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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Pettimore (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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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacky Wacky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Pettimore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wacky showed some decent athleticism there.
Wacky could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wacky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wacky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacky prevents Pettimore from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacky seems to be working for a kimura but Pettimore defends the submission attempt.
Wacky is trying to work for a kimura but Pettimore is defending well.
Wacky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wacky wants to pass to mount but Pettimore is defending the position.
Wacky prevents Pettimore from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wacky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pettimore wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Pettimore tries to break free.
Wacky looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pettimore taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacky Wacky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutuola has chosen Funny Ice T Moments as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tutuola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutuola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tutuola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tutuola throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Tutuola stuffs the takedown.
Tutuola shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tutuola's guard now.
Evans wants to control from the top but Tutuola keeps moving.
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tutuola is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Tutuola is looking to improve his position.
Evans is stalling here. Tutuola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Evans seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tutuola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tutuola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
Tutuola tries to stand and escape but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Tutuola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tutuola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Evans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tutuola tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tutuola looks gassed!
Tutuola prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans wants to control but Tutuola is keeping busy.
Evans is not content to let Tutuola control the position.
Evans controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tutuola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is pressing down on Tutuola's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evans controls Tutuola momentarily but Tutuola frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tutuola wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tutuola stands and steps away. Evans gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Odafin Tutuola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutuola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Tutuola.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tutuola as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tutuola pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Tutuola. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Tutuola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tutuola working the ground and pound.
Tutuola in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tutuola landing strikes.
Evans is trying to control Tutuola's posture but Tutuola avoids it.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tutuola decides to stand back up. Tutuola steps back and let's Evans get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Tutuola moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tutuola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tutuola walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutuola lands a jab-cross combination.
Tutuola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tutuola sprawls well.
Tutuola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tutuola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutuola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Evans is on queer street and Tutuola is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Odafin Tutuola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Valium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Nobonenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobonenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fire Head kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yuri Nobonenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viggo Valium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Nobonenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valium blocks a head kick by Nobonenko.
Nobonenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nobonenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nobonenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nobonenko tries to clinch but Valium is having none of it.
Valium scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown by Nobonenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Valium which made him look bad.
Nobonenko moves out of range of the body kick from Valium.
Valium cracks Nobonenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobonenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Valium circles away.
A combination from Nobonenko does no damage.
Valium works Nobonenko's body with a nice hook.
Valium scores with a push kick.
Nobonenko looks gassed!
A good leg kick by Valium.
Nobonenko walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valium darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nobonenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valium.
Viggo Valium is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valium dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valium scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Valium.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valium feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nobonenko's calf.
Crack! A monster head kick from Valium and Nobonenko falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Valium!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viggo Valium!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Machini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Ka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Machini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machini drops his hands momentarily and Ka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machini wants to clinch.
Ka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ka.
Ka scores with a jab to the body.
Machini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ka.
Ka slips a straight right by Machini.
Machini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ka can pounce on him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ka scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Joe Machini has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ka.
Machini shoots in and drives through. Ka sprawls well.
Machini is breathing heavily.
Machini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ka slips under a jab.
Ka scores with a decent looking hook.
Ka lands a jab to the head.
Whack! Ka lands a heavy head kick that drops Machini. The ref tackles Ka to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Machini was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yuri Ka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wicheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicheals has chosen I Think I'm Cute as his entrance music. Mike Furcal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Furcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Wicheals!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furcal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wicheals. Wicheals circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wicheals shoots in for a double leg but Furcal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wicheals shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Furcal but Furcal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wicheals will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mike Furcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wicheals.
Furcal looks to land a right hand but Wicheals moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Furcal as Wicheals shoots in.
Furcal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wicheals.
Wicheals looks for a takedown but Furcal sprawls well.
Furcal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furcal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furcal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wicheals moves away.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Furcal has cracked Wicheals with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Furcal lands another huge swinging hook and Wicheals tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Wicheals, before Furcal can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Furcal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superstar Remix. Manny Wright acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Cherry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Wright!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherry avoids the body shot from Wright.
Cherry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Cherry slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright takes a swing at Cherry's ribcage but misses.
Cherry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Manny Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cherry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Cherry's shoulder, as Cherry tries to avoid the shot.
Cherry digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Cherry.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Cherry throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Cherry throws a big shot that misses.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Pete Cherry has been cut.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Cherry punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cherry misses the target.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cherry.
Wright moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Cherry scores with a punch to the head.
Cherry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cherry just misses with a punch to the body.
Cherry works the jab nicely.
Cherry misses with a shot to the body
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cherry to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cherry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wright misses with a body punch
enabling Cherry to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Cherry.
Wright misses the body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cherry misses with a looping right.
Wright misses with a combination
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cherry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright misses with a hook.
Cherry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright looks gassed!
A jab from Cherry does it's job there.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Cherry's shoulder, as Cherry tries to avoid the shot.
Cherry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cherry throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cherry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cherry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Cherry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Cherry'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.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
Cherry throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Cherry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cherry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wright throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Cherry is just out of range.
Wright misses with a double jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cherry here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cherry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Cherry.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Cherry slips the punch.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Cherry ducks down to avoid it.
Cherry lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cherry.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cherry counter with a right hand.
Manny Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright throws a hook but Cherry blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherry slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cherry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wright is just riding it out for now. Cherry eventually gives up the hold.
Cherry prevents Wright from improving his position.
Cherry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wright tries to roll over but Cherry keeps him under control.
Cherry is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cherry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cherry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cherry to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cherry slips under a jab from Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cherry lands with a right hand.
Cherry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cherry looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright moves forwards but Cherry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Cherry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cherry misses with a body shot.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Cherry counters with a nice body shot.
Cherry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wright!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Cherry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete Cherry'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!
Cherry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cherry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cherry slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Cherry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry scores with a shot to the body.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cherry throws out the jab.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cherry moves away.
Cherry misses with a straight left.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
Cherry moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pete Cherry is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Cherry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cherry momentarily.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cherry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cherry misses with a body shot.
Wright slips a straight right by Cherry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manny Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Cherry lands.
Cherry looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Cherry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cherry in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cherry trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Cherry tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cherry is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cherry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cherry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright tries to bench press Cherry off him but Cherry keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cherry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Cherry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Parham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyquil Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parham comes to the cage accompanied by None. Salazar has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Parham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nyquil Salazar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar tries to clinch up but Parham circles away and keeps his distance.
Salazar tries to clinch up but Parham circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salazar.
Parham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salazar as he avoids it easily.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar connects with a high kick.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Parham circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar wants to clinch up but Parham keeps it at a distance.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parham.
Salazar wants to clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salazar pinned against the cage. Salazar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salazar at a distance.
Nyquil Salazar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salazar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Salazar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar walks into a left hand.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Parham is avoiding it.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parham misses with the combination.
Parham looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Parham circles away.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parham scores with a one two! Salazar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salazar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Parham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parham misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming.
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.
Parham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parham lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazar tries to clinch but Parham is having none of it.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doug Parham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Parham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from Parham.
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 Doug Parham will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doug Parham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salazar moves in looking to clinch but Parham pushes him off.
Parham misses with a few strikes there.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parham looks to throw the jab but Salazar is out of range.
Parham is looking to wear down Salazar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salazar tries to clinch but Parham moves out of range.
Parham misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salazar's guard.
Parham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Parham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parham passes Salazar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Parham wants to take a breather but Salazar is having none of it.
Parham is pressing down on Salazar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salazar is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parham is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parham lands with a cross.
A combination from Parham does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Parham is avoiding it.
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salazar sprawls well initially but Parham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to control but Parham is keeping busy.
Parham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parham wants to control but Salazar is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salazar is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Parham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Parham circles away.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Parham swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parham throws a shot from downtown. Salazar moves away and avoids it.
Salazar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salazar misses with a double jab
and Parham counters with a two punch combo.
Parham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salazar counters with a nice leg kick.
Parham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Parham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parham is keen to just control but Salazar is a slippery customer.
Parham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Parham trying to control from half guard but Salazar is working away.
Well, if Parham 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.
Parham's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parham trying to mount his opponent but Salazar defends it.
Salazar is not content to let Parham control the position.
Parham slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Doug Parham just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A combination from Parham does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Parham counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Parham clearly takes that round.
That's time! Parham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salazar looks to clinch
and Parham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Parham digs a good body shot into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar wants to clinch but Parham slips to the side
and Parham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salazar wants to clinch
and Parham counters with a left and a right that stings Salazar.
Parham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parham stuns Salazar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parham lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parham counters with a left and a right that stings Salazar.
Salazar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parham misses with a few strikes there.
Parham fails to land with a series of punches.
Salazar clinches but Parham breaks the clinch
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar clinches but Parham breaks the clinch
and Parham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parham lands a jab-cross combination.
Parham misses with a double jab.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Parham counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Parham counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Parham to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looks to clinch
and Parham counters with a one-two to the body.
Parham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salazar avoids it really well and circles away.
Salazar wants to clinch but Parham slips to the side
and Parham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salazar wants to clinch but Parham slips to the side
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar forces Parham back against the cage and clinches.
Parham working hard to break the clinch.
Salazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parham is defending well for now.
Parham blocks an elbow strike.
Salazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parham avoids it.
Salazar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parham is defending well for now.
Salazar missing with knees to the body.
Salazar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parham smiles and moves away.
Salazar wants to clinch but Parham slips to the side
and Parham counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Parham to acknowledge the strikes.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Parham had his way with Nyquil Salazar in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch combination from Parham misses.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parham counters with a nice body shot.
Salazar looks to clinch
and Parham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salazar counters by clinching up.
Parham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parham misses the shot to the body.
Salazar wants to clinch but Parham slips to the side
and Parham counters with a series of strikes. Salazar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salazar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parham connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parham.
Parham throws a right and a left that Salazar avoids nicely.
Parham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Parham does no damage.
Salazar tries to clinch
and Parham counters with a stiff right hand.
Salazar wants to clinch
and Parham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Parham counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salazar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looks to clinch
and Parham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salazar looks to clinch
and Parham counters with a two punch combo.
Nyquil Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from Parham.
Parham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salazar counters with a leg kick.
Parham throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar dodges the punch combination from Parham.
Parham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar clinches but Parham breaks the clinch
and Parham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parham is able to avoid easily.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Parham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Parham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Parham!
Doug Parham is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assis Civita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hit Em Up. Denzel Douglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Assis Civita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denzel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Civita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Douglas.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Civita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Civita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Douglas defends it nicely.
Assis Civita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Civita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Civita lands with an overhand left.
Civita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Douglas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Douglas throws a shot to the body.
Douglas stuffs the takedown attempt from Civita. Civita gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas tries to clinch but Civita moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas leaves Civita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assis Civita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Civita.
Civita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Civita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Civita lands a with a good body shot.
Civita defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Civita fails with a takedown attempt.
Civita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Civita.
Civita throws an elbow but Douglas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Douglas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Civita connects with a decent elbow.
Civita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Douglas is avoiding damage well.
Douglas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Civita seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Civita working away.
Civita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Douglas keeps working.
Civita working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas manages to get back to half guard.
Civita 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.
Civita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Douglas is just riding it out for now. Civita eventually gives up the hold.
Douglas is not content to let Civita control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Civita lands strikes from half guard.
Douglas tries to get to full guard but Civita has control of the leg.
Civita is keen to just control but Douglas is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Douglas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Douglas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douglas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Civita is controlling him.
Civita trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Assis Civita dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Douglas moves out of range of the strikes.
Douglas tries to clinch but Civita is having none of it.
Civita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Douglas sprawls well. Douglas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Civita gets slowly back to his feet.
Douglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Civita looks to land a left hand but Douglas moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Douglas feints and then cracks Civita's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Civita down.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Civita.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Civita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Civita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Civita fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assis Civita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Civita misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas blocks a jab.
Civita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Douglas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Civita, as that shot connected.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Civita is just out of range.
Douglas takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Douglas misses.
Civita misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Civita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Douglas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Civita scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Civita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Civita misses with a looping left.
A jab from Civita misses.
Civita moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Civita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Civita throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas moves out of range as Civita strikes.
Douglas misses with a straight left.
Douglas misses with a series of wild punches.
Civita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Civita's knee momentarily.
Civita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Civita throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Denzel Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Civita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Civita takes one on the button.
Civita throws a series of punches but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas misses with a wild combination.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Civita.
Civita tries for a takedown but Douglas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Civita misses with a body shot
and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Douglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Civita throws out the jab.
Civita fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Civita does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Civita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas moves out of range as Civita strikes.
Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Civita just stands there and leans against the cage.
Douglas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Douglas breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Douglas.
Civita walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Civita takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Civita moves out of range.
Civita misses with an uppercut. Douglas saw that one coming.
Civita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Douglas. That snapped Civita's head back.
Civita keeps the fight on the outside.
Civita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Civita lands a really nice looking cross but Douglas seems unphased.
Civita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Civita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
Civita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Douglas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Civita misses with a straight left.
Douglas tries to clinch up but Civita circles away and keeps his distance.
Douglas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Civita moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Civita looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Civita lands with a cross.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Civita.
A big right from Civita misses.
Douglas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Civita.
Civita defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Civita.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Civita misses with a straight left.
Civita throws a sloppy body shot
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Douglas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assis Civita is winning the standup battle so far.
Civita throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Civita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Civita.
Jab from Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Assis Civita clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Civita misses
and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Civita.
Civita misses with a double jab
and Douglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Civita throws out the jab.
Civita throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Civita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Civita moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Civita misses
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Douglas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Civita.
Civita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Civita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Civita misses with an uppercut.
Civita misses with a takedown attempt
and Douglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assis Civita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Civita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Douglas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Civita moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Civita just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Civita.
Nice defenses there by Civita.
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Civita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Douglas circles away quickly and effectively.
Civita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Civita sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Civita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas scores with the left hand. Civita knows he should have avoided that one.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Civita.
A shot to the body from Civita misses
and Douglas counters with a three punch combo that has Civita backing up. Civita nods at Douglas to acknowledge the strikes.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Civita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Civita throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Civita dips to his left and cracks Douglas with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Civita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Douglas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Douglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Civita looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Douglas looks to land a combination but Civita avoids it well.
Douglas misses with a double jab
and Douglas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas blocks a jab.
Civita misses with a body punch
and Civita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Civita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Civita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Civita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Douglas dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Douglas slips under a jab from Civita.
Douglas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Civita.
Civita moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Douglas.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Douglas. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Civita misses with a jab to the body
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Douglas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Civita.
Douglas moves out of range as Civita strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Civita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Civita walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Civita was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Civita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Douglas counters with a low kick, right behind Civita 's knee.
Civita throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Civita misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Civita throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Civita misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Douglas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Civita.
Civita tries for a takedown but Douglas circles away easily
and Douglas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assis Civita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a series of punches but Civita moves out of range.
Douglas wants to clinch up but Civita keeps it at a distance.
Douglas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Civita is trying to force a seperation but Douglas has the dominant position.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Civita won't allow it.
Civita successfully pulls guard.
Civita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Civita has his foot on Douglas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Douglas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas slips nicely into half guard.
Douglas is thwarting Civita's attempts to control the position.
Douglas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A cross from Douglas lands.
Civita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas counters with a nice body shot.
Civita throws a predictable looking body shot
and Douglas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Civita thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Civita misses with a hook. Douglas ducked under it nicely.
Douglas throws a shot to the body.
Civita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Douglas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Civita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Civita lands with a hook. Douglas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Civita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Douglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denzel Douglas! Denzel Douglas retains his heavyweight title!
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