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GAMMA#1217 River v Cleever PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Repa Pulkkinen (ranked 1103 p4p, 973 weight class) and Sime Soldic (ranked 119 p4p, 105 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Repa Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sime Soldic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soldic moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
Soldic throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to bum rush Soldic with a series of wild strikes but Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen jabs at Soldic's body.
Soldic jabs Pulkkinen right on the nose. Pulkkinen blinks but takes it well.
Soldic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soldic throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Soldic misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soldic misses with a looping right.
Soldic throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic catches Pulkkinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soldic with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soldic wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Soldic.
Soldic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Soldic throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Soldic throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Pulkkinen pushes Soldic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Soldic misses.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch up but Soldic keeps it at a distance.
Soldic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Repa Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Soldic counters with a nice uppercut.
Soldic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soldic misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Soldic 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.
Soldic throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soldic.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Soldic.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Soldic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Soldic misses.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Soldic.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soldic cracks Pulkkinen with a good jab.
Soldic misses with a leg kick.
Soldic scores with a jab.
Soldic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Soldic works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Soldic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Soldic loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Soldic moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Soldic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Soldic counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Soldic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Soldic settles back down.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Soldic with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Soldic throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with the combination.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Soldic.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soldic.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soldic, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Soldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soldic.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Soldic has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Soldic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soldic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soldic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Soldic tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soldic avoids a kick to the body.
Soldic throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Soldic slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
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 Repa Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
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.
Soldic defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Soldic misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Soldic moves out of range.
Soldic throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Soldic blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen lunges at Soldic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soldic's hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Soldic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Soldic.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Soldic avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soldic throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Soldic strikes.
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Soldic.
Soldic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Soldic's head back.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Soldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soldic.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soldic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Soldic down.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Soldic slips the punch.
Soldic throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Soldic misses the jab.
Soldic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.
Soldic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Sime Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soldic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen tries to move into range but Soldic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Soldic thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Soldic strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Soldic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Soldic's body. Soldic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soldic.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soldic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pulkkinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soldic throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soldic.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Soldic's ribcage but misses.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Soldic - just one landing.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Soldic slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soldic scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Soldic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soldic misses with a straight left.
Soldic moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Soldic tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soldic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soldic avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Soldic dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Soldic.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soldic misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Soldic looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Soldic's head but Soldic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Soldic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sime Soldic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soldic throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Soldic keeps the fight on the outside.
Soldic throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Soldic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soldic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soldic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldic throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A big right from Soldic misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Soldic.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Soldic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Soldic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soldic.
Soldic throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soldic.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soldic throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Soldic throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soldic.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Soldic is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Soldic throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soldic throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soldic finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Soldic stalks Pulkkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pulkkinen's face. Pulkkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Soldic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Soldic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Soldic backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Soldic lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
It looked like Pulkkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soldic.
Soldic scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good work by Soldic as he checks the leg kick.
Soldic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
Soldic blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Soldic misses.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Soldic jumps back.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Soldic checks it.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Soldic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Soldic ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with the body kick
and Soldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soldic's hands.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Soldic wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Soldic moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen keeps Soldic at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soldic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
Soldic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
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 Repa Pulkkinen.
I think Pulkkinen 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repa Pulkkinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 660 p4p, 593 weight class) and War Turtle (ranked 75 p4p, 72 weight class). Turtle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wandenreich. This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, War Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Turtle's leg but Turtle calmly moves out of range.
Turtle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Turtle works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turtle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turtle or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turtle in his tracks.
Turtle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Turtle ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turtle scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turtle dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Turtle's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turtle stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turtle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turtle won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Turtle won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turtle on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Turtle checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turtle checks a leg kick.
Turtle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Turtle.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Turtle gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit bucks up and tries to throw Turtle off but instead Turtle has got his back!
Sitsongrit is trying to break free.
Turtle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sitsongrit up.
Turtle looking for the choke but no joy.
Sitsongrit is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turtle forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Turtle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Danny Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Turtle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turtle connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turtle checks it well.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Turtle was well out of range.
Turtle fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Turtle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turtle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Turtle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Turtle from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Turtle is controlling him.
Turtle passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Turtle working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turtle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turtle lands with a punch from half guard.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Turtle lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Turtle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Turtle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turtle doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Turtle.
Some bone on bone action there as Turtle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Turtle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Turtle controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Turtle's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turtle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Turtle blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle decides to pull guard.
Turtle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit stands up from Turtle's guard - Sitsongrit perhaps looking for a knockout.
Danny Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Turtle up against the cage.
Turtle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turtle dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turtle.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Turtle saw that one coming.
Turtle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turtle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Turtle's leg but Turtle calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Turtle misses.
Turtle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turtle is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Turtle's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Turtle had a free shot at his head there.
Turtle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Turtle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turtle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit pushes Turtle off but Turtle dives into side control.
Turtle is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sitsongrit pushes Turtle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turtle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Turtle lands a few punches from side control.
Turtle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit tries to improve his position but Turtle has taken his back! Turtle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sitsongrit tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Turtle pushes Sitsongrit away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). War Turtle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Graves (ranked 1479 p4p, 1207 weight class) and Haruki Johnson (ranked 179 p4p, 148 weight class). Johnson has chosen Shooting Stars ft. Toro y moi (Flume Cover) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haruki Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Devon Graves has been cut.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves slips under a jab from Johnson.
A jab from Graves misses.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Devon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to move into range but Graves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves takes one on the button.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Graves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
 That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Graves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Graves instigates a clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Graves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves lands a two punch combo.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Graves.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Graves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Graves moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Danga de danga de dang - Graves scores with a four punch combination!
Graves looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Graves there.
The cut above Haruki Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Graves lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Graves.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Devon Graves's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Devon Graves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Graves moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A low kick lands for Graves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Graves.
Nice cross by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson 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.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Haruki Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Haruki Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devon Graves!
Devon Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Haruki Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah but my nan says I'm really good at this.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 668 p4p, 432 weight class) and Chris Kane (ranked 33 p4p, 22 weight class). Jang Jai comes into the arena with Snake Shadow blaring out of the sound system. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kane!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with a body kick.
Chris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane with a jab.
A jab from Kane does it's job there.
Jang Jai missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jang Jai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jang Jai moves away.
Jang Jai throwing a counter right hand but Kane manages to avoid it.
Jang Jai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jang Jai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jang Jai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jang Jai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kane scrambles back to his feet.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jang Jai throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jang Jai misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Kane.
Jang Jai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jang Jai throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane rushes Jang Jai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jang Jai wants to get back to striking at distance but Kane won't allow it.
Jang Jai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane pushes off an throws an elbow but Jang Jai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jang Jai blocking some punches.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Jang Jai's head.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Jang Jai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane misses with some punches.
Jang Jai blocking some punches.
Kane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kane lands a right hand.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Jang Jai breaks the clinch.
Jang Jai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Jang Jai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a single shot there.
Kane slips a straight right by Jang Jai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane slips a jab from Jang Jai.
A little jabbing left from Kane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Jang Jai staying out of range there.
Kane slips under a jab.
Kane takes one to the side of the head.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jang Jai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Jang Jai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jang Jai misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Jang Jai misses with a straight left.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jang Jai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kane is looking to land body kicks.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kane to score with a decent uppercut.
Kane wants to clinch
letting Jang Jai counter with a right hand.
Kane staying out of range there.
Jang Jai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Jang Jai misses its intended target.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jang Jai staying out of range there.
Jang Jai misses the shot to the body.
Jang Jai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Jang Jai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
Decent striking displayed by Kane there.
Kane takes a swing at Jang Jai's ribcage but misses.
Kane 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.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Jang Jai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane moves out of range as Jang Jai strikes.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jang Jai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jang Jai has time to react.
Kane scores with a decent looking hook.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
Jang Jai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jang Jai 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 bone on bone clash there as Jang Jai blocks the leg kick.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jang Jai.
Kane throws a jab when Jang Jai was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jang Jai misses the target.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jang Jai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kane scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane gets a clinch.
Jang Jai tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kane 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.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Jang Jai's head but Jang Jai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jang Jai slips under a jab.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from Jang Jai.
Jang Jai lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jang Jai is out of range.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kane scores with a jab. Jang Jai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Jang Jai sees coming a mile off.
Jang Jai moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane gets a clinch.
Kane throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Kane.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane lands a right hand.
Jang Jai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane has Jang Jai pressed against the cage.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jang Jai's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jang Jai is trying to break the clinch but Kane is controlling him.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jang Jai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jang Jai throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
Jang Jai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jang Jai scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a hook.
Jang Jai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jang Jai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jang Jai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kane misses with an uppercut. Jang Jai saw that one coming.
Jang Jai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane tries to clinch but Jang Jai moves out of range.
Kane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane leaning against his opponent.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang Jai.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jang Jai manages to break the clinch.
Jang Jai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jang Jai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane connects with a looping right hand.
Kane misses with a hook. Jang Jai ducked under it nicely.
Jang Jai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Kane takes one to the chin there.
Kane tries to clinch but Jang Jai is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jang Jai misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jang Jai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kane - the referee stops the clock and Jang Jai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kane. Jang Jai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Jang Jai.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jang Jai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Kane throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jang Jai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jang Jai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane thumps Jang Jai with a low kick.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Jang Jai counter with a right hand.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jang Jai on the side of the head.
Kane moves away from the strike by Jang Jai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang Jai loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jang Jai throws a big shot that misses.
Jang Jai takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
Jang Jai misses with a low kick.
Jang Jai just misses with a punch to the body.
Jang Jai throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kane.
Chris Kane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jang Jai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kane if he has to take too many more of those.
Jang Jai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kane misses.
Jang Jai throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jang Jai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chris Kane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jang Jai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jang Jai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Jang Jai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Jang Jai moves out of range of the body kick.
Jang Jai throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Kane scores with a spinning back kick!
Jang Jai cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jang Jai checks a leg kick nicely.
Jang Jai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with Jang Jai's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jang Jai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jang Jai lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand.
Jang Jai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jang Jai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jang Jai.
Kane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jang Jai's head backwards.
Kane cracks Jang Jai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jang Jai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jang Jai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Jang Jai's head back.
Wang Jang Jai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jang Jai will feel that in the morning.
Kane scores with a body shot.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jang Jai lands a nice looking body shot.
Jang Jai punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
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!
Kane cracks Jang Jai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane keeps control of Jang Jai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane prevents Jang Jai from breaking the clinch.
Kane keeps control of Jang Jai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jang Jai blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Jang Jai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jang Jai cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jang Jai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane throws a body kick that misses
and Jang Jai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane moves away from the strike by Jang Jai.
Kane is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jang Jai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane delivers a nice body kick.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane pushes Jang Jai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Jang Jai fails to land.
Jang Jai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jang Jai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kane!
Chris Kane spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 176 p4p, 316 weight class) and Sven Johansson (ranked 20 p4p, 33 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Johansson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Johansson lands.
Johansson scores with a jab. Benjamin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Benjamin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benjamin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Benjamin connects with a solid leg kick.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benjamin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson throws a push kick but Benjamin slaps the foot to one side.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Benjamin shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Benjamin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Benjamin saw that one coming.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benjamin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benjamin.
Benjamin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Benjamin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benjamin.
Johansson jabs Benjamin right on the nose. Benjamin blinks but takes it well.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benjamins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benjamin slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Johansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Benjamin tried to counter with a leg kick but Johansson avoided it.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
Benjamin misses the jab.
Johansson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johansson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
Johansson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benjamin will feel that in the morning.
Benjamin misses with a kick to the body
and Benjamin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Benjamin there.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benjamin catches Johansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Benjamin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benjamin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin takes one to the chin there.
Benjamin throws a sloppy head kick and Johansson moves out of range easily.
Johansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benjamins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Benjamin misses its intended target.
Johansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Benjamin counters with a leg kick.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benjamin 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.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johansson misses with a hook. Benjamin ducked under it nicely.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Benjamin staying out of range there.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benjamin checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Benjamin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Johansson.
Benjamin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benjamin.
Benjamin tries to land a front kick but Johansson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johansson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benjamin momentarily.
Benjamin walks into a jab.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson throws a low kick but Benjamin avoids it.
Johansson misses with a right hand
and Benjamin counters with a nice uppercut.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Benjamin is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benjamin.
Benjamin cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benjamin.
A punch lands to the side of Benjamin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benjamin cracks Johansson with an open hand slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benjamin.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Benjamin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Benjamin lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Benjamin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Johansson lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johansson misses with a hook
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Benjamin slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Johansson slips under a jab from Benjamin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benjamin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Benjamin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benjamin slips under a jab.
Benjamin fakes the leg kick and cracks Johansson in the body.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
A left lands for Johansson.
Benjamin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johansson! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson misses with a low kick.
Johansson throws an off balance right hand
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
Benjamin staying out of range there.
Johansson throws a leg kick which misses Benjamin's front leg but catches the back leg as Benjamin tries to avoid it.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Johansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut.
Johansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Johansson.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Benjamin just misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benjamin throws out the jab.
Johansson lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Benjamin looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benjamin throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Benjamin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Benjamin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Benjamin shakes it off.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Johansson 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!
Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benjamin throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson slips a jab from Benjamin.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Benjamin moved out of range.
Benjamin half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Johansson misses
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Johansson.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luuk Benjamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benjamin's hands.
Benjamin slips under a jab from Johansson.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Benjamin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab from Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
Johansson throws a right hand that misses
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Benjamin lands.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Benjamin's shoulder, as Benjamin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Benjamin misses with a low kick.
Johansson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johansson throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Johansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Johansson avoids it well.
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!
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benjamin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johansson finds it's way round the side to connect with Benjamin's head.
Johansson tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Benjamin moved out of range.
Benjamin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson walks into a left hand.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benjamin.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Benjamin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hook to the side of Johansson's head but Johansson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Benjamin.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benjamin doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a hook to the body
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benjamin blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Benjamin.
Benjamin lands a big head kick that sends Johansson tumbling to the mat! Benjamin takes a step backwards and waves Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Johansson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benjamin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
No joy there for Benjamin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benjamin.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Benjamin's defenses.
Benjamin walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Look low, kick high! Benjamin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Johansson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Benjamin is absolutely delighted - when Johansson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luuk Benjamin!
During a confident post fight interview, Luuk Benjamin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thunda Punch (ranked 368 p4p, 484 weight class) and Giant Benandonner (ranked 20 p4p, 23 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thunda Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch closes the distance but Benandonner moves to the side
and Benandonner counters with a series of strikes. Punch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Punch avoids the head kick by Benandonner.
Punch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benandonner manages to circle out of the way.
Benandonner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benandonner scores with a shot to the body.
Benandonner keeps the fight on the outside.
Benandonner throws a body punch but Punch moves out of range.
Punch misses with a lunging right hand
and Benandonner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punch is looking to clinch but Benandonner is avoiding it.
Benandonner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunda Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punch manages to avoid it.
Benandonner lands a right hook to the body.
Benandonner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Punch with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benandonner connects with a leg kick.
Benandonner throws a hook but Punch avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Punch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Benandonner.
Punch prevents a body shot from Benandonner.
Punch has a couple of punches blocked by Benandonner.
Benandonner breaks from the clinch.
Benandonner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benandonner slips a straight right by Punch.
Benandonner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Punch rather than just go for the knockout.
Punch is looking to clinch but Benandonner is avoiding it.
Punch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punch tries to clinch there but Benandonner circles away.
Benandonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Punch scores with a jab.
Punch just misses with a punch to the body.
Punch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Punch clinches.
Benandonner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benandonner throws a punch but it's blocked by Punch.
Punch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punch misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner has had enough of the clinch but Punch keeps him there for the moment.
Punch can't find room to land a body shot as Benandonner controls the action.
Punch presses Benandonner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benandonner looks winded!
Benandonner prevents a body shot from Punch.
Punch misses with a body punch.
Punch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Punch.
Benandonner blocks a body shot from Punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Punch.
Punch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Punch can't find room to land a body shot as Benandonner controls the action.
Punch lands a left hand.
Punch cracks Benandonner with a nice body shot.
Benandonner blocks a body shot from Punch.
Punch lands a hook that snaps the head of Benandonner backwards.
Punch misses with a body punch.
Punch lands a body punch.
Punch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benandonner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
Punch lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Punch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punch tries to throw a body punch but Benandonner avoids it by throwing Punch back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Punch lands a right hand.
A short right from Punch on the inside.
Punch lands a nice uppercut.
Punch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Punch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benandonners head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punch.
Punch lands with a left to the head.
Benandonner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Benandonner is still on wobbly legs! Can Punch finish him?
A body shot lands from Punch.
Punch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punch creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Benandonner's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Benandonner drops to his knees and Punch pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thunda Punch!
A relieved looking Thunda Punch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 101 p4p, 340 weight class) and Fergal Mulroney (ranked 15 p4p, 52 weight class). Chenevert kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Milli. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nazaire Chenevert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fergal Mulroney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chenevert lands with a nice body punch.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Mulroney ducked under it nicely.
Mulroney swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Mulroney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulroney.
Chenevert scores with the left hand. Mulroney knows he should have avoided that one.
Mulroney walks into a straight right hand from Chenevert.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Mulroney.
Mulroney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mulroney throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mulroney scores with a jab. Chenevert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but Mulroney moved out of range nicely.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Mulroney lands with an overhand left.
Mulroney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
It seemed like Mulroney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Mulroney staying out of range there.
Mulroney throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
Mulroney throws a low kick, looking for Chenevert's leg but Chenevert calmly moves out of range.
Mulroney looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
As Mulroney looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Mulroney just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney scores with a jab to the head.
Mulroney scores with a spinning back kick!
Mulroney scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Mulroney scores with a punch to the head.
Mulroney throws a leg kick which misses Chenevert's front leg but catches the back leg as Chenevert tries to avoid it.
Mulroney scores with a sloppy right hand. Chenevert should have avoided that one.
It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulroney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Mulroney down.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulroney moves away.
Mulroney misses with a straight right.
Mulroney looks to land a body kick but Chenevert moved away.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Mulroney.
Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mulroney can pounce on him.
Mulroney throws a sloppy body shot
and Mulroney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulroney throws a shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with a hook.
Mulroney 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
Mulroney throws a nice head kick!
Mulroney misses with a body kick.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
Mulroney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chenevert blocks the body kick.
Mulroney throws a push kick but Chenevert slaps the foot to one side.
Mulroney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Nice body kick from Mulroney.
Mulroney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulroney is looking to slow Chenevert down with leg kicks.
Mulroney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mulroney works Chenevert's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert walks into a straight right hand from Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a low kick, looking for Chenevert's leg but Chenevert calmly moves out of range.
Mulroney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mulroney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chenevert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mulroney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chenevert had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mulroney misses with a hook to the body
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulroney moves away.
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulroney.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy right hand. Mulroney should have avoided that one.
Mulroney throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Chenevert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mulroney momentarily.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Mulroney.
Mulroney throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulroney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chenevert in his tracks.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Mulroney scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mulroney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert walks into a straight right hand from Mulroney.
Mulroney misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Mulroney scores with a four punch combination!
Mulroney defending well as Chenevert loads up on a big left hand.
Mulroney throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mulroney!
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Mulroney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mulroney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mulroney.
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Mulroney's front leg but catches the back leg as Mulroney tries to avoid it.
Mulroney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mulroney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mulroney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mulroney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mulroney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chenevert tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mulroney is able to avoid easily.
Mulroney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mulroney lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulroney feints and then cracks Chenevert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chenevert down.
Mulroney misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
Mulroney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert slips under a jab from Mulroney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergal Mulroney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Chenevert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mulroney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mulroney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulroney manages to avoid it.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulroney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert cracks Mulroney with a good jab.
Mulroney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mulroney throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Mulroney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulroney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chenevert if he has to take too many more of those.
Mulroney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulroney with a nice calf kick.
Mulroney will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mulroney at a distance.
Mulroney misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Mulroney scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulroney manages to avoid it.
Mulroney lands a high kick!
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Mulroney.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Mulroney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Mulroney throws a poor cross that misses
and Chenevert counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mulroney throws out the jab.
Fergal Mulroney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mulroney lands an overhand right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mulroney.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulroney is just out of range.
Mulroney is looking to chop away at Chenevert's legs.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulroney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mulroney can pounce on him.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulroney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulroney throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulroney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mulroney - that will leave a mark!
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Mulroney.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Mulroney manages to avoid it.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulroney is just out of range.
Chenevert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Mulroney.
Chenevert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mulroney pushes Chenevert away with a front kick.
Mulroney throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a stiff right hand.
Mulroney throws a body shot but no joy.
Mulroney swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Mulroney is looking to score with low kicks.
Mulroney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chenevert if he has to take too many more of those.
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but Mulroney moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Mulroney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Chenevert.
Chenevert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mulroney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Mulroney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulroney.
Chenevert scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Mulroney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chenevert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mulroney doesn't seem bothered though.
Mulroney looks for the body kick but Chenevert saw that one coming.
Mulroney slips under a jab.
Chenevert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulroney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mulroney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulroney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mulroney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mulroney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulroney explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chenevert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Mulroney. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chenevert might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Mulroney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chenevert manages to avoid it.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick from Mulroney.
Mulroney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mulroney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chenevert throws out the jab.
Mulroney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Mulroney.
Chenevert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mulroney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mulroney lands a nice looking body kick.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mulroney finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulroney throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Mulroney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mulroney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Mulroney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergal Mulroney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Chenevert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mulroney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fergal Mulroney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mulroney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mulroney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulroney lands a jab to Chenevert's midsection.
Good leg kick by Mulroney.
Mulroney swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chenevert throws a combination. Mulroney tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chenevert tries a low kick but Mulroney avoids it.
Mulroney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mulroney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mulroney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulroney ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Mulroney digs a good body shot into Chenevert's ribs.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulroney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert blocks the body kick.
Mulroney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chenevert checks it well.
Mulroney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mulroney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
Mulroney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chenevert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulroney.
Chenevert walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chenevert blocks a head kick by Mulroney.
Mulroney with a nice calf kick.
Mulroney looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mulroney - that will leave a mark!
Mulroney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulroney connects with a body shot.
Mulroney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mulroney takes a step back to recover.
Chenevert misses with a wild body shot.
Mulroney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chenevert checks a leg kick nicely.
Chenevert checks a leg kick nicely.
Mulroney connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert scores with a jab.
Nazaire Chenevert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a shot from downtown. Mulroney moves away and avoids it.
Mulroney throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Chenevert missing with a left hand there. Mulroney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulroney.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulroney.
Mulroney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chenevert. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chenevert looks to land a left hand but Mulroney moved out of range nicely.
Mulroney throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulroney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chenevert checks it well.
Chenevert scores with a jab. Mulroney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Mulroney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Mulroney.
Mulroney misses with a wild body shot.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Mulroney appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert jabs Mulroney right on the nose. Mulroney blinks but takes it well.
Mulroney throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Mulroney throws the left hand but Chenevert avoids the punch easily.
Chenevert tried to counter with a leg kick but Mulroney avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulroney walks into a jab.
Mulroney throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Mulroney.
Mulroney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mulroney just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mulroney.
Mulroney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chenevert doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mulroney.
Mulroney swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Chenevert.
Mulroney 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.
Mulroney misses with a looping left.
Mulroney throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulroney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert checks a low kick from Mulroney.
Mulroney throws the kick towards the body but Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert digs a good hook to Mulroney's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Mulroney throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mulroney fakes the leg kick and cracks Chenevert in the body.
Mulroney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mulroney avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Mulroney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert looks to land a right hand but Mulroney moved out of range.
That kick from Mulroney tenderised Chenevert's leg. Chenevert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Mulroney.
Decent striking displayed by Chenevert there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert takes a swing at Mulroney's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert throws the left hand but Mulroney avoids the punch easily.
Mulroney tests Chenevert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulroney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fergal Mulroney.
Well Mulroney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergal Mulroney!
Our winner, Fergal Mulroney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Matthew (ranked 37 p4p, 265 weight class) and Kimi Enqvist (ranked 5 p4p, 29 weight class). Kimi Enqvist acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Matthew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enqvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthew to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice body kick.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matthew throws a hook but Enqvist blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy.
Enqvist digs a good body shot into Matthew's ribs.
Enqvist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matthew lands with a hook. Enqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Enqvist 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.
Good leg kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Enqvist throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a jab when Matthew was well out of range.
Matthew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Matthew has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Enqvist.
Nice defenses there by Enqvist.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Enqvist misses with a body kick.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enqvist misses with a hook
and Matthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
A countering left hand to the body from Enqvist misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matthew swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Matthew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Enqvist! But no joy.
Matthew fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Enqvist checks it well.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Matthew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Enqvist.
A jab from Matthew does it's job there.
Matthew cracks Enqvist with an open hand slap.
Matthew scores with a hook.
Enqvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist throws a wild body kick that Matthew sees coming a mile off.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses.
Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matthew has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enqvist.
Matthew slips a straight right by Enqvist.
Enqvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthew circles away.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enqvist connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist feints and then cracks Matthew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthew down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enqvist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist blocks a jab.
Matthew throws a body punch but Enqvist moves out of range.
Matthew lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range.
Enqvist with a nice calf kick.
Enqvist wants to slow Matthew down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthew thuds a left hand into Enqvist's body.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Matthew checks it.
Matthew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Enqvist throws a chopping leg kick but Matthew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matthew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthew throws a looping overhand right but Enqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
Matthew with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enqvist to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enqvist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Enqvist.
Enqvist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist throws a body punch but Matthew moves out of range.
Enqvist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthew rather than just go for the knockout.
Matthew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Enqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
Enqvist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matthew misses with a few strikes there.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Enqvist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Enqvist misses with a leg kick.
Enqvist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matthew.
Matthew defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand.
Enqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Matthew.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Matthew circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthew checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enqvist. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matthew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthew scores with a jab.
Matthew scores with a jab to the jaw.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Enqvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enqvist jabs Matthew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist throws a leg kick that misses.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
Matthew throws a front kick aimed at Enqvist's knee but Enqvist avoids it well.
Matthew scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
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 Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Enqvist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matthew moves out of range of the leg kick from Enqvist.
Matthew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matthew misses with a low kick.
Matthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matthew scores with a decent looking hook.
Enqvist takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Matthew swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
Matthew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enqvist on the side of the head.
Enqvist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist tries to score with a low kick but Matthew moves his leg out of the way.
That kick from Enqvist tenderised Matthew's leg. Matthew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enqvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthew lands a slapping body shot.
Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Matthew.
Matthew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
Matthew swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enqvist can pounce on him.
Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Matthew.
Matthew moves out of range as Enqvist throws a body kick.
Matthew throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Matthew connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Matthew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthew throws a solid leg kick but Enqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthew.
Enqvist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off.
Matthew throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matthew checks a leg kick.
Enqvist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Enqvist finds it's way through Matthew's defenses.
Matthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enqvist.
Jab by Matthew.
Enqvist slips a jab from Matthew.
Patrick Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist swings widly with a right hand
and Matthew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Matthew finds it's target.
Matthew avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew throws a low kick but Enqvist moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Enqvist.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.
Matthew misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Enqvist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down.
Enqvist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Enqvist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matthew. That did some damage!
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Matthew throws a leg kick but Enqvist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Enqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthew moves away.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Enqvist looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Enqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
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!
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Enqvist gets through Matthew's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Enqvist lands with a left to the head.
Matthew scores with a shot to the side of Enqvist's head.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enqvist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matthew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Matthew checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Matthew keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Matthew sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Patrick Matthew will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from Matthew misses.
Enqvist was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Matthew.
Enqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist counters with a low kick, right behind Matthew 's knee.
Matthew scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enqvist.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist motions for Matthew to come forward. Enqvist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew lands with a good body shot.
Enqvist throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Enqvist looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Matthew sizes up Enqvist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Matthew.
Enqvist looks to throw the jab but Matthew is out of range.
Matthew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enqvist. Enqvist obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Enqvist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Enqvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick from Enqvist lands but Matthew takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a hook but Matthew avoids it easily.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body. Enqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Enqvist walks into a left hand.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Enqvist appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enqvist walks into a straight right hand from Matthew.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Matthew checks it.
Matthew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Enqvist rushes Matthew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
A short left from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Enqvist.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Enqvist.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Enqvist.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Matthew.
Enqvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enqvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matthew backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
A short uppercut from Matthew.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Matthew.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matthew 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Matthew!
A very excited looking Patrick Matthew rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bits (ranked 16 p4p, 33 weight class) and Sledge Wrou (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Bits!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Wrou!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bits scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bits misses with a body shot.
Bits throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bits throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tim Bits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrou is looking to score with low kicks.
Bits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrou! But no joy.
Nice shot by Bits.
Wrou blocks a leg kick.
Wrou throws a looping overhand right but Bits ducks down to avoid it.
Bits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Bits.
Bits moves out of range as Wrou strikes.
Bits throws a looping overhand right but Wrou ducks down to avoid it.
Wrou throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrou staying out of range there.
Bits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bits scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrou catches Bits with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wrou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bits lands a really nice looking cross but Wrou seems unphased.
Wrou wants to clinch.
Bits fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wrou just manages to avoid it.
Bits connects with a body shot.
Wrou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wrou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bits takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou misses with a head kick.
Bits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wrou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bits to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrou pushes Bits up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrou tries to clinch there but Bits circles away.
Wrou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bits throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bits misses with a hook
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Wrou moves out of range of the body kick.
Bits moves out of range as Wrou strikes.
Wrou clinches up against the cage.
Bits misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bits creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrou blocking some punches.
Bits tries to circle away but Wrou has him pinned against the cage.
Bits blocks a body shot from Wrou.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Bits.
Wrou can't find room to land a body shot as Bits controls the action.
Wrou tries to throw a body punch but Bits avoids it by throwing Wrou back against the cage.
Bits has a couple of punches blocked by Wrou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits working aggressively here.
Bits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bits lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Bits misses.
Wrou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bits misses with a straight right.
Wrou throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bits counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bits's head.
Bits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bits throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick lands for Bits.
Bits throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wrou lunges at Bits with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bits's hand.
Wrou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bits misses with a body kick.
Bits misses with a wild body shot.
Wrou works Bits's body with a nice hook.
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!
Bits has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bits there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrou.
Wrou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrou is looking to land body kicks.
Wrou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wrou slips under a jab from Bits.
Wrou throws a head kick but Bits moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Wrou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bits keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wrou is looking to clinch.
Bits is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wrou clinches.
Bits fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bits blocks a body shot from Wrou.
Bits blocking some punches.
Wrou takes a shot to the head.
Bits has a couple of punches blocked by Wrou.
Wrou lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bits takes a shot to the head.
Bits blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wrou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrou clinches up with Bits and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrou working aggressively here.
Wrou tries to work over Bits's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sledge Wrou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bits lands an uppercut.
Wrou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bits has a couple of punches blocked by Wrou.
Bits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Wrou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wrou lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tim Bits is winning the standup battle so far.
Bits lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrou checks a leg kick.
Bits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bits throws a wild body kick that Wrou sees coming a mile off.
Bits connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrou tries to work over Bits's front leg with a kick but Bits checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits throws a low kick but Wrou moves out of range easily.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bits moves away.
Bits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wrou rushes Bits and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bits blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrou keeps control of Bits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bits tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bits prevents a body shot from Wrou.
Bits wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bits.
Bits tries to break free but Wrou pushes him back against the cage.
Bits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bits throws a body kick that misses.
Bits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wrou throws a body shot but no joy.
Bits slips a jab from Wrou.
Bits goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Bits, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bits keeps the fight on the outside.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bits's corner calls for a 1-2. Bits obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bits looks to throw the jab but Wrou is out of range.
Wrou cracks a nice hook into Bits's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bits is looking to slow Wrou down with leg kicks.
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bits.
Wrou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bits lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wrou throws a looping overhand right but Bits ducks down to avoid it.
Bits takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrou fakes the leg kick and cracks Bits in the body.
Bits is looking to slow Wrou down with leg kicks.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bits bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bits cracks Wrou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Bits coming out on top.
Wrou looks to score with a jab to the body but Bits is just out of range.
Wrou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bits manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou looks to throw the jab but Bits is out of range.
Bits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrou tries to clinch but Bits is having none of it.
Bits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bits takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Wrou as he checks the leg kick.
Wrou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bits.
Bits throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrou wants to clinch up but Bits keeps it at a distance.
Wrou takes a swing at Bits's ribcage but misses.
Bits throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wrou.
Bits throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
Wrou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bits with a body shot.
Wrou missing with a left hand there. Bits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrou 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.
Bits throws a solid leg kick but Wrou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bits.
Wrou slips under a jab from Bits.
A jab lands there for Wrou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wrou looks to score with a jab to the body but Bits is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bits.
Wrou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bits doesn't seem bothered though.
Bits takes one to the side of the head.
Bits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrou. That did some damage!
Wrou misses with a wild body shot.
Bits throws out a leg kick but Wrou moves out of range and Bits only half commits.
Bits tries to score with a low kick but Wrou moves his leg out of the way.
Bits looks to land a right hand but Wrou moved out of range.
A nice side step and Wrou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wrou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bits throws a body shot but no joy.
Bits throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrou is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wrou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrou dips to his left and cracks Bits with an uppercut!
Bits turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrou misses the target.
Wrou slips a jab from Bits.
Bits lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bits dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bits throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bits scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Wrou.
Wrou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bits lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bits throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Wrou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bits throws a jab when Wrou was well out of range.
Wrou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bits.
Wrou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bits is out of range and Wrou settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Bits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wrou checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Wrou.
Bits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrou. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bits gets tackled into the cage by Wrou. Wrou maintains the clinch.
Bits lands a shoulder strike.
Bits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bits throws a hook to the side of Wrou's head but Wrou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrou was well out of range. Poor timing from Bits.
Wrou looks to land a right hand but Bits moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrou ducks under a wild hook from Bits.
Wrou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrou clinches up with Bits and pushes him back against the cage.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrou lands a left hand.
Wrou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bits.
A short uppercut from Wrou.
A body shot lands from Wrou.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrou lands a nice shot to the body.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Wrou counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrou. Bits does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bits connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bits lands a right hook to the body.
Wrou drives through and clinches with Bits against the cage.
Bits throws a head punch that misses.
Wrou misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bits fails to land.
Good body shot from Wrou.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrou lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrou.
Bits misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wrou.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bits.
Bits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wrou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wrou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bits backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wrou.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
Wrou misses with some punches.
Bits blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bits fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
Wrou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bits backwards.
Bits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Bits's head.
Wrou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bits blocks an uppercut.
Bits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bits swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrou.
Bits slips a straight right by Wrou.
An inside leg kick lands from Bits.
Bits throws a body shot but no joy.
Bits's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wrou under the eye.
Bits takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses.
Wrou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrou misses with a low kick.
Bits throws a lazy right hand but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrou drops his hands momentarily and Bits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bits takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wrou drives through and clinches with Bits against the cage.
Bits throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrou.
Wrou tries to throw a body punch but Bits avoids it by throwing Wrou back against the cage.
Wrou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bits backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bits.
A shot in the inside from Bits.
Bits tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bits blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bits lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bits looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Bits on the inside.
Wrou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bits misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sledge Wrou just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bits wants to land a leg kick but Wrou is out of range.
Bits misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bits.
Bits lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrou misses the target.
Bits lands a body shot.
Bits sizes up Wrou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrou throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wrou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bits throws out the jab.
Wrou looks to land a right hand but Bits moved out of range.
Wrou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bits.
Bits misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrou misses.
Wrou throws a nice looking combination but Bits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bits swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wrou tries to close the distance and clinch but Bits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Wrou.
The fighters circling - Bits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bits moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Bits wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wrou misses with a body shot.
Bits lands a body shot.
Wrou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. Wrou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrou. That snapped Bits's head back.
Bits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bits pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wrou is out of range and Bits settles back down.
Wrou throws the kick towards the body but Bits avoids it.
Bits feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bits ducks right into an uppercut from Wrou.
The fighters circling - Bits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bits moves away.
As Wrou backs away, Bits returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bits. That's going to slow Wrou down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wrou!
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!
Wrou wants to clinch up but Bits keeps it at a distance.
Bits fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wrou digs a good hook to Bits's body.
Wrou looks to throw the jab but Bits is out of range.
Bits connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wrou tries to clinch but Bits moves out of range.
Good exchange - Wrou coming out on top.
Wrou looks to land a right hand but Bits moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Bits looks for the body kick but Wrou saw that one coming.
Bits misses with the body kick
and Wrou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wrou throws a hook but Bits avoids it easily.
Wrou moves out of range as Bits strikes.
Wrou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bits misses the shot to the body.
Wrou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wrou tries to clinch but Bits is having none of it.
Wrou moves away from the strike by Bits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bits.
Wrou tries to clinch but Bits moves out of range.
Bits misses with the body kick
and Wrou counters with a nice uppercut.
Bits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wrou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bits.
Bits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bits lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrou momentarily.
Wrou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bits doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Bits.
Wrou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bits fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Wrou.
Wrou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bits shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Bits. That snapped Wrou's head back.
Wrou avoids the body shot from Bits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrou. Bits does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrou has managed to clinch.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
Bits working aggressively here.
Bits misses with some punches.
Bits has a couple of punches blocked by Wrou.
A nice left hand lands by Wrou.
Wrou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bits lands with a left to the head.
Wrou blocks an uppercut.
Bits scores with a shoulder strike.
Bits is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wrou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bits takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wrou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bits misses with a head kick.
Bits misses with a wild body shot.
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 Tim Bits will probably get the nod.
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!
Wrou wants to clinch.
Tim Bits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wrou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wrou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bits's hands.
Wrou connects with a solid leg kick.
Wrou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bits.
Bits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Bits misses.
Bits is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrou misses.
Bits throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou stuns Bits with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bits moves away from the strike by Wrou.
Bits connects with a crisp jab.
Bits smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sledge Wrou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrou is looking to score with low kicks.
Bits throws a big shot that misses.
Bits takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrou swings for the body but Bits moves out of range.
Wrou staying out of range there.
Bits cracks a nice hook into Wrou's ribs.
Bits scores with a nice strike.
Bits connects with a right hand. Wrou shakes it off.
Bits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrou in his tracks.
Wrou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bits misses.
Wrou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrou takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrou presses Bits against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrou.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrou has a couple of punches blocked by Bits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bits blocking some punches.
Wrou tries to throw a body punch but Bits avoids it by throwing Wrou back against the cage.
Bits scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bits.
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bits misses with a kick to the body.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bits moves away.
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrou.
Wrou lands a jab to Bits's midsection.
Wrou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wrou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bits, pushing him back against the cage.
Wrou tries to work over Bits's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrou can't find room to land a body shot as Bits controls the action.
Wrou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrou gets through Bits's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bits scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wrou drops his hands momentarily and Bits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Bits misses.
Wrou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bits's head backwards.
Bits misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrou lands a leg kick that knocks Bits off balance momentarily.
Wrou throws a head kick that misses.
Bits throwing a counter right hand but Wrou manages to avoid it.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bits moves away.
A jab from Wrou misses.
Bits throws a low kick but Wrou moves out of range easily.
Wrou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Bits.
Bits moves out of range as Wrou throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bits is out of range.
Wrou tries to clinch but Bits is having none of it.
Bits throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Bits.
Wrou has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bits.
Wrou scores with a punch to the head.
Bits lands a lovely overhand right.
Bits misses with a looping right.
Wrou misses with an uppercut. Bits saw that one coming.
Bits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrou.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bits.
Bits throws the left hand but Wrou avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Wrou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrou misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Wrou.
Bits throws a push kick but Wrou slaps the foot to one side.
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 Tim Bits.
I think Bits 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Bits!
Tim Bits retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Tim Bits thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill River (ranked 19 p4p, 72 weight class) and Miet Cleever (ranked 2 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River thows a body kick. Cleever tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cleever walks into a stiff left hand from River.
River tries to clinch but Cleever moves out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
River is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cleever.
Cleever checks a leg kick nicely.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleever misses with a wild body shot.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cleever.
Cleever on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River closes the distance and pushes Cleever back into the cage.
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a stiff right hand.
River tries to keep at a distance but Cleever has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
River landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Cleever.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Nice body punch from River.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocking some punches.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cleever throws an elbow but misses.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleever lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
Cleever looking to stall.
River misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cleever avoids it.
River trying to control the position but instead, Cleever has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River trying to control the position but instead, Cleever has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Cleever scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Cleever lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
Cleever blocks an uppercut.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
Cleever lands a right hand.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cleever on the inside.
River misses with the head strike.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Cleever.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleever is defending well for now.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever prevents a body shot from River.
Cleever on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleever blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cleever.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocking some punches.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Cleever won't want to take too many of those.
Cleever looks winded!
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleever is defending well for now.
River presses Cleever against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River slowing the pace effectively.
Cleever creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from River.
A hook to the body from River.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cleever backwards.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by River.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miet Cleever's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Jab by Cleever.
Cleever checks a low kick from River.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cleever's head backwards.
That has opened up Miet Cleever's cut even more.
River stuns Cleever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cleever takes the fight into the clinch.
River with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries a knee to the head but Cleever blocks it.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleever looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cleever is breathing heavily.
Cleever throws an elbow but it misses.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cleever lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River pushes Cleever back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from River.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
River taking a breather.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
River landing knees to the body.
River stalls.
River lands a knee to the head.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Cleever won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a nice knee to the body.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Miet Cleever's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. River obliges.
River connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleever's face.
Cleever prevents a body shot from River.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body punch.
River digs a right hand into Cleever's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cleever's gas tank.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleevers head.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River presses Cleever against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleever is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as River tries to tie him up.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is working Cleever over against the cage.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River cracks Cleever with a nice body shot.
River pushes Cleever back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miet Cleever's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
River tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleever looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
A shot in the inside from River.
Cleever working aggressively here.
River tries to throw a body punch but Cleever avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miet Cleever's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill River!
Bill River retains his middleweight title!
Bill River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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