon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dammon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Samba is predictable there
and Dammon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dammon lands a right hook to the body.
Dammon swings for the body but Samba moves out of range.
Dammon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samba momentarily.
Samba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Samba.
Samba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dammon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dammon swings for the body but Samba moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samba is looking to chop away at Dammon's legs.
Samba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samba connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dammon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christopher Samba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the body from Dammon misses
and Samba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Samba throwing shots but Dammon is blocking nicely.
Dammon gets full guard.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Dammon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samba throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon pulls Samba in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Christopher Samba wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dammon lunges at Samba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samba's hand.
Samba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dammon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samba lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dammon drops Samba with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samba looks back up at him and smiles so Dammon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dammon takes a swing at Samba's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Dammon moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Samba! Dammon continues to tee off on Samba, landing with a left and a right! Dammon connects with a right hand that leaves Samba sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Dammon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Dammon!
A relieved looking Matt Dammon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Christopher Samba had this to say: 'Its about time we get some competent officials over here in London, what a joker!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen has chosen Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee as his entrance music. Pikku Näkäräinen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeakhands is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Näkäräinen's half guard.
McWeakhands trying to control from Näkäräinen's half guard. Näkäräinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McWeakhands trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWeakhands trying to stand up but can't free himself from Näkäräinen's guard.
Näkäräinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Näkäräinen pulls McWeakhands in close to his closed guard and prevents McWeakhands from doing any damage or advancing position.
Näkäräinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McWeakhands defends well.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but McWeakhands controlling him for the moment.
McWeakhands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Näkäräinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWeakhands has managed to get both his arms back between Näkäräinen's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen keeping full guard, as McWeakhands tries to pass.
McWeakhands postures up.
Näkäräinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McWeakhands wants to control from the top but Näkäräinen keeps moving.
McWeakhands has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Näkäräinen is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Näkäräinen is on top in guard.
Näkäräinen throwing strikes but missing.
McWeakhands is trying to keep Näkäräinen in close.
Näkäräinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position but McWeakhands is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands struggling a bit here.
McWeakhands tries to buck Näkäräinen off but Näkäräinen is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on McWeakhands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Näkäräinen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McWeakhands down.
Näkäräinen is looking to take a break and control but McWeakhands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWeakhands is trying to control Näkäräinen's posture but Näkäräinen avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWeakhands takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McWeakhands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McWeakhands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McWeakhands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Näkäräinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but McWeakhands controlling him for the moment.
McWeakhands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Näkäräinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McWeakhands has managed to get both his arms back between Näkäräinen's legs - danger averted.
McWeakhands passes into half guard.
McWeakhands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McWeakhands tries to stand and escape but Näkäräinen is controlling the position.
McWeakhands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Näkäräinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
McWeakhands seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Näkäräinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen makes his way to full guard, as McWeakhands worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen is controlling McWeakhands's posture.
McWeakhands wants to get up but he can't break Näkäräinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Näkäräinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McWeakhands's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Näkäräinen advances to half guard.
Näkäräinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McWeakhands wants to sweep but Näkäräinen has passed to side control!
Näkäräinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McWeakhands sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Näkäräinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Näkäräinen winds up and cracks McWeakhands with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McWeakhands is looking to control Näkäräinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McWeakhands avoid being mounted?
McWeakhands tries to get to full guard but Näkäräinen has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWeakhands has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McWeakhands connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Näkäräinen momentarily.
A jab from Näkäräinen does it's job there.
McWeakhands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Näkäräinen.
McWeakhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from McWeakhands as Näkäräinen shoots in.
McWeakhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Näkäräinen.
McWeakhands misses with a wild combination.
McWeakhands shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Näkäräinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Näkäräinen trying to keep a closed guard but McWeakhands is proving a slippery customer.
McWeakhands wants to pass the guard but Näkäräinen is keeping the position.
McWeakhands will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Näkäräinen is on top in guard.
McWeakhands is looking for a triangle but Näkäräinen pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen stands and throws McWeakhands's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McWeakhands is trying to improve his position.
Näkäräinen working away.
Näkäräinen is looking to take a break and control but McWeakhands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWeakhands wants to control but Näkäräinen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McWeakhands trying to control but Näkäräinen postures up.
McWeakhands is refusing to be controlled, as Näkäräinen sits in half guard.
McWeakhands is trying to control but can't.
Pikku Näkäräinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Näkäräinen is looking to advance position but McWeakhands won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Näkäräinen lands with a punch from half guard.
McWeakhands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Näkäräinen is working away from the top position though.
Näkäräinen working the head and body with strikes.
McWeakhands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McWeakhands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Näkäräinen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is staying active underneath Näkäräinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McWeakhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWeakhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWeakhands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McWeakhands trying to keep a closed guard but Näkäräinen is proving a slippery customer.
Näkäräinen landing with the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen lands a couple of digs.
Näkäräinen trying to control but McWeakhands is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McWeakhands's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is not content to let Näkäräinen control the position.
McWeakhands looking for submissions off his back.
Näkäräinen is looking for a kimura here.
McWeakhands is trying is best to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Näkäräinen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McWeakhands could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Näkäräinen has cracked it and McWeakhands is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Näkäräinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Näkäräinen!
A relieved looking Pikku Näkäräinen 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by All Fired Up. Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Comfortably Numb. Eddie Clark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Merik Hunt's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt scores with a push kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Clark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunt eats them both and turns towards Clark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Clark gets a clinch.
Clark tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark staying out of range there.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark misses with a leg kick.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clark connects with an inside leg kick.
Clark lands a nice looking body kick.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Clark's head coaches at Datsik's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Clark manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark wants to control but Hunt passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Clark trying to control here.
Clark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunt is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Hunt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark is controlling Hunt's trapped leg to prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clark jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eddie Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
A body shot lands from Clark.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Clark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clark is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
Hunt moves out of range as Clark strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clark's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt lands a couple of digs.
Hunt trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hunt's guard. Nice move by Clark!
Clark throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Merik Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Clark defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clark.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Clark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Clark connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Clark throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Hunt scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark misses the jab.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Hunt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunt showed some decent athleticism there.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Clark is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Clark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Merik Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Merik Hunt just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Clark 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.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Hunt throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
Clark tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Clark checks a low kick from Hunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
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!
Clark checks a leg kick.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Clark thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hunt trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Clark looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt is in close to Clark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is in close to Clark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eddie Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Clark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt works Clark's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Clark wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark trying to control but Hunt postures up.
Clark is not content to let Hunt control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clark gets back to full guard.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clark thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Hunt is pressing down on Clark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merik Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Merik Hunt.
I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merik Hunt!
A very excited looking Merik Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curt LeMae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Severn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curt LeMae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Severn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeMae scores with a jab to the body.
LeMae ducks under a wild hook from Severn.
Severn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeMae lands a big head kick that sends Severn tumbling to the mat! LeMae takes a step backwards and waves Severn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bas Severn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Severn looks to throw the jab but LeMae is out of range.
LeMae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Severn's sensitive parts.
LeMae throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severn counters with a nice body kick.
LeMae is looking to score with low kicks.
LeMae drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Severn right on the button. Severn goes down! LeMae follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! LeMae gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curt LeMae!
An out of breath Curt LeMae 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womba's entrance music is Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mousasi's choice of entrance music: Faded. Smokudju Womba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi misses with a leg kick
and Womba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mousasi is keeping the position for now.
Mousasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. Mousasi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by Mousasi!
Mousasi trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom.
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womba is looking to sweep but instead, Mousasi has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba tries to get to full guard but Mousasi has control of the leg.
Mousasi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Womba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mousasi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Womba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mousasi slips nicely into half guard.
Womba looking for submissions off his back.
Womba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mousasi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Womba is looking for a sweep. Mousasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mousasi throwing shots but Womba is blocking nicely.
Womba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the pace.
Womba is not content to let Mousasi control the position.
Womba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Womba manages to get to full guard.
Mousasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Womba is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mousasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Womba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mousasi has managed to get both his arms back between Womba's legs - danger averted.
Womba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mousasi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Womba is on top in guard.
Womba looking to sit in guard and control but Mousasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mousasi controlling from the top position.
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mousasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Womba wants to sweep here but Mousasi controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Womba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Womba passes Mousasi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Womba trying to advance position but Mousasi counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womba pushing down on Mousasi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mousasi actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokudju Womba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mousasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Womba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Womba finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Womba.
Mousasi misses the jab.
Womba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Womba showed some decent athleticism there.
Womba is thwarting Mousasi's attempts to control the position.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mousasi to regain full guard.
Mousasi controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba landing some decent shots from guard.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mousasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Womba preventing the sweep.
Smokudju Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womba wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mousasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Womba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Womba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mousasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Womba throws an elbow but Mousasi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mousasi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Womba off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Womba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Womba turns into Mousasi and is now in his guard.
Womba wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mousasi is trying to keep Womba in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mousasi holds on and takes a little breather.
Mousasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Womba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Mousasi is retaining full guard.
Womba is in close to Mousasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Mousasi is keeping the position.
Womba with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba postures up in Mousasi's guard and throws a big left but Mousasi blocks it.
Womba trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Womba wants to pass the guard but Mousasi is keeping the position.
Mousasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba pushes down on Mousasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womba is stalling here. Mousasi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Womba seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mousasi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Womba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokudju Womba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mousasi cracks Womba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Womba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smokudju Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womba tries to score with a low kick but Mousasi moves his leg out of the way.
Womba misses the shot to the body.
Womba misses with a double jab.
Mousasi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Womba is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Mousasi misses.
Womba cracks Mousasi with an open hand slap.
Womba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mousasi.
Nice uppercut lands for Mousasi. That snapped Womba's head back.
Womba misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mousasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mousasi staying out of range there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mousasi enables Womba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mousasi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mousasi looking to control.
Womba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mousasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mousasi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mousasi trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom.
Womba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mousasi is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba working for a triangle but Mousasi defends it easily.
Womba seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mousasi wants to pass the guard but Womba is keeping the position.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mousasi looking to pass the guard.
Womba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mousasi throwing strikes from guard but Womba blocks nicely.
Womba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mousasi uses it to pass to side control.
Womba tries to bench press Mousasi off him but Mousasi keeps the position.
Womba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Womba manages to get to full guard.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba working for a triangle but Mousasi defends it easily.
Mousasi stands and throws Womba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba tries to improve position but can't.
Mousasi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Womba is avoiding damage well.
Womba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mousasi wants to pass the guard but Womba is defending well.
Mousasi content to control rather than advance.
Mousasi wants to take a breather but Womba is having none of it.
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.
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Womba actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Smokudju Womba did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Womba shoots in but Mousasi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mousasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Mousasi there.
Nice uppercut lands for Womba. That snapped Mousasi's head back.
Womba swings for the body but Mousasi moves out of range.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Womba throws out a loose jab but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut.
Womba sizes up Mousasi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Womba misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Mousasi slips under a jab.
Mousasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Womba throws a leg kick but Mousasi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mousasi lands with an uppercut that bounces Womba off the cage and back into range.
Mousasi looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
Womba throws a low kick, looking for Mousasi's leg but Mousasi calmly moves out of range.
Womba slips a jab from Mousasi.
Womba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Womba clobbers Mousasi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Womba swings for the body but Mousasi moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba walks into a jab.
Womba swings for the body but Mousasi moves out of range.
Womba throws a head kick that Mousasi semi-blocks.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Mousasi moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Womba avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Womba misses.
Mousasi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mousasi misses with a body kick.
Mousasi misses with a looping right.
Mousasi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi blocks a leg kick.
Womba lands a slapping body shot.
Womba shoots in and gets a takedown into Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi is trying to control the position but Womba postures up.
Mousasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mousasi, not yet.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Mousasi blocks nicely.
Mousasi controls Womba momentarily but Womba frees himself.
Mousasi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Womba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mousasi has tightened it up now! Womba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gegard Mousasi!
A victorious Gegard Mousasi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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