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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Cavus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Shlemenko
vs
Cavus

180 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinan Cavus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cavus has closed the distance and engaged Shlemenko in a clinch.
Cavus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shlemenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Cavus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shlemenko smiles and moves away.
Shlemenko misses with a takedown attempt - Cavus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Cavus back into the cage.
Cavus tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cavus tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.

Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Cavus wanted to stand there but Shlemenko had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavus stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Cavus postures up.
Cavus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Shlemenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shlemenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cavus controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shlemenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cavus defends well and Shlemenko ends up having to push Cavus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shlemenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shlemenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko goes for a takedown attempt but Cavus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cavus has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavus tries to clinch there but Shlemenko circles away.
Cavus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shlemenko but Shlemenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cavus looks winded!
Cavus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cavus. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko dives in and grabs Cavus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cavus pushes down on Shlemenko's head and hops out.
Cavus takes a swing at Shlemenko's ribcage but misses.
Cavus fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Cavus moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shlemenko is defended easily by Cavus.
Cavus shoots in looking for a takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl out of it but Cavus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shlemenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shlemenko is defended easily by Cavus.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavus closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Cavus pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shlemenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cavus doesn't seem bothered though.
Shlemenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cavus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko misses the shot to the body.
Cavus shoots in for a double leg but Shlemenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shlemenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cavus circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavus is breathing heavily.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cavus after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cavus after a bit of a struggle.
Cavus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Cavus won't allow it.
Cavus jumps guard but Shlemenko stands there with Cavus around his waist. Cavus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shlemenko has Cavus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cavus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Shlemenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavus defends well.
Cavus throws an elbow that misses. Shlemenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cavus's guard. Nice move by Shlemenko!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavus controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Cavus keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shlemenko stands and steps away. Cavus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cavus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shlemenko pinned against the cage. Shlemenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shlemenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shlemenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shlemenko somewhat.
Cavus shoots in for a double leg but Shlemenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Cavus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Cavus, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Cavus against the cage but Cavus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Cavus as Shlemenko shoots in.
Cavus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavus keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cavus avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cavus is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Cavus swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Cavus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shlemenko forces Cavus back against the cage and clinches.
Cavus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cavus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shlemenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch.

Shlemenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cavus's half guard.
Shlemenko wants to control but Cavus is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavus can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Shlemenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Cavus sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Shlemenko scores with a four punch combination!
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavus throws a leg kick

and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch.

Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cavus as Shlemenko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko shoots in but Cavus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shlemenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cavus circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavus is defended easily by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko shoots in for a double leg but Cavus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavus is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Cavus stuffs the takedown.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavus goes for a double leg but Shlemenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shlemenko continues to drive forward.
Shlemenko wants a takedown.
Cavus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cavus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavus goes for a takedown attempt but Shlemenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cavus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavus shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cavus as Shlemenko shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Cavus circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinan Cavus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Cavus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Shlemenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Slapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoghan Condon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Slapper
vs
Condon

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Slapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eoghan Condon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slapper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slapper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slapper throws a shot from downtown. Condon moves away and avoids it.
Condon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slapper slips a jab from Condon.
Slapper throws an overhand right that lands on Condon's shoulder, as Condon tries to avoid the shot.
Slapper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Condon lands with a nice combination. Slapper backs away looking to recover.
Sam Slapper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condon throws a jab but it's blocked by Slapper.
Nice shot lands for Slapper.
Slapper misses with a looping right.
Slapper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Condon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slapper throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Condon moves away from the strike by Slapper.
Slapper scores with a sloppy right hand. Condon should have avoided that one.
Condon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slapper just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Condon.
Slapper misses with a hook
and Condon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapper misses with a left hand
and Condon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Condon throws a head kick that misses.

Condon has managed to clinch.
Condon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slapper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Condon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Slapper.
Condon avoiding damage as Slapper throws knees to the body.
Slapper pushes Condon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Condon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slapper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slapper lands with a straight right. Condon didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Slapper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slapper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Condon walks into a stiff left hand from Slapper.

Condon is rocked!
Condon is holding his hands too far apart here. Slapper throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Condon is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Slapper!
Eoghan Condon spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homero Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

dos Passos
vs
Lopez

174 cm
33
155 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

176 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homero Lopez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a hook to the side of dos Passos's head but dos Passos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Homero Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dos Passos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
dos Passos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez wants to slow dos Passos down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Lopez is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
dos Passos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez 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 dos Passos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from dos Passos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez motions for dos Passos to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
dos Passos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Lopez scores with the left hand. dos Passos knows he should have avoided that one.
dos Passos blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dos Passos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
dos Passos ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and dos Passos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Homero Lopez has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as dos Passos blocks the leg kick.
dos Passos avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez throws a hook but dos Passos avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a hook but dos Passos blocks it.
dos Passos blocks the body kick.
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
dos Passos checks a low kick from Lopez.
dos Passos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
dos Passos staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez works dos Passos's body with a nice hook.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez tries to work over dos Passos's front leg with a kick but dos Passos checks it.
dos Passos avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but dos Passos is just out of range.
dos Passos staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. dos Passos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homero Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homero Lopez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lopez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as dos Passos blocks the leg kick.
Lopez lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on dos Passos. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Lopez.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
dos Passos drops his hands momentarily and Lopez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether dos Passos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but dos Passos circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lopez 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 dos Passos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from dos Passos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and dos Passos counters with a big right hand! Oh Lopez is in trouble here! dos Passos follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio dos Passos!
Our winner, Helio dos Passos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derick Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trotter
vs
Lawler

170 cm
28
185 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

185 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derick Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Trotter.
Lawler wants to clinch
and Trotter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawler tries to clinch but Trotter moves away
and Trotter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawler closes the distance looking to clinch

and Trotter counters by moving into the clinch.
Trotter pushes Lawler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawler has Trotter pressed against the cage, preventing Trotter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lawler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Trotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trotter swinging wildly here.
Trotter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter lands with a nice body kick.
Lawler darts in trying to clinch
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawler there as he acknowledges the shot.

Lawler is rocked!

Trotter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Trotter finish him?
Lawler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trotter up against the cage.
Lawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Trotter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a right and a left that Lawler avoids nicely.
Lawler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trotter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawler tries to clinch up
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Lawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Randy Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Trotter cracks Lawler with an uppercut from hell and Lawler crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Trotter's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Trotter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Trotter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trotter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trotter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lawler moves to clinch but Trotter breaks away
and Trotter counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter scores with a shot to the body.
Lawler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Trotter has Lawler up against the cage in a clinch.

Trotter breaks the clinch.

Trotter clinches.
Lawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trotter tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
Trotter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trotter.
Trotter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trotter lands a body shot.
Trotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Trotter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawler tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Trotter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter can't break the clinch.
Trotter misses with a punch to the body.
Trotter is trying to push Lawler away but Lawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trotter lands a body shot in the clinch.

Trotter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawler tries to clinch
and Trotter counters with a series of strikes. Lawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lawler wants to clinch
and Trotter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawler looks winded!
Trotter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Trotter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derick Trotter dominated that round.
That's time! Trotter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trotter throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lawler's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Trotter dives in looking to finish as Lawler flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Trotter's strikes! Trotter is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lawler's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lawler was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derick Trotter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Belle
vs
Karl

190 cm
31
145 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

179 cm
28
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Karl!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belle shoots in for a takedown but Karl shows good takedown defense.
Belle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karl is fending him off so far but Belle persists. Nope, Karl circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lexi Belle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karl pinned against the cage. Karl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Belle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Belle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Belle is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Belle is trying to work for a kimura but Karl is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle is trying to control the action in half guard but Karl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karl wants to control but Belle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belle trying to control the action but Karl is working from the bottom.
Karl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karl can't keep his opponent in guard - Belle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karl tries to roll over but Belle keeps him under control.

Belle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Belle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karl defends it well.
Karl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belle is working away from the top position though.

Belle seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karl defends it well.

Belle is trying to work for a kimura but Karl is defending well.
Karl gets full guard.
Karl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belle trying to control the position from guard on top but Karl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belle throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karl wants to sweep but no luck.

Belle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belle is looking to work some ground and pound but Karl has wrist control.
Karl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belle is one step ahead there.
Karl is trying to control the position but Belle postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Belle with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karl stuffs the takedown attempt from Belle. Belle gets slowly back to his feet.
Belle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lexi Belle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Belle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karl sprawls well. Karl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belle gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl lands a nice looking body shot.

Belle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karl is trying to defend but Belle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Belle is working for a kimura but Karl is defending it quite comfortably.

Belle is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karl wants to control but Belle is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle prevents Karl from improving his position.
Belle stalling away here and it's allowed Karl to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Belle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Belle drops back looking for a leg! Karl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karl manages to kick Belle off! Belle jumps back into Karl's guard.
Belle trying to control but Karl is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Belle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karl is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belle, into his guard.

Karl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Belle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Belle kicks Karl off and gets to his feet.
Karl slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karl throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belle shoots in and gets a takedown into Karl's guard.
Belle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karl can do to turn this around?
Karl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Belle looking for submissions off his back.
Belle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karl prevents Belle from standing back up.

Belle actively working from the bottom here.
Karl is looking to take a break and control but Belle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karl trying to pass the guard but Belle defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karl stops Belle from getting back to his feet.
Karl is trying to control the action in half guard but Belle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karl is looking to stall here but Belle recovers full guard.
Karl trying to control but Belle is working from the bottom.

Belle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karl trying to control but Belle is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lexi Belle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Belle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karl avoids the head kick by Belle.
Lexi Belle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karl.
No luck for Belle with that takedown attempt.
Karl lands a jab.

Belle shoots in and bounces Karl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Belle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Belle drops back looking for a leg! Karl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karl manages to kick Belle off! Belle jumps back into Karl's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karl keeping moving, preventing Belle from controlling successfully.
Belle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Belle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karl is keeping the position for now.
Belle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Karl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karl has his hands on Belle's head, controlling the position.

Belle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karl manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belle has Karl in his guard.

Belle has his feet on Karl's thighs here. He's pushed Karl off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Karl screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lexi Belle!
Lexi Belle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: Something in the Way by Nirvana. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

James
vs
Wayne

180 cm
25
200 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

186 cm
38
184 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
James seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice combination there by Wayne.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Wayne lands a head shot.
James wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Wayne cracks James with an open hand slap.
Wayne jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James tries to clinch up.
James drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wayne looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wayne counters with a body kick that stops James in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James tries to clinch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
James throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
James tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
James drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James tries to clinch there but Wayne circles away.
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow James down.
Wayne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
Wayne throws a lazy body kick
and James counters with an outside leg kick.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
Wayne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Wayne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James slips under a jab.
James moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
James ducks right into an uppercut from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne scores with a nice body kick.
James wants to clinch
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Wayne cracks James with a good jab.
James wants to clinch
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
Wayne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws a low kick, looking for Wayne's leg but Wayne calmly moves out of range.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
James takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Wayne dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Wayne thumps James with a low kick.
Wayne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.

James pushes Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Wayne lands a nice uppercut.
Wayne lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lands a right hand.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wayne blocks an elbow strike.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
Wayne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by James.

It looks like Ronnie Wayne has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Wayne fails to land.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Wayne avoids the damage to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Wayne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Good body shot from Wayne.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayne.

Wayne manages to break the clinch.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wayne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James is looking to clinch.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
James wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wayne.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
James tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Wayne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
James walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne connects with the punch.
Wayne throws a leg kick that is checked
letting James counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Wayne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wayne scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James wants to clinch.

Wayne gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
Wayne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Wayne manages to break the clinch.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wayne to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Wayne as he connects with a hook.
Wayne cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wayne throws a leg kick that misses.
Wayne thuds a left hand into James's body.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James moves to clinch but Wayne breaks away
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
James tries to clinch but Wayne moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wayne throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
James tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wayne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne scores with a jab.
James tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Wayne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne blocks a head kick by James.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wayne lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wayne tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Wayne throws a leg kick

and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayne.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Wayne really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Wayne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

James looks to clinch
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wayne lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wayne, right into the meat.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James tries to clinch
and Wayne counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James wants to clinch but Wayne slips to the side
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Wayne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Wayne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
James looks to clinch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

James closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Wayne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wayne pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wayne is defending well for now.

Wayne breaks from the clinch.
Wayne connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne lands a body shot.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from James.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
James moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James walks into a left hand.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne 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 James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Wayne misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James closes the distance but Wayne moves to the side
letting Wayne counter with a right hand.
James wants to clinch.
Wayne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
James throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
James checks a leg kick.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

James is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James looks to clinch
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Wayne dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Wayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wayne.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow James down.
James needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James slips under a jab from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne jabs at James's body.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Wayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James slips under a jab from Wayne.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Wayne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wayne finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James tries to clinch but Wayne moves away
and Wayne counters with an outside leg kick.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

James clinches with his opponent.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ronnie Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
James tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Wayne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
James missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wayne is defending well for now.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Wayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wayne finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wayne counters with a solid body kick.
James tries to clinch
and Wayne counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow James down.
Wayne lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
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!
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wayne 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Wayne!
Ronnie Wayne is the new middleweight champion!
Ronnie Wayne was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.