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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune comes to the cage accompanied by 僕はミス・テイク~. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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137 lbs
23 - 16 - 1 |
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142 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rad scores with a push kick.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kitsune looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitsune pushes Rad up against the cage in a clinch.
Rad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsune takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kitsune has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kitsune's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsune drives through and clinches with Rad against the cage.
Kitsune throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kitsune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kitsune pushes off an throws an elbow but Rad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rad breaks the clinch.
Rad lands with a slapping head kick.
Rad throws out a leg kick but Kitsune moves out of range and Rad only half commits.
Kitsune throws a big counter combination but Rad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rad lands a nice looking body kick.
Rad is looking to slow Kitsune down with leg kicks.
Kyle Rad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rad circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rad. That's going to slow Kitsune down.
Rad throws a sloppy head kick and Kitsune moves out of range easily.
Rad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rad throws a head kick that half lands.
Rad is looking to score with low kicks.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rad to the mat! Rad manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitsune tries to free his leg and advance position but Rad is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitsune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kitsune missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rad keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Rad 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.
Kitsune works over Rad with some ground and pound from guard.
Rad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitsune.
Kitsune throws an elbow that misses. Rad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kitsune's guard. Nice move by Rad!
Rad trying to control but Kitsune is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kitsune is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kitsune pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rad blocks an elbow strike.
Rad avoiding damage as Kitsune throws knees to the body.
Kitsune struggles to land a body shot inside as Rad controls his hands.
Kitsune pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rad throws a leg kick which misses Kitsune's front leg but catches the back leg as Kitsune tries to avoid it.
Kyle Rad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rad lands the left hand.
Kitsune on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rad - that will leave a mark!
Kitsune tries to clinch there but Rad circles away.
Rad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Momoshiro Kitsune has been cut.
Rad avoids the head kick by Kitsune.
Rad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsune manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rad on his heels. He'll look to pass Rad's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rad pulls Kitsune in close to prevent any damage.
Kitsune wants to pass the guard but Rad is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good leg kick by Rad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rad with a hook.
Rad misses the shot to the body.
As Rad looks to move away, Kitsune throws a big counter combo bu Rad just gets out of the way.
A cross from Rad lands.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rad lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rad defends it nicely.
Rad feints a counter leg kick.
Kitsune is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rad.
Kitsune has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rad.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rad!
Rad stuffs the takedown attempt from Kitsune. Kitsune gets slowly back to his feet.
Rad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kitsune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rad jabs Kitsune to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rad.
Jab from Rad.
No luck for Kitsune with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Momoshiro Kitsune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Kitsune moves in looking to clinch but Rad pushes him off.
Rad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitsune on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kitsune appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kitsune will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kitsune tries to clinch up but Rad circles away and keeps his distance.
Rad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Rad.
Kitsune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Kitsune misses with a takedown
letting Rad counter with a right hand.
Kyle Rad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitsune closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kitsune wants to control but Rad is keeping him busy.
Kitsune in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kitsune cracks Rad with a big elbow.
Kitsune laying and praying for a moment but Rad takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rad is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rad is controlling Kitsune's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rad wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rad is looking to improve his position.
Rad is staying active underneath Kitsune, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rad tries to get to full guard but Kitsune has control of the leg.
Kitsune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rad defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Momoshiro Kitsune's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rad throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kitsune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Kitsune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Kitsune slips a jab and a cross from Rad.
Kitsune on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rad.
Kitsune shoots in looking for a takedown. Rad tries to sprawl out of it but Kitsune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsune shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kitsune.
Kitsune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kitsune prevents Rad from standing back up.
Kitsune is nestled in close to Rad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kitsune wants to take a breather but Rad is having none of it.
Kitsune is pressing down on Rad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rad is holding on for now.
Rad is defending against the submission attempts here by Kitsune.
Rad pushes Kitsune off looking to stand but Kitsune dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kitsune.
Rad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kitsune is working away from the top position though.
Kitsune is looking to take a break and control but Rad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kitsune throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kitsune.
Kitsune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kyle Rad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kitsune makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rad keeping full guard, as Kitsune tries to pass.
Kitsune prevents Rad from getting back to his feet.
Kitsune with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Rad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
Momoshiro Kitsune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rad slaps away a takedown attempt from Kitsune, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rad feints and then cracks Kitsune's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitsune down.
Rad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rad keeps Kitsune at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rad lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Rad tenderised Kitsune's leg. Kitsune is trying to keep his angry face on.
Momoshiro Kitsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitsune throws a series of punches but Rad avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Rad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rad 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rad!
Our winner, Kyle Rad, 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.
Momoshiro Kitsune spoke after the fight, saying 'I`ll win next time!!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rousey's choice of entrance music: Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
19 - 15 - 2 |
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27
174 lbs
14 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bashor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rousey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bashor, into his guard.
Rousey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey forces his way into half guard.
Rousey passes to full mount!
Rousey wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but Bashor defending well.
Rousey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rousey works his way into full mount!
Bashor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rousey is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rousey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronald Rousey!
A victorious Ronald Rousey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Oosthuizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulriksen has chosen Threw It On The Ground as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Oosthuizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ulriksen on the side of the head.
Oosthuizen cracks a nice hook into Ulriksen's ribs.
Oosthuizen scores with a one two! Ulriksen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ulriksen shoots in but Oosthuizen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oosthuizen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ulriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ulriksen has his takedown stuffed
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oosthuizen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ulriksen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oosthuizen lands a right hook to the body.
Oosthuizen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ulriksen is out of range.
Ulriksen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oosthuizen connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Oosthuizen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ulriksen doesn't seem phased though.
Ulriksen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tommy Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ulriksen.
Ulriksen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ulriksen avoids the body shot from Oosthuizen.
Oosthuizen works the jab nicely.
Oosthuizen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oosthuizen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ulriksen with the counter takedown but Oosthuizen avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ulriksen is rocked!
Oosthuizen gets caught napping as Ulriksen dives in and scores a takedown. Oosthuizen manages to retain guard.
Ulriksen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oosthuizen's head.
Oosthuizen is looking to stand up but Ulriksen isn't so interested in that idea.
Oosthuizen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oosthuizen wants to stand and escape but Ulriksen is having none of it.
Ulriksen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulriksen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oosthuizen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at X Training Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ulriksen preventing the sweep.
Ulriksen throws a big right hand that misses.
Oosthuizen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oosthuizen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Oosthuizen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ulriksen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ulriksen takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Oosthuizen. Beautiful body shot.
Tommy Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulriksen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oosthuizen defends it nicely.
Ulriksen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ulriksen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ulriksen connects with a nice short shot to Oosthuizen's temple.
Ulriksen is looking to take a break and control but Oosthuizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oosthuizen's head.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oosthuizen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ulriksen.
Oosthuizen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ulriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ulriksen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oosthuizen's head.
Ulriksen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ulriksen distracts Oosthuizen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oosthuizen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oosthuizen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulriksen defends well.
Ulriksen controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Oosthuizen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oosthuizen throws a nice looking combination but Ulriksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ulriksen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Ulriksen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oosthuizen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oosthuizen throws a series of punches but Ulriksen moves out of range.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Ulriksen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oosthuizen did well to prevent Ulriksen getting side control.
Oosthuizen kicks Ulriksen off and gets back to his feet.
Victor Ulriksen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulriksen walks into a left hand.
Ulriksen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oosthuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Ulriksen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen passes into half guard.
Victor Ulriksen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oosthuizen won't allow Ulriksen to pass to mount.
Oosthuizen tries to get to full guard but Ulriksen has control of the leg.
Oosthuizen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ulriksen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ulriksen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ulriksen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ulriksen wants to pass the guard but Oosthuizen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen stalling away here and it's allowed Oosthuizen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ulriksen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ulriksen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ulriksen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oosthuizen taking some punishment here, with Ulriksen in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ulriksen connects with a nice short shot to Oosthuizen's temple.
Oosthuizen is rocked!
Ulriksen controlling the action here.
Oh Oosthuizen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulriksen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ulriksen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ulriksen is looking for a kimura but Oosthuizen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulriksen to get the leverage.
Ulriksen controlling the action here.
Ulriksen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen content to control rather than advance.
Ulriksen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Oosthuizen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ulriksen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Oosthuizen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ulriksen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Ulriksen!
Victor Ulriksen gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Ciccone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates has chosen Tool - Schism as his entrance music. Georgio Socrates acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Ciccone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciccone shoots in but no luck this time.
Ciccone shoots in for a double leg but Socrates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ciccone tries for a takedown but Socrates circles away easily
and Socrates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Ciccone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Socrates.
Ciccone tries for a takedown but Socrates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Socrates.
Socrates works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ciccone trying to remain calm as Socrates controls from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ciccone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Socrates wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Socrates lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Socrates's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Socrates looks up at the clock and then as Ciccone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Socrates smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ciccone is trying to improve his position.
Socrates lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates is working Ciccone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Socrates thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Socrates tries to move to mount but Ciccone blocks the move with his legs.
Socrates working the body and head with strikes.
Socrates wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ciccone, who protects the arm well.
Socrates decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ciccone to his feet.
Socrates throws the left hand but Ciccone avoids the punch easily.
Socrates lands a head kick. Ciccone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Socrates swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ciccone misses the target.
Ciccone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Socrates defends it nicely.
Socrates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Socrates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ciccone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ciccone is looking to improve his position.
Ciccone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Socrates pulls his head out easily.
Socrates stands up from half guard.
Ciccone has been working on his balance at Warrior Dogs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Socrates.
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!
Ciccone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Socrates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ciccone to the ground. Socrates is now in Ciccone's guard.
Ciccone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Socrates defends well.
Ciccone looking for a sweep. Not yet Ciccone, not yet.
Socrates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Socrates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates working some strikes from top position.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ciccone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Socrates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ciccone, up you get!
Socrates scores with a leg kick.
Socrates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ciccone!
Ciccone is not content to let Socrates control the position.
Socrates decides to stand back up.
Socrates fails to land the takedown.
Ciccone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ciccone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Socrates trying to control from half guard but Ciccone is working away.
Socrates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ciccone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Socrates.
Socrates wants to work for an arm triangle but Ciccone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ciccone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ciccone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Socrates to the ground. Ciccone is now in Socrates's guard.
Socrates 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.
Ciccone postures up.
Socrates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ciccone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ciccone stands and throws Socrates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ciccone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Socrates, who protects the arm well.
Socrates is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ciccone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Socrates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Socrates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ciccone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Socrates tries to buck Ciccone off but Ciccone is having none of it.
Socrates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ciccone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Socrates is looking for a sweep.
Ciccone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Socrates has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ciccone but great work by Socrates.
Socrates working the ground and pound.
Socrates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciccone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ciccone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Socrates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Socrates is looking for a sweep. Ciccone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Socrates has his hands clasped together around Ciccone's back. He's all about the action.
Socrates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciccone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Socrates has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socrates tries to kick Ciccone off but Ciccone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ciccone wants to work for an arm triangle but Socrates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Socrates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciccone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Socrates pushes Ciccone off looking to stand but Ciccone dives back in and keeps control.
Socrates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ciccone is working away from the top position though.
Socrates works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates working a defensive guard here.
Ciccone 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.
Socrates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Socrates wants to stand and escape but Ciccone is having none of it.
Socrates working for a triangle but Ciccone defends it easily.
Socrates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ciccone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ciccone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Socrates is breathing heavily.
Ciccone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ciccone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Socrates is trying to keep Ciccone in close.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ciccone has gone for a leg lock! Socrates slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ciccone's guard.
Socrates forces his way into half guard.
Socrates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Socrates trying to pass the guard but Ciccone defending well.
Ciccone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Socrates lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Socrates tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ciccone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciccone tries to roll over but Socrates keeps him under control.
Socrates tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ciccone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Ciccone dominated that second round.
That's time! Ciccone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ciccone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Socrates as he jumps to the side.
Ciccone tries for a takedown but Socrates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciccone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Socrates pinned against the cage. Socrates gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrico Ciccone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ciccone's guard.
Socrates advances to half guard.
Socrates is keen to just control but Ciccone is a slippery customer.
Socrates is working for a submission of some sort.
Socrates wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciccone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates trying to control from half guard but Ciccone is working away.
Socrates stands up and beckons Ciccone to join him on the feet.
Socrates drives through with a takedown into Ciccone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Socrates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Socrates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ciccone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Socrates is aware though and is defending well.
Ciccone is working an open guard so Socrates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ciccone shoots in and drives through. Socrates sprawls well.
Socrates shoots in and gets a takedown into Ciccone's guard.
Socrates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ciccone keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Ciccone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Socrates defends it easily.
Socrates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ciccone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Socrates scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ciccone keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates stands up and waves to Ciccone to follow him.
Socrates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Ciccone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ciccone to the ground. Socrates is now in Ciccone's guard.
Ciccone keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciccone is retaining full guard.
Ciccone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Socrates is aware though and is defending well.
Socrates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciccone is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Socrates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socrates is in close to Ciccone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ciccone keeping moving, preventing Socrates from controlling successfully.
Socrates throws a big right hand that misses.
Socrates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Socrates postures up in Ciccone's guard and throws a big left but Ciccone blocks it.
Ciccone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciccone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Socrates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciccone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciccone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Socrates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Socrates chips away with some ground and pound.
Socrates postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Socrates chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciccone has a closed guard, preventing Socrates from standing up.
Ciccone is working an open guard so Socrates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ciccone fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Socrates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Socrates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates very nearly forgot to thank Soul Supremacy Fight Gear 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Bannon (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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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Bannon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Bannon's ribs.
Medeiros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bannon counters with a series of strikes. Medeiros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Medeiros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bannon throws a low kick but Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Medeiros counters with a takedown into side control.
Bannon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bannon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bannon wants to get back to his feet.
Medeiros slows the pace down.
Medeiros postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bannon parries the strikes from Medeiros easily there. Medeiros is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bannon to escape.
Medeiros has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Medeiros working away.
Bannon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros tries to move to mount but Bannon blocks the move with his legs.
Bannon tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Medeiros stalls from top position.
Medeiros working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Medeiros throws an elbow but Bannon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bannon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Medeiros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Medeiros working the ground and pound from side control.
Medeiros wants to control for a moment but Bannon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bannon is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bannon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bannon defending well though.
Medeiros wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Medeiros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medeiros uses his free foot to push down on Bannon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bannon.
Bannon wants to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Bannon is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bannon wants to control but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros dominating with strikes here.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Medeiros with the ground and pound from mount.
Bannon is rocked!
Medeiros with shots to the head and body - Bannon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bannon is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros connects with a bit shot that sees Bannon covering up! More strikes from Medeiros and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Medeiros is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Medeiros!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Medeiros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan's entrance music is Get Up Again. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
40 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Garcilazo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan throws a big shot that misses.
Garcilazo looks for the body kick but TheMan saw that one coming.
TheMan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
TheMan throws a head kick that misses.
Garcilazo moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcilazo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
TheMan misses with a hook. Garcilazo ducked under it nicely.
TheMan looks for the body kick but Garcilazo saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by TheMan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
Garcilazo has a takedown stuffed.
TheMan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling TheMan to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcilazo with a poor takedown
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from TheMan misses
and TheMan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheMan stuns Garcilazo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
TheMan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by TheMan as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from TheMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by TheMan.
TheMan connects with the punch.
TheMan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheMan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheMan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcilazos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses with an uppercut.
TheMan connects with a solid leg kick.
TheMan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
TheMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcilazo tries to land a front kick but TheMan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TheMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcilazo.
Nice body punch from TheMan.
Garcilazo misses with a double jab
and TheMan counters with a right hand to the body.
TheMan jabs at Garcilazo's body.
Garcilazo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TheMan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcilazo under the eye.
Garcilazo blocks a leg kick.
Garcilazo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TheMan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
TheMan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcilazo.
Garcilazo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
Garcilazo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from TheMan.
Garcilazo walks into a left hand.
TheMan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcilazo.
TheMan throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Garcilazo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcilazo shoots for a double leg takedown but TheMan sprawls well. He's pushed Garcilazo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stan TheMan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Garcilazo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garcilazo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
TheMan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcilazo. That did some damage!
TheMan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcilazo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
TheMan slips a jab and a cross from Garcilazo.
A little feinted left hand from TheMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
TheMan throws a solid leg kick but Garcilazo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TheMan.
TheMan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcilazo. That did some damage!
TheMan throws a shot to the body.
Garcilazo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from TheMan. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
TheMan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
TheMan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcilazo tests TheMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcilazo tries to clinch but TheMan moves away
and TheMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TheMan throws out a powerful jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Garcilazo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, TheMan has got the better of the exchanges.
Sloppy strikes from Garcilazo. Those never looked like landing.
TheMan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcilazo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
TheMan scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from TheMan finds it's way through Garcilazo's defenses.
TheMan throws a body punch but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Garcilazo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcilazo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcilazo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
TheMan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcilazo can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo misses with the combination.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcilazo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TheMan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcilazo in his tracks.
Garcilazo throws a series of punches but TheMan avoids them all with ease.
Stan TheMan is winning the standup battle so far.
TheMan throws a body punch but Garcilazo moves out of range.
TheMan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcilazo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcilazo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcilazo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from TheMan.
TheMan scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcilazo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcilazo flicks out a counter leg kick but TheMan steps away.
A punch combination from Garcilazo misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheMan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcilazo.
TheMan lands with a nice body punch.
TheMan throws a front kick that sends Garcilazo stumbling back into the cage.
TheMan throws out a powerful jab.
TheMan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from TheMan misses.
TheMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TheMan throws a shot to the body.
TheMan thuds a left hand into Garcilazo's body.
Danga de danga de dang - TheMan scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcilazo's head.
Marty Garcilazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TheMan lands a body shot.
Garcilazo is breathing heavily.
TheMan scores with a nice right hand.
Garcilazo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
TheMan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by TheMan misses
and Garcilazo counters with a body kick.
TheMan ducks under a wild hook from Garcilazo.
TheMan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
TheMan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
TheMan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcilazo.
TheMan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcilazo.
Garcilazo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for TheMan to work.
TheMan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcilazo checks a leg kick.
Garcilazo throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Garcilazo does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan connects with a high kick.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcilazo is just out of range.
TheMan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
TheMan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcilazo misses with a combination
enabling TheMan to counter with a crisp jab.
TheMan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garcilazo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcilazo moves forwards but TheMan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
TheMan swings for the body but Garcilazo moves out of range.
Garcilazo misses with a double jab
and Garcilazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcilazo throws a head kick that misses.
Garcilazo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from TheMan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcilazo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
Garcilazo checks a low kick from TheMan.
Garcilazo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheMan misses with a low kick.
Garcilazo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcilazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcilazo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcilazo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcilazo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcilazo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for TheMan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcilazo! But no joy.
TheMan misses with a few strikes there.
TheMan scores with a leg kick.
Marty Garcilazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheMan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcilazo in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by TheMan.
TheMan throws out a leg kick but Garcilazo moves out of range and TheMan only half commits.
TheMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheMan misses with a hook
and Garcilazo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
TheMan lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from TheMan misses.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcilazo.
TheMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcilazo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TheMan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcilazo takes one on the button.
TheMan lands a head shot.
Stan TheMan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TheMan 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.
TheMan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcilazo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
TheMan lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for TheMan.
Garcilazo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcilazo's hands.
TheMan misses with a hook
and Garcilazo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcilazo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcilazo drops his hands momentarily and TheMan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garcilazo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from TheMan.
Garcilazo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
TheMan cracks a nice hook into Garcilazo's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Garcilazo does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by TheMan.
Garcilazo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from TheMan.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan TheMan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for TheMan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan TheMan!
An out of breath Stan TheMan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre - The Watcher. Elwood has chosen Ice Cube - Why We Thugs as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Elwood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoned tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoned takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elwood throws an off balance right hand
and Stoned cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elwood misses with a body punch
and Stoned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elwood moves out of range of the body kick from Stoned.
Elwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoned was well out of range. Poor timing from Elwood.
A big left from Elwood misses.
Elwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoned 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.
Stoned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elwood manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Elwood. Those never looked like landing.
Elwood moves away from the strike by Stoned.
Stoned scores with a jab. Elwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elwood tries to clinch up but Stoned circles away and keeps his distance.
Elwood tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Elwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Oliver Stoned has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoned misses the target.
Stoned avoids the head kick by Elwood.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elwood.
Stoned misses with a low kick.
Elwood misses with a straight left.
Stoned takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoned is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elwood throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Elwood clinches up against the cage.
Elwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Elwood pushes Stoned back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoned changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Elwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stoned connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elwood momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned swats away the attempt to clinch by Elwood.
Stoned lands an overhand right.
Stoned connects with a right hand. Elwood shakes it off.
Elwood lands a leg kick that knocks Stoned off balance momentarily.
Elwood misses with a combination
and Stoned counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elwood is looking to improve his position.
Stoned seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stoned wants to pass the guard but Elwood is keeping the position.
Stoned working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stoned is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned throwing strikes from guard but Elwood blocks nicely.
Elwood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stoned won't allow Elwood to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoned accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elwood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stoned manages to get himself to full guard.
Elwood landing with the ground and pound.
Stoned pulls Elwood in close to his closed guard and prevents Elwood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Elwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoned works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoned throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Elwood trying to control but Stoned is working from the bottom.
Elwood wants to pass the guard but Stoned is keeping the position.
Elwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Elwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Stoned's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elwood misses with a double jab.
Stoned throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jake Elwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stoned back to the cage. Elwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Elwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoned throws out the jab.
Elwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoned's head backwards.
Jake Elwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoned backwards.
Elwood misses with the head strike.
Elwood has a couple of punches blocked by Stoned.
Elwood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stoned or not.
Elwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elwood misses with the head strike.
Elwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elwood.
Elwood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stoned blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elwood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoned.
A right hook to the body lands for Elwood.
Stoned blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elwood manages to break the clinch.
Elwood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oliver Stoned's cut is getting worse.
Elwood lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoned's head.
Stoned is rocked!
Elwood throws a monster overhand right that drops Stoned! Elwood follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Elwood!
After winning the bout, Jake Elwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Milat's guard.
Flodder postures up.
Flodder is looking to pass into half guard but Milat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Milat is in guard.
Flodder has his foot on Milat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Milat works his way back into a safe position though.
I've been told that Milat has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Milat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Milat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Milat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Milat forces his way into half guard.
Milat is pressing down on Flodder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flodder is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flodder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flodder's head.
Flodder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milat pulls his head out easily.
Flodder is staying active underneath Milat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Milat wants to control the pace but Flodder is squirming around nicely.
Milat scoring with strikes but Flodder is staying in there.
Flodder sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Flodder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flodder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Milat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flodder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Milat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Milat pulls his head out easily.
Milat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flodder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Milat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Milat's back!
Flodder has the hooks in. Milat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Flodder looking for the choke but no joy.
Milat showing good submission defense here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flodder is looking for the choke from the back position but Milat is controlling his hands well.
Flodder is trying to stick to Milat's back but Milat is turning into Flodder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flodder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Milat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder looking for a sweep. Not yet Flodder, not yet.
Milat with a nice head shot there.
Flodder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milat defends well.
Flodder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Milat is trying to get back to full guard.
Flodder is looking to take a break and control but Milat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Milat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flodder wants to control from the top but Milat keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flodder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Milat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flodder has Milat in his guard.
Milat trying to control but Flodder is working from the bottom.
Milat looking to sit in guard and control but Flodder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Milat is pulling down on Flodder's head to control his posture.
Milat is trying to keep Flodder in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flodder has gone for a leg lock! Milat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flodder's guard.
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 Kees Flodder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flodder shoots in looking for a takedown. Milat tries to sprawl out of it but Flodder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Milat wants to counter the offense by Flodder and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flodder is defended easily by Milat.
A jab from Flodder misses.
Milat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ivan Milat has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Flodder. That snapped Milat's head back.
Flodder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Milat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kees Flodder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flodder needs to keep his hands up - Milat had a free shot at his head there.
Milat throws the kick towards the body but Flodder avoids it.
Flodder throws out a loose jab but Milat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flodder missing with a left hand there. Milat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat connects with a body shot.
Flodder misses with a looping right.
Flodder sets himself, and Milat steps forward looking for the clinch! Flodder avoids it this time.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Milat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flodder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flodder swings for the body but Milat moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder misses with a hook. Milat ducked under it nicely.
Milat throws a low kick but Flodder moves out of range easily.
Flodder looks to throw the jab but Milat is out of range.
Milat fakes the leg kick and cracks Flodder in the body.
Decent striking displayed by Flodder there.
Nice cross by Flodder.
Milat feints and then cracks Flodder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flodder down.
Milat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flodder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Milat misses with a looping left.
Flodder throws a lazy right hand but Milat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flodder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Flodder misses.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Milat digs a good hook to Flodder's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flodder.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flodder.
Milat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flodder throws out the jab.
Milat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flodder backs up against the cage.
Flodder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flodder is rocked!
Milat drops Flodder with a straight right hand, right on the button! Milat follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Milat! Ivan Milat retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Milat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. Bashorov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hangar 18. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov throws a looping overhand right but Mutombo ducks down to avoid it.
As Bashorov looks to move away, Mutombo throws a big counter combo bu Bashorov just gets out of the way.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutombo.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutombo.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Mutombo moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bashorov.
Bashorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bashorov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mutombo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range.
Mutombo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Bashorov as he connects with a hook.
Bashorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Bashorov misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo misses with a hook.
Mutombo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Nice uppercut there from Bashorov.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
It looked like Mutombo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Mutombo has managed to clinch.
Mutombo taking a breather.
Mutombo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bashorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mutombo smiles and moves away.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bashorov misses with a looping right.
Bashorov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mutombo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutombo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mutombo is trying to defend but Bashorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mutombo kicks Bashorov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mutombo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bashorov.
Bashorov pulls guard effortlessly.
Bashorov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mutombo has passed into half guard!
Bashorov wants to get back to full guard but Mutombo has passed into side control.
Mutombo is staying tight to Bashorov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bashorov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutombo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutombo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mutombo is controlling the pace.
Mutombo trying to control the action but Bashorov is working from the bottom.
Bashorov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashorov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bashorov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mutombo has picked Bashorov up and slammed him! Bashorov can't keep hold of the triangle and Mutombo manages to pass to side control!
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.
Mutombo trying to control the action but Bashorov is working from the bottom.
Bashorov trying to remain calm as Mutombo controls from the top position.
Bashorov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mutombo connects with a nice short shot to Bashorov's temple.
Mutombo trying to control from half guard but Bashorov is working away.
Mutombo wants to pass to mount but Bashorov is defending the position.
Bashorov is trying to maintain the position but Mutombo is very close to passing his half guard.
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 ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mutombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that Bashorov avoids nicely.
Mutombo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bashorov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mutombo scrambles back to his feet.
Mutombo tries to clinch there but Bashorov circles away.
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutombo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt - Mutombo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bashorov takes a swing at Mutombo's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Mutombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashorov unleashes a big counter combination but Mutombo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mutombo.
Bashorov lands a right hook to the body.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutombo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bashorov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mutombo misses the target.
Bashorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Mutombo. Those never looked like landing.
Mutombo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutombo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashorov! But no joy.
ZaZa Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mutombo lands a nice shot to the body.
Bashorov connects with a body shot.
Mutombo slips a jab from Bashorov.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut
and Bashorov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashorov.
Mutombo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bashorov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov decides to pull guard.
Mutombo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bashorov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutombo defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov looking for a guillotine here but Mutombo defends easily.
ZaZa Mutombo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutombo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mutombo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutombo works Bashorov's body with a nice hook.
Bashorov slips a jab and a cross from Mutombo.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Bashorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bashorov moves out of range of the body kick from Mutombo.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo throws a chopping leg kick but Bashorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ZaZa Mutombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutombo swinging wildly here.
Mutombo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bashorov swings for the body but Mutombo moves out of range.
It looked like Mutombo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov lands a really nice looking cross but Mutombo seems unphased.
Bashorov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
Bashorov scores with a jab.
Mutombo scores with a head kick.
Mutombo scores with a nice head shot.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mutombo.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Mutombo. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Mutombo sprawls well.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Mutombo saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a kick to the body.
Bashorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mutombo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bashorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mutombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov looks to land a combination. Mutombo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bashorov catches Mutombo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mutombo tries to move into range but Bashorov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bashorov lunges at Mutombo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutombo's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Mutombo is out of range.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Mutombo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bashorov. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ZaZa Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mutombo misses with a hook.
Mutombo missing with a left hand there. Bashorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashorov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Mutombo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Mutombo takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Mutombo feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutombo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutombo throwing a counter right hand but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bashorov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bashorov tries to bum rush Mutombo with a series of wild strikes but Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mutombo.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Mutombo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mutombo misses its target.
Mutombo staying out of range there.
Mutombo walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mutombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutombo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bashorov's head backwards.
Mutombo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mutombo tries to work over Bashorov's front leg with a kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mutombo looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
Mutombo moves away from the strike by Bashorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutombo counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bashorov momentarily.
Bashorov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo misses with a straight right.
Mutombo tries to bum rush Bashorov with a series of wild strikes but Bashorov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bashorov misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bashorov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mutombo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Mutombo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bashorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mutombo pinned against the cage. Mutombo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mutombo is looking to clinch but Bashorov is avoiding it.
Bashorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mutombo connects with a nice looking jab.
Mutombo throws a sloppy head kick and Bashorov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutombo should have avoided that one.
Bashorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutombo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bashorov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bashorov lands with a straight right. Mutombo didn't see that one coming.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Mutombo avoids the punch easily.
Bashorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bashorov connects with a right hand. Mutombo shakes it off.
Bashorov fails with a takedown attempt.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Mutombo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bashorov.
Mutombo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mutombo walks into a jab.
Bashorov slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashorov misses with a right hand
and Mutombo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bashorov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutombo throws a head kick that Bashorov semi-blocks.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Mutombo tries to clinch up but Bashorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Bashorov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bashorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bashorov slips under a jab from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a leg kick which misses Bashorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Bashorov tries to avoid it.
Bashorov throws a hook but Mutombo avoids it easily.
Mutombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Mutombo slips under a jab from Bashorov.
Mutombo connects with a right hand. Bashorov shakes it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Mutombo scores with a four punch combination!
Bashorov misses with a body punch
and Mutombo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutombo walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZaZa Mutombo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mutombo throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
Mutombo wants to clinch but Bashorov slips to the side
and Bashorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bashorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutombo on the side of the head.
Mutombo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Bashorov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bashorov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut
and Bashorov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Mutombo moved out of range.
Mutombo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bashorov.
Bashorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mutombo sprawls well initially but Bashorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo is defending against the submission attempts here by Bashorov.
Mutombo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mutombo defending well though.
Mutombo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bashorov.
Bashorov throwing shots but Mutombo is blocking nicely.
Mutombo is looking to escape.
Bashorov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bashorov is pressing down on Mutombo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mutombo is holding on for now.
Mutombo wants to improve his position but Bashorov is controlling well.
Bashorov is thwarting Mutombo's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bashorov not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Bashorov moves away
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mutombo thuds his right hand into Bashorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mutombo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Mutombo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Both fighters circling a little - Mutombo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mutombo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Mutombo misses.
A nice side step and Bashorov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bashorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov lands a nice shot that snaps Mutombo's head back.
Bashorov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bashorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bashorov misses with a left hand
and Mutombo counters with a straight right hand.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Bashorov works the jab nicely.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Mutombo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mutombo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bashorov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mutombo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashorov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mutombo's guard.
Bashorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutombo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bashorov connects with a nice short shot to Mutombo's temple.
Bashorov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bashorov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mutombo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mutombo slips under a jab.
Mutombo is looking to counter punch.
Mutombo tries to clinch but Bashorov moves away
and Bashorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mutombo's guard.
Mutombo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bashorov's guard.
Mutombo gets to his feet. Bashorov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Mutombo throws a shot from downtown. Bashorov moves away and avoids it.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Mutombo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov lands with an overhand left.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.
Mutombo misses the shot to the body.
Bashorov throws a jab when Mutombo was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutombo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov lands a jab to Mutombo's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Mutombo throwing a counter right hand but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov throws out a loose jab but Mutombo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Bashorov.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutombo is just out of range.
Bashorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Bashorov misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutombo misses the target.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutombo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a hook. Mutombo ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov cracks a nice hook into Mutombo's ribs.
Mutombo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mutombo throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Mutombo only half commits.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutombo throws a head kick that misses.
Bashorov misses with a hook
and Mutombo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karim Bashorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Mutombo settles back down.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Bashorov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov closes the distance and clinches up with Mutombo, looking for a takedown. Bashorov pushes Mutombo against the cage but Mutombo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mutombo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashorov's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mutombo 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 Bashorov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bashorov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bashorov throws an off balance right hand
and Mutombo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bashorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mutombo counters with a nice body shot.
Mutombo rushes Bashorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bashorov breaks the clinch.
Bashorov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mutombo defends well and Bashorov ends up having to push Mutombo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mutombo throws an off balance right hand
letting Bashorov counter with a right hand.
Bashorov lands a body shot.
A big left from Mutombo misses.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo walks into a straight right hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutombo.
Mutombo throws a big counter combination but Bashorov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mutombo lands a nice hook to Bashorov's body. Bashorov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutombo misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Mutombo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mutombo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Bashorov lands with a cross.
Mutombo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bashorov.
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!
Bashorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bashorov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bashorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mutombo finds it's way through Bashorov's defenses.
Bashorov throws the left hand but Mutombo avoids the punch easily.
Mutombo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bashorov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Mutombo's shoulder, as Mutombo tries to avoid the shot.
ZaZa Mutombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bashorov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Bashorov saw that one coming.
Bashorov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mutombo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bashorov missing with a left hand there. Mutombo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutombo clinches up with Bashorov and pushes him back against the cage.
Bashorov jumps guard but Mutombo stands there with Bashorov around his waist. Bashorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ZaZa Mutombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karim Bashorov.
Mutombo blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karim Bashorov.
I think Mutombo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaZa Mutombo!
ZaZa Mutombo retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, ZaZa Mutombo, 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.
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firetribe defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Firetribe tries to counter by clinching up but Couture breaks away and moves out of range.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Firetribe moved out of range.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Firetribe feints a jab promting Couture to slip. Firetribe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Couture slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Firetribe moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Firetribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Couture manages to circle out of the way.
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Firetribe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Firetribe throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Firetribe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Couture misses with a hook.
Firetribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Couture.
Couture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture walks into a left hand.
Firetribe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Firetribe. Couture shrugs it off though.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Couture misses.
Firetribe moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Firetribe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Firetribe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Firetribe tests Couture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture throws a head kick but Firetribe moves out of range.
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firetribe, as that shot connected.
Firetribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Firetribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Firetribe thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Firetribe throws out a powerful jab.
A solid body kick from Firetribe.
A cross from Couture lands.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Firetribe connects with a right hand. Couture shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
Couture blocks a head kick by Firetribe.
Couture throws a lazy head kick
and Firetribe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
Firetribe sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Couture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Firetribe scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Firetribe there.
A head kick from Couture lands but Firetribe takes it in his stride.
Firetribe lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Firetribe takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firetribe.
Couture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firetribe defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firetribe, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick
and Firetribe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
Couture misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Couture misses the jab.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Firetribe is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Firetribe punishes Couture's body with a nice straight punch.
Firetribe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Couture's sensitive parts.
Couture 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.
Couture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandon Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Couture with a jab.
Firetribe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Couture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Firetribe.
Firetribe thuds his shin into the meat of Couture's side.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a jab when Firetribe was well out of range.
Firetribe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Firetribe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Couture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Couture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Firetribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Firetribe lands with a slapping head kick.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Firetribe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Firetribe jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Firetribe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Couture thinking.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Firetribe moves out of range as Couture strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Couture misses with a looping left.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe throws a body shot but no joy.
Firetribe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Firetribe crunches a lovely knee into Couture's ribcage.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Firetribe has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Firetribe pushes Couture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Firetribe lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Firetribe.
Couture takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
Firetribe is leaning against Couture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Firetribe has double underhooks.
Firetribe blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Firetribe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firetribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe avoiding damage.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Firetribe won't allow it.
Couture misses with some punches.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firetribe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Firetribe scores with a jab. Couture acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Firetribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Couture walks into a jab.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Couture can do to turn this around?
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFiretribe.
Couture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Firetribe cracks Couture with an open hand slap.
Couture has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Firetribe.
Couture misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Firetribe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick there by Firetribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firetribe.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firetribe scores with a jab to the head.
Firetribe slips a straight right by Couture.
Firetribe throwing a counter right hand but Couture manages to avoid it.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Firetribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Couture.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
Firetribe connects with a looping right hand.
Couture throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand.
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Couture throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Firetribe.
Firetribe moves away from the strike by Couture.
Firetribe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Firetribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lunges at Firetribe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Firetribe's hand.
Firetribe is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Firetribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Couture might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot.
Firetribe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Firetribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
It seemed like Couture was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Firetribe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe misses with a knee strike.
Couture tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
Couture misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Firetribe.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Firetribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Couture in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Firetribe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Couture shrugs off.
Firetribe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Firetribe won't allow it.
Firetribe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture misses with some punches.
Firetribe lands with a left to the head.
Firetribe trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Firetribe stalling.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Firetribe lands with an uppercut that bounces Couture off the cage and back into range.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
Couture throws a sloppy head kick and Firetribe moves out of range easily.
Firetribe throws a head kick that half lands.
Firetribe scores with a nice right hand.
Couture throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Firetribe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couture.
Nice defenses there by Firetribe.
Firetribe avoids the head kick by Couture.
Firetribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Firetribe counters with a nice body shot.
Firetribe tries to move into range but Couture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Firetribe lunges at Couture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Couture's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Firetribe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Firetribe.
Firetribe stuns Couture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Couture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Couture misses.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Firetribe counters by clinching up.
Couture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Firetribe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Couture blocks an elbow strike from Firetribe.
Couture tries to break free but Firetribe pushes him back against the cage.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe tries to land knees in the clinch but Couture avoids the damage to the body.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Firetribe won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Firetribe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Couture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Firetribe won't allow it.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Firetribe with a knee to the head.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Couture 's eye.
Couture working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Firetribe.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Firetribe blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Firetribe.
Firetribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Firetribe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
Couture is rocked!
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Couture is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
Couture letting Firetribe take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Firetribe lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Couture seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Firetribe as the two fighters clinch.
Firetribe blocking some punches.
Firetribe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Firetribe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Firetribe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling the position.
Firetribe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Firetribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
Firetribe digs a right hand into Couture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couture's gas tank.
Firetribe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Firetribe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Firetribe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couture.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Firetribe defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Couture walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Firetribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
Firetribe defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Firetribe lands with a nice body punch.
Couture misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe fakes the leg kick and cracks Couture in the body.
Couture on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Couture misses with a right hand
enabling Firetribe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Firetribe counters with a left to the body.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firetribe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Firetribe scores with a head kick. Couture tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
enabling Firetribe to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Firetribe scores with a spinning back kick!
Firetribe closes the distance and clinches.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a left hand.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
Firetribe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Firetribe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Firetribe.
Couture takes a knee to the side of the body.
Firetribe lands an elbow that stopped Couture in his tracks for a moment.
Firetribe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. Couture won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Firetribe.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.
Couture takes a knee right on the jaw!
Firetribe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Firetribe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Firetribe pushes Couture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture takes a knee to the side of the body.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Firetribe controlling the action here for a moment.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coutures head.
Nice body punch from Firetribe - that landed with a thud.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Firetribe counters with a stiff right hand.
Firetribe lands a head kick. Couture smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick.
Couture takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Firetribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couture has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Couture swings widly with a right hand
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick.
Firetribe cracks Couture with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Firetribe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firetribe moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Firetribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Couture manages to circle out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Firetribe.
Nice body kick there by Firetribe.
Firetribe thumps Couture with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a head kick that Firetribe semi-blocks.
A jab from Couture misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Firetribe misses the target.
Couture throws a head kick that misses
and Firetribe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Couture misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Firetribe misses the target.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand.
Firetribe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Firetribe.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
The referee calls for Firetribe to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Firetribe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couture can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe had his way with Brandon Couture in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Couture throws a hook to the side of Firetribe's head but Firetribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firetribe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Firetribe counters with a stiff right hand.
Firetribe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Couture takes a step back to recover.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Firetribe - that will leave a mark!
Couture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Couture connects with a high kick.
Couture takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Firetribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the liver by Firetribe. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Couture lands an impressive looking overhand right. Firetribe doesn't seem phased though.
Couture is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Firetribe blocks a head kick by Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Couture's calf.
Couture throws a head kick that Firetribe semi-blocks.
Firetribe cracks a nice hook into Couture's ribs.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Firetribe counters with a big head kick but Couture shrugs it off.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Firetribe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Couture 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.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
letting Firetribe counter with a right hand.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Firetribe counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a lovely overhand right.
Firetribe throws a head kick that Couture semi-blocks.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Firetribe is out of range.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Firetribe lands a nice shot that snaps Couture's head back.
Firetribe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Couture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Firetribe scores with a spinning back kick!
Firetribe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firetribe. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot.
Firetribe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Firetribe slips a jab from Couture.
Couture misses with a hook
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch.
Firetribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Firetribe.
Firetribe trying to control the position but instead, Couture has worked for underhooks and has pushed Firetribe into the cage.
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Firetribe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Couture working aggressively here.
Firetribe gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling the position.
Firetribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
Firetribe lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firetribe.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firetribe pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Firetribe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Couture in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firetribe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Couture in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Firetribe.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe has Couture pushed against the cage.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Couture is trying to break free.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture takes a knee to the side of the body.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
Firetribe stalling in the clinch.
Firetribe stalling in the clinch but Couture improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Firetribe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his lightweight title!
Brother Firetribe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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