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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Burroughs (ranked 5643 p4p, 110 weight class) and Kron Gracie Jr (ranked 5524 p4p, 109 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 Las Vegas, Jordan Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kron Gracie Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gracie Jr does no damage.
Burroughs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Burroughs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burroughs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burroughs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Gracie Jr from controlling successfully.
Gracie Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burroughs is now in half guard.
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr trying to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs controlling the action here.
Gracie Jr manages to get to full guard.
Gracie Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie Jr, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burroughs postures up.
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Gracie Jr is trying to control Burroughs's posture but Burroughs avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.
Burroughs blocks the strikes from Gracie Jr.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burroughs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie Jr defends well and Burroughs ends up having to push Gracie Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burroughs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie Jr looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Jr managing to control the position.
Burroughs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Burroughs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie Jr looks to land a combination but Burroughs avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Burroughs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie Jr tries to clinch there but Burroughs circles away.
Burroughs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie Jr tries to avoid it but Burroughs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie Jr to the ground. Gracie Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Burroughs. No joy for Gracie Jr on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burroughs or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie Jr, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Burroughs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr swinging wildly here.
Gracie Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Burroughs counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie Jr wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is staying tight to Gracie Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gracie Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie Jr is trying to buck Burroughs off.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burroughs has managed to clinch.
Gracie Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Burroughs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie Jr to keep the fight standing.
Burroughs is looking to control Gracie Jr's arms but Gracie Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burroughs has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burroughs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie Jr keeps working.
Burroughs working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie Jr struggling a bit here.
Gracie Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Burroughs has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie Jr throws out a loose jab but Burroughs uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Burroughs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Gracie Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burroughs slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position.
Gracie Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burroughs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
Gracie Jr is trying to control the position but Burroughs postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs shows good takedown defense.
Burroughs moves into the clinch successfully.
Burroughs has Gracie Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burroughs keeping hold of Gracie Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burroughs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burroughs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie Jr misses with a head shot. Burroughs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gracie Jr is in close to Burroughs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Gracie Jr wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Gracie Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burroughs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burroughs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Burroughs passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep.
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 Jordan Burroughs.
I think Burroughs 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Burroughs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 1563 p4p, 177 weight class) and Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 1333 p4p, 153 weight class). Bronson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. Charles Bronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andrey Kuznetcov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetcov tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetcov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Bronson. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetcov throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetcov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetcov scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Kuznetcov's body.
Kuznetcov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuznetcov scrambles back to his feet.
Kuznetcov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetcov's head.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetcov under the eye.
Bronson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetcov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetcov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bronson can pounce on him.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Charles Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Nice body punch from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronson as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetcov's elbow.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Kuznetcov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetcov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a low kick but Kuznetcov moves out of range easily.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetcov fails to land the takedown.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Kuznetcov.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronson defends well and Kuznetcov ends up having to push Bronson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bronson throws a quick counter head kick but Kuznetcov was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetcov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetcov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetcov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Kuznetcov persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson sizes up Kuznetcov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetcov takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetcov's head backwards.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Kuznetcov's ribs.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetcov.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetcov.
Bronson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetcov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetcov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetcov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuznetcov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetcov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuznetcov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bronson rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetcov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a hook but Kuznetcov blocks it.
Bronson scores with a push kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetcov blocks the leg kick.
Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetcov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetcov throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bronson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bronson scores with a jab.
Kuznetcov misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kuznetcov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Kuznetcov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetcov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson lands a jab to Kuznetcov's midsection.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetcov can do to turn this around?
Bronson wants to slow Kuznetcov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetcov slips the punch.
Kuznetcov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetcov! But no joy.
Kuznetcov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetcov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a left hand
enabling Kuznetcov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetcov moves his leg out of the way.
Kuznetcov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bronson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetcov on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Kuznetcov misses its intended target.
Bronson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bronson swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a big counter combination but Kuznetcov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bronson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Kuznetcov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronson duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetcov is rocked!
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Kuznetcov is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bronson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bronson.
Kuznetcov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetcov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetcov. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetcov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetcov throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Kuznetcov moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Kuznetcov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetcov goes for a double leg but Bronson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bronson continues to drive forward.
Kuznetcov checks the leg kick.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetcov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetcov's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetcov slips the punch.
Bronson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetcov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetcov staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Kuznetcov throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Kuznetcov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetcov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Kuznetcov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetcov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson tests Kuznetcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson tries to move into range but Kuznetcov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Kuznetcov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetcov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson'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. This is the final round!
Bronson throws a right hand that Kuznetcov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetcov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetcov slips under a jab from Bronson.
Kuznetcov throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetcov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Bronson.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuznetcov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Bronson catches Kuznetcov right on the button with a cross.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but Kuznetcov moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Bronson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetcov is out of range and Bronson settles back down.
Bronson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson throws a body punch but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetcov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson throws a jab when Kuznetcov was well out of range.
Kuznetcov throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetcov slips a jab from Bronson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetcov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson tests Kuznetcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetcov swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
No luck for Kuznetcov with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetcov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetcov avoids the head kick by Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetcov! But no joy.
Andrey Kuznetcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuznetcov.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Kuznetcov moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Good leg kick by Bronson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Kuznetcov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetcov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuznetcov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson lands a jab to Kuznetcov's midsection.
Charles Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetcov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bronson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kuznetcov.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Kuznetcov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetcov walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Kuznetcov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuznetcov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Adderley (ranked 5113 p4p, 103 weight class) and Cryo Stashindagut (ranked 4281 p4p, 86 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Adderley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cryo Stashindagut!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adderley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adderley wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Adderley's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adderley avoids the head kick by Stashindagut.
Adderley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adderley scores with a head kick.
Adderley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stashindagut misses with a leg kick
and Adderley counters with a nice uppercut.
Adderley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stashindagut.
Adderley misses with a body shot.
Adderley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stashindagut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Stashindagut with that takedown attempt.
Dexter Adderley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cryo Stashindagut.
Stashindagut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adderley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Adderley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adderley.
Stashindagut drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adderley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adderley wants to sweep but no luck.
Adderley is adopting a defensive guard.
Adderley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stashindagut 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.
Adderley has Stashindagut pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stashindagut throws a lazy head kick
and Adderley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stashindagut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adderley but Adderley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stashindagut tries to score with a low kick but Adderley moves his leg out of the way.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Stashindagut.
Stashindagut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adderley's waist but Adderley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stashindagut off to one side.
Stashindagut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stashindagut throws a head kick but Adderley moves out of range.
Dexter Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stashindagut looks winded!
Stashindagut shoots for a takedown but Adderley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adderley blocks a head kick by Stashindagut.
Stashindagut misses with a takedown
and Adderley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adderley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adderley scores with a shot to the body.
Adderley is looking to wear down Stashindagut with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adderley lands a big head kick that sends Stashindagut tumbling to the mat! Adderley takes a step backwards and waves Stashindagut back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stashindagut is rocked!
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!
Adderley lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Stashindagut is looking to close the distance but Adderley sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Stashindagut crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Stashindagut is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dexter Adderley!
Cryo Stashindagut spoke after the fight, saying 'Garbage.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Malverde (ranked 2806 p4p, 331 weight class) and Franky Yip (ranked 2855 p4p, 335 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Malverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franky Yip!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malverde moves out of range of the strikes.
Malverde misses with a leg kick.
Malverde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yip is out of range and Malverde settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Yip misses.
Malverde scores with a jab. Yip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malverde.
Yip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malverde misses with a looping right.
Malverde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yip doesn't seem bothered though.
Malverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yip misses with a series of wild punches.
Malverde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yip throws an overhand right that lands on Malverde's shoulder, as Malverde tries to avoid the shot.
Malverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yip manages to avoid it.
Malverde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yip under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde throws a front kick aimed at Yip's knee but Yip avoids it well.
Yip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Malverde.
Malverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Yip.
Malverde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Yip.
Yip throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malverde.
Yip jabs Malverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malverde digs a good body shot into Yip's ribs.
A big left from Malverde misses.
Malverde throws a big shot that misses.
Yip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Yip.
Malverde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Malverde misses.
Yip misses with a series of wild punches.
Malverde clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Malverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malverde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yip or not.
Yip has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malverde is trying to keep an underhook but Yip manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Malverde keeping hold of Yip's head, controlling as best he can.
Yip lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malverde keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malverde won't allow Yip to pass to mount.
Yip is nestled in close to Malverde, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Malverde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip trying to control the position from guard on top but Malverde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malverde working for a triangle but Yip defends it easily.
Yip looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yip stopping the sweep attempt from Malverde.
Malverde trying to keep a closed guard but Yip is proving a slippery customer.
Yip won't allow Malverde to sweep him here.
Malverde looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yip puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Malverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Malverde is working hard here to advance position.
Yip lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Jesus Malverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yip throws a nice looking combination but Malverde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jesus Malverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Malverde on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Yip. Those never looked like landing.
Malverde lands a lovely overhand right.
Malverde looks for the body kick but Yip saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Yip.
Malverde tried to score with a low kick but Yip checks it.
Malverde scores with a one two! Yip had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Yip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malverde.
Malverde throws the left hand but Yip avoids the punch easily.
Yip misses with a looping left.
Yip throws a body shot but no joy.
Malverde lands a jab.
Malverde works Yip's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip takes one on the button.
Malverde scores with a nice strike.
Malverde tries to clinch but Yip is having none of it.
Yip scores with a push kick.
Yip doesn't manage to clinch there - Malverde circles away.
It looked like Malverde wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yip.
Malverde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yip misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Yip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yip can do to turn this around?
Yip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Malverde lands a glancing blow to the side of Yip's head.
Yip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yip throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malverde tries to land a front kick but Yip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Yip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Yip is predictable there
and Malverde counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip misses with a low kick as Malverde jumps back.
Malverde swats away the attempt to clinch by Yip.
Malverde tried to counter with a leg kick but Yip avoided it.
Yip has closed the distance and engaged Malverde in a clinch.
Malverde creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yip's defenses.
Malverde is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yip tries to score a body lock takedown but Malverde shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Malverde struggles to land a body shot inside as Yip controls his hands.
Malverde misses with a punch to the body.
Yip looking for a takedown.
Jesus Malverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Yip.
Malverde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malverde stops a takedown attempt from Yip.
Yip is breathing heavily.
Malverde lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Franky Yip has been cut.
Yip is looking for a takedown.
Malverde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Malverde as the two fighters clinch.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip is trying to break free.
Malverde tries a body shot but Yip blocks it.
Malverde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malverde lands with a right to the head.
Malverde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malverde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Malverde.
Malverde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yip.
Malverde manages to break the clinch.
Malverde cracks Yip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yip.
Malverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malverde lunges at Yip with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yip's hand.
Yip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yip throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malverde counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franky Yip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde tries to work over Yip's front leg with a kick but Yip checks it.
Malverde lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malverde scores with a body shot.
Malverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malverde stuns Yip with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yip swinging wildly here.
Malverde throws a big counter combination but Yip scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Malverde.
Malverde digs a good hook to Yip's body.
Malverde loads up on a big right hand but Yip slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yip moves away.
Yip unleashes a big counter combination but Malverde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malverde cracks Yip with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malverde thuds his right hand into Yip's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yip staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Malverde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Yip's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yip throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Malverde tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yip has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malverde cracks Yip with a good jab.
Yip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malverde connects with a leg kick. Yip looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yip shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malverde throws out the jab.
Malverde scores with the left hand. Yip knows he should have avoided that one.
Malverde throws a nice looking combination but Yip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yip's hands.
Yip throws a leg kick but Malverde checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Malverde misses its target.
Malverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malverde explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yip.
Yip gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yip blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yip blocks the elbow strike.
Yip drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malverde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yip throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malverde finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malverde lands a jab.
Yip moves out of range of the leg kick from Malverde.
Nice shot by Malverde.
Malverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Yip off the cage and back into range.
Malverde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Malverde as he checks the leg kick.
Yip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Yip.
A clash of legs there as Malverde blocks the low kick.
Yip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Franky Yip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip misses with a hook.
Malverde lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malverde misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Malverde.
Malverde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malverde throws a body punch but Yip moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Malverde connects with the punch.
Malverde fakes the leg kick and cracks Yip in the body.
Malverde pushes Yip up against the cage in a clinch.
Yip is working for takedown but Malverde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Malverde lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Malverde.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yip looking for a takedown.
Jesus Malverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Yip.
Yip goes for a takedown attempt but Malverde pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Malverde uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yip has time to react.
Malverde misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Malverde.
Malverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Yip is just out of range.
Yip cracks a nice hook into Malverde's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Yip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malverde lands a really nice looking cross but Yip seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Yip off the cage and back into range.
Yip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malverde works Yip's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yip.
Yip throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malverde.
Yip misses with a wild combination.
Malverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yip throws a leg kick
and Malverde counters with an inside leg kick.
Yip moves away from the strike by Malverde.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yip tries to clinch there but Malverde circles away.
Malverde moves into the clinch.
Yip has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malverde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malverde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malverde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malverde creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yip's defenses.
Jesus Malverde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Malverde.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Malverde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malverde, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Malverde!
In his post fight interview, Jesus Malverde 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhaa (ranked 646 p4p, 96 weight class) and Andy Shifter (ranked 1919 p4p, 236 weight class). Shifter has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music. Pauke Murhaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pauke Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter checks a low kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Shifter counters by moving into the clinch.
Shifter jumps guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murhaa breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Murhaa, which made it look bad.
Murhaa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pauke Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Shifter moves into the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Shifter. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shifter.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Shifter gets a takedown into half guard.
Murhaa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Shifter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter with a poor takedown
and Murhaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa pushes Shifter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shifter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shifter shoots and misses
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Shifter off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shifter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shifter showed some decent athleticism there.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Murhaa defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Murhaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Murhaa keeping hold of Shifter's head, controlling as best he can.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murhaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter misses with a head shot. Murhaa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shifter has gone for a leg lock! Murhaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shifter's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shifter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Shifter has a takedown stuffed.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Murhaa against the cage but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shifter is defended easily by Murhaa.
Pauke Murhaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Shifter takes one on the button.
Shifter gets a double leg takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Shifter pushing down on Murhaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murhaa!
Murhaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shifter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murhaa has worked his arm free - good work by Murhaa!
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murhaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Murhaa is defending well.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murhaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murhaa has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murhaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Murhaa gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Murhaa defends it.
Murhaa trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter with the ground and pound but Murhaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Shifter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shifter checks a leg kick nicely.
Shifter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Pauke Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa takes a swing at Shifter's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murhaa, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Murhaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa controlling from the top position.
Shifter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhaa defends it easily.
Shifter looking for a triangle here. Murhaa is fighting it but it looks tight! Shifter pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Murhaa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Andy Shifter!
A very excited looking Andy Shifter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 353 p4p, 47 weight class) and Matt Cooke (ranked 416 p4p, 63 weight class). McCullen comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCullen throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCullen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke moves out of range as McCullen strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCullen 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
McCullen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCullen throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke checks a leg kick.
McCullen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooke will feel that in the morning.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullen.
An attempted straight right counter from McCullen misses the target.
McCullen drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCullen throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCullen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCullen thows a body kick. Cooke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
McCullen thumps Cooke with a low kick.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCullen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from McCullen misses its intended target.
McCullen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCullen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab from McCullen finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCullen misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at McCullen's knee but McCullen avoids it well.
McCullen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a head kick that McCullen semi-blocks.
Cooke digs a good body shot into McCullen's ribs.
Cooke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCullen counters with a straight right hand.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCullen.
Cooke avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and McCullen moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries to move into range but McCullen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCullen digs a good hook to Cooke's body.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCullen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCullen throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke checks the leg kick.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooke wants it to stay on the feet.
McCullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCullen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooke throws a shot to the body.
Cooke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCullen rather than just go for the knockout.
McCullen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCullen swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
McCullen throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body punch from Cooke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCullen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooke blocks a low kick nicely.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCullen's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Cooke blocks the low kick.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooke! But no joy.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooke lands a jab to McCullen's midsection.
Cooke clinches.
Cooke tries to break free but McCullen pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooke tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCullen tries to throw a body punch but Cooke avoids it by throwing McCullen back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that round.
That's time! McCullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cooke avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Cooke tries to land a leg kick but McCullen saw it coming and moves away.
McCullen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCullen lands a lovely overhand right.
McCullen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooke.
McCullen scores with a nice right hand.
McCullen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke cracks the inside of McCullen's front leg.
Cooke connects with an inside leg kick.
McCullen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
McCullen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCullen backing away here, and Cooke unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cooke scores with a head kick.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Cooke checks a leg kick.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but McCullen is out of range.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCullen blocks a jab.
McCullen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCullen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooke duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
McCullen works Cooke's body with a nice hook.
McCullen checks a leg kick.
McCullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke lands an overhand right.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Matt Cooke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as McCullen blocks the leg kick.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but McCullen is out of range.
Cooke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCullen throws a shot to the body.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen sets himself, and Cooke steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullen avoids it this time.
McCullen takes one to the chin there.
Cooke tries to clinch but McCullen moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
McCullen slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from McCullen.
Cooke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
McCullen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke wants to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch position.
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke tries to work over McCullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCullen tries to break free but Cooke pushes him back against the cage.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but McCullen avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke misses with the head strike.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as McCullen controls the action.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke tries a body shot but McCullen blocks it.
A body shot lands from Cooke.
Cooke prevents McCullen from breaking the clinch.
McCullen blocks a body shot from Cooke.
A nice left hand lands by Cooke.
McCullen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCullen connects with a looping right hand.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
Cooke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullen throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
McCullen staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCullen's sensitive parts.
Cooke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooke there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullen.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooke - that will leave a mark!
McCullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
McCullen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen scores with a body shot.
Cooke scores with a kick to the body.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
McCullen swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooke throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke lands a nice hook to McCullen's body. McCullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullen moves away.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCullen - that will leave a mark!
McCullen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCullen throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
McCullen moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
McCullen moves out of range as Cooke throws a body kick.
Cooke moves out of range as McCullen throws a body kick.
McCullen swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
McCullen is looking for a counter combo.
McCullen throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Cooke avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cooke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from McCullen misses its intended target.
McCullen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCullen swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
McCullen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cooke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCullen misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke throws a body punch but McCullen moves out of range.
McCullen throws a leg kick that misses.
McCullen works over Cooke's head and body with a nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as McCullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooke scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke swinging wildly here.
McCullen lands a nice hook to Cooke's body. Cooke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. McCullen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cooke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke scores with a nice strike.
McCullen slips a jab from Cooke.
McCullen misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Cooke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooke throws a shot to the body.
Cooke avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Cooke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McCullen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCullen tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McCullen blocks it well.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke connects with a body shot that sends McCullen's belly button to the back.
Cooke works McCullen's body with a nice hook.
McCullen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCullen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke wants to counter the offense by McCullen and move into the clinch position.
McCullen takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke wants to clinch.
Sam McCullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCullen throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a thumping low 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 Sam McCullen.
Well Cooke 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matt Cooke thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Nicolas (ranked 217 p4p, 35 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 212 p4p, 33 weight class). Lee has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicolas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicolas should have avoided that one.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicolas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Nicolas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Nicolas checks it.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Nicolas walks into a jab.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Lee digs a good hook to Nicolas's body.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.
Lee misses with a right hand
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Nicolas counters with a two punch combo.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nicolas checks it well.
Lee cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Nicolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee cracks Nicolas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Nicolas in his tracks momentarily.
Lee jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Nicolas had a free shot at his head there.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
That kick from Nicolas tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Nicolas connects with the punch.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicolas backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolas doesn't seem phased though.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicolas.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Nicolas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Lee throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nicolas!
Lee sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nicolas's head.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Lee lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Lee.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolas off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolas.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicolas should have avoided that one.
Nicolas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands a head kick. Nicolas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee scores with a head kick.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Nicolas's belly button to the back.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas throws out a powerful jab.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Nicolas tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicolas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Nicolas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas walks into a jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nicolas saw that one coming.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Lee scores with the left hand. Nicolas knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nicolas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicolas, right into the meat.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicolas.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nicolas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicolas circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicolas counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Nicolas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!
Lee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
A head kick by Lee misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolas momentarily.
Nicolas throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Nicolas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee digs a good hook to Nicolas's body.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Lee misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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. And we move into the final round!
Nicolas throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nicolas throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lee is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Harold Nicolas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletta (ranked 750 p4p, 109 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 677 p4p, 94 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scaletta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to i kill cause im hungry. Stoker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let There Be Rock by AC/DC. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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196 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
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletta throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Scaletta steps away.
Stoker swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
Scaletta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scaletta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaletta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scaletta throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Scaletta misses with a kick to the body.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Scaletta walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Scaletta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaletta loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scaletta missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scaletta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Scaletta misses the target.
Stoker slips a straight right by Scaletta.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Scaletta slips the punch.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Scaletta moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Scaletta throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scaletta throws out the jab.
Scaletta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Scaletta blocks the low kick.
Scaletta throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scaletta rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Scaletta down.
Scaletta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Scaletta.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scaletta is out of range.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scaletta tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Scaletta lands a jab.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker scores with a hook.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker catches Scaletta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scaletta looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker throws a low kick but Scaletta moves out of range easily.
Scaletta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Scaletta misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker throws a right hand that misses
and Scaletta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Scaletta.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
Scaletta throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scaletta misses with a right hand
and Stoker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Scaletta throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Scaletta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scaletta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoker throws the left hand but Scaletta avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Scaletta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stoker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scaletta thinking.
Stoker stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaletta misses the shot to the body.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scaletta slips a straight right by Stoker.
Scaletta throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Scaletta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Scaletta ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Stoker misses the jab.
Scaletta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaletta moves away.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Scaletta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scaletta fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scaletta slips a jab from Stoker.
Scaletta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Scaletta avoids it with no problem.
Stoker lunges at Scaletta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scaletta's hand.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scaletta. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Scaletta.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Scaletta moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scaletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker slips a jab from Scaletta.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Stoker misses with a lunging right hand
and Scaletta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
letting Scaletta counter with a right hand.
Scaletta cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker throws a low kick, looking for Scaletta's leg but Scaletta calmly moves out of range.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Scaletta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaletta throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scaletta lands with a right hand.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Scaletta counters with a one-two to the body.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Stoker misses the jab.
Scaletta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoker's hands.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Scaletta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scaletta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scaletta looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker throws a body punch but Scaletta moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab to Scaletta's midsection.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Scaletta.
Stoker thumps Scaletta with a low kick.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scaletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker throws a shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Scaletta throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
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!
Scaletta moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
Scaletta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scaletta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scaletta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scaletta misses with a hook.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker misses with a hook. Scaletta ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta misses with a straight right.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaletta.
Scaletta ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scaletta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scaletta.
Scaletta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stoker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Scaletta counters with an inside leg kick.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaletta.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker misses with a hook. Scaletta ducked under it nicely.
Scaletta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scaletta scrambles back to his feet.
Scaletta throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Scaletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Scaletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Stoker misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Scaletta misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Scaletta is out of range.
Scaletta is looking to counter punch.
Stoker slips a straight right by Scaletta.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scaletta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Scaletta moved out of range.
Scaletta lands a head shot.
Stoker takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Scaletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaletta.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Scaletta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Stoker defending well as Scaletta loads up on a big left hand.
Scaletta takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Scaletta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Scaletta misses the target.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a left to the body.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stoker throws the left hand but Scaletta avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scaletta.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Scaletta moves his leg out of the way.
Scaletta misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stoker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker slips a jab from Scaletta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Scaletta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scaletta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Scaletta misses with a straight left.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Scaletta counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a left hand
and Scaletta counters with a right hand to the body.
Scaletta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaletta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scaletta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Scaletta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scaletta is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Vito Scaletta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scaletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scaletta.
Stoker lands with a hook. Scaletta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scaletta blocks a jab.
Scaletta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Stoker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Vito Scaletta had this to say: 'You know when we first started out, I thought I was gonna be the biggest, baddest wiseguy in the world'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vika Partio (ranked 174 p4p, 23 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 450 p4p, 59 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Boom!. Yeboah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lionel Richie - All Night Long kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
32 - 27 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vika Partio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeboah.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeboah.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Yeboah moved out of range.
Partio works Yeboah's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That kick from Partio tenderised Yeboah's leg. Yeboah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yeboah blocks a jab.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Yeboah throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeboah lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeboah.
Partio connects with a right hand. Yeboah shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio is looking to chop away at Yeboah's legs.
Yeboah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yeboah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Partio circles away.
Nice shot by Yeboah.
Yeboah tries to clinch there but Partio circles away.
Yeboah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Yeboah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yeboah's hands.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Partio 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 Yeboah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yeboah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yeboah moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yeboah scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Yeboah backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio moves out of range as Yeboah strikes.
A jab lands there for Yeboah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
enabling Yeboah to counter with a crisp jab.
Yeboah looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a low kick.
Yeboah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Yeboah moves away and avoids it.
Yeboah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Yeboah. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Partio stuffs the takedown.
Vika Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
No joy there for Yeboah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Partio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah blocks the body kick.
Yeboah connects with a crisp jab.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yeboah is able to avoid easily.
Yeboah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Partio connects with a body shot.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Yeboah moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Yeboah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yeboah shoots in and gets a takedown into Partio's guard.
Yeboah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Partio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yeboah trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Yeboah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Partio is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio working for a triangle but Yeboah defends it easily.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio is looking for a triangle but Yeboah pushes his legs off easily.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Yeboah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yeboah trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Vika Partio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yeboah.
Yeboah slips a jab from Partio.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Yeboah moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yeboah.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Yeboah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeboah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeboah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeboah moves out of range as Partio strikes.
It seemed like Yeboah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yeboah throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yeboah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah.
Vika Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeboah.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio is looking to chop away at Yeboah's legs.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Yeboah sees coming a mile off.
Partio with a jab.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Yeboah counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio scores with a head kick. Yeboah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vika Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeboah looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah dodges the punch combination from Partio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Partio throws a head kick that misses
and Yeboah counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Partio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Yeboah.
Partio lands a jab-cross combination.
Partio misses the jab.
Good work by Yeboah as he checks the leg kick.
Partio blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Partio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Yeboah finds it's target.
Partio throws a series of punches but Yeboah avoids them all with ease.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Yeboah raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio throws a hook but Yeboah blocks it.
Yeboah slips under a jab from Partio.
And Yeboah tries to counter it with a takedown but Partio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Partio throws a leg kick but Yeboah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Partio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Partio.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeboah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeboah! But no joy.
Yeboah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
Yeboah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Partio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yeboah is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Yeboah is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yeboah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Yeboah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeboah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Yeboah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Partio backs up against the cage.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Yeboah moved away.
Nice shot by Partio.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yeboah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yeboah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yeboah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yeboah.
Yeboah gets through Partio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Partio blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yeboah fails to land.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Yeboah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio misses with a hook.
Yeboah tries a quick counter leg kick but Partio is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yeboah checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yeboahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yeboah cracks Partio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yeboah.
Yeboah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partio is fending him off so far but Yeboah persists. Nope, Partio circles away and we're back to standing.
Yeboah rushes Partio and presses him up against the cage.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio prevents a body shot from Yeboah.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Partio lands with a short shot to the head.
Partio lands a shot to the body.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Partio misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio blocks a body shot from Yeboah.
Yeboah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partio lands a shoulder strike.
Yeboah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yeboah.
Yeboah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yeboah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yeboah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Yeboah ducks down to avoid it.
Yeboah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
Yeboah ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
Yeboah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Partio misses.
Yeboah takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio thuds his right hand into Yeboah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but Partio shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeboah counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Yeboah misses.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Crunch! Partio slams his shin into Yeboah's torso.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but Partio shows good takedown defense.
Partio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vika Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
Yeboah tries for a takedown but Partio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
Yeboah slips under a jab from Partio.
Yeboah feints the counter takedown.
Yeboah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Yeboah saw it coming and moves away.
Yeboah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partio cracks Yeboah with a good jab.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yeboah.
Partio scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah scoring well with a low kick there.
Yeboah is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Yeboah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yeboah showed some decent athleticism there.
Partio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Partio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yeboah throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yeboah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Yeboah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yeboah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Partio counters with a low kick, right behind Yeboah 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Yeboah coming out on top.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeboah.
Yeboah wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Yeboah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yeboah's head.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yeboah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Yeboah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Partio finds it's target.
Yeboah scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Yeboah. That snapped Partio's head back.
Partio lands with an overhand left.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yeboah checks it well.
Yeboah feints a counter leg kick.
Yeboah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yeboah can do to turn this around?
Partio misses with a hook. Yeboah ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio lands a nice hook to Yeboah's body. Yeboah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeboah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeboah misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeboah throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeboah.
Partio misses with a hook.
Yeboah cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yeboah tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Yeboah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yeboah lands with an overhand left.
Yeboah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Yeboah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio thows a body kick. Yeboah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yeboah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yeboah clinches up against the cage.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Yeboah swings wildly with an uppercut but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeboah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Partio throws a head kick that half lands.
Yeboah slips under a jab from Partio.
Yeboah misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yeboah's knee momentarily.
Yeboah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio throws a leg kick but Yeboah moved away.
Yeboah scores with a shot to the body.
Yeboah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yeboah loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Yeboah looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yeboah is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah fails to land with a series of punches.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yeboah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Yeboah checks it.
Yeboah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yeboah is out of range and Partio settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeboah! But no joy.
Yeboah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Yeboah is out of range.
Yeboah throws a front kick aimed at Partio's knee but Partio avoids it well.
Partio jabs Yeboah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yeboah.
Yeboah throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah slips under a jab from Partio.
Yeboah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yeboah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yeboah is out of range.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeboah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yeboah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yeboah showed some decent athleticism there.
Partio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yeboah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeboah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vika Partio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yeboah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
Yeboah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio had his way with Sambulo Yeboah in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Partio cracks the inside of Yeboah's front leg.
Yeboah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yeboah lands with a nice body kick.
Yeboah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeboah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Partio, pushing him back against the cage.
Yeboah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yeboah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yeboah throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Partio scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yeboah.
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Yeboah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yeboah lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Partio.
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeboah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yeboah fails to land.
Partio cracks Yeboah with a nice body shot.
Yeboah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Yeboah struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Yeboah blocking some punches.
Partio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeboah backwards.
Partio lands a body punch.
Partio lands with a short shot to the head.
Yeboah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Partio - that landed with a thud.
Partio lands an uppercut.
Yeboah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio sizes up Yeboah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeboah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yeboah tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yeboah.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeboah.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeboah works the jab nicely.
Yeboah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yeboah scores with a jab.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeboah.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yeboah is out of range and Partio settles back down.
A nice side step and Yeboah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Partio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeboah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Yeboah counters with a body kick.
Yeboah is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yeboah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Yeboah's head but Yeboah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeboah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Yeboah slips the punch.
Partio misses with a right hand
and Yeboah counters with a nice leg kick.
Sambulo Yeboah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Partio.
Partio cracks Yeboah with an open hand slap.
Yeboah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Partio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yeboah somewhat.
Yeboah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeboah doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeboah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Partio.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio backing away here, and Yeboah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yeboah closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Partio's guard.
Partio is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yeboah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yeboah pushes Partio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio breaks the clinch.
Yeboah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Yeboah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partio lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah gets the takedown into side control.
Partio is not content to let Yeboah control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The ground and pound from Yeboah seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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 Vika Partio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Partio, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vika Partio!
Vika Partio is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Vika Partio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 690 p4p, 98 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 557 p4p, 77 weight class). Stewart has chosen free ma niggas! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Don Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon throwing a counter right hand but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Stewart 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Stewart blocks the leg kick.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Pendragon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
A jab lands there for Pendragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Stewart coming out on top.
Jab from Stewart.
Pendragon lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pendragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pendragon jabs Stewart right on the nose. Stewart blinks but takes it well.
Stewart feints and as Pendragon raises his hands in defense, Stewart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart won't allow Pendragon to sweep him here.
Pendragon is pulling down on Stewart's head. It's preventing any offense from Stewart, at least for the moment.
Pendragon looking for a triangle here. Stewart is fighting it but it looks tight! Pendragon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stewart is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pendragon!
Arthur Pendragon is the new middleweight champion!
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