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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherm Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Mikeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sherm Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Mikeli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikeli is just out of range.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikeli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Davis.
Mikeli slips under a jab from Davis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikeli! But no joy.
Mikeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikeli throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikeli connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mikeli misses its intended target.
Mikeli with a hook.
Davis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikeli's head.
Mikeli moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Mikeli forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikeli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Mikeli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikeli lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikeli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikeli tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis tries a body shot but Mikeli blocks it.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mikeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mikeli.
Mikeli tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikeli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikeli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Sherm Davis has been cut.
Mikeli missing with knees to the body.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikeli backwards.
Mikeli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikeli lands a left hand.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Mikeli lands with a left to the head.
Davis is rocked!
Mikeli misses with a punch to the body.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikeli.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikeli blocks an uppercut.
Mikeli pushes Davis against the cage. Mikeli is working some dirty boxing. Mikeli pushes off with a quick right hook! Davis goes down! Davis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mikeli moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Mikeli!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Aunti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastol Ceomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Aunti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastol Ceomo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Aunti lands.
Ceomo sizes up Aunti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ceomo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aunti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ceomo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aunti throws a head punch that misses.
Ceomo missing with knees to the body.
Aunti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceomo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceomo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ceomo lands a nice uppercut.
Aunti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceomo's elbow.
Ceomo blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aunti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aunti has a couple of punches blocked by Ceomo.
Ceomo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ceomo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Pablo Aunti has been cut.
Aunti prevents a body shot from Ceomo.
Aunti throws a head punch that misses.
Ceomo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aunti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunti blocks an uppercut.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo blocks a body shot from Aunti.
Aunti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ceomo pushes Aunti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aunti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aunti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ceomo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceomo.
Aunti misses with the head strike.
Aunti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceomo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aunti.
Ceomo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aunti misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Ceomo.
Ceomo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ceomo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo throws a punch but it's blocked by Aunti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aunti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceomo's elbow.
Ceomo lands a nice uppercut.
Aunti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aunti can't find room to land a body shot as Ceomo controls the action.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ceomo.
Ceomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aunti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ceomo backwards.
Ceomo lands with a right to the head.
Ceomo has a couple of punches blocked by Aunti.
A short uppercut from Aunti.
Aunti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceomo's elbow.
Aunti blocking some punches.
Aunti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aunti blocking some punches.
Aunti prevents a body shot from Ceomo.
Ceomo avoiding damage as Aunti throws knees to the body.
Ceomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aunti misses with a body punch.
Ceomo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ceomo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aunti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aunti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
Aunti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ceomo is leaning against Aunti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceomo.
Aunti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceomo tries to throw a body punch but Aunti avoids it by throwing Ceomo back against the cage.
Aunti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ceomo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ceomo fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aunti.
Aunti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aunti blocks an uppercut.
Ceomo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Aunti.
Aunti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ceomo backwards.
Aunti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ceomo.
Aunti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceomo.
Ceomo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ceomo has a couple of punches blocked by Aunti.
Ceomo managing to block the knees to the body from Aunti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aunti.
Aunti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aunti.
Aunti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceomos head.
Ceomo tries to work over Aunti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ceomo.
Ceomo working aggressively here.
Aunti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ceomo fails to land.
Aunti blocking some punches.
Aunti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ceomo.
Ceomo takes a shot to the head.
Aunti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aunti swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aunti prevents a body shot from Ceomo.
Aunti misses with a punch on the inside.
Ceomo lands a right hand.
Aunti can't find room to land a body shot as Ceomo controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aunti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ceomo struggles to land a body shot inside as Aunti controls his hands.
Ceomo pushes Aunti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aunti prevents a body shot from Ceomo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ceomo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastol Ceomo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Aunti's cut.
That's time! Aunti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ceomo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aunti was well out of range. Poor timing from Ceomo.
Aunti slips a jab from Ceomo.
Ceomo throws a good cross that connects.
Aunti misses with an uppercut. Ceomo saw that one coming.
Aunti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ceomo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aunti throws a shot from downtown. Ceomo moves away and avoids it.
Ceomo throws a looping overhand right but Aunti ducks down to avoid it.
Ceomo lands with a hook. Aunti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aunti looks to land a left hand but Ceomo moved out of range nicely.
Ceomo throws a hook to the side of Aunti's head but Aunti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aunti throws a lazy right hand but Ceomo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aunti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Aunti misses.
Ceomo looks to land a right hand but Aunti moved out of range.
Ceomo scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ceomo.
Aunti scores with a body shot.
Aunti misses with a hook
and Ceomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aunti throws a jab when Ceomo was well out of range.
Aunti throws a body shot but no joy.
Aunti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Aunti.
Ceomo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aunti slips under a jab from Ceomo.
Aunti slips under a jab.
Aunti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ceomo moves out of range as Aunti strikes.
Ceomo takes one to the side of the head.
Aunti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aunti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ceomo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ceomo swings for the body but Aunti moves out of range.
Aunti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aunti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunti slips under a jab.
A big left from Aunti misses.
Aunti moves in looking to clinch but Ceomo pushes him off.
Ceomo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aunti.
Ceomo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aunti.
Ceomo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aunti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ceomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aunti throwing a counter right hand but Ceomo manages to avoid it.
Ceomo slips a jab from Aunti.
Ceomo missing with a left hand there. Aunti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ceomo walks into a straight right hand from Aunti.
Nice shot lands for Ceomo.
Ceomo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aunti.
Aunti digs a good hook to Ceomo's body.
Ceomo throws out a loose jab but Aunti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceomo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aunti throws a looping overhand right but Ceomo ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ceomo! But no joy.
Aunti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aunti misses with a hook
and Ceomo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ceomo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aunti.
Ceomo misses with a looping right.
Ceomo ducks under a wild hook from Aunti.
Aunti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ceomo. Beautiful body shot.
Aunti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ceomo.
Aunti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ceomo misses with a left hand
and Aunti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ceomo slips a jab from Aunti.
Aunti slips under a jab.
Aunti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ceomo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceomo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ceomo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aunti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ceomo.
Aunti looks to land a right hand but Ceomo moved out of range.
Aunti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ceomo is just out of range.
Aunti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ceomo is just out of range.
Ceomo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aunti throws out the jab.
Ceomo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aunti throws a jab when Ceomo was well out of range.
Aunti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceomo.
Ceomo misses with a looping right.
Aunti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ceomo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aunti misses with a straight right.
Ceomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aunti tries to clinch but Ceomo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sebastol Ceomo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Aunti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Aunti misses.
Aunti defending well as Ceomo loads up on a big left hand.
Aunti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ceomo was well out of range. Poor timing from Aunti.
Aunti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ceomo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aunti misses with an uppercut. Ceomo saw that one coming.
Aunti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ceomo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sebastol Ceomo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aunti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ceomo moves away from the strike by Aunti.
Ceomo scores with the left hand. Aunti knows he should have avoided that one.
Ceomo slips under a jab from Aunti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ceomo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceomo slips a jab from Aunti.
Nice shot by Ceomo.
Ceomo scores with a jab to the head.
Aunti avoids the body shot from Ceomo.
Aunti swings for the body but Ceomo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceomo ducks under a wild hook from Aunti.
Ceomo blocks a jab.
Ceomo misses the shot to the body.
Aunti is looking to counter punch.
Ceomo staying out of range there.
Aunti defending well as Ceomo loads up on a big left hand.
Aunti throws a jab but it's blocked by Ceomo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ceomo.
Ceomo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aunti.
The fighters circling - Aunti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Ceomo misses.
Aunti moves out of range as Ceomo strikes.
Aunti throws out a loose jab but Ceomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceomo slips a jab from Aunti.
Ceomo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ceomo tries to clinch up.
Aunti missing with a left hand there. Ceomo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Ceomo.
Pablo Aunti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ceomo.
Ceomo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aunti.
Ceomo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aunti 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.
Aunti blocks a jab.
Ceomo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ceomo jabs Aunti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceomo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aunti.
Aunti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aunti there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Aunti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Aunti misses.
Aunti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aunti throws an overhand right that lands on Ceomo's shoulder, as Ceomo tries to avoid the shot.
Aunti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ceomo.
Aunti throws a jab but it's blocked by Ceomo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunti misses the jab.
A big right from Aunti misses.
Aunti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ceomo.
Ceomo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aunti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aunti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Ceomo there.
Ceomo lands a jab to the head.
Ceomo loads up on a big right hand but Aunti slips the punch.
Ceomo lands a nice hook to Aunti's body. Aunti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ceomo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aunti under the eye.
Ceomo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aunti misses with a right hand
and Ceomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ceomo slips a jab from Aunti.
Ceomo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aunti throws a poor cross that misses
and Ceomo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ceomo looks to score with a jab to the body but Aunti is just out of range.
Aunti throws a big shot that misses.
Ceomo throws a looping overhand right but Aunti ducks down to avoid it.
Aunti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aunti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sebastol Ceomo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ceomo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aunti slips under a jab from Ceomo.
Ceomo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ceomo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ceomo throws out a loose jab but Aunti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ceomo scores with a jab.
Aunti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aunti throws a hook but Ceomo avoids it easily.
Aunti misses the jab.
Ceomo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastol Ceomo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ceomo 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastol Ceomo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Doom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Judo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Judo's knee momentarily.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Judo had a free shot at his head there.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Judo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Judo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Judo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Judo takes a shot to the head.
Judo breaks from the clinch.
Judo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judo tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Judo.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judo ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
It looks like Jack Judo has been cut.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at *****MY YARD***** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Judo sees coming a mile off.
Judo shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Judo tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez throws a hook but Judo avoids it easily.
Judo scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Judo throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Judo dives into side control.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Judo is controlling him well.
Judo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Judo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvarez reverses the position - he's now on top in Judo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez gets to his feet. Judo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judo.
Judo misses with a wild body shot.
Judo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Judo's body.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judo dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judo misses with a body shot.
Judo shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
Judo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez thuds his shin into the meat of Judo's side.
Judo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Judo is now in Alvarez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is trying to keep Judo in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez has one foot on Judo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Judo scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez throws a lazy head kick
and Judo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Judo trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is trying to keep Judo in close.
Alvarez is really struggling to control Judo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Judo cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Judo is avoiding it.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Judo.
Judo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Judo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jack Judo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Judo misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Judo misses with a body shot.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Judo.
A solid body kick from Alvarez.
Michael Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Judo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Judo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Judo misses.
Jab, jab by Judo - just one landing.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Judo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez keeping hold of Judo's head, controlling as best he can.
Alvarez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Judo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Judo gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Judo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Judo is controlling him.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is pulling down on Judo's head. It's preventing any offense from Judo, at least for the moment.
Judo won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Judo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Judo digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Judo.
A nice left hand lands by Judo.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez is trying to stall.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a hook to the body.
Judo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Judo.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Judo misses with some punches.
Alvarez keeps control of Judo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Judo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alvarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
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 Michael Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Judo connects with a looping right hand.
Judo misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but Judo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez scores with a spinning back kick!
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Judo dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judo pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Jack Judo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Judo is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Judo misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a good low kick that Judo was not able to check.
Alvarez is looking to slow Judo down with leg kicks.
Judo lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Judo misses.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Judo moved away.
Alvarez leaves Judo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Judo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Judo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Judo on the ground.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Judo's head to control him but Judo postures up.
Judo wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Judo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Judo won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Judo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Judo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Judo is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Judo trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Judo stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Judo.
Judo just misses with a punch to the body.
Judo stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judo scores with a decent looking hook.
Judo shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Judo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Judo throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judo feints the counter takedown.
Judo misses the body punch
and Alvarez counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Jack Judo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Alvarez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
Michael Alvarez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Judo spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes into the arena with Boom Boom blaring out of the sound system. The Beast will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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203 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Beast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beast throws a sloppy body shot
and Green counters with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Beast cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
Beast misses with a hook to the body
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Beast lands with a right hand.
Beast scores with a jab to the body.
Beast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beast lands an overhand right.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast unleashes a big counter combination but Green bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beast fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green throws the kick towards the body but Beast avoids it.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast 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.
Beast is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Green's guard.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beast's guard.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Beast pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beast is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beast forces his way into half guard.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Beast prevents Green from improving his position.
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
Green gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Beast drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.
Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beast is trying to keep Green in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Beast blocks nicely.
Beast wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beast's head backwards.
Paul Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Green feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beast connects with a jab.
Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beast.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Green misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Green as Beast shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paul Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beast.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Green throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beast throws out the jab.
It looked like Green was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Beast with a jab.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Beast avoids it.
and Green counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Beast! He's just covering up as Green starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Green!
Our winner, Paul Green, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul De Muerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icky's entrance music is Wrecking Ball. A fine choice. De Muerta has chosen The Crystal Method as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raoul De Muerta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Icky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Muerta is looking for the big counter here.
Icky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Muerta's calf.
De Muerta misses with a combination
and Icky counters with a nice body kick.
De Muerta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Icky with a nice cross.
De Muerta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Icky counters with a big head kick but De Muerta shrugs it off.
De Muerta tries a head kick but it misses.
Icky is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from De Muerta.
A counter left hand to the body from Icky misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Icky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Muerta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Muerta misses with a lunging right hand
and Icky counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raoul De Muerta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Icky's corner calls for a 1-2. Icky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Icky throws an off balance right hand
and De Muerta counters with a nice leg kick.
Icky throws a poor cross that misses
and De Muerta counters with a good low kick that Icky was not able to check.
De Muerta throws a nice looking combination but Icky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Muerta misses with a looping right.
De Muerta misses with an uppercut. Icky saw that one coming.
De Muerta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Muerta scores with a decent looking hook.
De Muerta throws a combination that misses
and Icky counters with a head kick.
Icky misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Muerta misses with a straight left.
Icky dodges the punch combination from De Muerta.
De Muerta misses the jab.
Icky digs a good hook to De Muerta's body.
De Muerta wants to clinch but Icky slips to the side
enabling Icky to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Icky.
De Muerta swings widly with a right hand
and Icky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Muerta thinking.
De Muerta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Muerta misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta throws a push kick but Icky slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Icky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Muerta.
Icky throws a chopping leg kick but De Muerta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Muerta tries to bum rush Icky with a series of wild strikes but Icky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by De Muerta.
Icky throws a body punch but De Muerta moves out of range.
De Muerta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Icky tries to work over De Muerta's front leg with a kick but De Muerta checks it.
The crowd cheers as De Muerta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Icky doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from De Muerta does no damage.
De Muerta fails to land with a series of punches.
Icky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Muerta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Icky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
De Muerta throws the left hand but Icky avoids the punch easily.
Icky scores with a decent looking hook.
Icky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Muerta lands a slapping body shot.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Muerta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Muerta ducks under a wild hook from Icky.
Icky misses with a body kick.
De Muerta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Muerta looks to throw the jab but Icky is out of range.
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 Ricky Icky 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.
The fighters circling - Icky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by De Muerta misses
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Muerta lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Muerta.
Raoul De Muerta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Muerta misses with an uppercut
and Icky finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Icky, as that shot connected.
De Muerta avoids the head kick by Icky.
De Muerta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Icky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Muerta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Muerta slips a straight right by Icky.
Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped De Muerta's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Muerta tries to land a body kick
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Muerta misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icky. De Muerta does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Muerta just misses with a punch to the body.
Icky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from De Muerta.
De Muerta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Icky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Icky misses the shot to the body.
De Muerta misses with a double jab.
Icky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Icky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Icky digs a good body shot into De Muerta's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from De Muerta misses.
Icky ducks under a wild hook from De Muerta.
Ricky Icky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Icky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Muerta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Icky scores with a hook to the body. De Muerta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Icky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Muerta's head.
De Muerta throws a right hand that misses
and De Muerta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Icky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Muerta.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Muerta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Icky has got the better of the exchanges.
A clash of legs there as Icky blocks the low kick.
De Muerta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Icky circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta avoids a kick to the body.
De Muerta thows a leg kick but Icky checks it
and Icky counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Icky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Icky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Icky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Icky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Icky blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Icky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for De Muerta. That snapped Icky's head back.
De Muerta fails to land with a series of punches.
De Muerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Muerta swings for the body but Icky moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from De Muerta misses
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Icky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Icky.
Icky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Icky swings widly with a right hand
and De Muerta counters with a stiff right hand.
De Muerta throws a body shot but no joy.
De Muerta misses with a left hand
and Icky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Icky.
De Muerta checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Icky throws out a loose jab but De Muerta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Icky scores with a punch to the head.
De Muerta is looking to clinch.
Icky misses the jab.
De Muerta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Icky throws the kick towards the body but De Muerta avoids it.
Icky throws a jab when De Muerta was well out of range.
De Muerta lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky swats away the attempt to clinch by De Muerta.
Icky lands with a kick to the temple. De Muerta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky digs a good body shot into De Muerta's ribs.
Icky stuns De Muerta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Muerta throws a sloppy body shot
and Icky counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Muerta lands with a kick to the temple. Icky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheers as Icky lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Muerta doesn't seem phased though.
De Muerta lands a two punch combo.
Icky scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icky. De Muerta does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Muerta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Muerta there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Muerta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Muerta throws a right hand that Icky ducks under and follows up with a left that Icky also avoids with ease.
Icky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Muerta.
Icky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Icky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Icky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Icky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Icky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Muerta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Icky misses with a straight left.
Icky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Muerta is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Muerta misses with a lunging right hand
letting Icky counter with a right hand.
Icky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Muerta eats them both and turns towards Icky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Icky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Icky misses the jab.
De Muerta scores with a jab to the head.
Icky's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
De Muerta misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from De Muerta finds it's way through Icky's defenses.
Icky lands a head kick. De Muerta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Muerta slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Muerta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Muerta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raoul De Muerta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Muerta throws a solid leg kick but Icky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Muerta.
Icky walks into a stiff left hand from De Muerta.
De Muerta scores with a head kick. Icky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Icky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Icky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Icky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Muerta.
Icky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Icky jabs De Muerta right on the nose. De Muerta blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Icky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Icky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Icky!
Ricky Icky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Raoul De Muerta stepped up to the mic, saying 'All or nothing, that's how I fight. May the spirits take me and guide me back to the darkness.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev comes into the arena with Fever blaring out of the sound system. Bishop has chosen Pimps Around The World as his entrance music. Xavier Bishop has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
A slow jab from Nikolaev misses its intended target.
Nikolaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nikolaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Nikolaev avoids it.
Nikolaev works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Nikolaev is controlling the position.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev takes a shot to the head.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Nikolaev keeps control of Bishop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nikolaev wants a takedown.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolaev breaks the clinch.
Xavier Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Nikolaev cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Xavier Bishop has been cut.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Nikolaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaev moves into full mount! Bishop won't be happy about that!
Nikolaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishop is looking to escape.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nikolaev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikolaev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bishop is surviving well by controlling Nikolaev's body position as best he can.
Nikolaev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nikolaev misses with a head shot.
Nikolaev throws some wild stikes that Bishop manages to avoid easily.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but Bishop bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Nikolaev has an active guard here but Bishop has managed to pass into half guard.
Nikolaev manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into half guard.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Nikolaev's body. Nikolaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bishop.
Nikolaev misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolaev controls the action.
Nikolaev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Nikolaev.
Xavier Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop is working Nikolaev over against the cage.
Nikolaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikolaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikolaev has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikolaev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bishop postures up.
Nikolaev is adopting a defensive guard.
Nikolaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
Nikolaev throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle here but Bishop uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nikolaev wants to control but Bishop postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop controlling the action here.
Bishop is thwarting Nikolaev's attempts to control the position.
Nikolaev 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikolaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop pushes Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bishop walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Nikolaev blocks a jab.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Bishop thumps Nikolaev with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolaev misses the target.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop has closed the distance and engaged Nikolaev in a clinch.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volya Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolaev fails to land.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Nikolaev can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikolaev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolaev avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Nikolaev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolaev is rocked!
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Nikolaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolaev on the side of the head.
Nikolaev misses with a looping right.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolaev under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Nikolaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikolaev misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikolaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Nikolaev's head back.
Nikolaev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikolaev shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nikolaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolaev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut.
Nikolaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolaev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Bishop lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nikolaev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bishop dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bishop!
Xavier Bishop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beck comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Roots Boody Roots. Robert Boone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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34
263 lbs
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31
262 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Beck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Boone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck misses with the body kick
and Boone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Beck misses with a looping right.
Beck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boone fails with the takedown.
Beck throws a leg kick that misses.
Beck leaves Boone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck misses with a low kick.
Boone lands the left hand.
Beck misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boone lands with a straight right. Beck didn't see that one coming.
Beck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boone is in Beck's guard.
Boone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
Boone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boone trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
Boone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boone wants to control from the top but Beck keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone trying to control but Beck is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boone cracks Beck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hans Beck's cut is getting worse.
Beck throws a leg kick that misses.
Beck fakes the leg kick and cracks Boone in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beck.
Beck jabs Boone right on the nose. Boone blinks but takes it well.
Boone moves out of range of the body kick.
Beck throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Beck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boone's knee momentarily.
Beck throws a head kick that misses
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beck wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Boone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beck is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Boone is tapping! Great win for Beck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hans Beck!
Hans Beck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boreste Bardanos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Louis comes into the arena with Nique La Police blaring out of the sound system. Bardanos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Kingdom Will Come kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
147 lbs
30 - 7 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boreste Bardanos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Bardanos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saint Louis on the side of the head.
Bardanos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saint Louis throws a solid leg kick but Bardanos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saint Louis.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bardanos checks it well.
We've been told by Saint Louis's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Bardanos blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint Louis with a jab.
Saint Louis throws out a powerful jab.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Bardanos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bardanos backs away, Saint Louis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saint Louis tries to land a leg kick but Bardanos saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Saint Louis is predictable there
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bardanos throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bardanos! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis connects with a solid leg kick.
Bardanos lands with a nice combination. Saint Louis backs away looking to recover.
Bardanos slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Bardanos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis ducks under a wild hook from Bardanos.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Bardanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bardanos.
Bardanos throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Saint Louis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bardanos.
Saint Louis misses with a left hand
and Bardanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Bardanos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bardanos moves out of range as Saint Louis throws a body kick.
Bardanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saint Louis with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bardanos throws a series of punches but Saint Louis avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Saint Louis throwing a counter right hand but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Bardanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis tries to land a front kick but Bardanos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
Bardanos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Louis manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a jab when Bardanos was well out of range.
Saint Louis cracks Bardanos with an open hand slap.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bardanos scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bardanos.
Bardanos takes a swing at Saint Louis's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Bardanos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saint Louis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bardanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Bardanos counters with a single leg into guard. Saint Louis didn't expect that.
Saint Louis has control of Bardanos's left arm, preventing Bardanos from doing any damage.
Saint Louis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bardanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bardanos trying to control but Saint Louis is working from the bottom.
Saint Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis trying to control the position here.
Saint Louis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bardanos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
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!
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bardanos manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bardanos scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boreste Bardanos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saint Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bardanos throws out the jab.
Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
It looked like Saint Louis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut
and Bardanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint Louis defending well as Bardanos loads up on a big left hand.
Saint Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bardanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Louis motions for Bardanos to come forward. Saint Louis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saint Louis 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 Bardanos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bardanos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin Saint Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Bardanos misses its intended target.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bardanos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bardanos throws a lazy right hand but Saint Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bardanos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bardanos thuds a left hand into Saint Louis's body.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardanos lands a jab.
Saint Louis misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Saint Louis is predictable there
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bardanos tries to bum rush Saint Louis with a series of wild strikes but Saint Louis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bardanos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saint Louis's guard.
Saint Louis pulls Bardanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Bardanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saint Louis looking to control.
Bardanos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Louis controls Bardanos momentarily but Bardanos frees himself.
Saint Louis keeping moving, preventing Bardanos from controlling successfully.
Saint Louis controlling Bardanos's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saint Louis cracks Bardanos with an open hand slap.
Bardanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Bardanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bardanos counters with a right hand to the body.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
Bardanos scores with a hook to the body. Saint Louis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Saint Louis slams his shin into Bardanos's torso.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saint Louis - that will leave a mark!
A slapping body kick lands there for Saint Louis.
Decent striking displayed by Bardanos there.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Bardanos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bardanos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Saint Louis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saint Louis lands a head shot.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Bardanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Bardanos throws a hook but Saint Louis avoids it easily.
Bardanos throws a good cross that connects.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bardanos slips a jab from Saint Louis.
Bardanos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Louis misses with a straight left.
Bardanos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bardanos scores with a jab.
Saint Louis staying out of range there.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Saint Louis. That snapped Bardanos's head back.
Bardanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint Louis throws a lazy right hand but Bardanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bardanos throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Louis counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boreste Bardanos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Saint Louis misses its intended target.
Bardanos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Louis throws an overhand right that lands on Bardanos's shoulder, as Bardanos tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Bardanos both land. Nice combination.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Bardanos counters with a left to the body.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Bardanos moved away.
Bardanos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saint Louis at a distance.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bardanos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saint Louis counters with a straight right hand.
Bardanos blocks a jab.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bardanos is just out of range.
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!
Saint Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Bardanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bardanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Louis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardanos throws a shot to the body.
Saint Louis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bardanos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint Louis as he avoids it easily.
Bardanos avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bardanos.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Saint Louis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Bardanos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lunges at Bardanos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bardanos's hand.
Bardanos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bardanos looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Saint Louis is looking to counter punch.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saint Louis dips to his left and cracks Bardanos with an uppercut!
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis throws a lazy uppercut
and Bardanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis works Bardanos's body with a nice hook.
Bardanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Bardanos saw that one coming.
Bardanos misses the jab.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Bardanos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bardanos misses.
Donk. Saint Louis catches Bardanos right on the button with a cross.
Bardanos looking to score a takedown here. Saint Louis is defending well but Bardanos drives through and ends up in Saint Louis's guard.
Saint Louis controls Bardanos momentarily but Bardanos frees himself.
Saint Louis managing to control the position.
Bardanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bardanos being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bardanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bardanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bardanos connects with a looping right hand.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bardanos misses with a few strikes there.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Bardanos missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Bardanos ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bardanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Bardanos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Martin Saint Louis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Saint Louis lands an overhand right.
Bardanos slips under a jab.
Bardanos walks into a jab.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Bardanos moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Saint Louis. That snapped Bardanos's head back.
Bardanos misses with a looping left.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bardanos counter with a right hand.
Bardanos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bardanos misses with a hook. Saint Louis ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick.
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Bardanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis is looking to chop away at Bardanos's legs.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint Louis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bardanos has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Saint Louis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint Louis defends it nicely.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saint Louis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bardanos scrambles back to his feet.
Saint Louis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bardanos takes a step back to recover.
Saint Louis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bardanos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saint Louis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bardanos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bardanos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Saint Louis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Bardanos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bardanos shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin Saint Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boreste Bardanos.
Bardanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Bardanos strikes.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bardanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bardanos throws out a counter right but Saint Louis avoids it with no problem.
Saint Louis swings for the body but Bardanos moves out of range.
Saint Louis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bardanos.
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bardanos counters with a left and a right that stings Saint Louis.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Louis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bardanos is able to avoid easily.
Saint Louis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bardanos scores with the left hand. Saint Louis knows he should have avoided that one.
Bardanos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint Louis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saint Louis moves out of range of the strikes.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis digs a good hook to Bardanos's body.
Saint Louis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bardanos.
Bardanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Saint Louis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Bardanos throws out a counter right but Saint Louis avoids it with no problem.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Bardanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis wants to land a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range.
Bardanos misses with a straight left.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bardanos moves away.
Bardanos scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Bardanos scores with a punch to the head.
Bardanos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saint Louis stuffs the takedown.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saint Louis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bardanos.
Saint Louis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Saint Louis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Louis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bardanos avoids a kick to the body.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Bardanos slips the punch.
Saint Louis throws the kick towards the body but Bardanos avoids it.
Bardanos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bardanos duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Martin Saint Louis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saint Louis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saint Louis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Bardanos 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.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Bardanos.
Bardanos takes one to the chin there.
Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bardanos closes the distance and clinches up with Saint Louis, looking for a takedown. Bardanos pushes Saint Louis against the cage but Saint Louis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Bardanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bardanos checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice side step and Bardanos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saint Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bardanos is out of range.
Saint Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bardanos.
A little feinted left hand from Saint Louis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick as Bardanos jumps back.
Bardanos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saint Louis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bardanos checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Bardanos moves away and avoids it.
Bardanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saint Louis with a body shot.
Saint Louis thows a leg kick but Bardanos checks it
and Bardanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Saint Louis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saint Louis moves away from the strike by Bardanos.
Saint Louis dips to his left and cracks Bardanos with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Bardanos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saint Louis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bardanos throws the left hand but Saint Louis avoids the punch easily.
Saint Louis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Bardanos misses with an uppercut. Saint Louis saw that one coming.
Saint Louis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bardanos.
Saint Louis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Bardanos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saint Louis lands a right hook to the body.
Saint Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Bardanos.
Saint Louis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bardanos.
Bardanos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint Louis finds it's way round the side to connect with Bardanos's head.
Bardanos looks to land a left hand but Saint Louis moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bardanos. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardanos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bardanos looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Louis is just out of range.
Saint Louis misses with a combination
and Bardanos counters with a straight right hand.
Bardanos walks into a left hand.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Bardanos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bardanos moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
Bardanos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint Louis. Saint Louis obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bardanos.
Bardanos works Saint Louis's body with a nice hook.
Saint Louis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis tests Bardanos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bardanos throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Saint Louis stuns Bardanos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardanos.
Bardanos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bardanos ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bardanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bardanos checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bardanos throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Bardanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardanos scores with a nice head shot.
Bardanos staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Louis. Bardanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Saint Louis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saint Louis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
Martin Saint Louis retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Martin Saint Louis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Rubin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Floyd Patterson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Patterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin lands a left and a right that sends Patterson crashing to the canvas! Rubin dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rubin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Patterson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Patterson tries to hold on but Rubin postures up.
Patterson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rubin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
A relieved looking Timur Rubin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Highjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highjack has chosen The Outsider - A Perfect Circle as his entrance music. Remi Highjack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Remi Highjack!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forclit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Highjack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Highjack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Highjack stuns Forclit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Highjack. That snapped Forclit's head back.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Forclit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forclit checks a leg kick.
Highjack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Forclit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Highjack counters with a nice right hand that sends Forclit toppling to the canvas! Forclit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Highjack finish him?!
Forclit is rocked!
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!
Forclit throws a body punch but Highjack moves out of range.
Oh Forclit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Forclit as he connects with a hook.
Forclit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Forclit misses with a body shot.
Forclit seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Highjack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forclit circles away quickly and effectively.
Forclit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Forclit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Forclit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit looking to slow down the pace here.
Forclit blocking some punches.
Highjack breaks the clinch.
Highjack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forclit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Highjack misses.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown but Highjack shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Highjack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forclit staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highjack.
Remi Highjack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Highjack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forclit moves out of range as Highjack strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highjack lands a right hook to the body.
Forclit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highjack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forclit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highjack avoids it really well and circles away.
Forclit cracks Highjack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit throws out a loose jab but Highjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Highjack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highjack throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Highjack lands a glancing blow to the side of Forclit's head.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Highjack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forclit scores with a jab. Highjack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Highjack misses with a leg kick
and Forclit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forclit.
Highjack trying to control the position.
Forclit content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is looking to work some ground and pound but Highjack has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forclit throws a big elbow that misses.
Highjack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Forclit manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forclit is trying to hold Highjack in close to prevent damage but Highjack has managed to pass into half guard.
Highjack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Highjack throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Highjack - that will leave a mark!
Highjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Highjack.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Forclit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Highjack is looking to reverse the position.
Forclit is looking to take a break and control but Highjack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forclit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Forclit 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.
Forclit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Forclit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Highjack has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Forclit but great work by Highjack.
Highjack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forclit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forclit regains half guard.
Highjack not doing much here.
Forclit trying to hold on to Highjack's head to control him but Highjack postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to improve his position but Highjack is controlling well.
Forclit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Highjack pulls his head out easily.
Forclit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.
Forclit looking for submissions off his back.
Forclit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack trying to control the action but Forclit is working from the bottom.
Forclit actively working from the bottom here.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.
Highjack works his way into side control.
Highjack slows the pace down.
Forclit tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forclit regains half guard.
Forclit wants to get back to full guard.
Forclit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Forclit is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Highjack slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forclit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forclit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Highjack cracks Forclit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remi Highjack will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forclit.
Forclit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Forclit.
Forclit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack.
Highjack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highjack lands a nice hook to Forclit's body. Forclit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Highjack swings widly with a right hand
and Forclit counters with a nice uppercut.
Highjack misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Highjack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forclit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Highjack's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highjack tries to roll over but Forclit keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack has his hands clasped together around Forclit's back. He's all about the action.
Forclit thows a huge punch but Highjack dodges it nicely.
Forclit is trying to control the action in half guard but Highjack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Highjack controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Forclit lands a nice short elbow.
Highjack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forclit lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit tries to free his leg and advance position but Highjack is retaining full guard.
Forclit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highjack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Happy Forclit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forclit lands a couple of digs.
Highjack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Highjack keeps moving.
Forclit working some strikes from top position.
Forclit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Highjack keeps moving.
Forclit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Highjack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Forclit with a nice head shot there.
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Highjack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highjack pulls Forclit in to control the position.
Highjack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forclit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highjack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forclit's head.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forclit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forclit throws a hook but Highjack blocks it.
Forclit shoots in looking for a takedown. Highjack tries to sprawl out of it but Forclit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highjack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highjack throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Forclit.
Forclit throws a right hand that Highjack ducks under and follows up with a left that Highjack also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Highjack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Happy Forclit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit'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.
Forclit blocks a jab.
Forclit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Highjack's head backwards.
Forclit misses with a right hand
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Happy Forclit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highjack lands with a nice body punch.
Forclit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Highjack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Highjack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Remi Highjack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Highjack.
Forclit is looking to counter the offense by Highjack and move into the clinch.
Highjack thumps Forclit with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forclit. Highjack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Highjack tries to bum rush Forclit with a series of wild strikes but Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Highjack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Highjack scores with the left hand. Forclit knows he should have avoided that one.
Happy Forclit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forclit rushes Highjack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Forclit working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Highjack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forclit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Forclit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highjack looking to throw knees to the head but Forclit is blocking nicely.
Highjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Forclit.
Highjack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Forclit.
Highjack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Highjack lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Highjack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highjack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit lands with a good body shot.
Highjack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Highjack misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Forclit or perhaps it was just good defense by Highjack, which made it look bad.
Highjack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Forclit blocks it well.
Highjack misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highjack misses with a hook
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highjack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forclit instigates a clinch.
Highjack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Highjack misses with a knee to the head.
Forclit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Highjack is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Highjack has a couple of punches blocked by Forclit.
Forclit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Forclit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highjack backwards.
Highjack has a couple of punches blocked by Forclit.
Highjack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit presses Highjack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Forclit.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Forclit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Forclit looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Highjack tries to land knees in the clinch but Forclit avoids the damage to the body.
Highjack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forclit's elbow.
Forclit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forclit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highjack looking to throw knees to the head but Forclit is blocking nicely.
Highjack lands with a right to the head.
Highjack pushes Forclit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Highjack.
Highjack blocking some punches.
Forclit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highjack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Highjack misses with a knee to the head.
Highjack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forclit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Highjack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forclit's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Highjack throws a lazy uppercut
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
Highjack throws a right hand that misses
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forclit.
Highjack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forclit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit looks to score with a jab to the body but Highjack is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highjack is leaning against Forclit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forclit misses with the head strike.
Highjack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Forclit backwards.
Forclit digs a right hand into Highjack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highjack's gas tank.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Highjack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Remi Highjack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Highjack.
Forclit lands with a light punch inside.
Highjack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Forclit.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highjack regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highjack looking for a sweep. Not yet Highjack, not yet.
Forclit throwing strikes from guard but Highjack blocks nicely.
Highjack controlling Forclit's posture.
Forclit lands a couple of elbows.
Forclit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Highjack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forclit has Highjack in his guard.
Highjack preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit working a defensive guard but Highjack passes into half guard.
Forclit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forclit wants to control but Highjack is keeping busy.
Forclit is looking for a sweep. Highjack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Forclit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forclit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Highjack has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Happy Forclit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to hold on but Highjack pushes him away.
Forclit working to try and regain half guard.
Highjack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Forclit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forclit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Highjack is riding his opponent, not letting Forclit buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remi Highjack.
I think Highjack 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Highjack!
Remi Highjack is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Remi Highjack took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I told you son, I told you not to underestimate me. I hit hard son, I go hard son while you going home son.'.
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