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DEF 33: Love For Revenge PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spyde Radic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break by Three Days Grace. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spyde Radic!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Radic.
Radic tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Radic is looking to clinch.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Radic is looking to clinch.
Watson tries to keep at a distance but Radic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Radic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Radic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Radic has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Radic has double underhooks.
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radic wants to clinch.
Radic tries to keep at a distance but Watson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radic trying to land knees to the body.
Watson breaks from the clinch.
Radic misses with a head kick.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Radic trying to land knees to the body.
Radic tries to break the clinch but Watson is controlling the position.
Watson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Radic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Radic.
Radic misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Radic keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Radic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radic wants to stand and escape but Watson is having none of it.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Radic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Radic pulls Watson in close to his closed guard and prevents Watson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic being controlled here, momentarily.
Radic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Radic keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Radic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Radic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Radic fakes the leg kick and cracks Watson in the body.
Radic wants to clinch
and Watson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Radic's knee momentarily.
Radic wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick
and Radic counters with a body kick.
Radic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Radic clinches but Watson breaks the clinch
and Watson counters by clinching up.
Watson dodges an elbow strike from Radic.
Watson managing to block the knees to the body from Radic.
Radic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Radic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Radic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watson.
An inside leg kick from Radic misses.
Radic closes the distance and pushes Watson back into the cage.
Watson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Watson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Radic postures up.
Radic wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watson holds on and takes a little breather.
Watson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Watson controls Radic momentarily but Radic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radic stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.
Watson looking to control.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Radic from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Radic looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Radic tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Watson throws a head kick that Radic semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radic stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Radic.
Watson closes the distance and clinches.
Watson avoiding damage as Radic throws knees to the body.
Radic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Radic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Watson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radic keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radic smiles and moves away.
Radic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic throws a head kick that misses.
Radic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radic looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Radic is breathing heavily.
Radic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watson.
Watson scores with a spinning back kick!
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Radic.
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Watson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson avoiding damage as Radic throws knees to the body.
Watson blocks an elbow strike.
Radic trying to land knees to the body.
Radic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson avoids the head kick by Radic.
Radic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Watson.
Watson throws a head kick but Radic moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watson.
Watson scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson controlling from mount.
Radic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Watson throws and low kick but Radic moves out of range easily.
Spyde Radic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radic clinches up with Watson and pushes him back against the cage.
Watson blocks an elbow strike from Radic.
Radic throws an elbow but it misses.
Radic prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Watson.
Radic keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Radic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Watson uses from the top position.
Watson pushes down on Radic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radic wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
Radic trying to hold on to Watson's head to control him but Watson postures up.
Watson is looking for a kimura but Radic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Watson to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson trying to control the action but Radic is working from the bottom.
Watson is trying to work for a kimura but Radic is defending well.
Radic wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Radic is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from Radic
and Watson counters with a leg kick.
Radic connects with a solid leg kick.
Radic closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Spyde Radic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Radic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Radic is trying to maintain the position but Watson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Watson is staying active.
Radic is holding on to half guard well.
Radic is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Radic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Watson is taking a breather. Radic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Joseph Watson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Watson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flynn.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Flynn landing strikes from the mount and Joe is in trouble!
It looks like Big Joe has been cut.
Flynn won't let Joe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Flynn lands a big elbow.
Big Joe's cut is getting worse.
Flynn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Big Joe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeez, Big Joe's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Big Joe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Flynn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Foo Fighters - Best of You. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago misses with an uppercut. Moss saw that one coming.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Moss.
Santiago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moss. Moss obviously looking to wear him down.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Moss! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randy Moss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrus Nuut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Mungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nuut might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil Wayne- I'm Me. Andrus Nuut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugh Mungus's chin.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrus Nuut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Mungus!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mungus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nuut slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nuut trying to control the position from guard on top but Mungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuut slips nicely into half guard.
Mungus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nuut.
Mungus is refusing to be controlled, as Nuut sits in half guard.
Mungus has hold of Nuut's hands but Nuut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nuut drops an elbow to the side of Mungus's head.
Mungus is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuut.
Mungus gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuut wants to control from the top but Mungus keeps moving.
Mungus wants to sweep here but Nuut controlling him for the moment.
Nuut trying to control but Mungus is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mungus misses with a takedown
and Nuut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mungus is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuut.
Nuut wants to control but Mungus is keeping him busy.
Mungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mungus looks gassed!
Nuut is looking to take a break and control but Mungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mungus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mungus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuut tries to pass to full mount but Mungus defends it.
Nuut is trying to control. Mungus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nuut moves into full mount! Mungus won't be happy about that!
Nuut lands a big elbow.
Nuut controlling the pace for now.
Nuut lands a big shot there that rocks Mungus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nuut trying to control but Mungus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuut is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mungus is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrus Nuut!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young GSP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young GSP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GSP fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maloney misses with a hook.
Maloney throws a big shot that misses.
GSP has a takedown stuffed.
Maloney throws the left hand but GSP avoids the punch easily.
GSP darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
GSP wants to take a breather but Maloney is having none of it.
Maloney trying to control but GSP postures up.
Maloney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control GSP kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maloney keeping hold of GSP's head, controlling as best he can.
GSP trying to control from half guard but Maloney is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney wants to control but GSP is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maloney looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maloney misses with a straight right.
Maloney throws a shot from downtown. GSP moves away and avoids it.
Maloney throws a shot from downtown. GSP moves away and avoids it.
Maloney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
GSP wants to clinch.
Maloney throws a hook to the side of GSP's head but GSP sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maloney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Young GSP has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Maloney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney misses with a hook. GSP ducked under it nicely.
Maloney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
GSP looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maloney throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maloney moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! GSP goes down! Can Maloney finish him!?
GSP keeping full guard, as Maloney tries to pass.
Maloney stopping the sweep attempt from GSP.
Maloney wants to pass the guard but GSP is keeping the position.
GSP trying to keep a closed guard but Maloney is proving a slippery customer.
Maloney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GSP keeping full guard, as Maloney tries to pass.
Maloney drops back looking for a leg! GSP is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and GSP manages to kick Maloney off! Maloney jumps back into GSP's guard.
Maloney looks gassed!
GSP keeping full guard, as Maloney tries to pass.
Maloney trying to control but GSP is working from the bottom.
GSP looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
GSP keeping moving, preventing Maloney from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maloney avoids the head kick by GSP.
Maloney 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.
Maloney lands with a nice body punch.
Maloney throws a big shot that misses.
Maloney catches GSP with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Maloney does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Maloney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
GSP fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maloney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. GSP sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maloney fails to land with a series of punches.
Maloney scores with a hook to the body. GSP takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Maloney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young GSP's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maloney just misses with a punch to the body.
Maloney throws a hook but GSP blocks it.
GSP displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maloney throws out the jab.
GSP throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney stuffs the takedown.
Steve Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Maloney lands an impressive looking overhand right. GSP doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Maloney there.
Maloney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GSP moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maloney misses with an uppercut. GSP saw that one coming.
Nice combo by Maloney! Oh, that's hurt him - GSP falls to the canvas and Maloney follows him into side control.
GSP is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maloney advances to mount.
Oh GSP is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maloney content just to control the position here.
GSP seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maloney is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Steve Maloney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maloney just misses with a punch to the body.
Maloney lands a lovely overhand right.
GSP doesn't manage to clinch there - Maloney circles away.
Maloney misses with a wild combination.
Maloney scores with a hook to the body. GSP takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GSP bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maloney sneaks back into half guard.
Maloney looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
GSP is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maloney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from GSP.
Maloney is trying is best to control the position here.
Maloney is trying to maintain the position but GSP is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney tries to get to full guard but GSP has control of the leg.
GSP throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
GSP moves out of range of the strikes.
Maloney fails to land with a series of punches.
GSP misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maloney throws a big shot that misses.
GSP lands with a kick to the temple. Maloney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maloney scores with a hook.
GSP pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maloney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maloney looks to score with a jab to the body but GSP is just out of range.
Maloney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney throws a right and a left that both miss.
GSP tries to clinch there but Maloney circles away.
A head kick misses from GSP.
GSP feints and as Maloney raises his hands in defense, GSP changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maloney controlling GSP's posture.
GSP trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maloney's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maloney pulls GSP in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Young GSP's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maloney works over GSP's head and body with a nice combination.
Maloney throws a nice looking combination but GSP bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Maloney coming out on top.
GSP uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maloney.
Maloney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maloney scores with a jab. GSP acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maloney slips a jab and a cross from GSP.
Maloney keeps the fight on the outside.
Maloney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by GSP.
Maloney looks to throw the jab but GSP is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maloney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maloney dodges the punch combination from GSP.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Maloney.
Maloney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maloney misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Maloney.
Maloney looks to score with a jab to the body but GSP is just out of range.
Maloney swats away the attempt to clinch by GSP.
GSP lands a head kick. Maloney smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
GSP on the wrong end of a nice jab.
GSP showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maloney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GSP shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maloney wants to control but GSP is keeping busy and won't allow it.
GSP wants to take a breather but Maloney is having none of it.
GSP is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maloney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maloney gets full guard.
GSP postures up.
Maloney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
GSP controls from within his opponent's guard.
GSP trying to control but Maloney is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
GSP slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
GSP working away.
Maloney regains half guard.
Maloney gets back to full guard.
Maloney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for GSP!
Maloney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Maloney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Young GSP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maloney looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
GSP tries to hold on but Maloney pushes him away.
Maloney gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Maloney 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.
GSP blocks a jab.
GSP tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
GSP takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Maloney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maloney 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Maloney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka drops Heath with a beautiful combination! Heath stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Snuka is looking for the KO!
Heath is rocked!
It looks like Logan Heath has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Snuka as Heath shoots in.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snuka flashes Heath a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Heath's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Heath crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Snuka punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Snuka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Pelmeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelmeni has chosen Hell March as his entrance music. Vladimir Pelmeni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaine Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Pelmeni!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelmeni tries to clinch up.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy shoots in but no luck this time.
Pelmeni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bundy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bundy cracks Pelmeni with a solid left hand.
Bundy is pushing down on Pelmeni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pelmeni is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pelmeni pushes Bundy off looking to stand but Bundy dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Pelmeni is defending the position.
Pelmeni pushes Bundy off looking to stand but Bundy dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy wants to free his trapped foot but Pelmeni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pelmeni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy prevents Pelmeni from standing back up.
Bundy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bundy is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelmeni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bundy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pelmeni is trying to stand.
Bundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bundy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelmeni wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pelmeni looks gassed!
Bundy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pelmeni is looking to escape.
Bundy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bundy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pelmeni looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Bundy.
Bundy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pelmeni is bucking up trying to escape but Bundy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelmeni is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bundy unloading with bombs!
Bundy cracks Pelmeni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Pelmeni is squirming around nicely.
Bundy is working for a guillotine from mount but Pelmeni frees his head quite easily.
Pelmeni is trying to stand.
Bundy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bundy with shots to the head and body - Pelmeni looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pelmeni is trying to stand.
Bundy with the ground and pound from mount.
Pelmeni is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bundy with shots to the head and body - Pelmeni looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Vladimir Pelmeni has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelmeni wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bundy landing punches.
Pelmeni is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bundy! Pelmeni is hurt baaadly! Bundy is firing away with more strikes - Pelmeni is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blaine Bundy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marc Knight's chin.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Knight!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith blocks a jab.
Knight clinches with his opponent.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Marc Knight has been cut.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
Knight blocking some punches.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Smith stalls.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knight is proving hard to escape from.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knight had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Knight Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith holding both Knight 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight looking to hold on to the position here but Smith rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Knight trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Knight slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Knight tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knight has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith defending against the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but Knight postures up.
Smith is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smith tries to bench press Knight off him but Knight keeps the position.
Knight is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith is pushing Knight's head away, looking to escape. Knight manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Knight controls the position.
Knight advances to mount.
Knight lands a heavy elbow.
Knight is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Knight's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries to clinch but Knight moves away
and Knight counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith wants to clinch but Knight slips to the side
and Knight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knight jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Knight is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy.
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knight counters with a left to the body.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Knight passes into half guard.
Smith pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Knight postures up.
Knight wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knight trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to escape.
Knight is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knight.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Knight tries to tie him up.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Knight tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Marc Knight's cut even more.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Knight's ribcage.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Knight.
Smith keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Knight won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight prevents Smith from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Knight's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch up
and Knight counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight wants to stall.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Knight tries to tie him up.
Smith keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knight lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Knight is trying to stall.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Marc Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knight tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
Smith trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Knight is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Knight blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
James Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Knight looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Knight.
Knight controlling from mount.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 James Smith.
I think Smith 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Payne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mc Killer's chin.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mc Killer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Payne which made him look bad.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Killer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Max Payne has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Payne throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Payne moved out of range.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne slips a straight right by Killer.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Mc Killer has been cut.
Payne staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Payne blocks a head kick by Killer.
Killer looks gassed!
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Payne throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Payne tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Payne misses with the combination.
Payne stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Killer.
Killer misses with a head kick.
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.
Payne throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Killer needs to keep his hands up - Payne had a free shot at his head there.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Payne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Payne throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer throws a jab when Payne was well out of range.
Killer throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer throws a body kick that misses.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Payne gets caught flat footed, as Killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Payne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Payne has escaped and now he's on top!
Killer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Payne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Payne tries to stand but can't do so whilst Killer controls his leg.
Killer is trying to control but Payne manages to pass to mount!
Payne blocks Killer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Killer wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Killer tries to lock up and control but Payne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Killer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Killer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Payne controlling his opponent.
Payne stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne misses with a low kick as Killer jumps back.
Killer lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Killer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Payne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer lands a head kick that stumbles Payne and the fighters go to the mat.
Payne is working an open guard so Killer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Payne.
Killer misses with a head kick.
A cross from Killer lands.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payne stalks Killer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killer's face. Killer staggers backwards, shaken.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mc Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.
Payne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Payne slips under a jab from Killer.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Payne tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Killer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Max Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killer.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payne is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Payne circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne stalks Killer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killer's face. Killer staggers backwards, shaken.
Killer lands a jab.
Killer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer thows a body kick. Payne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Killer - just one landing.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Killer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payne.
Payne moves forwards but Killer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Killer.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payne circles away.
Killer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killer backs up against the cage.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Killer feints and then cracks Payne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payne down.
A head kick misses from Payne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Killer pushes Payne away with a front kick.
Killer throws a head kick that half lands.
Killer throws a head kick that misses.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mc Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne scores with a three punch combo!
Killer tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer throws a nice head kick!
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Payne slips under a jab from Killer.
Payne throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mc Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Payne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Payne throws a series of punches but Killer avoids them all with ease.
Killer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Payne lands a nice looking body kick.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne blocks a head kick by Killer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Payne!
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Killer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer lands a head kick. Payne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Payne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Payne throws a nice looking combination but Killer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer tries for a takedown but Payne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Payne misses with the combination.
Killer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Killer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That has opened up Mc Killer's cut even more.
Killer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payne tries to avoid it but Killer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payne to the ground. Payne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mc Killer.
Killer misses the jab.
Payne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Payne throws a series of strikes that have Killer backpedaling.
Killer scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Payne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer keeps Payne at a distance using the push kick.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Killer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Payne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer working the ground and pound effectively.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer unloading with bombs!
Killer looking to ground and pound but Payne is blocking nicely.
Killer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Payne has worked his arm free - good work by Payne!
Killer is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payne tries to escape but Killer is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killer trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
An elbow from Killer crashes against the mat.
Payne regains half guard, as Killer was trying to land strikes.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Mc Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Killer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Max Payne.
Well Killer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mc Killer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes into the arena with Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell blaring out of the sound system. Carson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ruff riders. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko avoids the head kick by Carson.
Carson staying out of range there.
Marko lands a jab.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Carson lands a big uppercut and Marko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marko looks OK. Carson waves Marko back to his feet!
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Marko.
A head kick misses from Carson.
Carson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carson misses with a head kick.
Carson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carson misses with the combination.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carson avoids the head kick by Marko.
Marko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carson manages to avoid it.
Marko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carson looks gassed!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marko lands a with a good body shot.
Marko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marko lands a jab to Carson's midsection.
Marko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marko throws a head kick that misses.
Marko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marko lands a with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Marko.
Carson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marko swinging wilding here.
Marko is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson avoids the body shot from Marko.
Carson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko is looking to wear down Carson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marko throws an overhand right that lands on Carson's shoulder, as Carson tries to avoid the shot.
Carson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Marko.
Marko lands with a nice body punch.
Marko misses with a hook.
Carson misses with a double jab.
Marko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carson counters with a two punch combo.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marko throws a head kick that Carson semi-blocks.
Carson misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Marko.
Marko misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marko circles away quickly and effectively.
Marko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carson blocks a head kick by Marko.
Carson moves out of range of the body kick from Marko.
Marko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carson was well out of range. Poor timing from Marko.
Marko staying out of range there.
Carson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Carson finds it's target.
Carson tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Carson.
Marko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carson.
Carson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marko throws out the jab.
Carson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cain Marko's cut is getting worse.
Carson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marko cracks Carson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marko misses with a looping left.
Carson moves away from the strike by Marko.
Marko blocks a head kick by Carson.
Marko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marko throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson slips under a jab from Marko.
Marko just misses with a punch to the body.
Carson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marko circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Marko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carson fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Carson blocks the leg kick.
Marko scores with a nice head shot.
Marko thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Carson.
Marko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carson ducks under a wild hook from Marko.
Marko throws a front kick aimed at Carson's knee but Carson avoids it well.
Carson moves out of range of the body kick from Marko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marko misses with a body shot.
Chris Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marko tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain Marko is winning the standup battle so far.
Marko misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko looks to land a left hand but Carson moved out of range nicely.
Carson fails to land with a series of punches.
Carson connects with a crisp jab.
Carson lands a head kick that stumbles Marko and the fighters go to the mat.
Marko is rocked!
Carson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Marko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marko seems to have got his legs back now.
Marko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson drops back looking for a leg! Marko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marko manages to kick Carson off! Carson jumps back into Marko's guard.
Carson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marko is looking to slow Carson down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Marko.
Marko lands a nice looking body shot.
Carson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marko.
Carson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marko lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Marko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marko, right into the meat.
Marko misses with an uppercut. Carson saw that one coming.
A big right from Carson misses.
Marko takes a swing at Carson's ribcage but misses.
Marko looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Carson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Marko.
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carson.
Marko throws a head kick that misses.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses.
Marko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carson moves away.
Marko misses the shot to the body.
Marko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carson tries to bum rush Marko with a series of wild strikes but Marko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marko moves out of range as Carson strikes.
Marko swings for the body but Carson moves out of range.
Marko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cain Marko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Marko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Carson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marko throws a head kick but Carson moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Carson.
Marko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marko waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Carson.
Carson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carson blocks a jab.
Marko misses with a head kick.
A big left from Marko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cain Marko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carson throws a series of punches but Marko moves out of range.
Carson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marko looks to land a right hand but Carson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Carson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marko scores with a leg kick.
Carson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marko throws a shot from downtown. Carson moves away and avoids it.
Marko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marko throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Carson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carson ducks under a wild hook from Marko.
Marko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carson manages to avoid it.
Marko misses the jab.
Marko just misses with a punch to the body.
Carson scores with a one two! Marko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marko swings for the body but Carson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carson misses with a few strikes there.
Marko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Carson.
Marko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A combination from Carson does no damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marko.
Marko scoring well with a low kick there.
Carson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson slips under a jab.
Carson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marko looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Carson throws a good cross that connects.
Jeez, Cain Marko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Carson throws a series of punches but Marko moves out of range.
A cross from Marko lands.
Marko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marko scores with a nice body kick.
Carson misses with a two punch combination.
Marko lands with a shot to the body.
Carson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marko.
Carson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marko digs a good body shot into Carson's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko scores with a nice right hand.
Marko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Marko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marko takes a swing at Carson's ribcage but misses.
Marko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carson 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.
Carson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carson takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Marko misses the target.
Marko misses with an uppercut. Carson saw that one coming.
Carson moves out of range of the strikes.
Marko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Carson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marko 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cain Marko!
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