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PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 1577 p4p, 798 weight class) and Archie Griffiths (ranked 178 p4p, 99 weight class). Bottura comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths clobbers Bottura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura stalks Griffiths and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffiths's face. Griffiths staggers backwards, shaken.
Bottura scores with a one two! Griffiths had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Bottura moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
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!
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura blocks a jab.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffiths.
Bottura lands with a good body shot.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffiths just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffiths walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Griffiths lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo.
Bottura tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottura backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Griffiths lands a jab.
Bottura tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Griffiths breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffiths looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Bottura coming out on top.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bottura is looking to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura 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.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Bottura moves into the clinch.
Bottura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Griffiths moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Bottura saw it coming and moves away.
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura is looking to wear down Griffiths with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Bottura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura misses with a two punch combination.
Griffiths defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Bottura throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Bottura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
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!
Bottura misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Bottura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bottura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a left hand.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Griffiths forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
A short right from Griffiths.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bottura is keeping busy.
Griffiths gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bottura pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffiths defends well.
Bottura controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Griffiths is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Griffiths defends easily.
Griffiths avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bottura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffiths escapes and throws Bottura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Griffiths moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bottura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffiths wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottura is trying to work for a sweep but Griffiths has mounted him!
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffiths in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffiths slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard but Griffiths has passed into side control.
Griffiths working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffiths is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottura gets back to half guard.
Griffiths passes into side control, despite Bottura's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura tries to control but Griffiths manages to take his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottura 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 795 p4p, 914 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 107 p4p, 118 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ragnarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Alzado thows a leg kick but Ragnarsson checks it
and Ragnarsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Alzado shrugs it off.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson lands a big uppercut and Alzado crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alzado looks OK. Ragnarsson waves Alzado back to his feet!
 It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Ragnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes Alzado back into the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Alzado back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzados head.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch.
Alzado prevents the takedown attempt.
Ragnarsson lands an uppercut.
 Alzado is rocked!
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Alzado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsson is leaning against Alzado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzado backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson dips a shoulder and cracks Alzado with a mighty uppercut! Alzado falls back against the cage and Ragnarsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Alzado is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ragnarsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
After winning the bout, Bjorn Ragnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonzo Mirage (ranked 558 p4p, 814 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 75 p4p, 111 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Said Knock You Out. Boo Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alphonzo Mirage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Mirage's shoulder, as Mirage tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mirage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Mirage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirage throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Mirage looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
A left and a right from Mirage both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage staying out of range there.
Mirage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage slips a straight right by Lee.
Mirage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Mirage's guard.
Mirage is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lee presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirage's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage blocking some punches.
I was talking to Mirage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Lee.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirage backwards.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Mirage.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Mirage's head.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Lee.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with some punches.
Mirage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Mirage misses with some punches.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands an uppercut.
Mirage throws a head punch that misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirage throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Mirage throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirage lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mirage blocks an uppercut.
Mirage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Mirage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mirage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Mirage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Mirage is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mirage on the inside.
Mirage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mirage seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Mirage swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.
Mirage working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Mirage lands with a cross.
Lee throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Mirage avoids it with no problem.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mirage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Mirage throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mirage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirage misses with a hook.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee lands a body shot.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mirage moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Mirage lands.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirage.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Mirage is out of range.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee misses with a hook.
Mirage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mirage throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirage throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Mirage moves out of range easily.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mirage finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws out a counter right but Mirage avoids it with no problem.
Lee lands a nice hook to Mirage's body. Mirage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirage wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirage.
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!
Mirage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
A big left from Mirage misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Mirage moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Mirage misses its target.
Mirage misses with a kick to the body.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee 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 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirage on the side of the head.
Lee tries to move into range but Mirage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mirage's head.
A big right from Lee misses.
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee lands with a hook. Mirage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mirage throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee checks a low kick from Mirage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Mirage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Mirage misses.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirage swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Mirage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirage throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirage.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Mirage's shoulder, as Mirage tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Mirage misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Mirage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
Mirage throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Mirage.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirage.
Mirage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage's corner calls for a 1-2. Mirage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mirage slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Mirage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee connects with a jab.
Mirage connects with a looping right hand.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Mirage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mirage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirage on the side of the head.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Mirage is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Mirage moved out of range.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mirage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mirage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alphonzo Mirage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mirage misses.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee feints and then cracks Mirage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirage down.
Lee swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Mirage's head back.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mirage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Mirage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Mirage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirage scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Mirage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee lunges at Mirage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirage's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Mirage there.
Lee connects with the punch.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Mirage avoids the head kick by Lee.
Mirage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage checks a low kick from Lee.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirage. That snapped Lee's head back.
Mirage wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirage lands with a good body shot.
Mirage throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws the left hand but Mirage avoids the punch easily.
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Mirage slips a jab from Lee.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Mirage misses with a straight right.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses.
Mirage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirage.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirage moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boo Lee.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
Boo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 593 p4p, 490 weight class) and Massive Overflow (ranked 83 p4p, 68 weight class). Yuvraj Singh 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 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Overflow. That snapped Singh's head back.
Overflow connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Overflow lands a slapping body shot.
Overflow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Singh. That one must have hurt.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overflow.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overflow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Overflow.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh misses with a kick to the body.
Overflow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Overflow.
Singh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Singh does no damage.
Overflow throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Singh scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overflow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overflow thows a leg kick but Singh checks it
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh lands a head kick. Overflow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Overflow moved away.
Overflow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Overflow tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Overflow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body kick there by Singh.
Overflow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Overflow throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Overflow moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Overflow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Singh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overflow was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Overflow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh feints and then cracks Overflow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overflow down.
Overflow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Overflow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Overflow flicks out a counter leg kick but Singh steps away.
Overflow misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Overflow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overflow throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Singh cracks Overflow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Overflow throws a low kick but Singh moves out of range easily.
A big left from Overflow misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh tries to land a front kick but Overflow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh throws the kick towards the body but Overflow avoids it.
Good shot there by Singh.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overflow lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Overflow makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Singh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overflow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singh checks it well.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Overflow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yuvraj Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Overflow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Overflow coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Singh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Singh.
Singh throws a hook but Overflow blocks it.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overflow.
Overflow throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh lands a big head kick that sends Overflow tumbling to the mat! Singh takes a step backwards and waves Overflow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Overflow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overflow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Singh lands a nice hook to Overflow's body. Overflow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Overflow just misses with a punch to the body.
Singh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Overflow misses.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Singh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Overflow lands with a cross.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Overflow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Overflow jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
Overflow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overflow loads up on a big right hand but Singh slips the punch.
Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Overflow is out of range.
Singh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Overflow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Singh throws an off balance right hand
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
Singh darts in and clinches Overflow up against the cage.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Overflow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.
Overflow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Overflow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Singh misses.
Overflow blocks the body kick.
Singh backing away here, and Overflow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Overflow misses with a wild body shot.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Overflow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh connects with a nice looking jab.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Overflow dips to his left and cracks Singh with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Overflow in his tracks.
Singh tries to land a front kick but Overflow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overflow moves away.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overflow throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overflow can do to turn this around?
Singh keeps Overflow at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overflow scores with a body shot.
Overflow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overflow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Overflow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Singh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Overflow misses the target.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Overflow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Singh.
Overflow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Singh misses with a hook. Overflow ducked under it nicely.
Singh checks a low kick from Overflow.
Singh forces Overflow back against the cage and clinches.
Singh tries to land knees in the clinch but Overflow avoids the damage to the body.
Singh tries a body shot but Overflow blocks it.
Massive Overflow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overflow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overflow.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Overflow prevents a body shot from Singh.
Singh working aggressively here.
Overflow lands a left hand.
Yuvraj Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overflow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh working Overflow over with knees to the body.
Overflow misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh digs a right hand into Overflow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overflow's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overflow.
Overflow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overflow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Singh is able to avoid easily.
Overflow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Overflow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh tries to clinch but Overflow is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Overflow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh wants to clinch
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overflow throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuvraj Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuvraj Singh!
A victorious Yuvraj Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Monkey (ranked 307 p4p, 414 weight class) and Willie Wood (ranked 47 p4p, 65 weight class). Monkey's entrance music is Bransjehora. A fine choice. Demon Monkey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Wood!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Wood takes one to the chin there.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wood's sensitive parts.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wood backs up against the cage.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey lands with a right hand.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Wood jumps back.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Wood counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Wood saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wood! But no joy.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wood momentarily.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey thuds his right hand into Wood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey throws a head kick that Wood semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Demon Monkey's cut is getting worse.
Wood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Wood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wood flicks out a counter leg kick but Monkey steps away.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Wood scores with a counter punch that sends Monkey to the canvas! Wood smells blood - he's punishing Monkey with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Monkey has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
A relieved looking Willie Wood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 457 p4p, 194 weight class) and Kieran McArthur (ranked 62 p4p, 24 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Lucid Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taylor Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jack looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack.
Jack takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
McArthur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur slips a jab from Jack.
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from McArthur misses.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
Jack slips a straight right by McArthur.
Jack avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Jab from McArthur.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur slips a jab from Jack.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
Donk. McArthur catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
McArthur keeps Jack at a distance using the push kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
McArthur lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack blocks the body kick.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack is looking to land body kicks.
Jack lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
McArthur swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack lands a head shot.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McArthur on the side of the head.
Jack missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack dips to his left and cracks McArthur with an uppercut!
McArthur connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Jack looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Jack checks a leg kick nicely.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for McArthur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Jack.
Jack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur thows a body kick. Jack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jack misses with a looping right.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jab from Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
Jack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jack is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
Jack scores with a nice right hand.
Jack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
Jack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Jack with the inside leg kick.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Jack scores with a sloppy right hand. McArthur should have avoided that one.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jack - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jack. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jack thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jack blocks a leg kick.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McArthur! But no joy.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head.
Jack throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Jack misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles McArthur. McArthur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by McArthur misses
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McArthur takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Jack's torso.
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!
Jack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target.
Jack throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack lands a nice shot that snaps McArthur's head back.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Jack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
A low kick lands for Jack.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Jack jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jack lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McArthur slips a jab from Jack.
Jack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur cracks Jack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur 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.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
McArthur slips under a jab.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
Jack misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Jack throws a body kick that misses.
Jack throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jack, as that shot connected.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur scores with a push kick.
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack connects with a body shot.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jack will feel that in the morning.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Jack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
McArthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Jack is wise to it.
That kick from Jack tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jack will feel that in the morning.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Good leg kick by Jack.
McArthur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McArthur misses with a low kick.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Jack lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack throws out a leg kick but McArthur moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.
Jack slips a straight right by McArthur.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Taylor Jack has been cut.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Nice jab there from Jack.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Jack.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur cracks Jack with an open hand slap.
Jack blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
McArthur scores with the left hand. Jack knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack is rocked!
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
McArthur fakes the leg kick and cracks Jack in the body.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Jack with a hook.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jack lands a jab to the nose.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Jack settles back down.
McArthur cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McArthur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jack to stand back up!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack looks up at the clock. Bad move! McArthur lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jack. McArthur pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 69 p4p, 82 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 10 p4p, 12 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 24 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith moves away from the strike by Experiment lV.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Experiment lV avoids them all with ease.
Experiment lV steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith throws a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV 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.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Smith keeps Experiment lV at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith sizes up Experiment lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Experiment lV.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Experiment lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment lV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Experiment lV misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Experiment lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
And Experiment lV responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Experiment lV, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids the head kick by Experiment lV.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Experiment lV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment lV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Experiment lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A big right from Experiment lV misses.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Experiment lV moved away.
It looks like Smith has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Experiment lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith swings for the body but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment lV throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Experiment lV had a free shot at his head there.
Smith moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Experiment lV 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.
Experiment lV swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith catches Experiment lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Experiment lV down.
Experiment lV misses with a head kick.
Experiment lV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Experiment lV takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lV lands a right hand.
Experiment lV throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The referee is keeping an eye on Experiment lV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment lV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Experiment lV drops back down to his feet.
Smith is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment lV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith'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.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Experiment lV sees coming a mile off.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Experiment lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment lV replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith with a jab.
Experiment lV takes one to the chin there.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Experiment lV can do to turn this around?
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment lV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment lV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment lV seems unphased.
Joe Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Experiment lV down.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment lV is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Experiment lV slips the punch.
Experiment lV connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Experiment lV moved out of range.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Experiment lV tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Experiment lV lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Experiment lV's body. Experiment lV takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Experiment lV circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Experiment lV's head but Experiment lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment lV lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment lV.
Smith digs a good hook to Experiment lV's body.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Experiment lV.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Experiment lV rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Experiment lV is defending well for now.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment lV controls his hands.
Smith misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment lV's elbow.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
A body shot lands from Experiment lV.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Experiment lV.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment lV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Experiment lV on the inside.
Experiment lV controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment lV has Smith pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from Experiment lV.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Experiment lV chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment lV throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Experiment lV is out of range.
Experiment lV scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith cracks Experiment lV with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment lV moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Experiment lV lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pushes Experiment lV away with a front kick.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Experiment lV is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith scores with a push kick.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Experiment lV finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Experiment lV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Experiment lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Smith strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment lV off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment lV is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Experiment lV only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith motions for Experiment lV to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment lV has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
Experiment lV looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith clinches up with Experiment lV and pushes him back against the cage.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Experiment lV can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment lV stalling the fight.
Experiment lV stalling against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV is working Smith over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Experiment lV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment lV can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment lV looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Experiment lV lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Experiment lV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment lV into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Experiment lV.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charley Hanagan (ranked 107 p4p, 171 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 19 p4p, 29 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanagan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harley Flanagan - Guilty Until Proven Innocent. Marceau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feist - Tout Doucement kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanagan misses with a takedown
and Marceau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Hanagan moves out of range easily.
Hanagan takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Hanagan jabs at Marceau's body.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marceau defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Hanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Hanagan misses with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a straight right hand.
Hanagan avoids the head kick by Marceau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau scores with a hook.
Marceau misses with a double jab.
Hanagan swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Hanagan lands with a right hand.
Hanagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Hanagan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marceau lands with a right hand.
Hanagan is rocked!
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan jabs Marceau right on the nose. Marceau blinks but takes it well.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Hanagan misses
and Marceau counters with a left to the body.
Hanagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Marceau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marceau misses with a hook to the body
and Hanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marceau is fending him off so far but Hanagan persists. Nope, Marceau circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanagan 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.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Marceau tries to clinch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan sizes up Marceau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marceau has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Marceau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hanagan blocks it well.
Hanagan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanagan throws a right and a left that Marceau avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marceau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marceau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Marceau - that's a beauty! Hanagan is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Marceau can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean-Claude Marceau!
After winning the bout, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 4 p4p, 43 weight class) and Toshi Hijikata (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory blocks the body kick.
Hijikata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hijikata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Bathory fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Hijikata finds it's target.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Hijikata down.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hijikata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Bathory lands.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hijikata chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hijikata is able to avoid easily.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Bathory is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hijikata.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Bathory.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hijikata takes one to the chin there.
Hijikata misses with a leg kick
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hijikata throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Hijikata walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
Bathory punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hijikata.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hijikata blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Hijikata throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Hijikata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Bathory lands with an overhand left.
Hijikata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory throws a series of punches but Hijikata moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hijikata.
A low kick lands for Hijikata.
Hijikata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata lands a high kick!
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Hijikata avoided it.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bathory!
Hijikata defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Hijikata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hijikata moves out of range of the strikes.
Hijikata throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range.
Hijikata scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses.
As Hijikata looks to move away, Bathory throws a big counter combo but Hijikata just gets out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Bathory.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hijikata.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Hijikata's leg but Hijikata calmly moves out of range.
Bathory blocks a head kick by Hijikata.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hijikata lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Hijikata moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Hijikata down.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory slips a jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hijikata doesn't seem phased though.
Hijikata takes one on the button.
It looks like Bathory has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some bone on bone action there as Hijikata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory is looking to slow Hijikata down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory punishes Hijikata's body with a nice straight punch.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bathory misses with a hook. Hijikata ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Hijikata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
Hijikata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses.
Hijikata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hijikata might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Hijikata throws out a powerful jab.
Hijikata with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bathory to score with a decent uppercut.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Hijikata avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hijikata 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.
Bathory tries a low kick but Hijikata avoids it.
Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
Hijikata with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Hijikata checks a leg kick nicely.
Hijikata staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hijikata.
Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hijikata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hijikata ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
Hijikata throws a body kick that misses
and Bathory counters with a thumping low kick.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hijikata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Bathory throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hijikata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hijikata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hijikata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata misses with a series of wild punches.
Hijikata wants to land a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Hijikata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Hijikata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
Hijikata throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Bathory slips a straight right by Hijikata.
A quick step to the side and Bathory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Hijikata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hijikata checks a low kick from Bathory.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hijikata doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
Hijikata pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Hijikata settles back down.
Hijikata throws a solid leg kick but Bathory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hijikata.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hijikata doesn't seem bothered though.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Hijikata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hijikata scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second 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.
Hijikata throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hijikata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Hijikata coming out on top.
Hijikata walks into a left hand.
Hijikata will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bathory scores with a head kick. Hijikata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory feints and then cracks Hijikata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hijikata down.
Bathory with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Hijikata lands a jab.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hijikata checks a leg kick.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hijikata. That snapped Bathory's head back.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hijikata misses with a hook.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Hijikata's front leg but catches the back leg as Hijikata tries to avoid it.
Hijikata throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Hijikata only half commits.
Hijikata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hijikata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hijikata. Hijikata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Hijikata moves away and avoids it.
Bathory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hijikata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hijikata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Hijikata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Bathory tests Hijikata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hijikata's head backwards.
Hijikata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bathory under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Hijikata.
Hijikata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hijikata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Hijikata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Hijikata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hijikata on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Hijikata throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hijikata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hijikata with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hijikata. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bathory.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Bathory with a jab.
Hijikata misses the jab.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hijikata.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Bathory does no damage.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Bathory finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bathory shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hijikata eats them both and turns towards Bathory to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Bathory motions for Hijikata to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Hijikata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hijikata.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Bathory catches Hijikata right on the button with a cross.
Bathory tries to move into range but Hijikata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Hijikata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bathory doesn't seem phased though.
Hijikata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bathory lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hijikata circles away quickly and effectively.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hijikata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good jab.
Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hijikata can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards.
Hijikata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hijikata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory 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.
Bathory lands a head shot.
Hijikata throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Bathory with the inside leg kick.
Hijikata takes one to the chin there.
Hijikata slips a jab from Bathory.
Hijikata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into Hijikata's torso.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Hijikata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Hijikata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hijikata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Hijikata had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory lands with a straight right. Hijikata didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bathory - that will leave a mark!
Bathory misses the jab.
Hijikata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bathory throws a lazy head kick
and Hijikata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head.
Hijikata lands with a nice body punch.
Hijikata takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Hijikata saw that one coming.
Hijikata has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Hijikata misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Hijikata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Bathory scores with a jab. Hijikata acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Jab by Bathory.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hijikata was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
A nice side step and Hijikata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hijikata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hijikata's hands.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory throws a jab when Hijikata was well out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bathory. Hijikata shrugs it off though.
Bathory cracks Hijikata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Bathory throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Hijikata counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Hijikata avoided it.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Hijikata ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory cracks a nice hook into Hijikata's ribs.
Bathory slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hijikata lands with a nice body kick.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hijikata - that will leave a mark!
Hijikata has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
Hijikata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Hijikata's head but Hijikata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory with the inside leg kick.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory avoids a kick to the body.
And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Good work by Hijikata as he checks the leg kick.
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory thumps Hijikata with a low kick.
Hijikata looks for the body kick but Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hijikata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory had his way with Toshi Hijikata in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hijikata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hijikata, as that shot connected.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bathory stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges.
Bathory lands with a cross.
Hijikata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Hijikata's legs.
Hijikata slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bathory throws an off balance right hand
and Hijikata counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Bathory checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory throws the left hand but Hijikata avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hijikata throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Hijikata sees coming a mile off.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Hijikata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hijikata misses.
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Hijikata's defenses.
Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bathory swings for the body but Hijikata moves out of range.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hijikata throws a leg kick
and Hijikata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Hijikata's leg. Hijikata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Hijikata off balance momentarily.
Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hijikata can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Hijikata saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Bathory moves out of range as Hijikata strikes.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Hijikata knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Bathory.
A left lands for Bathory.
Bathory slips under a jab from Hijikata.
Bathory scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot lands for Hijikata.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hijikata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
Hijikata misses with a looping left.
Toshi Hijikata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Hijikata lands with a straight right. Bathory didn't see that one coming.
Hijikata misses with a looping right.
Bathory lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hijikata misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory lands a nice hook to Hijikata's body. Hijikata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bathory misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throws a hook but Hijikata blocks it.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Hijikata.
Bathory misses with a head kick.
Hijikata looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Hijikata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hijikata scrambles back to his feet.
Bathory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
Good leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hijikata on the side of the head.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hijikata is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bathory has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Arzlan Bathory 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 131 p4p, 56 weight class) and Peleki Tuala (ranked 21 p4p, 8 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tuala's choice of entrance music: Dock of Fiji. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleki Tuala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tuala misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Tuala.
Tuala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Tuala ducked under it nicely.
Tuala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz Jr scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala misses the body punch
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
Tuala misses with a hook. Cruz Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cruz Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cruz Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz Jr. That did some damage!
Tuala throws a leg kick
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuala scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Tuala.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz Jr misses the target.
Cruz Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuala slips a straight right by Cruz Jr.
Tuala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tuala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuala lands a jab to the head.
Tuala throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz Jr's shoulder, as Cruz Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Tuala swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuala. That's going to slow Cruz Jr down.
Tuala misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cruz Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruz Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cruz Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuala lands a front kick.
Cruz Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tuala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz Jr's head backwards.
Tuala lands a front kick.
Cruz Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cruz Jr is breathing heavily.
Tuala lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tuala avoids it.
It looks like Cruz Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala thows a body kick. Cruz Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cruz Jr walks into a jab.
Tuala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Tuala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peleki Tuala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cruz Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tuala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Peleki Tuala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuala.
Tuala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tuala scores with a hook to the body. Cruz Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tuala is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tuala slips under a jab from Cruz Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuala throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuala loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Cruz Jr throwing a counter right hand but Tuala manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tuala to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and Tuala counters with a nice body shot.
Tuala throws an off balance right hand
and Tuala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuala digs a good hook to Cruz Jr's body.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Tuala blocks it.
Tuala misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Tuala misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tuala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuala throws a head kick that misses.
Tuala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Cruz Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuala.
Tuala tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuala throws the kick towards the body but Cruz Jr avoids it.
Tuala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuala punishes Cruz Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Tuala wants to clinch but Cruz Jr slips to the side
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peleki Tuala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuala misses with a wild body shot.
Tuala scores with a leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuala counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuala is looking to score with low kicks.
Tuala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuala.
Cruz Jr throws a counter high kick but Tuala was just alert enough to avoid it.
A cross from Tuala lands.
Cruz Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peleki Tuala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tuala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tuala misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tuala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz Jr moves out of range as Tuala strikes.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cruz Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tuala avoids it.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Tuala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Cruz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
Tuala avoids the body shot from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
Tuala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
Cruz Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cruz Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cruz Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuala lands a big uppercut and Cruz Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cruz Jr looks OK. Tuala waves Cruz Jr back to his feet!
Tuala misses with a hook to the body
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuala gets tackled into the cage by Cruz Jr. Cruz Jr maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuala swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tualas head.
Tuala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tuala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Tuala misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Tuala finds it's target.
Tuala misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Tuala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cruz Jr works Tuala's body with a nice hook.
Tuala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tuala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorge Cruz Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuala has time to react.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tuala counter with a right hand.
Tuala closes the distance and pushes Cruz Jr back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Tuala, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
and Tuala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz Jr really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tuala. Cruz Jr shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peleki Tuala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuala 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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