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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stelling might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to London Calling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Stelling !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelling fails with the takedown.
Mato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Mato misses.
Stelling is looking for a counter combo.
Stelling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mato to score with a decent uppercut.
Mato lands a right hook to the body.
Mato throws the left hand but Stelling avoids the punch easily.
Stelling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mato.
It looked like Stelling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mato looks to score with a jab to the body but Stelling is just out of range.
Mato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mato lands a big right hand that sends Stelling crashing to the mat! Mato stays standing though and waves Stelling back to his feet!
Stelling is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Mato.
Oh Stelling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mato thuds a left hand into Stelling 's body.
Mato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stelling moves away.
Stelling seems to have got his legs back now.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mato throws an overhand right that lands on Stelling 's shoulder, as Stelling tries to avoid the shot.
Stelling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mato's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling throws a nice looking combination but Mato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stelling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mato lands a big right hand that sends Stelling crashing to the mat! Mato stays standing though and waves Stelling back to his feet!
BAM! Mato delivers a spinning backfist that drops Stelling like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Laaka Mato!
A victorious Laaka Mato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jack Stelling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush comes to the cage accompanied by GOAT !!!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Brush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brush, as that shot connected.
Brush slips under a jab.
Brush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brush closes the distance and clinches.
Brush scores with a hook to the body.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brush to keep the fight standing.
Brush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Copeland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guy Brush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Copeland.
Brush pulls guard successfully.
Brush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Copeland stopping the sweep attempt from Brush.
Brush has control of Copeland's left arm, preventing Copeland from doing any damage.
Copeland trying to control but Brush is working from the bottom.
Brush wants to stand but Copeland is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland 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.
Copeland drops back looking for a leg! Brush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brush manages to kick Copeland off! Copeland jumps back into Brush's guard.
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Copeland is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brush closes the distance and pushes Copeland back into the cage.
Copeland can't get the takedown.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Brush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Copeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Brush, which made it look bad.
Brush rushes Copeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brush has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Copeland clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Copeland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brush is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is in bad spot here.
Brush is not going to allow Copeland to sit and survive in this position.
Copeland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brush's guard. Nice work there by Copeland.
Brush 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.
Copeland trying to control but Brush is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Copeland drops back looking for a leg! Brush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brush manages to kick Copeland off! Copeland jumps back into Brush's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland trying to control but Brush is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Copeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Brush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Brush clinches with his opponent.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Brush has him pressed against the cage.
Copeland wants a takedown but no success here.
Copeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brush smiles and moves away.
Copeland looks winded!
Copeland fails with the takedown
and Brush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brush takes the fight into the clinch.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Brush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Brush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brush throws a right and a left that Copeland avoids nicely.
Brush instigates a clinch.
Copeland is working for takedown but Brush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Brush punishes Copeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Brush closes the distance and clinches.
Brush pulls guard effortlessly.
Brush can't keep his opponent in guard - Copeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brush is holding on to half guard well.
Brush throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Copeland is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brush is looking to improve his position.
Copeland seems to be looking for submissions.
Brush is trying to stand up here but Copeland is controlling him well.
Copeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brush tries to get to full guard but Copeland has control of the leg.
Copeland is looking for a kimura here.
Copeland is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Copeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brush keeps working.
Copeland in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brush tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Copeland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Copeland!
Guy Brush was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm rubber, you're glue'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Midas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Midas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrystal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Midas, pushing him back against the cage.
Midas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCrystal lands a nice shot to the body.
Midas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Midas being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Midas.
McCrystal wants a takedown.
McCrystal wants a takedown.
Midas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Midas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCrystal misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrystal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daniel Midas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
Midas has McCrystal pressed against the cage.
McCrystal blocks a body shot from Midas.
McCrystal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Midas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCrystal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Midas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCrystal's elbow.
Midas lands a left hand.
Midas gets underhooks to prevent McCrystal's takedown attempt.
McCrystal has Midas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Midas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Midas lands a shot to the body.
Midas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Midas throws a head punch that misses.
McCrystal stalling in the clinch.
McCrystal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Midas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Midas - that will leave a mark!
Midas's corner calls for a 1-2. Midas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Basil McCrystal has been cut.
McCrystal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Midas.
McCrystal misses with a two punch combination.
Midas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCrystal misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Midas. Beautiful body shot.
McCrystal tries for a takedown but Midas circles away easily
and Midas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Midas lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midas just misses with a punch to the body.
McCrystal is looking for the big counter here.
Midas throws a front kick that sends McCrystal stumbling back into the cage.
McCrystal looks winded!
Midas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCrystal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCrystal duly obliges.
McCrystal doesn't manage to clinch there - Midas circles away.
Good shot there by Midas.
Midas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McCrystal avoids the head kick by Midas.
McCrystal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Midas with a body shot.
McCrystal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Basil McCrystal's cut even more.
McCrystal tries to clinch up but Midas circles away and keeps his distance.
Midas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCrystal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Midas's head coaches at Highland Brawl Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCrystal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Midas.
Daniel Midas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Midas.
McCrystal shoots in but Midas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCrystal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Midas.
McCrystal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Midas stuffs the takedown attempt from McCrystal. McCrystal gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Midas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrystal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Midas is fending him off so far but McCrystal persists. Nope, Midas circles away and we're back to standing.
McCrystal takes a swing at Midas's ribcage but misses.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt - Midas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Midas lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midas misses with a body kick.
McCrystal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCrystal blocks a head kick by Midas.
McCrystal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Midas counter with a right hand.
Midas misses with a hook.
Midas throws a looping overhand right but McCrystal ducks down to avoid it.
Midas lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCrystal takes a step back to recover.
We've been informed that McCrystal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Midas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Basil McCrystal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Midas.
Midas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Midas scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCrystal tries to close the distance and clinch but Midas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid body kick from Midas.
McCrystal moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Midas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basil McCrystal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Midas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Midas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown but Midas shows good takedown defense.
McCrystal clobbers Midas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCrystal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Midas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good exchange - Midas coming out on top.
McCrystal blocks a jab.
McCrystal darts in and clinches Midas up against the cage.
McCrystal scores with a shot to the side of Midas's head.
Midas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midas lands a body shot.
Midas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Midas taking a breather.
McCrystal taking a breather.
McCrystal tries to pull guard but Midas holds him up against the cage and eventually McCrystal drops back down to his feet.
Daniel Midas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas stalling.
Midas tries to throw a body punch but McCrystal avoids it by throwing Midas back against the cage.
Midas works on McCrystal's body with a couple of short punches.
Midas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Midas lands a left hand.
McCrystal is breathing heavily.
McCrystal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Basil McCrystal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Midas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCrystal goes for a takedown attempt but Midas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daniel Midas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
Midas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCrystal's calf.
Midas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Midas digs a good hook to McCrystal's body.
Basil McCrystal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Midas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCrystal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Midas does it's job there.
Midas 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.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Basil McCrystal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Midas!
An out of breath Daniel Midas 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 Alan Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Radovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alan Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Radovan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Radovan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooh!!! Radovan has knocked Nova down with a huge combo! Radovan steps away and waves a wobbly Nova back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Alan Nova has been cut.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nova is just out of range.
Nova forces Radovan back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Radovan.
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!
Nova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radovan avoids it.
Radovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nova is rocked!
Radovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Nova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Radovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radovan is working Nova over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radovan.
Nova throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Radovan drops Nova onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nova is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nova is breathing heavily.
Nova is trying to force a seperation but Radovan has the dominant position.
Radovan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Radovan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nova trying to control but Radovan is working from the bottom.
Radovan managing to control the position.
Nova seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Radovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nova is retaining full guard.
Radovan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radovan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Radovan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Radovan lands a glancing blow to the side of Nova's head.
Nova throws a head kick that Radovan semi-blocks.
Radovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovan throws out a counter right but Nova avoids it with no problem.
Nova cracks Radovan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Radovan there.
Radovan misses with a body shot.
Radovan rushes Nova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova has had enough of the clinch but Radovan keeps him there for the moment.
Radovan has Nova pressed against the cage, preventing Nova from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Radovan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nova misses with an elbow over the top.
Radovan tries to score a body lock takedown but Nova shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Radovan pushes Nova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nova looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nova throws an elbow that misses.
Nova gets underhooks to prevent Radovan's takedown attempt.
Nova connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Radovan on the inside.
A body shot lands from Radovan.
Radovan lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Radovan.
Radovan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Radovan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nova or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radovan.
Radovan works on Nova's body with a couple of short punches.
Radovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radovan lands a shot to the body.
Radovan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
Radovan lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radovan.
A short right from Radovan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nova takes a shot to the head.
Nova takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Radovan as the two fighters clinch.
Nova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Radovan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radovan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
A right handed body shot lands from Radovan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike.
Radovan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nova prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alan Nova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Radovan.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
Radovan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Radovan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nova's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nova drops to his knees and Radovan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Radovan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Morbolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the boom. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Morbolev!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morbolev scores with a body shot.
Brock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morbolev to the mat! Morbolev manages to get full guard.
Brock tries to free his leg and advance position but Morbolev is retaining full guard.
Brock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brock advances position into side control!
Brock is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brock is trying to get an arm triangle but Morbolev is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock wants to control for a moment but Morbolev uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is looking to advance position but Morbolev won't allow it.
Morbolev has his hands clasped together around Brock's back. He's all about the action.
Brock wants to pass to mount but Morbolev is defending the position.
Brock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morbolev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brock trying to pass the guard but Morbolev defending well.
Brock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morbolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brock thows a leg kick but Morbolev checks it
and Morbolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morbolev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morbolev defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Brock shoots in for a double leg but Morbolev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morbolev catches Brock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morbolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brock throws a jab but it's blocked by Morbolev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morbolev throws a solid leg kick but Brock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morbolev.
Brock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Brock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock misses with a hook. Morbolev ducked under it nicely.
Morbolev lands with a cross.
Morbolev throws an overhand right that has Brock reeling! Morbolev follows up with more punches and Brock is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Morbolev!
A relieved looking Charlie Morbolev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Taka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hofstadter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bo Taka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Taka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Hofstadter!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofstadter shoots in looking for a takedown but Taka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hofstadter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Taka's head coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hofstadter slips under a jab.
Taka is pawing at Hofstadter, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Hofstadter's nose. Hofstadter is badly hurt! Taka pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Hofstadter tries desperately to hold on but Taka is relentless in his assault! As Hofstadter receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Taka away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Taka!
Bo Taka very nearly forgot to thank Vikai Gear Island 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achillies Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen Rocky Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franklin Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Achillies Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklin Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands with an uppercut that bounces Hendricks off the cage and back into range.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendricks thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Hendricks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzgerald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendricks is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hendricks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is refusing to be controlled, as Hendricks sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Hendricks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendricks momentarily.
Fitzgerald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Hendricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hendricks just manages to avoid it.
Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hendricks's head.
Fitzgerald lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Achillies Hendricks has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Fitzgerald connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Hendricks.
It looks like Franklin Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Hendricks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzgerald's waist but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendricks off to one side.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendricks manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franklin Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with an overhand left.
Hendricks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzgerald jabs Hendricks right on the nose. Hendricks blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throws a push kick but Fitzgerald slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Hendricks is out of range.
Hendricks feints a counter leg kick.
Hendricks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzgerald finds it's way round the side to connect with Hendricks's head.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
Hendricks looks winded!
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that Hendricks semi-blocks.
Hendricks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Achillies Hendricks's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a nice hook to Fitzgerald's body. Fitzgerald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Fitzgerald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzgerald is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hendricks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Hendricks tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown.
Hendricks misses with a straight right.
It looked like Fitzgerald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hendricks.
Fitzgerald lands with a straight right. Hendricks didn't see that one coming.
Hendricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzgerald is pawing at Hendricks, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Hendricks's nose. Hendricks is badly hurt! Fitzgerald pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Hendricks tries desperately to hold on but Fitzgerald is relentless in his assault! As Hendricks receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Fitzgerald away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franklin Fitzgerald!
Achillies Hendricks spoke after the fight, saying 'Warriors come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgulino Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bones!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira won't be happy with that.
Ferreira sneaks out the side door and pushes Bones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bones's coach down at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick misses from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
And Bones tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Ferreira is predictable there
and Bones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferreira's guard.
Bones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferreira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bones has Ferreira in his guard.
Bones is trying to keep Ferreira in close.
Ferreira is sitting in close to Bones's body. Bones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ferreira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ferreira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Bones!
Bobby Bones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Tavi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
170 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavi clinches with his opponent.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavi blocks the elbow strike.
Tavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Tavi is blocking nicely.
Tavi'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.
Tavi slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Our sources have told us that Hughes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
Tavi pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hughes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Tavi taking a breather.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Tavi stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Tavi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tavi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi just leaning against Hughes, taking a breather.
Tavi is stalling here.
Tavi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavi stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teppo Tavi.
Tavi closes the distance and clinches.
Tavi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Tavi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hughes up against the cage.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tavi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Tavi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tavi lands a shot to the body.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Tavi.
Tavi works on Hughes's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi stalling in the clinch.
Tavi lands with a light punch inside.
Tavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hughes being controlled against the cage.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
Tavi pushes Hughes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Hughes's ribcage. Hughes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavi lands a left hand.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tavi.
A bit of stalling here from Tavi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavi.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tavi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tavi moves into the clinch.
Tavi is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
It looks like Georges Hughes has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
Tavi'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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavi cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Hughes shrugs off.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
Tavi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands an uppercut.
Tavi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Tavi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Tavi lands with a right to the head.
Tavi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands a damaging elbow.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tavi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Tavi - that landed with a thud.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hughes up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands an elbow just above Hughes 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Tavi lands an uppercut.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi lands a right hand.
Tavi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Hughes in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Georges Hughes's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tavi throws a leg kick which misses Hughes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughes tries to avoid it.
Tavi scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Tavi. Tavi maintains the clinch.
Tavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Hughes's ribcage. Hughes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavi.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tavi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi lands a body punch.
Tavi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavi lands a nice uppercut.
Tavi is pushing Hughes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tavi gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tavi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hughes or not.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
Tavi is leaning against Hughes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavi effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Tavi to work.
Hughes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Tavi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavi lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughes's defenses.
Teppo Tavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Hughes's ribcage. Hughes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Tavi - that landed with a thud.
Tavi lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tavi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Tavi stalling the fight.
Tavi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Georges Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi stalls.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavi is working Hughes over against the cage.
Teppo Tavi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Tavi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi digs a right hand into Hughes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hughes's gas tank.
Tavi taking a breather.
The referee calls for Tavi to work.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
Tavi taking a breather.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tavi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wybrant De Houtman!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Houtman clinches up with Kirkland and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirkland letting De Houtman take a breather here.
De Houtman works on Kirkland's body with a couple of short punches.
De Houtman misses with some punches.
Kirkland avoiding damage.
Kirkland blocking some punches.
Kirkland scores with a shoulder strike.
De Houtman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kirkland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Houtman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
De Houtman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Houtman pushes Kirkland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Houtman throws a head punch that misses.
De Houtman pushes Kirkland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirkland's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Houtman.
Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but De Houtman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
Kirkland misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Houtman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirkland displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Houtman up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kirkland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirkland taking a breather.
De Houtman blocks a body shot from Kirkland.
De Houtman tries a body shot but Kirkland blocks it.
De Houtman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirkland controls his hands.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
De Houtman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kirkland - that landed with a thud.
De Houtman cracks Kirkland with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland lands a hook that snaps the head of De Houtman backwards.
Kirkland is trying to push De Houtman away but De Houtman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Houtman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland throws a punch but it's blocked by De Houtman.
Kirkland blocks a body shot from De Houtman.
Kirkland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirkland trying to stall but De Houtman improves his position.
Kirkland takes a shot to the head.
Kirkland working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Houtman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirkland blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Houtman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kirkland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Houtman.
A shot in the inside from De Houtman.
Kirkland trying to control the position but instead, De Houtman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirkland into the cage.
De Houtman can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkland controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from De Houtman.
A nice left hand lands by De Houtman.
Kirkland stalling in the clinch but De Houtman improves position.
Kirkland looking to slow down the pace here.
De Houtman blocking some punches.
De Houtman tries to stall but Kirkland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kirkland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirkland is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kirkland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Houtman looks to land a right hand but Kirkland moved out of range.
Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and De Houtman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Houtman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirkland is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
De Houtman lands a jab.
Kirkland avoids the body shot from De Houtman.
Kirkland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that De Houtman avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Houtman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kirkland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Houtman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the body
letting De Houtman counter with a right hand.
Kirkland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirkland sets himself, and De Houtman steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirkland avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kirkland lands a two punch combo.
Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Kirkland misses with a double jab
and Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Houtman is looking to clinch.
De Houtman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirkland.
De Houtman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Houtman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and De Houtman moves out of range easily.
De Houtman throws out a counter right but Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
De Houtman dodges the punch combination from Kirkland.
De Houtman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirkland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kirkland throws the kick towards the body but De Houtman avoids it.
Kirkland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Houtman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirkland misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland misses with a double jab
and De Houtman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirkland scores with a punch to the head.
Kirkland jabs De Houtman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirkland gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling De Houtman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirkland misses with a combination
and De Houtman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirkland misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland cracks De Houtman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirkland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
De Houtman misses with a hook. Kirkland ducked under it nicely.
Kirkland throws a combination that misses
enabling De Houtman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirkland scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from De Houtman misses.
Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on De Houtman's shoulder, as De Houtman tries to avoid the shot.
Kirkland misses with a two punch combination.
De Houtman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from De Houtman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from De Houtman misses the target.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
De Houtman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but De Houtman is just out of range.
A nice side step and De Houtman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kirkland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Houtman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirkland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troy Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkland swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Kirkland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Houtman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland throws a right hand that De Houtman ducks under and follows up with a left that De Houtman also avoids with ease.
De Houtman 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.
Kirkland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Houtman circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirkland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Houtman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kirkland throws a shot from downtown. De Houtman moves away and avoids it.
De Houtman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Houtman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirkland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman takes a swing at Kirkland's ribcage but misses.
Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman misses with a looping left.
Kirkland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Houtman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kirkland misses with a combination
and De Houtman counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirkland.
De Houtman misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Houtman throws a head punch that misses.
Kirkland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wybrant De Houtman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirkland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Houtman.
De Houtman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kirkland is looking to control De Houtman's arms but De Houtman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirkland has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland is looking to control De Houtman's arms but De Houtman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirkland has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Houtman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirkland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
Kirkland trying to stall but De Houtman improves his position.
Kirkland slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Troy Kirkland.
Kirkland throws a big shot that misses.
De Houtman has closed the distance and engaged Kirkland in a clinch.
De Houtman lands an uppercut.
Kirkland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirkland gets through De Houtman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Houtman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirkland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from De Houtman fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Houtman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from De Houtman as the two fighters clinch.
Kirkland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kirkland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Houtman is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirkland is looking to break free of the clinch but De Houtman has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Houtman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Houtman.
De Houtman effectively controlling the action here.
Kirkland blocking some punches.
A short right from De Houtman on the inside.
De Houtman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirkland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kirkland.
De Houtman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkland.
De Houtman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkland.
De Houtman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Houtman.
De Houtman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirkland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Kirkland. Those never looked like landing.
Kirkland misses with a lunging right hand
and De Houtman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirkland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Houtman lands with a nice combination. Kirkland backs away looking to recover.
Oh Kirkland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by De Houtman.
A swing and a miss from De Houtman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Houtman throws a lazy right hand but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirkland seems to have got his legs back now.
De Houtman is looking to clinch but Kirkland is avoiding it.
As De Houtman backs away, Kirkland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Houtman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirkland at a distance.
Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Kirkland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman misses with a combination
and Kirkland counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman misses the body punch
and Kirkland counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirkland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like De Houtman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirkland misses with a double jab
enabling De Houtman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirkland avoids the body shot from De Houtman.
De Houtman throws a body shot but no joy.
Troy Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman moves into the clinch.
De Houtman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Troy Kirkland has been cut.
De Houtman misses with the head strike.
Kirkland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Houtman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from De Houtman.
Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirkland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from De Houtman.
De Houtman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Houtman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirkland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Houtman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirkland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirkland is looking to land body kicks.
Kirkland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Houtman is looking to clinch.
Kirkland misses with a low kick as De Houtman jumps back.
Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but De Houtman is just out of range.
De Houtman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Troy Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Houtman connects with the punch.
Kirkland misses with a double jab
and De Houtman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirkland misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkland throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Houtman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirkland tries to bum rush De Houtman with a series of wild strikes but De Houtman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
De Houtman wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
Kirkland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirkland throws a right hand that De Houtman ducks under and follows up with a left that De Houtman also avoids with ease.
Kirkland throws a combination that misses
letting De Houtman counter with a right hand.
De Houtman wants to clinch up but Kirkland keeps it at a distance.
De Houtman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirkland misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kirkland is predictable there
and De Houtman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Houtman moves out of range of the body kick from Kirkland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kirkland - just one landing.
Kirkland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Houtman counters with a straight right hand.
De Houtman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Houtman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Houtman looks to land a left hand but Kirkland moved out of range nicely.
Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Houtman.
Kirkland needs to keep his hands up - De Houtman had a free shot at his head there.
Troy Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland misses with a combination
and De Houtman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Houtman moves out of range as Kirkland strikes.
De Houtman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Houtman throws out the jab.
Kirkland scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Houtman in his tracks.
De Houtman closes the distance but Kirkland moves to the side
and De Houtman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Houtman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
De Houtman is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirkland finish him?
De Houtman is looking to clinch but Kirkland is avoiding it.
De Houtman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirkland throws a leg kick but De Houtman moved away.
De Houtman moves into the clinch.
De Houtman tries to work over Kirkland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Houtman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Houtman wants to stall.
Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from De Houtman on the inside.
Kirkland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirkland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirkland throws a head kick that misses
and De Houtman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirkland misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirkland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Houtman lands with a hook. Kirkland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Houtman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from De Houtman.
Kirkland misses with a shot to the body
and De Houtman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wybrant De Houtman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirkland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Houtman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wybrant De Houtman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Houtman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 46:49
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wybrant De Houtman!
Wybrant De Houtman is the new middleweight champion!
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