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KONFLIKT 71 - Switchback PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Shannon Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkinson looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown tries to bum rush Wilkinson with a series of wild strikes but Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shannon Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Wilkinson misses with a straight right.
Brown moves away from the strike by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Wilkinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilkinson on the ground.
Wilkinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkinson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkinson postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Wilkinson postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown with a hook.
It looks like Sam Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkinson controlling the pace.
Wilkinson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilkinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilkinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Wilkinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Wilkinson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Nice strikes from Wilkinson there.
Wilkinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Wilkinson there.
Brown trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Wilkinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilkinson throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilkinson moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
Brown tries to bum rush Wilkinson with a series of wild strikes but Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown defending well as Wilkinson loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Wilkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilkinson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wilkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilkinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilkinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilkinson controlling the action here.
Wilkinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wilkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Wilkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Wilkinson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brown thuds his right hand into Wilkinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Wilkinson takes one on the button.
Shannon Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilkinson.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Wilkinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown slips under a jab.
Shannon Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown cracks Wilkinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilkinson moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shannon Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkinson defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkinson is defended easily by Brown.
Shannon Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Wilkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilkinson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilkinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Wilkinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wilkinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilkinson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilkinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brown lunges at Wilkinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilkinson's hand.
Wilkinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Wilkinson misses its intended target.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilkinson.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilkinson slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
A slow jab from Wilkinson misses its intended target.
Brown moves away from the strike by Wilkinson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a jab when Wilkinson was well out of range.
Wilkinson slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Wilkinson fails to land the takedown.
Wilkinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Wilkinson misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilkinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilkinson off to one side.
Shannon Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Wilkinson.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilkinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilkinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Wilkinson moved out of range.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brown napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilkinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilkinson dominates the positioning.
Wilkinson misses with the ground and pound.
Wilkinson working away.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson scores with punches from side control.
Wilkinson just content to control the position.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wilkinson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilkinson looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
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.
Wilkinson looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown lands a with a good body shot.
Wilkinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Wilkinson getting side control.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Wilkinson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Wilkinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkinson working the head and body with strikes.
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 Shannon Brown.
I think Brown 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shannon Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evander Hollyfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Daniels's chin.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evander Hollyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hollyfield is trying to defend but Daniels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hollyfield is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Daniels.
Daniels wants to control but Hollyfield is keeping him busy.
Hollyfield wants to get back to his feet.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Hollyfield is having none of it.
Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Daniels pushes him off.
Evander Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels scores with a punch to the head.
Evander Hollyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Evander Hollyfield has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Daniels.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollyfield is breathing heavily.
Daniels scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daniels works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Daniels moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Daniels scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to control the action but Hollyfield is working from the bottom.
Daniels working the ground and pound from side control.
Hollyfield managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Daniels.
Daniels throws a strike aimed at the side of Hollyfield's head but Hollyfield avoids it well.
Hollyfield avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Daniels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daniels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Hollyfield's face as Daniels controls the position.
Hollyfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Hollyfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hollyfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hollyfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daniels asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Daniels looks up at the clock and then as Hollyfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Daniels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Hollyfield's cut.
That's time! Hollyfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hollyfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daniels - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Daniels.
Daniels works Hollyfield's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hollyfield tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Jim Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daniels looking to control but instead Hollyfield has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Daniels stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hollyfield to regain full guard.
Hollyfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels landing with the ground and pound.
Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollyfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollyfield tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels stays in close to Hollyfield's body and controls the position.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels passes into half guard.
Jim Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Hollyfield defends it.
Daniels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daniels winds up and cracks Hollyfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daniels trying to mount his opponent but Hollyfield defends it.
Hollyfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Daniels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but Hollyfield defending well.
Daniels is just content to waste time from the top position. Hollyfield takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hollyfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daniels is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evander Hollyfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hollyfield throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Daniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hollyfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Daniels.
Daniels scores with a punch to the head.
Daniels scores a takedown into full mount!
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!
Daniels is landing with some decent strikes but Hollyfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hollyfield is rocked!
Hollyfield is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daniels cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Daniels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Daniels is landing with some decent strikes but Hollyfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daniels working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels punching from mount but Hollyfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Evander Hollyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Daniels pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Daniels trying to control but Hollyfield is having none of it.
Daniels landing strikes from the mount and Hollyfield is in trouble!
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Hollyfield looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
Hollyfield is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels with a couple of short strikes.
Daniels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daniels throws some wild stikes that Hollyfield manages to avoid easily.
Daniels looking to control but Hollyfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jim Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling from mount.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daniels 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Calzaghe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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149 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Calzaghe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calzaghe.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Calzaghe blocks the leg kick.
Day throws a hook but Calzaghe avoids it easily.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Calzaghe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day misses with a double jab.
Day misses the jab.
Day shoots for a takedown but Calzaghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calzaghe moves away from the strike by Day.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calzaghe can pounce on him.
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day throws a hook but Calzaghe avoids it easily.
Calzaghe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calzaghe manages to avoid it.
Calzaghe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Day doesn't seem bothered though.
Day is breathing heavily.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Calzaghe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calzaghe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Calzaghe lands with a left to the head.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Calzaghe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Day has Calzaghe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calzaghe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzaghe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calzaghe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calzaghe moves into the clinch successfully.
Calzaghe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Calzaghe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calzaghe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Calzaghe pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day being controlled against the cage.
Calzaghe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Calzaghe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Calzaghe lands a shoulder strike.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calzaghe controlling the action here for a moment.
Day jumps guard but Calzaghe stands there with Day around his waist. Day gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calzaghe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzaghe cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calzaghe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzaghe is taking a breather. Day 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.
Day tries to get to full guard but Calzaghe has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe slows the pace down in half guard.
Day wants to control but Calzaghe is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Calzaghe sits in half guard.
Calzaghe works his way into full mount!
Day wants to control but Calzaghe is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Day fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calzaghe sprawls well initially but Day persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Day stops Calzaghe from getting back to his feet.
Day is looking for a kimura but Calzaghe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Day tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Calzaghe.
Day thows a huge punch but Calzaghe dodges it nicely.
Day working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Calzaghe's thigh. Calzaghe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Calzaghe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calzaghe pulls Day in close to his closed guard and prevents Day from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day drops back, looking for a kneebar! Calzaghe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Calzaghe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Calzaghe!
Day tries to buck Calzaghe off but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Day is trying to improve his position.
Day might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calzaghe working the ground and pound from side control.
Day sneaks back into half guard.
Day is looking to control Calzaghe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
Calzaghe stalling.
Calzaghe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Day wants to get back to his feet.
Day has a hand on Calzaghe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Calzaghe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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.
Calzaghe dominating with strikes here.
Day tries to hold on but Calzaghe pushes him away.
Day is desperately trying to improve his position but Calzaghe has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
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 Garrett Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Day throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a straight right hand.
Calzaghe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day misses with a body punch
and Calzaghe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Calzaghe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzaghe pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Calzaghe prevents Day from improving his position.
Day wants to get back to full guard but Calzaghe has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tries to lock up and control but Calzaghe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Day wants to control but Calzaghe is having none of it.
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.
Day bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Day pushing down on Calzaghe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Day is working for a kimura here but Calzaghe manages to reverse the position and he's now in Day's guard.
Day trying to control the position.
Day is looking to stand up but Calzaghe isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Calzaghe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calzaghe slips nicely into half guard.
Joe Calzaghe has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Calzaghe trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Calzaghe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Calzaghe's back!
Day throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calzaghe 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murpy comes to the cage accompanied by Victory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Murpy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Houston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston is looking to clinch.
Houston looks to land a combination but Murpy avoids it well.
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Murpy.
Murpy shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murpy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murpy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Houston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murpy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Houston's guard now.
Murpy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murpy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Murpy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Houston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Houston is trying to improve his position.
Murpy controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murpy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Houston's legs.
Murpy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murpy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murpy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murpy swings around for an armbar but Houston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Murpy's guard.
Murpy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Houston defends it easily.
Houston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Houston postures up.
Houston trying to control but Murpy is working from the bottom.
Houston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murpy working for a triangle but Houston defends it easily.
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murpy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murpy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Houston has his hands clasped together but Murpy extends an breaks Houston's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murpy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Murpy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TBjang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Manson is looking to clinch.
TBjang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Dojo TBjang has been cut.
Manson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TBjang.
TBjang thows a body shot but no joy.
TBjang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from TBjang.
Manson missing with a left hand there. TBjang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
TBjang throws a series of punches but Manson moves out of range.
TBjang thows a body shot but no joy.
TBjang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TBjang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
TBjang slips under a jab from Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson misses with a looping left.
TBjang punishes Manson's body with a nice straight punch.
Manson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TBjang digs a good hook to Manson's body.
Manson defending well as TBjang loads up on a big left hand.
TBjang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dojo TBjang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TBjang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
TBjang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manson.
The fighters circle momentarily. TBjang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TBjang cracks Manson with a good jab.
Manson looks gassed!
Manson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from TBjang.
TBjang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manson was well out of range. Poor timing from TBjang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from TBjang does it's job there.
Manson throws out a leg kick but TBjang moves out of range and Manson only half commits.
Manson slips a straight right by TBjang.
TBjang throws a nice outside leg kick.
TBjang scores with a jab to the jaw.
TBjang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Manson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from TBjang.
TBjang connects with a high kick.
TBjang knocks Manson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Manson is rocked!
TBjang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manson has escaped the position, nice work there.
TBjang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson is trying to buck TBjang off.
TBjang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manson has escaped the position, nice work there.
TBjang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TBjang has an Americana. Manson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! TBjang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if TBjang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dojo TBjang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davi Silva!
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, Michael Rossi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Rossi looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Silva cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michael Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
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!
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Rossi throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Silva works over Rossi's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Silva works over Rossi's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva is looking to wear down Rossi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Rossi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rossi's calf.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rossi tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rossi takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Davi Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Rossi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Rossi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva stalks Rossi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rossi's face. Rossi staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rossi's calf.
Rossi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Davi Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva lands a high kick!
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Silva.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rossi on the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rossi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Rossi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
A head kick from Silva lands but Rossi takes it in his stride.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Rossi's ribs.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva cracks the inside of Rossi's front leg.
Davi Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossi.
A shot to de liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a quick inside 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!
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davi Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands with a hook. Rossi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva works Rossi's body with a nice hook.
Rossi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rossi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Silva is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva thumps Rossi with a low kick.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rossi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Rossi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Rossi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rossi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva cracks Rossi with a good jab.
Rossi takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossi throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Rossi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva cracks Rossi with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva looks to land a combination. Rossi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva digs a good body shot into Rossi's ribs.
Rossi wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rossi thinking.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi misses with the combination.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva stalks Rossi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rossi's face. Rossi staggers backwards, shaken.
Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rossi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davi Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Michael Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi throws a lazy body kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davi Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davi Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bony Phony!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phony moves away.
Phony misses with a few strikes there.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Phony forces Thornton back against the cage and clinches.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phony has a couple of punches blocked by Thornton.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thornton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phony backwards.
Phony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phony struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
Thornton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phony misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton has Phony pressed against the cage.
Phony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Phony.
It looks like Shawn Thornton has been cut.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Phony.
Phony misses with a body punch.
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
Phony tries to clinch up but Thornton circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phony, right into the meat.
Thornton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phony was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a double jab
and Phony counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Thornton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thornton misses with a double jab
and Phony counters with a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornton, right into the meat.
Phony looks gassed!
Thornton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Phony counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Phony to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Phony counters with a one-two to the body.
Phony bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shawn Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton looks to land a left hand but Phony moved out of range nicely.
Phony scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornton swings for the body but Phony moves out of range.
Phony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thornton misses with a hook to the body
and Phony counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phony moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phony softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike.
Phony prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Phony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phony backwards.
Phony lands a nice knee to the body.
Thornton stalls.
Thornton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phony lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Thornton.
Thornton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phony connects with a knee to the head.
Phony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony misses with a knee strike.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Phony's head.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phony.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton is trying to trip Phony. He has hold of a leg but Phony is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thornton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thornton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thornton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thornton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phony not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phony can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phony might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thornton kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Phony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phony wants to stand up but Thornton is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thornton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Phony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bony Phony will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Thornton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A low kick from Thornton misses
and Phony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thornton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phony counters with a nice uppercut.
Phony looks to land a combination but Thornton avoids it well.
Phony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thornton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phony scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornton misses with a leg kick
and Phony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thornton throws a body punch but Phony moves out of range.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Phony counters with a three punch combo that has Thornton backing up. Thornton nods at Phony to acknowledge the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thornton 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 Phony has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phony and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton wants to land a leg kick but Phony is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton misses with a shot to the body
and Phony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thornton throws a sloppy body shot
and Phony counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Phony - just one landing.
Phony lands a nice looking body shot.
Thornton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phony connects with a body shot.
Thornton takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Thornton misses with a body shot
and Phony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phony goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shawn Thornton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phony punishes Thornton's body with a nice straight punch.
Phony lands an overhand right.
Phony sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phony fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thornton is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phony, right into the meat.
Phony lands with a shot to the body.
Phony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phony scores with a nice strike.
Oh Thornton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phony stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phony works Thornton's body with a nice hook.
Thornton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phony.
Thornton seems to have got his legs back now.
Thornton takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phony counters with a nice uppercut.
Phony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Phony.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Phony does no damage.
Phony closes the distance and clinches.
Phony lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thornton or not.
Phony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phony throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phony is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thornton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phony lands with a left to the head.
Phony lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phony looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
Phony tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton trying to stall but Phony improves his position.
Knees to the body from Phony.
Phony lands with a left to the head.
Phony connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phony misses with a knee strike.
Phony looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Phony.
Phony prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phony lands a good knee to the midsection. Thornton won't want to take too many of those.
Thornton tries to score a body lock takedown but Phony shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phony tries a knee to the head but Thornton blocks it.
Phony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phony scores with a jab. Thornton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phony walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thornton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phony counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thornton misses with a body shot
and Phony counters with a nice uppercut.
Thornton is looking to wear down Phony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thornton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phony finds it's way round the side to connect with Thornton's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bony Phony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Thornton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Phony throws a right hand that Thornton ducks under and follows up with a left that Thornton also avoids with ease.
Bony Phony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phony's corner calls for a 1-2. Phony obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thornton misses with a jab to the body
and Phony counters by moving into the clinch.
Phony misses with a knee to the head.
Thornton is trying to drag Phony to the mat but Phony just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thornton tries to work over Phony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Phony avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phony's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thornton is defending well for now.
Thornton tries to work over Phony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bony Phony seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thornton's face.
Phony is working Thornton over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thornton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Phony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thornton.
Phony manages to break the clinch.
Phony 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.
Thornton misses with a combination
and Phony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thornton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phony counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Phony catches Thornton right on the button with a cross.
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Phony cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thornton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phony counters by clinching up.
Phony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thornton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phony lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phony with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bony Phony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phony connects with a knee to the head.
Phony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Phony.
Phony lands a nice knee to the body.
Phony lands with a short shot to the head.
Phony digs a right hand into Thornton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thornton's gas tank.
Phony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Phony throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thornton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phony lands a good knee to the midsection. Thornton won't want to take too many of those.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Phony controls the action.
Shawn Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phony lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Phony.
Thornton wants to get back to striking at distance but Phony won't allow it.
Phony breaks from the clinch.
Phony moves into range and clinches up with Thornton.
Phony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phony scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phony drops Thornton with a big knee straight up the middle! Thornton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Phony's corner calls for a 1-2. Phony obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thornton throws a combination that misses
and Phony counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Thornton misses
and Phony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Phony coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phony scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thornton throws a leg kick
and Phony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Phony.
Phony moves out of range as Thornton strikes.
Phony lands a with a good body shot.
Thornton dodges the punch combination from Phony.
Thornton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Phony counter with a right hand.
Phony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phony scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thornton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phony smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Thornton misses the target.
Phony closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bony Phony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phony winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bony Phony!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Albers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vpered kPobede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kPobede has chosen Kalinka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vpered kPobede has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Virgil Albers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vpered kPobede!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albers misses with a hook. kPobede ducked under it nicely.
kPobede connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
kPobede scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Albers as he checks the leg kick.
Albers thows a body shot but no joy.
Albers looks to land a combination but kPobede avoids it well.
Albers looks to score with a jab to the body but kPobede is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by kPobede. That's going to slow Albers down.
kPobede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albers misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for kPobede.
Albers throws a hook but kPobede blocks it.
kPobede scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Albers tries to bum rush kPobede with a series of wild strikes but kPobede uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Albers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before kPobede can pounce on him.
Albers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virgil Albers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede thumps Albers with a low kick.
Albers is breathing heavily.
kPobede showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albers.
kPobede lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Virgil Albers has been cut.
Albers looks to score with a jab to the body but kPobede is just out of range.
Albers misses with a wild body shot.
Albers throws a body punch but kPobede moves out of range.
Albers swings for the body but kPobede moves out of range.
Albers throws a body punch but kPobede moves out of range.
kPobede tries to score with a low kick but Albers moves his leg out of the way.
Albers throws a body punch but kPobede moves out of range.
kPobede throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albers lands a slapping body shot.
kPobede tries to land a front kick but Albers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by kPobede there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kPobede thumps Albers with a low kick.
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kPobede scores with a leg kick.
kPobede throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albers avoids the head kick by kPobede.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Albers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from kPobede - the referee stops the clock and Albers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says kPobede. Albers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Albers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
kPobede feints and then cracks Albers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Albers down.
Albers walks forward, straight into a front kick from kPobede.
kPobede connects with a solid leg kick.
Albers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede throws a head kick that misses.
kPobede throws a chopping leg kick but Albers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
kPobede buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
kPobede tries a head kick but it misses.
kPobede thumps Albers with a low kick.
kPobede scoring well with a low kick there.
kPobede scores with a kick to the body.
Albers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by kPobede. kPobede obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
kPobede throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Albers.
kPobede throws a head kick but Albers moves out of range.
Albers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
kPobede lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
kPobede throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albers blocks a head kick by kPobede.
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kPobede lands a head kick. Albers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
kPobede with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kPobede delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for kPobede.
kPobede lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for kPobede.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Albers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from kPobede - the referee stops the clock and Albers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says kPobede. Albers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
kPobede throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from kPobede. Albers shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vpered kPobede dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Albers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
kPobede buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
kPobede misses with a head kick.
Albers avoids the head kick by kPobede.
Albers throws a right and a left that kPobede avoids nicely.
Albers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kPobede moves away.
Albers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but kPobede moves away.
kPobede has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
kPobede throws a head kick that Albers semi-blocks.
Virgil Albers's cut is getting worse.
kPobede throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
kPobede lands a nice looking kick to the body. Albers takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from kPobede.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
kPobede connects with a high kick.
Vpered kPobede seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kPobede tries a low kick but Albers avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by kPobede.
Albers misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by kPobede.
Albers just misses with a punch to the body.
kPobede uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albers.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Albers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
kPobede cracks the inside of Albers's front leg.
Albers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from kPobede.
kPobede throws a leg kick but Albers checks it.
Albers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but kPobede was well out of range. Poor timing from Albers.
kPobede misses with a low kick.
Albers looks to land a right hand but kPobede moved out of range.
kPobede connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for kPobede.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kPobede lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for kPobede.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by kPobede.
kPobede throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
kPobede connects with a high kick.
Virgil Albers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A solid leg kick lands there for kPobede.
kPobede scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from kPobede.
kPobede misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kPobede lands a head kick. Albers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Albers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
kPobede bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
kPobede lands with a slapping head kick.
Jeez, Virgil Albers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kPobede moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
kPobede throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Virgil Albers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vpered kPobede!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patty Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henning Wehland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Faint - Hospital. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wehland's choice of entrance music: Pirates. This should be a great matchup!
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282 lbs
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268 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patty Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henning Wehland!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wehland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patterson sprawls well initially but Wehland persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wehland is working for a kimura but Patterson is defending it quite comfortably.
Patterson is looking to control Wehland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patterson avoid being mounted?
Wehland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
Wehland is looking to take a break and control but Patterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehland prevents Patterson from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wehland shoots in for a takedown but Patterson shows good takedown defense.
Wehland looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
A jab from Wehland misses.
Wehland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patterson sprawls well. Patterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wehland gets slowly back to his feet.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wehland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wehland keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Wehland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patterson is aware though and is defending well.
Wehland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Wehland keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wehland wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Wehland is keeping the position.
Patterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wehland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Wehland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stops Wehland from passing to mount.
Patterson is trying to control Wehland's posture but Wehland avoids it.
Patterson defending against the ground and pound.
Wehland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Patterson, who protects the arm well.
Wehland looks gassed!
Wehland trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wehland trying to mount his opponent but Patterson defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wehland misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson has his takedown stuffed
and Wehland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wehland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Patterson's half guard.
Patterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wehland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henning Wehland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wehland with a poor takedown
and Patterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Wehland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wehland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson trying to control but Wehland is working from the bottom.
Patterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wehland is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Patterson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wehland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wehland has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson is trying to hold Wehland in close to prevent damage but Wehland has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehland thows a huge punch but Patterson dodges it nicely.
Wehland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wehland gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wehland throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wehland misses with a takedown
and Patterson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wehland!
Patterson wants to take Wehland's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson content just to control the position here.
Wehland regains half guard.
Patterson trying to control from Wehland's half guard. Wehland has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wehland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wehland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Wehland keeps moving.
Patterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wehland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patterson has managed to get both his arms back between Wehland's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wehland looking for a sweep. Not yet Wehland, not yet.
Wehland has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wehland can't keep his opponent in guard - Patterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Patterson in particular looking to stall.
Patterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wehland keeps working.
Wehland manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wehland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Wehland.
Wehland seems keen to control Patterson's posture.
Wehland keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wehland is on top in guard.
Wehland trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Patty Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Wehland sprawls well.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Wehland closes the distance and clinches.
Wehland is struggling to control the position.
Wehland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Henning Wehland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wehland working Patterson over with strikes.
Wehland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Patterson is just riding it out for now. Wehland eventually gives up the hold.
Patterson is trying to maintain the position but Wehland is very close to passing his half guard.
Wehland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehland prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard but Wehland has mounted him!
Patterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wehland.
Wehland wants to take Patterson's back but he can't do it this time.
Wehland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Wehland prevents Patterson from getting the reversal.
Patterson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wehland.
Patterson blocking the ground and pound.
Wehland looking to control but Patterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Patterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wehland takes Patterson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Patterson is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wehland tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
BOOM! Wehland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wehland looking to ground and pound but Patterson is blocking nicely.
Wehland prevents Patterson from getting the reversal.
Wehland wants to control the pace but Patterson is squirming around nicely.
Wehland misses with some ground and pound and Patterson recovers position to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wehland wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
Patterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wehland.
Patterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Patterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wehland pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wehland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wehland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wehland lands in his opponent's guard.
Wehland preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henning Wehland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wehland 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henning Wehland!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Black!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson lands a slapping body shot.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Black misses.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Watson misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
Black moves forwards but Watson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Watson shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Watson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black wants to control but Watson is keeping busy.
Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watson throws a solid leg kick but Black takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a jab when Watson was well out of range.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Black wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Watson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watsonis looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black stays in close to Watson's body and controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson 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.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Watson misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Watson misses.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Watson takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson moves away from the strike by Black.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brian Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Watson motions for Black to come forward. Watson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watson throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Black.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Black misses with a body kick.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black misses the jab.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Black throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Watson takes one on the button.
Brian Watson is winning the standup battle so far.
Black throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Michael Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black lands with a right hand.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson misses with a jab to the body
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Black throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Black looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Watson's hands.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Black throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a series of strikes. Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a left and a right that stings Black.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson slips a straight right by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Black 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.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson lands an overhand right.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black checks a low kick from Watson.
Black throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Black misses.
Black throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Black misses.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watson has time to react.
Black throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black misses with a looping left.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Black's waist but Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson moves out of range as Black strikes.
Watson moves out of range as Black strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Black dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Watson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Black. Black circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watson has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
Black breaks the clinch.
Watson slips a jab from Black.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Watson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black cracks Watson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brian Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black thows a body shot but no joy.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
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.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Watson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Black misses with a double jab
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
Michael Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Watson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 Suge Night scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Black!
Michael Black is the new welterweight champion!
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