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Honour FC 67: Palo V Grendel PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cada has chosen Devil Went Down To Cadaville as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jim Bo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jim Bo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benji Cada!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cada.
Cada shoots for a double leg takedown but Bo sprawls well. He's pushed Cada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jim Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cada pinned against the cage. Cada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cada pinned against the cage. Cada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bo throws a jab when Cada was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bo or perhaps it was just good defense by Cada which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bo pinned against the cage. Bo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bo lunges at Cada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cada's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cada fails with the takedown
and Bo counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Cada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cada is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cada was covering up waiting for the punch and Bo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bo content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cada holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim Bo.
Cada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bo's half guard.
Bo is looking for a sweep. Cada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bo is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bo's guard now.
Bo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cada content to stall in guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benji Cada wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bo tries to avoid it but Cada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bo to the ground. Bo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cada's waist but Cada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bo off to one side.
Cada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Bo misses.
Bo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bo sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cada holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Bo just wasn't active enough.
Bo wants to slow Cada down by chopping away at his legs.
Cada slips a straight right by Bo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cada checks a leg kick.
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.
Bo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bo is looking to chop away at Cada's legs.
Cada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bo looks to land a left hand but Cada moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bo keeping moving, preventing Cada from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cada is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Benji Cada has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bo takes a swing at Cada's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cada tries to reverse the position but Bo maintains control.
Bo tries to control but Cada wriggling away.
Cada working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bo trying to control but Cada is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Bo just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bo is defended easily by Cada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo closes the distance and clinches up with Cada, looking for a takedown. Bo pushes Cada against the cage but Cada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cada.
Cada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bo as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Cada with that takedown attempt.
Benji Cada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cada takes one to the side of the head.
Bo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Jim Bo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Beebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Beebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai looks to land a combination. Beebe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Beebe is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Kai.
Kai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beebe misses the jab.
Beebe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beebe tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Beebe tries for a takedown but Kai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai works on Beebe's body with a couple of short punches.
Beebe lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beebe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kai's brow.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beebe is rocked!
Beebe looking to throw knees to the head but Kai is blocking nicely.
Oh Beebe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kai working aggressively here.
Beebe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kai is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beebe blocking some punches.
Beebe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Beebe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kai blocks an elbow strike from Beebe.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Beebe tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Beebe back against the cage.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Beebe.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Beebe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beebe.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Kai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beebe blocking some punches.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Beebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beebe blocking some punches.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Beebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beebe tries to stall but Kai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Beebe.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai looks gassed!
Beebe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kai.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Beebe blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beebe.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Beebe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Beebe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Beebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beebe tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Beebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Beebe.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai avoids a wild elbow strike from Beebe.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Beebe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a shot to the body.
Beebe blocks an uppercut.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kai.
Beebe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beebe.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beebe seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beebe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beebe lands an elbow that stopped Kai in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beebe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beebe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Beebe.
Beebe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beebe backwards.
Beebe misses with a knee strike.
Beebe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Beebe blocks a body shot from Kai.
A right hook to the body lands for Kai.
Beebe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Beebe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Beebe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kai is unloading with more strikes now! Beebe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshihiro Kai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cents- Many Men. Will Connor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
and Connor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connor forces Parker back against the cage and clinches.
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Parker trying to stall but Connor improves his position.
Parker tries to land a knee to the head but Connor blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Connor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands an elbow just above Connor 's eye.
It looks like Will Connor has been cut.
Parker blocks a body shot from Connor.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Connor struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Parker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Parker.
Connor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Connor lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Connor working Parker over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Connor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Connor is very close to passing his half guard.
Parker tries to kick Connor off but Connor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Connor is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Connor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Connor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker is controlling Connor's trapped leg to prevent Connor from advancing to side control.
Connor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Connor looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Connor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Parker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Connor is landing with some decent strikes but Parker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Connor breaks from Parker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Parker is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Connor postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Parker badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Connor around the waist but Connor pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Connor is the winner by TKO! Connor jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Connor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veneda S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Ice-T Lethal Weapon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veneda S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross is looking to chop away at S's legs.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but S swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but S swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
S throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from S.
S fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Ross clinches up against the cage.
S escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
S misses with a leg kick.
Ross lands a leg kick that knocks S off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ross counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ross obliges.
Ross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section. S lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
S is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ross obliges.
Ross lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ross connects with a knee to the head.
Ross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ross obliges.
Ross landing knees to the body.
Ross using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ross connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ross taking a breather.
S blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ross lands a knee to the head.
Ross trying to land knees to the body.
S tries to score a body lock takedown but Ross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
S jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ross walks away with a smile on his face. S gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ross fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross closes the distance looking to clinch
and S counters with a left and a right that stings Ross.
Ross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
S tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross using the Thai plumb to throw knees but S has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
S pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
S misses with a wild combination.
Ross is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but S swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
S misses the jab.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ross 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.
Ross checks a low kick from S.
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Ross missing with knees to the body.
Ross tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and S avoids it.
S changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ross doesn't manage to clinch there - S circles away.
S throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Ross tries to clinch up but S circles away and keeps his distance.
S circles away from the clinch attempt.
S swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
Ross tries to clinch up but S circles away and keeps his distance.
Ross tries to clinch but S is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to clinch but fails miserably
and S counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross throws a push kick but S slaps the foot to one side.
S keeps the fight on the outside.
S throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
S scores with a shot to the body.
S avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross has closed the distance and engaged S in a clinch.
Ross struggles to land a body shot inside as S controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ross using the Thai plumb to throw knees but S has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ross crunches a lovely knee into S's ribcage.
Ross lands a good knee to the midsection. S won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross lands a left hand that snaps the head of S backwards.
Nice body punch from Ross - that landed with a thud.
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!
Ross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has S in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ross digs a right hand into S's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on S's gas tank.
S takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ross landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ross.
Ross with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ross stalling.
Ross lands an elbow just above S 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ross as the two fighters clinch.
Ross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Ross - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Ross.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ross.
Ross lands a nice knee to the body.
Ross lands an elbow inside that S shrugs off.
Ross stalling.
S tries to pull guard but Ross won't allow it.
Ross is leaning against S and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Ricky Ross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ross unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ross scores a nice knee to the body.
Ross landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by S.
Ross moves to clinch but S breaks away
and S counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross pushes S away with a front kick.
S swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross.
An inside leg kick lands from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ross counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ross looks to clinch
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Ross 's knee.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but S swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
S jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Ross throws a right and a left that S avoids nicely.
S keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S tried to score with a low kick but Ross checks it.
Ross clinches up with S and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Ross.
Veneda S has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross looking to throw knees to the head but S is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
S blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
S wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on S's face as he tries to break the clinch.
S looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
S breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ross trying to land knees to the body.
Ross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through S's defenses.
Ross with a knee to the head.
Ross misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from S.
S looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ricky Ross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
S goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ross prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ross.
S wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands an elbow inside that S shrugs off.
S can't get the takedown.
S tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ross smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veneda S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross wants to clinch up but S keeps it at a distance.
Ross has closed the distance and engaged S in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
S throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ross 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Numero Nueve enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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28
162 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numero Nueve!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Nueve sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Nueve.
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Nueve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Hammer tries to clinch but Nueve moves out of range.
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nueve swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammer.
Nueve will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Nueve.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nueve.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Nueve.
Nueve misses with a body shot.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick
and Nueve counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nueve manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nueve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
Nueve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
Nueve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nueve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nueve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nueve had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammer trying to control but Nueve is working from the bottom.
Nueve is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Nueve keeps moving.
Nueve wants to hit a switch here but Hammer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nueve there!
Nueve bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nueve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nueve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nueve working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nueve accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nueve postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
Nueve cracks Hammer with a solid left hand.
Nueve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nueve lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nueve!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nueve tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Nueve dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Nueve fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Nueve is now in Hammer's guard.
Nueve is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer has wrist control.
Nueve is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammer stops Nueve from standing up.
Hammer postures up.
Nueve wants to control the position but Hammer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Nueve defends it.
Numero Nueve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nueve tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nueve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nueve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer pushing down on Nueve's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nueve looking for submissions off his back.
Nueve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though.
Hammer prevents Nueve from standing back up.
Hammer working over Nueve with some ground and pound. Nueve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nueve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hammer tries to pass to full mount but Nueve defends it.
Nueve moves into full guard.
Nueve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nueve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer lands a couple of digs.
Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Nueve blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nueve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Nueve keeps moving.
Nueve manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Nueve keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nueve trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nueve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hammer is on top in guard.
Nueve keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is really struggling to control Nueve but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nueve trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nueve wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Nueve trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Black Hammer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nueve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Numero Nueve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Nueve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nueve checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nueve crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Nueve gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Nueve manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nueve takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Nueve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Hammer pushes Nueve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hammer has Nueve pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hammer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nueve tumbling to the mat - Hammer dives into Nueve's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Nueve controlling the position.
Nueve has momentary wrist control but Hammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammer pushes down on Nueve's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nueve has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hammer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hammer!
Hammer wants to control but Nueve is keeping him busy.
Nueve tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer tries to move to mount but Nueve blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working the head with strikes.
Nueve is trying to get back to his feet.
Nueve is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hammer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nueve is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hammer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Nueve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nueve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nueve is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hammer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nueve is trying to escape the mount.
Nueve is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nueve can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hammer landing strikes from the mount and Nueve is in trouble!
Hammer lands a big elbow.
Hammer scoring with strikes but Nueve is staying in there.
Hammer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nueve is rocked!
Hammer dominating with strikes here.
Nueve is still in real trouble! Can Hammer finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nueve is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hammer lands a big elbow - Nueve is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nueve is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Black Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes into the arena with EYELID - REGENERATE blaring out of the sound system. Ambrose is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amos Moses - Primus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Ambrose!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Ambrose coming out on top.
It looks like Don Key has been cut.
Ambrose scores with a one two! Key had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambrose loads up on a big right hand but Key slips the punch.
Ambrose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Key looks to land a left hand but Ambrose moved out of range nicely.
Ambrose lands a nice hook to Key's body. Key takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Key tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ambrose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ambrose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambrose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Ambrose avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ambrose backwards.
Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambrose presses Key against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ambrose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Key up against the cage.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambrose's elbow.
Key blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose lands a nice knee to the body.
Key is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
Ambrose tries to land knees in the clinch but Key avoids the damage to the body.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Ambrose.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose prevents a body shot from Key.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Ambrose avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Ambrose tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Ambrose back against the cage.
Ambrose blocks a body shot from Key.
Key prevents a body shot from Ambrose.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key tries to work over Ambrose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambrose controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key tries a body shot but Ambrose blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ambrose as the two fighters clinch.
Ambrose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Key backwards.
A body shot lands from Ambrose.
A hook to the body from Key.
Key wants to break free but Ambrose has control.
Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose stalling the fight.
Key breaks the clinch.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ambrose lands with a shot to the body.
Ezekiel Ambrose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambrose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ambrose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Key. That did some damage!
Key scores with a head kick.
Ambrose tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ambrose is looking to clinch but Key is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Key.
Key throws a sloppy head kick
and Ambrose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ambrose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Key's half guard.
Well, if Ambrose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key wants to improve his position but Ambrose is controlling well.
Key trying to hold on to Ambrose's head to control him but Ambrose postures up.
Key has one foot on Ambrose's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ambrose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ambrose misses with a double jab.
Key avoids the body shot from Ambrose.
Ambrose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ambrose fails with a takedown attempt.
Ambrose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambrose shoots in but Key avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Key is looking to clinch but Ambrose is avoiding it.
Ambrose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Key connects with a solid leg kick.
Don Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key tries to clinch but Ambrose moves out of range.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Key as he avoids it easily.
Don Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ambrose.
Ambrose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Key lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ambrose circles away quickly and effectively.
Ambrose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Key rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Ambrose as he connects with a hook.
Key tries to clinch but Ambrose is having none of it.
Ambrose looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Key lands with a nice body kick.
Key lands a head kick. Ambrose smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ambrose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Ambrose misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key throws a push kick but Ambrose slaps the foot to one side.
Ambrose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ambrose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ambrose tries to clinch up.
Key fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambrose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ambrose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Key fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ambrose.
Key dodges the punch combination from Ambrose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key scores with a head kick.
Ambrose swings widly with a right hand
and Key counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambrose is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ambrose gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Ambrose blocks a body shot from Key.
Key cracks Ambrose with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Key.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose lands a shot to the body.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambrose tries to land a knee to the head but Key blocks with his arms.
Ezekiel Ambrose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key presses Ambrose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Key.
Ambrose is breathing heavily.
Key working aggressively here.
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ambrose tries to throw a body punch but Key avoids it by throwing Ambrose back against the cage.
Key breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Key keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambrose.
Ambrose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Key.
Key lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ambrose misses with a few strikes there.
Key has closed the distance and engaged Ambrose in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Key's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Key fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ambrose.
Key takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ambrose scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambrose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ambrose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Key. Key obviously looking to wear him down.
Ambrose misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Key counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Key ducks under a wild hook from Ambrose.
Ambrose looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Ambrose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ambrose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ambrose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Key connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ambrose has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Key.
Ambrose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Key manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Key scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ambrose doesn't seem bothered though.
Key connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Key.
Don Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambrose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ambrose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Ambrose fails to land with a series of punches.
Key misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Key.
Key tries to clinch up but Ambrose circles away and keeps his distance.
Key uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ambrose has time to react.
Key lands with an overhand left.
Key connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a body shot.
Key sizes up Ambrose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ambrose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Key wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Key tries to work over Ambrose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambrose can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Ambrose misses with a body punch.
Ambrose lands a shot to the body.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ambrose tries to clinch but Key moves out of range.
Key thows a body kick. Ambrose tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ambrose lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ambrose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Key to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key misses with a head kick.
Key dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ambrose. That did some damage!
Key slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ambrose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Key sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ambrose missing with a left hand there. Key was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Key showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Key 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Key!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marko's choice of entrance music: Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
285 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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23
290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Marko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marko.
Marko lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to clinch up but Marko circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Marko lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
Marko digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Harris pushes Marko up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Harris.
Marko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marko cracks Harris with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko lands with a cross.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Marko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marko throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Marko shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marko fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marko clinches.
Marko breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris defending well as Marko loads up on a big left hand.
Harris with a hook.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Marko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Marko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marko throws a one two combo.
Marko lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
Good exchange - Marko coming out on top.
Marko cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Marko lands a big right hand that sends Harris crashing to the mat! Marko stays standing though and waves Harris back to his feet!
Harris is rocked!
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marko darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Harris's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Marko before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Marko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey The Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton misses with a lunging right hand
and The Dude counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Dude misses with the ground and pound.
Hilton is trying to control The Dude's posture but The Dude avoids it.
The Dude 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.
The Dude is looking to take a break and control but Hilton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Dude works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hilton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hilton thows a huge punch but The Dude dodges it nicely.
The Dude tries to roll over but Hilton keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton wants to free his trapped foot but The Dude is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hilton throwing shots but The Dude is blocking nicely.
Hilton prevents The Dude from improving his position.
The Dude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hilton trying to control the position from guard on top but The Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hilton preventing the sweep.
The Dude working a defensive guard here.
The Dude keeping moving, preventing Hilton from controlling successfully.
The Dude seems keen to control Hilton's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but The Dude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luke Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hilton lands with a nice combination. The Dude backs away looking to recover.
Hilton throws the left hand but The Dude avoids the punch easily.
Hilton misses with a double jab.
The Dude tries to clinch but Hilton moves away
and Hilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Hilton.
Hilton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Dude was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton misses with a right hand
and The Dude counters by clinching up.
Hilton breaks from the clinch.
The Dude drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Dude passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hilton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Dude off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton missing with strikes.
Hilton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hilton working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Hilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Dude forces Hilton back against the cage and clinches.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
The Dude is trying to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling him.
The Dude wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dude has Hilton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Dude pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hilton tumbling to the mat - The Dude dives into Hilton's guard.
The Dude wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
The Dude is looking to work some ground and pound but Hilton has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dude trying to control but Hilton is working from the bottom.
Hilton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hilton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Dude slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hilton wants to hit a switch here but The Dude passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hilton there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dude prevents Hilton from getting the reversal.
The Dude controlling from the full mount.
The Dude landing punches.
The Dude trying to control but Hilton is having none of it.
The Dude cracks Hilton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton tries to hold on but The Dude postures up.
The Dude looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hilton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hilton tries to hold on but The Dude pushes him away.
The Dude manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hilton to take his back!
The Dude working for a choke but Hilton is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dude punches Hilton on the ear.
The Dude loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hilton hold on?
The Dude is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hilton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hilton for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton wants to control his opponent's hands but The Dude gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey The Dude showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hilton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hilton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Dude stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Dude fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilton. The Dude does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dude misses the shot to the body.
Hilton shoots in looking for a takedown but The Dude manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hilton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hilton looks to score with a jab to the body but The Dude is just out of range.
Hilton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Dude counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Hilton.
The Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilton manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Dude. Hilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hilton swings for the body but The Dude moves out of range.
Hilton feints a jab promting The Dude to slip. Hilton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Dude slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Luke Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Dude tries to clinch but Hilton moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Dude moves into the clinch.
Hilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Dude is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hilton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Dude avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilton tries for a takedown but The Dude manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Dude is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hilton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hilton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Dude gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Dude changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton tries to bum rush The Dude with a series of wild strikes but The Dude uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Hilton. Those never looked like landing.
The Dude fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Dude leaves Hilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hilton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Dude shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hilton as he jumps to the side.
Hilton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Dude.
The Dude misses with a takedown attempt - Hilton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Dude tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hilton swivels and escapes.
Hilton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Dude at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Hilton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hilton 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Hilton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Gull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
145 lbs
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24
146 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eli Gull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gull tries to clinch up.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao misses with a series of wild punches.
Gull takes the fight into the clinch.
Gull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Gull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gull.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Gull backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gull throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacquiao circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Gull with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Gull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gull tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Pacquiao misses
and Gull counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gull is trying to control. Pacquiao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pacquiao pushes Gull off and gets back to his feet.
Gull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Gull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gull in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Gull tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacquiao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gull under the eye.
Gull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gull tries for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending well.
Pacquiao is trying to control Gull's posture but Gull avoids it.
Pacquiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Gull drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Pacquiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gull throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pacquiao wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gull creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pacquiao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pacquiao is not content to let Gull control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pacquiao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gull moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Eli Gull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Gull shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gull doesn't seem bothered though.
Gull shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gull closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gull lands in his opponent's guard.
Gull distracts Pacquiao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gull stopping the sweep attempt from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing Gull from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gull wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Gull stops Pacquiao from standing up.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Gull from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Eli Gull wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gull clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to push Gull away but Gull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gull keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacquiao is trying to push Gull away but Gull has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pacquiao breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao misses with a hook.
Pacquiao scores with a one two! Gull had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Gull closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Gull pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Gull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Pacquiao walks into a straight right hand from Gull.
Gull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gull shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Gull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Gull blocks it.
Gull takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao throws the left hand but Gull avoids the punch easily.
Gull darts in and clinches Pacquiao up against the cage.
Gull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Gull has closed the distance and engaged Pacquiao in a clinch.
Pacquiao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gull scores with a shoulder strike.
Gull breaks from the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gull tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Gull's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Gull dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacquiao misses with a straight right.
Gull wants to clinch.
Gull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gull shoots in and drives through. Pacquiao sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gull rushes Pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gull gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pacquiao regains guard.
Pacquiao is controlling Gull's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pacquiao is looking to stand up but Gull isn't so interested in that idea.
Pacquiao working a defensive guard here.
Eli Gull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gull looking to pass the guard.
Gull drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pacquiao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gull has Pacquiao in his guard.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gull working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacquiao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacquiao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pacquiao advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacquiao decides to stand back up. Pacquiao steps back and let's Gull get back to his feet.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Gull moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gull is looking to clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
Gull tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves away
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gull fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pacquiao to the ground. Gull is now in Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gull throws a big right hand that misses.
Gull trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eli Gull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gull keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pacquiao.
Gull keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pacquiao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gull defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gull wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Eli Gull.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gull, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gull!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Grendel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grendel has chosen Rjd2 - Ghostwriter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Grendel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grendel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grendel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Palo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grendel slips a straight right by Palo.
Grendel jabs at Palo's body.
Palo misses with a straight left.
Grendel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grendel throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Palo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grendel under the eye.
Grendel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grendel walks into a straight right hand from Palo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grendel.
Palo connects with a body shot.
Grendel looks to land a left hand but Palo moved out of range nicely.
Palo connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Palo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grendel throws out a loose jab but Palo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palo avoids the body shot from Grendel.
Grendel misses with a straight left.
Palo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palo is looking to clinch but Grendel is avoiding it.
Grendel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palo.
Palo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grendel throws out the jab.
A jab from Palo misses.
Grendel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palo.
Palo clinches with his opponent.
Palo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grendel blocks a body shot from Palo.
Palo tries to work over Grendel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo has a couple of punches blocked by Grendel.
Palo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grendel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grendel misses with a punch to the body.
Grendel wants to stall.
Good body shot from Palo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grendel takes an elbow to the temple.
Palo blocks an uppercut.
Palo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Palo scores with a shot to the side of Grendel's head.
Palo tries to stall but Grendel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grendel pushes Palo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grendel tries a body shot but Palo blocks it.
Palo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grendel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grendel prevents a body shot from Palo.
Palo looking to throw knees to the head but Grendel is blocking nicely.
Palo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grendel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palo.
Palo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grendel's elbow.
Grendel is trying to force a seperation but Palo has the dominant position.
Grendel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palo can't find room to land a body shot as Grendel controls the action.
Palo throws a head punch that misses.
Grendel tries to break the clinch but Palo is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grendel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palo working aggressively here.
Grendel has a couple of punches blocked by Palo.
Palo misses with some punches.
Grendel is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo blocking some punches.
Grendel prevents a body shot from Palo.
Palo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grendel trying to control the position but instead, Palo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grendel into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Palo fails to land.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grendel.
Palo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grendel up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grendel.
Palo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grendel controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tauno Palo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tauno Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grendel checks it well.
Palo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palo throws a head kick that Grendel semi-blocks.
Grendel looks to land a left hand but Palo moved out of range nicely.
Grendel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palo needs to keep his hands up - Grendel had a free shot at his head there.
Palo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palo lands a slapping body shot.
Palo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palo tries to close the distance and clinch but Grendel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palo connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Palo.
Palo is looking to clinch but Grendel is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palo.
Palo scores with a body shot.
Palo tries to close the distance and clinch but Grendel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grendel moves away from the strike by Palo.
Grendel ducks under a wild hook from Palo.
Palo lands a head shot.
Palo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palo takes one to the side of the head.
Grendel throws a hook but Palo avoids it easily.
Palo lands a high kick!
Grendel defending well as Palo loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grendel checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo drops his hands momentarily and Grendel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palo connects with a solid leg kick.
Grendel misses the shot to the body.
Palo misses with a body kick.
Palo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palo lands with a straight right. Grendel didn't see that one coming.
Palo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palo lands a leg kick that knocks Grendel off balance momentarily.
Grendel takes a swing at Palo's ribcage but misses.
Palo just misses with a punch to the body.
Palo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grendel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Palo.
Palo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grendel.
Nice uppercut there from Grendel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Grendel.
Palo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palo.
Grendel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palo.
Grendel avoids the body shot from Palo.
Palo misses with a body kick.
Grendel walks into a jab.
Palo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palo throws a low kick but Grendel moves out of range easily.
Palo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Palo misses with a hook.
Palo moves out of range as Grendel strikes.
Palo looks to land a combination but Grendel avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grendel's head backwards.
Grendel keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Grendel misses.
A slow jab from Grendel misses its intended target.
Palo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grendel moves away.
Palo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palo. Grendel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palo scores with a spinning back 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!
Palo misses the shot to the body.
Grendel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grendel throws a hook but Palo avoids it easily.
Palo thumps Grendel with a low kick.
Tauno Palo is winning the standup battle so far.
Grendel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palo.
Palo fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Palo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palo lands a head shot.
Grendel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Palo misses the shot to the body.
Grendel misses with a series of wild punches.
Palo tries to close the distance and clinch but Grendel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palo throws a leg kick but Grendel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grendel is able to avoid easily.
Palo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grendel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grendel blocking some punches.
Palo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grendel wants to get back to striking at distance but Palo won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Grendel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palo scores with a shot to the side of Grendel's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grendel.
Grendel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grendel misses with a punch to the body.
Grendel blocks a body shot from Palo.
A short left from Grendel.
Grendel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grendel is defending well for now.
Palo has a couple of punches blocked by Grendel.
Grendel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grendel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palo has a couple of punches blocked by Grendel.
Palo lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Grendel fails to land.
Palo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grendel swings wildly with an uppercut but Palo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palo misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo trying to land knees to the body.
Grendel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grendel blocks a body shot from Palo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grendel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Palo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grendel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palo looking to stall.
Grendel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grendel.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grendel.
Palo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grendel is pushing Palo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Palo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grendel working aggressively here.
Grendel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palo working aggressively here.
A short right from Grendel on the inside.
Palo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grendel has a couple of punches blocked by Palo.
Grendel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Palo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grendel backwards.
Grendel blocking some punches.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grendel.
Grendel working aggressively here.
Grendel blocks an uppercut.
Grendel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palo blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Palo there.
Palo misses with a kick to the body.
Palo takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grendel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grendel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grendel.
Grendel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palo manages to avoid it.
Palo throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grendel can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Palo has a couple of punches blocked by Grendel.
Grendel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Palo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tauno Palo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Palo wants to slow Grendel down by chopping away at his legs.
Palo misses with a low kick.
Palo tries to clinch but Grendel moves out of range.
Palo throws a leg kick which misses Grendel's front leg but catches the back leg as Grendel tries to avoid it.
Palo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grendel takes a swing at Palo's ribcage but misses.
Palo misses with a body shot.
Palo doesn't manage to clinch there - Grendel circles away.
Palo moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palo.
Tauno Palo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grendel backwards.
Grendel tries to break free but Palo pushes him back against the cage.
Grendel is trying to push Palo away but Palo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grendel tries to throw a body punch but Palo avoids it by throwing Grendel back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Palo.
Palo throws a punch but it's blocked by Grendel.
Palo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grendel's efforts to push away.
Palo prevents a body shot from Grendel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grendel.
Grendel lands with a left to the head.
Palo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grendel backwards.
Grendel lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Palo on the inside.
Palo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palo lands an elbow inside.
Palo tries to throw a body punch but Grendel avoids it by throwing Palo back against the cage.
Palo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Palo as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Palo has Grendel pressed against the cage, preventing Grendel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palo wants to stall.
Palo just leaning against Grendel, taking a breather.
Grendel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Palo lands an elbow inside that Grendel shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Palo.
Palo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grendel is trying to maintain a safe position but Palo gets an underhook and turns Grendel into the cage.
Grendel tries to throw a body punch but Palo avoids it by throwing Grendel back against the cage.
Grendel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palo prevents a body shot from Grendel.
Palo has a couple of punches blocked by Grendel.
Palo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Palo.
Grendel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grendel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palo.
Grendel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palo moves away.
Palo defending well as Grendel loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Palo.
Palo throws a leg kick but Grendel moved away.
Palo misses with a wild body shot.
Palo swings for the body but Grendel moves out of range.
Grendel misses with a series of wild punches.
Palo throws a shot to the body.
Palo scores with a shot to the body.
Palo connects with a leg kick. Grendel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grendel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Palo is out of range.
Palo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palo moves into the clinch.
Grendel working aggressively here.
Grendel is trying to push Palo away but Palo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Palo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palo looks to land a combination. Grendel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Palo staying out of range there.
Palo scores with a hook to the body. Grendel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grendel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grendel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grendel ducks under a wild hook from Palo.
Grendel ducks right into an uppercut from Palo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Palo had his way with George Grendel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Palo.
Palo cracks Grendel with a good jab.
Palo blocks a jab.
Grendel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grendel.
Grendel thows a body shot but no joy.
Palo slips a jab from Grendel.
A combination from Grendel does no damage.
Palo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grendel counters with a series of strikes. Palo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Palo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grendel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Palo forces Grendel back against the cage and clinches.
Palo misses with a punch to the body.
Palo lands with a right to the head.
Palo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grendel backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Palo as the two fighters clinch.
Palo lands a shot to the body.
Palo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palo just leaning against Grendel, taking a breather.
Palo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palo has Grendel pressed against the cage.
Palo lands a right hand.
Palo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grendel.
Palo tries to work over Grendel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grendel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grendel works on Palo's body with a couple of short punches.
George Grendel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Grendel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grendel misses with a punch on the inside.
Palo pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palo is leaning against Grendel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grendel pushes Palo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palo keeps control of Grendel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Palo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palo avoiding damage.
Grendel breaks from the clinch.
Palo looks to land a right hand but Grendel moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grendel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palo is looking to slow Grendel down with leg kicks.
Grendel connects with a single shot there.
Palo catches Grendel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grendel misses with a wild body shot.
Palo throws a leg kick which misses Grendel's front leg but catches the back leg as Grendel tries to avoid it.
Palo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grendel at a distance.
Palo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grendel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palo scores with a nice body kick.
Palo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grendel has time to react.
Grendel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palo wants to clinch
and Grendel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palo throws a head kick that half lands.
Palo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grendel's calf.
Grendel moves forwards but Palo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palo is looking to slow Grendel down with leg kicks.
Palo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grendel in his tracks.
Palo lands with a hook. Grendel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Palo.
Grendel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palo looks for the body kick but Grendel saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tauno Palo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tauno Palo!
Tauno Palo retains his middleweight title!
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