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GAMMA#976 Akechi v Logan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Nansen (ranked 1746 p4p, 720 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 235 p4p, 104 weight class). Nansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Benny Jamz - Torden. Lombardo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Illusions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 cm
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nansen looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Nansen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lombardo defends well and Nansen ends up having to push Lombardo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lombardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nansen.
Nansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Nansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Nansen.
Lombardo lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Nansen controls the action.
Nansen can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from Nansen.
Lombardo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nansen throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo lands with a left to the head.
Nansen misses with some punches.
Nansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nansen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nansen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombardo.
Nansen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen is looking for a kimura but Lombardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nansen to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Lombardo is defending well.
Nansen is working hard here to advance position.
Lombardo trying to hold on to Nansen's head to control him but Nansen postures up.
Nansen trying to mount his opponent but Lombardo defends it.
Lombardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nansen.
Nansen tries to pass to full mount but Lombardo defends it.
Nansen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lombardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lombardo has Nansen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lombardo is retaining full guard.
Lombardo wants to sweep here but Nansen controlling him for the moment.
Lombardo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nansen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Nansen takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen throws a low kick but Lombardo moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nansen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Nansen
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nansen misses with a kick to the body.
Nansen looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Lombardo feints and then cracks Nansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nansen down.
Nansen scores with a jab to the head.
Nansen looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Nansen throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nansen slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lombardo.
Nansen scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo moves out of range as Nansen strikes.
Nansen throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nansen connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Nansen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nansen. Lombardo shrugs it off though.
Nansen missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nansen.
Lombardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nansen throws a right hand that misses
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Lombardo ducks right into an uppercut from Nansen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nansen throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nansen tried to score with a low kick but Lombardo checks it.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo scores with a body shot.
Lombardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nansen preventing the sweep.
Nansen looking to sit in guard and control but Lombardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lombardo trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardo defends it easily.
Lombardo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lombardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lombardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lombardo stays in close to Nansen's body and controls the position.
Lombardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nansen is looking to sweep but instead, Lombardo has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nansen is staying active underneath Lombardo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nansen.
Nansen is looking for a triangle but Lombardo pushes his legs off easily.
Lombardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lombardo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lombardo wants to pass the guard but Nansen is defending well.
Lombardo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen gets full guard.
Lombardo wants to control from the top but Nansen keeps moving.
Lombardo controlling from the top position.
Nansen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lombardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lombardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lombardo has managed to get both his arms back between Nansen's legs - danger averted.
Lombardo looking to pass the guard.
Nansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lombardo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lombardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nansen trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Lombardo trying to control the position.
Nansen stands and throws Lombardo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thorvald Nansen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lombardo defending well as Nansen loads up on a big left hand.
Nansen is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
A low kick from Nansen misses
and Lombardo counters with a two punch combo.
Lombardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nansen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
A jab from Nansen misses.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Nansen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombardo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Nansen.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Nansen looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Nansen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nansen throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo takes a swing at Nansen's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nansen throws a solid leg kick but Lombardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nansen.
Nansen misses with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nansen throws a right and a left that Lombardo avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Lombardo.
Nansen slips a jab from Lombardo.
Nansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombardo pinned against the cage. Lombardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lombardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nansen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nansen tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombardo jabs Nansen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nansen throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nansen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lombardo cracks Nansen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nansen misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lombardo throws a good cross that connects.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nansen.
Nansen tries to counter by clinching up but Lombardo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lombardo's guard.
Lombardo wants to get back to his feet but Nansen passes into half guard.
Lombardo wants to control but Nansen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nansen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nansen with good strikes from the mount here!
Lombardo wants to control but Nansen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nansen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lombardo wants to hold on but Nansen pushes him away.
Nansen lands a couple of good shots and Lombardo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lombardo wants to escape the position.
Nansen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lombardo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lombardo for a finish.
Lombardo is in bad spot here.
Nansen gets his hands free as Lombardo looks to control.
Nansen working for the choke.
Lombardo trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santino Lombardo.
I think Lombardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
After winning the bout, Santino Lombardo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Thorvald Nansen had this to say: 'Hinga dinga durgen'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 718 p4p, 978 weight class) and Hugo Loris (ranked 75 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle thuds a left hand into Loris's body.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loris. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantle.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Mantle there.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Mantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mantle is defended easily by Loris.
Mantle moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loris.
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!
Loris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris lands a right hand.
Mantle prevents a body shot from Loris.
Loris blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head.
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris walks into a straight right hand from Mantle.
Mantle staying out of range there.
Mantle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Mantle.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Loris lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loris.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loris throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Loris throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantle.
Mantle sets himself, and Loris steps forward looking for the clinch! Mantle avoids it this time.
Mantle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mantle!
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Loris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mantle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loris.
Loris working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mantle is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mantle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Loris.
Mantle is looking for a sweep.
Mantle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Loris takes a little break here. Mantle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantle tries to bench press Loris off him but Loris keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Mantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Loris has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Loris crashes against the mat.
Loris throws an elbow but Mantle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Loris is looking to take a break and control but Mantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loris is working Mantle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mantle struggling a bit here.
Mantle is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Mantle clobbers Loris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Loris.
Mantle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loris can pounce on him.
Mantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loris misses with a head kick.
Jab by Loris.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Mantle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mantle has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mantle being controlled here momentarily.
Loris is trying to keep Mantle in close.
Mantle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loris has control of Mantle's left arm, preventing Mantle from doing any damage.
Mantle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hugo Loris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mantle postures up.
Mantle connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mantle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris is controlling Mantle's posture.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Loris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle has his hands on Loris's head, controlling the position.
Mantle keeping moving, preventing Loris from controlling successfully.
Mantle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loris's guard.
Mantle stopping the sweep attempt from Loris.
Loris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle chips away with some ground and pound.
Loris keeping moving, preventing Mantle from controlling successfully.
Loris working a defensive guard but Mantle manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle working the ground and pound from side control.
Loris wants to control but Mantle postures up.
The strikes coming from Mantle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mantle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Loris struggling a bit here.
Loris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mantle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle trying to control the action but Loris is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Loris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mantle lands a jab to Loris's midsection.
Loris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris is looking to chop away at Mantle's legs.
Loris slips a straight right by Mantle.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mantle blocks the low kick.
Loris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Mantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Mantle as he checks the leg kick.
Loris misses the jab.
Loris misses with a looping left.
Loris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hugo Loris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle scores with a jab to the head.
Loris lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Loris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantle.
Mantle misses with a body shot
and Loris counters with an inside leg kick.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Loris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mantle doesn't seem phased though.
Loris slips a straight right by Mantle.
Loris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Mantle counters with a one-two to the body.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Mantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Loris sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Loris there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mantle misses its target.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris moves out of range of the strikes.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mantle takes one on the button.
Loris digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Loris misses with a straight right.
Loris throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Loris.
Mantle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loris did well to prevent Mantle getting side control.
Mantle is nestled in close to Loris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loris wants to control but Mantle is keeping busy.
Loris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loris trying to control from the bottom.
Mantle working Loris over with strikes.
Loris is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Mantle controlling the pace.
Mantle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mantle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mantle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loris defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
A less than humble Hugo Loris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 562 p4p, 912 weight class) and Scooter Bob (ranked 91 p4p, 128 weight class). Baxxter's entrance music is Weekend, Scooter . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxxter scores with a head kick. Bob tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Baxxter.
Baxxter digs a good hook to Bob's body.
Baxxter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baxxter is looking to land body kicks.
Bob throws a series of punches but Baxxter moves out of range.
Bob misses with a shot to the body
and Baxxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Baxxter just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baxxter counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Baxxter there.
We've been told by Baxxter's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
Baxxter with a nice cross.
Baxxter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baxxter.
Baxxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Baxxter looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxxter drops his hands momentarily and Bob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob is looking to slow Baxxter down with leg kicks.
Baxxter takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
A little feinted left hand from Baxxter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baxxter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxxter lands with a shot to the body.
Baxxter connects with a body shot.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Baxxter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baxxter tries to land a body kick
and Bob counters with a series of strikes. Baxxter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baxxter works over Bob's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter thuds his shin into the meat of Bob's side.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Baxxter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baxxter throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Baxxter is looking to wear down Bob with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baxxter misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
Bob now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baxxter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baxxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baxxter throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxxter throws a body kick that misses
and Baxxter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bob's head.
A swing and a miss from Baxxter.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baxxter throws a lazy head kick
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Baxxter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
enabling Baxxter to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Peter Baxxter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baxxter throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baxxter misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Bob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hans Peter Baxxter is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 Bob is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Baxxter! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Peter Baxxter!
A relieved looking Hans Peter Baxxter 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 Justin Case (ranked 1044 p4p, 674 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 111 p4p, 73 weight class). Fortay has chosen The Choice Is Yours as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Fortay.
Fortay lands a body shot.
Fortay misses with a few strikes there.
Fortay motions for Case to come forward. Fortay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Case has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fortay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortay as he connects with a hook.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Fortay slips under a jab.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Case is looking to slow Fortay down with leg kicks.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Case lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay misses with a shot to the body
and Case counters with a low kick, right behind Fortay 's knee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Case checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case checks a leg kick nicely.
Case connects with a leg kick.
Jab from Fortay.
Fortay misses the body punch
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Case avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Case wants to slow Fortay down by chopping away at his legs.
Case lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortay cracks Case with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay scores with a sloppy right hand. Case should have avoided that one.
Fortay walks into a left hand.
Fortay throws a body punch but Case moves out of range.
Case feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fortay connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortay. That's going to slow Case down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with an uppercut.
Fortay throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay throws an off balance right hand
and Case connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fortay swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Case swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Case tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case throws a leg kick but Fortay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Case throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fortay to counter with a crisp jab.
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Case dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay swings for the body but Case moves out of range.
A jab from Fortay misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case connects with a crisp jab.
Fortay slips a jab from Case.
Case missing with a left hand there. Fortay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fortay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortay.
Case moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Case misses with a body shot.
Fortay throws a half hearted mid kick.
Case motions for Fortay to come forward. Case throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Case appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Case takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Case moves away.
Fortay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Case lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Fortay blocks the leg kick.
Case takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Case misses.
Case scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortay digs a good body shot into Case's ribs.
Fortay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Case.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Case 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Case staying out of range there.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Case drops his hands momentarily and Fortay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fortay cracks Case with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortay throws a sloppy body shot
and Case counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Case misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Case throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Fortay lands a jab.
Case throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortay scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Case counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Fortay dodges the punch combination from Case.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a chopping leg kick but Fortay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fortay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Case looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Fortay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Case is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Fortay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Case can pounce on him.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Case. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortay moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortay is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Case misses.
Case's corner calls for a 1-2. Case obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay tries to score with a low kick but Case moves his leg out of the way.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Fortay feints a jab promting Case to slip. Fortay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Case slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fortay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
A quick step to the side and Case tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fortay checks a leg kick.
Fortay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fortay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Case's head backwards.
Case fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Fortay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fortay, as that shot connected.
Fortay throws a good cross that connects.
Case has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Case there as he acknowledges the shot.
Case throws a chopping leg kick but Fortay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Case's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fortay under the eye.
Fortay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fortay throws a push kick but Case slaps the foot to one side.
Case is looking to score with low kicks.
Fortay scores with a nice strike.
Case walks into a left hand.
Fortay scores with a hook to the body. Case takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Case might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Case walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Case throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Case counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fortay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Case misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Fortay misses.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Case bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Case lands a lovely overhand right.
Case moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
Case looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Case thows a leg kick but Fortay checks it
enabling Fortay to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Case waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortay.
Case motions for Fortay to come forward. Case throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Fortay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Fortay.
Case looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Case's shoulder, as Case tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay tried to score with a low kick but Case checks it.
Case checks a leg kick nicely.
Case takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Case walks into a stiff left hand from Fortay.
Fortay checks a low kick from Case.
Fortay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Case blocks a jab.
Fortay fails to land with a series of punches.
Case moves away from the strike by Fortay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Fortay cracks Case with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortay moves forwards but Case connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fortay takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Case throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fortay.
Fortay checks a leg kick.
Case chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
A big right from Case misses.
Case throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortay.
Fortay lands a jab to Case's midsection.
A cross from Case lands.
Fortay throws a series of punches but Case avoids them all with ease.
Fortay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Case avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay checks a low kick from Case.
Fortay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fortay lands a head shot.
Fortay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Case throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Fortay lands a head shot.
Fortay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortay connects with a jab.
Case chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Fortay throws a right hand that Case ducks under and follows up with a left that Case also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortay momentarily.
Fortay lands a nice shot that snaps Case's head back.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Case lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fortay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fortay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Case defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Case with the inside leg kick.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Case misses its intended target.
Case cracks a nice hook into Fortay's ribs.
Case swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortay throws out a counter right but Case avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Fortay there.
Fortay throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Case tries to work over Fortay's front leg with a kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
It looked like Case wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Case tries to work over Fortay's front leg with a kick but Fortay checks it.
Case avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
It looked like Case was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Case is looking to chop away at Fortay's legs.
A combination from Fortay does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Case misses with a body shot.
Tree Fortay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Case checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Case throws a push kick but Fortay slaps the foot to one side.
Case throws a right hand that misses
and Fortay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortay stuns Case with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Case with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortay to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Fortay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortay 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Fortay!
After winning the bout, Tree Fortay 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 425 p4p, 509 weight class) and Beau Canada (ranked 15 p4p, 17 weight class). Magomaevaboff comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin of Dagestan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Canada!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magomaevaboff misses with a series of wild punches.
Canada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magomaevaboff stuffs the takedown attempt from Canada. Canada gets slowly back to his feet.
Canada missing with a left hand there. Magomaevaboff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body shot
and Canada counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Canada misses
letting Magomaevaboff counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canada.
Magomaevaboff misses the jab.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook.
Canada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomaevaboff was well out of range. Poor timing from Canada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magomaevaboff scores with a leg kick.
Canada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canada avoids the body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Canada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Magomaevaboff wants to control the action here but instead Canada manages to pass to full mount!
Magomaevaboff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomaevaboff tries to hold on but Canada postures up.
Canada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Canada working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Canada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff is working to get back to half guard.
Magomaevaboff taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff wants to hold on but Canada pushes him away.
Canada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Canada.
Canada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Magomaevaboff tries to reverse the position but Canada maintains control.
Canada cracks Magomaevaboff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Magomaevaboff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Canada with good strikes from the mount here!
Canada punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff is desperately trying to improve his position but Canada has a good base and remains in mount.
Canada dominating with strikes here.
Magomaevaboff is bucking up trying to escape but Canada cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Magomaevaboff is trying to escape the mount.
Canada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada lands a couple of good shots and Magomaevaboff has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Canada lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Magomaevaboff hold on?!
 Magomaevaboff is rocked!
Canada lands shots from the back.
Oh Magomaevaboff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomaevaboff gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beau Canada!
Beau Canada thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popkov (ranked 526 p4p, 357 weight class) and Isaac Vernon (ranked 80 p4p, 55 weight class). Mikhail Popkov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popkov.
Vernon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popkov misses with a straight left.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vernon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popkov throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vernon! But no joy.
Vernon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popkov is fending him off so far but Vernon persists. Nope, Popkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Popkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Popkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Popkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Popkov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Popkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popkov moves away.
Popkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vernon misses the jab.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Popkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhail Popkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon misses with a leg kick.
It appears Popkov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vernon thows a leg kick but Popkov checks it
and Popkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon moves into the clinch.
Popkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Popkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon throws a hook but Popkov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
An attempted straight right counter from Popkov misses the target.
A jab from Vernon does it's job there.
Popkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon punishes Popkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Popkov lands a jab to the head.
Popkov throws a sloppy head kick and Vernon moves out of range easily.
Vernon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Popkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popkov staying out of range there.
Popkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Vernon.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Popkov moved out of range nicely.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Popkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popkov ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popkov.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Vernon connects with a body shot that sends Popkov's belly button to the back.
Popkov slips a straight right by Vernon.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Popkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popkov avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Popkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Popkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Popkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Vernon throws a combination that misses
and Popkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Popkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vernon throws out a powerful jab.
Vernon is looking to land body kicks.
Vernon staying out of range there.
Vernon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vernon jabs at Popkov's body.
Popkov looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Popkov misses with an uppercut.
Vernon misses with a hook to the body
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Vernon lands a jab.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws a lazy right hand but Popkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vernon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popkov.
Popkov throwing a counter right hand but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Popkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Popkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Popkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vernon to score with a decent uppercut.
Popkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vernon misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Popkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popkov misses with a shot to the body
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Popkov is working away.
Vernon content to control rather than advance.
Popkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vernon.
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon is trying to control. Popkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernon is pressing down on Popkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Popkov is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon passes to side control.
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vernon moves into full mount!
Vernon trying to control but Popkov is having none of it.
Popkov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vernon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Popkov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vernon tries to control but Popkov wriggling away.
Vernon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Popkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vernon can pounce on him.
Vernon throws an off balance right hand
and Popkov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vernon really felt that one!
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Vernon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vernon lands a nice looking body shot.
Popkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a low kick as Popkov jumps back.
Popkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vernon throws a sloppy body shot
and Popkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon misses with a right hand
and Popkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Popkov's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon trying to control but Popkov is working from the bottom.
Isaac Vernon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vernon with the ground and pound but Popkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Popkov is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vernon trying to control but Popkov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vernon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popkov.
Vernon throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Popkov throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vernon misses with a looping left.
Popkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vernon. Vernon obviously looking to wear him down.
Popkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popkov lands a really nice looking cross but Vernon seems unphased.
Popkov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Popkov moves out of range of the body kick from Vernon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popkov slips a jab from Vernon.
Mikhail Popkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Popkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Popkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Popkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Popkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Popkov.
Popkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Popkov throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Popkov misses the target.
Popkov throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Vernon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Popkov with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vernon 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
An out of breath Isaac Vernon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Moxley (ranked 218 p4p, 433 weight class) and Jermaine Camacho (ranked 39 p4p, 65 weight class). Moxley comes into the arena with Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz blaring out of the sound system. Camacho has chosen Hero Of War - Rise Against as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley.
Camacho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Moxley.
Moxley scores with a nice right hand.
Camacho throws a hook but Moxley avoids it easily.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Moxley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camacho misses with a jab to the body
and Moxley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moxley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moxley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camacho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Moxley seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moxley, as that shot connected.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Moxley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Moxley as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho keeps the fight on the outside.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Moxley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moxley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moxley throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
It looks like Moxley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Moxley lunges at Camacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camacho's hand.
Moxley misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Moxley.
Camacho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Moxley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moxley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moxley looking for a guillotine here but Camacho defends easily.
Moxley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moxley working for a triangle but Camacho defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moxley pulls Camacho in close to prevent any damage.
Camacho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Camacho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley has control of Camacho's left arm, preventing Camacho from doing any damage.
Moxley wants to sweep here but Camacho controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moxley controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself.
Camacho looking to pass the guard.
Camacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moxley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moxley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camacho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley forces Camacho back against the cage and clinches.
Moxley working aggressively here.
Moxley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moxley manages to break the clinch.
Moxley lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moxley.
Camacho slips a jab from Moxley.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Moxley avoids the body shot from Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camacho's corner calls for a 1-2. Camacho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Camacho has his takedown stuffed
and Moxley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Camacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Moxley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho moves out of range as Moxley strikes.
Moxley scores with a sloppy right hand. Camacho should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Moxley.
Moxley takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moxley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moxley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.
Moxley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a hook.
Moxley misses the body punch
and Camacho counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho throws a body punch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Moxley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Moxley slips a jab from Camacho.
Moxley lands with a good body shot.
Moxley connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Camacho misses.
Moxley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Moxley sprawls well.
Moxley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Camacho's guard.
Moxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moxley is working hard here to advance position.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Moxley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Camacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moxley is looking to take a break and control but Camacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moxley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Camacho is staying active underneath Moxley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley moves nicely into side control.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moxley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Camacho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Moxley coming out on top.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Moxley.
Camacho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moxley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Moxley.
Georges Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
Moxley throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho dives in and scores a takedown into Moxley's guard.
Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Moxley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.
Jermaine Camacho has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moxley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moxley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moxley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georges Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moxley controls the pace.
Camacho trying to control the position.
Moxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moxley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moxley trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Moxley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley wants to clinch.
And Camacho tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moxley throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moxley throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Moxley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camacho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moxley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Moxley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moxley lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moxley clobbers Camacho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moxley throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Moxley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moxley misses with a kick to the body
and Camacho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Camacho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.
Moxley wants to sweep here but Camacho controlling him for the moment.
Moxley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camacho is fighting to break Moxley's control of his arms but Moxley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camacho working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!
An out of breath Georges Moxley 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 373 p4p, 160 weight class) and Tomoe Gozen (ranked 42 p4p, 19 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. Tomoe Gozen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gozen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gozen throws a chopping leg kick but Christie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Christie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gozen can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie checks the leg kick.
Gozen misses with a looping right.
Christie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christie scores with a nice head shot.
Christie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gozen counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Gozen.
Christie just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie swinging wildly here.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Gozen 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.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Gozen connects with a crisp jab.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Gozen throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Christie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gozen defending well though.
Gozen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gozen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie with a nice head shot there.
Gozen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gozen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gozen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Gozen has wrist control.
Christie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gozen is pulling down on Christie's head to control his posture.
Christie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gozen's head.
Christie with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie wants to pass the guard but Gozen is keeping the position.
Christie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gozen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Christie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Christie blocking some punches.
Gozen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christie or not.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Gozen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Christie controls his hands.
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Christie lands.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Christie.
Gozen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Gozen moved out of range nicely.
Gozen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gozen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gozen's hands.
Gozen ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie misses with a body shot.
Christie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomoe Gozen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gozen with the inside leg kick.
Christie lunges at Gozen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gozen's hand.
Christie slips a straight right by Gozen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gozen lands a jab.
Gozen misses with a straight left.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gozen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie misses with the combination.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie misses with a hook
and Gozen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Gozen.
Christie misses with a body punch
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from Christie misses
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Gozen moves away from the strike by Christie.
Gozen tries a quick counter leg kick but Christie is wise to it.
Christie misses with a double jab.
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!
Gozen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Christie's shoulder, as Christie tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen cracks Christie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
A big left from Gozen misses.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozen.
Gozen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen looks to throw the jab but Christie is out of range.
Christie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gozen in his tracks.
Christie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christie with a poor takedown
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Christie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoe Gozen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws out a counter right but Christie avoids it with no problem.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Christie ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie with the ground and pound but Gozen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Christie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Steven Christie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gozen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gozen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gozen keeping moving, preventing Christie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie is really struggling to control Gozen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie stops Gozen from standing up.
Gozen controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Gozen throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gozen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Christie scores with a jab. Gozen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gozen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gozen swivels and escapes.
Christie with a poor takedown
and Gozen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Gozen.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Gozen scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gozen.
Christie misses with a combination
and Gozen counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozen throws out the jab.
A big left from Christie misses.
Gozen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gozen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steven Christie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gozen takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gozen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christie's knee momentarily.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Christie throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Christie throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomoe Gozen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Christie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gozen looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Gozen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Gozen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie connects with the punch.
Gozen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christie.
Gozen throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
Gozen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gozen throws a leg kick which misses Christie's front leg but catches the back leg as Christie tries to avoid it.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christie slips a straight right by Gozen.
Gozen scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Gozen moved out of range.
A jab from Christie does it's job there.
Gozen connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gozen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Christie.
Gozen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christie moves away.
A left lands for Christie.
Christie slips under a jab from Gozen.
Some bone on bone action there as Christie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gozen moves away.
Gozen throws a leg kick
and Christie counters with a straight right hand.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gozen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gozen misses with a jab to the body
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie throws a right hand that Gozen ducks under and follows up with a left that Gozen also avoids with ease.
Gozen with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
A jab from Gozen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Gozen.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. Gozen moves away and avoids it.
Gozen moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christie lands a really nice looking cross but Gozen seems unphased.
Gozen with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christie checks a leg kick.
Christie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christie with a nice cross.
Gozen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gozen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gozen finds it's way round the side to connect with Christie's head.
A jab from Christie does it's job there.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Christie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie scores with a nice strike.
Christie defending well as Gozen loads up on a big left hand.
Christie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Gozen's head back.
Gozen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie checks a low kick from Gozen.
Christie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christie walks into a jab.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gozen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christie. That did some damage!
Christie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gozen is trying to escape back to his feet but Christie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gozen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Christie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gozen to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gozen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Christie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gozen defending well though.
Gozen is looking to escape.
Christie throws a strike but Gozen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christie throwing strikes from guard but Gozen blocks nicely.
Gozen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie is working Gozen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gozen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Christie.
I think Christie 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roland Weudke (ranked 110 p4p, 212 weight class) and Mike Camble (ranked 10 p4p, 30 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weudke circles away.
A quick step to the side and Weudke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camble shoots in and drives through. Weudke sprawls well.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Mike Camble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke lands a jab to the nose.
Weudke throws a jab when Camble was well out of range.
Camble feints the counter takedown.
Weudke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camble counters with a stiff right hand.
Camble connects with a solid leg kick.
Camble throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke catches Camble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weudke throws a series of punches but Camble avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weudke misses with a leg kick
and Camble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Camble wants to pass the guard but Weudke is keeping the position.
Weudke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camble is one step ahead there.
Weudke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble won't allow Weudke to sweep him here.
Camble looking to pass the guard.
Camble trying to control but Weudke is working from the bottom.
Camble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Weudke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weudke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Camble from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Weudke finds it's way through Camble's defenses.
Camble throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
Weudke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble with the counter takedown but Weudke avoids it easily.
Camble misses with a combination
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Camble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camble cracks Weudke with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Weudke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camble momentarily.
Jab by Weudke.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Camble misses with a hook.
Weudke avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weudke tried to score with a low kick but Camble checks it.
Camble with the counter takedown but Weudke avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Camble.
Weudke tests Camble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weudke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weudke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camble scores with the left hand. Weudke knows he should have avoided that one.
Camble moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camble has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Camble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Camble.
Camble just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWeudke.
Camble with a hook.
Camble falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weudke counters with a series of strikes. Camble will be more careful next time no doubt.
Weudke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camble can pounce on him.
Camble misses with a takedown attempt
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke cracks Camble with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Weudke misses.
Camble misses with a takedown attempt - Weudke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weudke throwing a counter right hand but Camble manages to avoid it.
Camble misses with a jab to the body
and Camble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camble tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Weudke as Camble shoots in.
Roland Weudke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Camble.
Camble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weudke throws a front kick aimed at Camble's knee but Camble avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Camble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camble misses with a leg kick.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weudke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camble connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weudke scrambles back to his feet.
Camble throws out a powerful jab.
Camble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Weudke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camble tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.
Camble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camble circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Camble misses.
Weudke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Camble cracks Weudke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Camble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weudke slips under a jab from Camble.
Weudke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weudke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Camble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camble.
Camble looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
Camble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but Camble moved out of range.
Camble lands a glancing blow to the side of Weudke's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble misses with a body punch
and Weudke counters with a nice leg kick.
Weudke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camble throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Camble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weudke walks into a stiff left hand from Camble.
Camble misses the jab.
Camble swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Camble misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weudke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mike Camble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke throws a hook to the side of Camble's head but Camble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camble now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camble jabs at Weudke's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camble slips a straight right by Weudke.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camble.
Weudke cracks Camble with an open hand slap.
Camble fails to land with a series of punches.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
Camble misses with an uppercut
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camble thuds a left hand into Weudke's body.
Camble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
Camble throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke works Camble's body with a nice hook.
Weudke moves out of range as Camble strikes.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Camble throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Weudke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Camble.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camble throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camble moves forwards but Weudke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
Camble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camble slips under a jab from Weudke.
Camble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weudke but Weudke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke looks to land a right hand but Camble moved out of range.
Camble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Camble wants to control for a moment but Weudke uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Camble is trying to control. Weudke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weudke is concentrating on defense, preventing Camble from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weudke is looking to control Camble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weudke avoid being mounted?
Camble is keen to just control but Weudke is a slippery customer.
Weudke wants to improve his position but Camble is controlling well.
Camble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weudke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weudke wants to control but Camble is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weudke is looking to improve his position.
Camble tries to pass to full mount but Weudke defends it.
Camble trying to control from half guard but Weudke is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Weudke.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weudke throws a good cross that connects.
Camble throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. Camble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble misses with a body shot.
Weudke is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roland Weudke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Camble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble scores with a nice head shot.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Camble looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Weudke with a nice calf kick.
Camble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Camble tries to counter it with a takedown but Weudke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Camble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weudke's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weudke.
Camble catches Weudke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a hook but Camble avoids it easily.
Camble misses with an uppercut.
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camble lands with a good body shot.
Camble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Weudke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weudke.
Weudke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
Camble stuns Weudke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble looking to score a takedown here. Weudke is defending well but Camble drives through and ends up in Weudke's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camble manages to get himself to full guard.
Camble trying to keep a closed guard but Weudke is proving a slippery customer.
Camble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Camble throws a big elbow that misses.
Camble won't allow Weudke to get back to his feet.
Camble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble pushes down on Weudke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Camble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weudke keeps working.
Camble is pressing down on Weudke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weudke is holding on for now.
Camble is looking to pass Weudke's guard but actually Weudke recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weudke controlling Camble's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Camble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camble 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Camble!
Mike Camble is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Mike Camble 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 38 p4p, 25 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 5 p4p, 3 weight class). Logan has chosen The Evil Scotsman as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
An attempted straight right counter from Akechi misses the target.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Akechi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akechi advances position into side control!
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akechi trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
Akechi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Logan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Akechi wants to take a breather but Logan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Akechi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan trying to keep a closed guard but Akechi is proving a slippery customer.
Logan has momentary wrist control but Akechi slips an elbow through the middle.
Akechi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Logan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akechi has managed to get both his arms back between Logan's legs - danger averted.
Akechi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akechi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Logan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan advances position into side control!
Akechi is looking for a sweep.
Akechi sneaks back into half guard.
Akechi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Akechi is defending well.
Akechi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Logan is looking to pass into half guard but Akechi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Akechi is in guard.
Logan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Akechi escapes and throws Logan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Akechi cracks Logan with a big elbow.
Logan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Logan can't do much from the bottom here.
Akechi taking a breather here.
Logan taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi working the ground and pound from side control.
Logan being controlled for a moment.
Logan taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Akechi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Akechi is putting a hurting on Logan here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Logan stops Akechi from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that round.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Akechi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akechi postures up.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Logan is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi forces his way into half guard.
Akechi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jubei Akechi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akechi distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Logan wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Akechi with a nice head shot there.
Logan working for a triangle but Akechi defends it easily.
Logan looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Akechi won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Akechi stands and throws Logan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akechi trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi working away.
Akechi trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
Akechi lands an elbow.
Logan tries to bench press Akechi off him but Akechi keeps the position.
Akechi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Logan manages to get back to half guard.
Logan gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi dominated that second 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.
Logan throws a low kick but Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Logan misses with a leg kick
and Akechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Akechi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akechi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Logan tries to avoid it but Akechi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Logan to the ground. Logan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Logan throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Logan avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Akechi moves out of range easily.
Akechi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi blocks a jab.
Logan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akechi is looking to reverse the position.
Logan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akechi tries to bench press Logan off him but Logan keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Logan.
Akechi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Logan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Logan is keen to just control but Akechi is a slippery customer.
Akechi trying to control but Logan postures up.
Logan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akechi defending well though.
Akechi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Logan manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Akechi tries to get to full guard but Logan has control of the leg.
Logan trying to control the pace.
Akechi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akechi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Akechi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Logan won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Akechi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Akechi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Logan won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Akechi looking for a guillotine here but Logan defends easily.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frankie Logan just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Akechi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Logan sprawls and moves away.
Logan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akechi on the side of the head.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Akechi blocks the leg kick.
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akechi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Logan!
Akechi trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi moves into full guard.
Akechi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Logan won't allow Akechi to sweep him here.
Logan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Logan is stalling in the full guard.
Logan postures up in Akechi's guard and throws a big left but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akechi wants to improve his position but instead Logan has moved into half guard.
Logan is thwarting Akechi's attempts to control the position.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akechi is holding on to half guard well.
Logan is pressing down on Akechi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akechi is holding on for now.
Logan is keen to just control but Akechi is a slippery customer.
Akechi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akechi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Logan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan being controlled here momentarily.
Logan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Logan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akechi.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akechi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi.
Logan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Logan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akechi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akechi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akechi advances position into side control!
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jubei Akechi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Akechi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Akechi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Logan thinking.
Logan throws a front kick aimed at Akechi's knee but Akechi avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Akechi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan throws a leg kick
and Akechi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Akechi.
Akechi trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akechi defends it easily.
Akechi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Logan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akechi controls the pace.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi cracks Logan with a solid left hand.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Akechi won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Akechi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akechi trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Akechi postures up.
Akechi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Logan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akechi tries to sprawl but Logan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akechi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
Jubei Akechi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Logan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akechi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akechi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akechi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Logan.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Akechi is retaining full guard.
Akechi has control of Logan's left arm, preventing Logan from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy body kick from Logan
and Akechi counters with a right hand to the body.
Akechi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akechi scrambles back to his feet.
Logan tries to land a leg kick but Akechi saw it coming and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jubei Akechi.
I think Akechi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Akechi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jubei Akechi waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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