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UPG 45: Reckoning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Argo Surtr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argo Surtr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason McNeil!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil gets a double leg takedown into Surtr's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Surtr trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNeil is fighting to break Surtr's control of his arms but Surtr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McNeil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Surtr working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Argo Surtr just wasn't active enough.
Surtr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNeil is out of range.
Surtr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McNeil closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Surtr quickly recovers to half guard.
McNeil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Surtr defends it well.
McNeil prevents Surtr from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil is pressing down on Surtr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Surtr is holding on for now.
Surtr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Surtr keeping full guard, as McNeil tries to pass.
McNeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Surtr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr wants to sweep but no luck.
McNeil looking to pass the guard.
Surtr has control of McNeil's left arm, preventing McNeil from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Surtr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Surtr stuffs the takedown.
Surtr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr throws a sloppy head kick and McNeil moves out of range easily.
McNeil blocks the body kick.
Surtr connects with an inside leg kick.
McNeil dives in and grabs Surtr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Surtr pushes down on McNeil's head and hops out.
McNeil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McNeil throws a strike aimed at the side of Surtr's head but Surtr avoids it well.
McNeil wants to control but Surtr is keeping him busy.
McNeil is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Surtr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Surtr tries to bench press McNeil off him but McNeil keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeil trying to control the position but Surtr is working away.
You can see the frustration on Surtr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McNeil cracks Surtr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McNeil is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Surtr is trying to work for a sweep but McNeil has mounted him!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNeil raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McNeil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McNeil shoots in but Surtr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Surtr keeps McNeil at a distance using the push kick.
A clash of legs there as McNeil blocks the low kick.
Surtr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Surtr.
Surtr connects with a leg kick. McNeil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McNeil checks the leg kick.
McNeil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McNeil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surtr circles away.
Argo Surtr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McNeil.
Surtr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Surtr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McNeil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Surtr throws a sloppy head kick and McNeil moves out of range easily.
Surtr throws a looping overhand right but McNeil ducks down to avoid it.
McNeil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surtr.
Argo Surtr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Surtr throws a head kick that misses.
McNeil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Surtr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McNeil is in Surtr's guard.
McNeil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McNeil wants to work for an arm triangle but Surtr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNeil trying to control the action but Surtr is working from the bottom.
Jason McNeil has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeil passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Surtr!
Surtr is looking to improve his position but McNeil isn't that keen on the idea.
McNeil looking to control but Surtr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McNeil sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Surtr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McNeil.
McNeil throws some wild stikes that Surtr manages to avoid easily.
Surtr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNeil tries to control but Surtr wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Surtr is squirming around, avoiding McNeil's attempts to control the action.
McNeil misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNeil trying to control but Surtr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason McNeil 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. And we move into the final round!
Surtr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Surtr looks to throw a body kick
and McNeil counters with a nice uppercut.
McNeil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Surtr tries to score with a low kick but McNeil moves his leg out of the way.
McNeil fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Surtr. No joy for McNeil on that attempt.
Argo Surtr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McNeil.
McNeil avoids the head kick by Surtr.
Surtr lands with a kick to the temple. McNeil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Surtr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Surtr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Surtr takes a swing at McNeil's ribcage but misses.
Surtr scores with a kick to the body.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Surtr as he avoids it easily.
Argo Surtr is winning the standup battle so far.
McNeil has a takedown stuffed.
Surtr tries to land a leg kick but McNeil saw it coming and moves away.
McNeil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surtr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Surtr.
McNeil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Surtr throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McNeil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McNeil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Surtr.
Crunch! Surtr slams his shin into McNeil's torso.
McNeil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Surtr catches McNeil right on the button with a cross.
Surtr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNeil.
McNeil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Surtr.
Surtr scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surtr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Surtr tries to land a front kick but McNeil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Surtr takes a swing at McNeil's ribcage but misses.
McNeil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surtr circles away.
Surtr leaves McNeil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Surtr. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Surtr, right into the meat.
Argo Surtr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNeil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surtr scores with a nice body kick.
Surtr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surtr throws a leg kick which misses McNeil's front leg but catches the back leg as McNeil tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Surtr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNeil's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Surtr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Surtr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Surtr lunges at McNeil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNeil's hand.
Jason McNeil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Surtr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Argo Surtr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Surtr lands with a kick to the temple. McNeil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Surtr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McNeil's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McNeil moves out of range of the body kick from Surtr.
Surtr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argo Surtr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNeil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Street's entrance music is The Truth. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Street!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Street tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Street uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva jabs Street to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Street throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Street.
Street throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Street tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Street.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Street manages to avoid it.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Street rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Street ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva with a nice cross.
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!
Street takes one to the side of the head.
Street wants to clinch.
Street tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Street somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Street.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Street throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva lands with a cross.
Street doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Street manages to avoid it.
Street fails with the takedown.
Silva jabs at Street's body.
Street throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Street.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Street was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Daniel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Street moves away.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Street takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Street.
Street is looking to score with low kicks.
Street ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Street drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Street using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva looking to stall.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Street is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Street as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Street keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Street throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Street tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Street misses.
Street drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Street looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Street sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Street fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Street. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Street shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Street is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Street is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Street is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Street leaves his chin hanging out and Silva seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Street crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boby Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden slips a straight right by Lee.
Harden throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harden.
A jab from Harden does it's job there.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harden. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Lee.
Harden blocks a jab.
Harden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee clobbers Harden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Harden with an uppercut!
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Harden.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses the jab.
Harden looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids the body shot from Harden.
Harden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Harden stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Harden throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harden wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harden's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Harden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Boby Lee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lee throws a body punch but Harden moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harden. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harden misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harden lands a right hook to the body.
Harden punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Harden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Harden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Harden moved out of range nicely.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Harden misses with a body shot.
Harden throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Harden punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Harden moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Harden.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harden scores with a nice right hand.
Harden just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harden lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boby Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harden moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Harden is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harden misses with the combination.
Harden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harden.
Harden dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Harden ducked under it nicely.
Lee with a jab.
Harden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Harden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Harden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harden misses the shot to the body.
Lee has Harden up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harden misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Harden throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Harden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Harden off the cage and back into rage.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harden misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Donk. Lee catches Harden right on the button with a cross.
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!
Harden lands a nice looking body shot.
Harden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harden.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doug Harden is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee avoids the body shot from Harden.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Harden's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Harden's shoulder, as Harden tries to avoid the shot.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee works over Harden's head and body with a nice combination.
Lee avoids the body shot from Harden.
Harden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
Harden connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a hook but Harden avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Harden.
Harden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws the left hand but Harden avoids the punch easily.
Harden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Harden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Harden counters with a right hand to the body.
Harden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harden slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Doug Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Lee.
A shot to the liver by Harden. Beautiful body shot.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Harden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Harden swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doug Harden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Harden throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Harden lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Harden lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Harden is just out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harden. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harden scores with a three punch combo!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harden as he jumps to the side.
Lee throws a right and a left that Harden avoids nicely.
Harden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Harden just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden connects with a crisp jab.
Harden swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Harden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harden lands a jab to the nose.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harden just misses with a punch to the body.
Harden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses the jab.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee tries to bum rush Harden with a series of wild strikes but Harden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harden stuffs the takedown.
Doug Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harden sprawls well. Harden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harden.
Lee is rocked!
Harden cracks Lee with a hook to the temple - Lee is on wobbly legs here! Harden swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lee falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Harden wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Doug Harden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic moves out of range as Foster strikes.
Lucic looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Lucic lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Lucic throws out a leg kick but Foster moves out of range and Lucic only half commits.
A shot to the body from Lucic misses
and Lucic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster throws a body punch but Lucic moves out of range.
Lucic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foster.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucic misses the target.
Lucic misses the shot to the body.
Foster misses with a straight right.
Lucic throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Lucic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab lands there for Foster.
Foster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foster in his tracks.
Foster slips under a jab.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucic.
Foster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucic.
Foster checks a low kick from Lucic.
Foster takes a swing at Lucic's ribcage but misses.
Lucic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Foster walks into a jab.
Milan Lucic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucic lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucic slips under a jab.
Foster throws the left hand but Lucic avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a straight left.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Foster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lucic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foster misses with a hook. Lucic ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucic.
Lucic lands with a shot to the body.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Lucic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucic.
Lucic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucic staying out of range there.
Lucic misses with a hook.
Lucic doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Lucic takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Lucic tenderised Foster's leg. Foster is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucic blocks a jab.
Lucic loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Lucic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Foster loads up on a big right hand but Lucic slips the punch.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lucic gets full guard.
Lucic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Lucic blocks nicely.
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!
Lucic is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lucic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Lucic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lucic wants to land a leg kick but Foster is out of range.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucic misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Foster.
Lucic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster lands a body shot.
Foster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucic did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Lucic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foster prevents Lucic from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lucic to regain full guard.
Lucic wants to stand but Foster is controlling the position.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucic working a defensive guard here.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Lucic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control but Lucic is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucic cracks Foster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lucic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foster.
Lucic takes one to the chin there.
Lucic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
Milan Lucic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucic scores with a leg kick.
Lucic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Foster if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lucic. That's going to slow Foster down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucic to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
No joy there for Lucic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster throws a hook to the side of Lucic's head but Lucic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucic swings widly with a right hand
and Lucic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Lucic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foster.
Lucic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucic scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lucic. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves out of range as Lucic throws a body kick.
Lucic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucic throws a leg kick but Foster checks it.
Lucic misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucic throws a leg kick
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lucic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lucic darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Lucic wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lucic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Lucic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lucic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lucic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lucic throws a low kick but Foster moves out of range easily.
Lucic stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucic moves into range and clinches up with Foster.
Foster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foster just leaning against Lucic, taking a breather.
Lucic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucic throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic manages to break the clinch.
Lucic darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Lucic effectively controlling the action here.
Foster swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucic blocks a body shot from Foster.
Lucic working hard to break the clinch.
Lucic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foster lands a shoulder strike.
Foster is stalling here.
Lucic manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Lucic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucic.
Lucic scores with a decent looking hook.
Foster looks to land a left hand but Lucic moved out of range nicely.
Foster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucic scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foster scrambles back to his feet.
Lucic tries to close the distance and clinch but Foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucic fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucic.
Foster lands a two punch combo.
Lucic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marcus Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Foster throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster blocks a jab.
Lucic scores with a nice right hand.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucic circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Lucic.
Lucic thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Lucic misses with a hook.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucic misses with a straight right.
Lucic throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Lucic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucic throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foster's calf.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucic.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucic.
Lucic throws a front kick aimed at Foster's knee but Foster avoids it well.
Lucic defending well as Foster loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lucic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucic.
Lucic lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucic with a nice cross.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Lucic jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Lucic lands.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Lucic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lucic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Lucic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Stumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (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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25
215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Stumps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Stumps saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stumps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stumps.
Rivera looks to land a left hand but Stumps moved out of range nicely.
Stumps tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stumps. Stumps circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stumps throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera lands a jab-cross combination.
Stumps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera scores with a jab.
Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stumps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stumps needs to keep his hands up - Rivera had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumps pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rivera is out of range and Stumps settles back down.
A slow jab from Rivera misses its intended target.
Stumps tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Stumps tries to clinch up
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stumps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Stumps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera connects with a single shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Rivera.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Stumps.
Stumps throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Stumps tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps throws a series of punches but Rivera moves out of range.
Stumps blocks a jab.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Stumps.
Stumps throws a low kick but Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Rivera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stumps walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rivera cracks Stumps with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivera misses with a hook.
Malcolm Stumps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stumps connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivera scrambles back to his feet.
Rivera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps misses with a body punch
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Stumps is just out of range.
Stumps tries to clinch
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rivera lands a body shot.
Stumps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stumps closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivera misses with a straight right.
Stumps walks into a left hand.
Rivera is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stumps had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stumps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stumps throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Stumps.
Juancho Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stumps shoots in but no luck this time.
Stumps throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stumps doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stumps has time to react.
Rivera lands the left hand.
Stumps throws a head kick that misses.
Stumps moves out of range as Rivera strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rivera connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stumps fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Stumps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stumps thuds his right hand into Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juancho Rivera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stumps tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stumps tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stumps looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rivera moves out of range as Stumps throws a body kick.
Rivera misses the jab.
Stumps attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stumps tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stumps walks into a jab.
Stumps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stumps drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Stumps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rivera's efforts to push away.
Stumps lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
Rivera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stumps backwards.
Stumps manages to break the clinch.
Rivera leaves Stumps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stumps at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stumps. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stumps tries to clinch but Rivera moves away
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera scores with a nice strike.
Stumps throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stumps thinking.
Stumps wants to clinch.
Stumps tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera lands a body shot.
Stumps will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Stumps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps slips under a jab from Rivera.
Stumps drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivera sizes up Stumps with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stumps takes one on the button.
Stumps throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
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!
Rivera connects with a looping right hand.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Stumps is just out of range.
Rivera connects with a jab.
Rivera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stumps cracks Rivera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stumps fails with the takedown.
Malcolm Stumps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stumps misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Stumps wants to clinch.
Rivera digs a good hook to Stumps's body.
Rivera's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera works on Stumps's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Stumps.
Stumps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stumps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivera cracks Stumps with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Stumps controls the action.
Stumps has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Stumps avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Rivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stumps is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera gets through Stumps's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivera stalling against the cage.
Rivera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stumps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juancho Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stumps takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rivera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivera digs a good hook to Stumps's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juancho Rivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivera with a jab.
Rivera scores with a jab to the body.
Stumps tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rivera!
Stumps moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Stumps is looking to clinch.
Rivera catches Stumps with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stumps wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
Stumps closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stumps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stumps on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Stumps does no damage.
Stumps throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Stumps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Stumps.
Rivera jabs Stumps to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stumps takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Stumps slips under a jab from Rivera.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Stumps closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stumps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Rivera as he checks the leg kick.
Stumps throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivera.
Rivera punishes Stumps's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Rivera.
Rivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rivera.
Rivera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stumps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera lands a body shot.
Rivera lands a jab to the head.
Rivera stuns Stumps with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Stumps knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera scores with the left hand. Stumps knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera thuds his right hand into Stumps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Stumps is looking to clinch but Rivera is avoiding it.
Juancho Rivera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stumps doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Stumps shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivera but Rivera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stumps tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stumps throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stumps wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stumps takes one to the side of the head.
Stumps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stumps.
Stumps tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Malcolm Stumps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Rivera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Rivera.
Stumps uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera lands with a straight right. Stumps didn't see that one coming.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stumps avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Stumps swings widly with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juancho Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivera 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juancho Rivera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Wrenton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrenton looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrenton.
Wrenton throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Wrenton just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrenton lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wrenton throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrenton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a combination. Wrenton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wrenton takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Wrenton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Wrenton - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrenton doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wrenton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Wrenton's guard.
Wrenton keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Wrenton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wrenton prevents Barnes from getting the reversal.
Wrenton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Wrenton has a good base and remains in mount.
Wrenton controlling from mount.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Wrenton isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Wrenton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Wrenton maintains control.
Wrenton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrenton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wrenton tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adin Wrenton dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes wants to slow Wrenton down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrenton is out of range.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrenton connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Wrenton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrenton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Wrenton - that landed with a thud.
Barnes tries to work over Wrenton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrenton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrenton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Wrenton controls the action.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Wrenton stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Wrenton controls the action.
Wrenton struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Wrenton cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Wrenton lands a shoulder strike.
Wrenton tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Wrenton back against the cage.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrenton presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Wrenton.
Wrenton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Wrenton lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrenton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrenton lands a right hand.
Wrenton lands with a left to the head.
Wrenton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Wrenton as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wrenton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Wrenton.
Wrenton drops Barnes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barnes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wrenton has Barnes pressed against the cage. Barnes drops his hands and Wrenton takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Barnes tumbling to the canvas! Wrenton rains down with more punches but Barnes was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Wrenton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adin Wrenton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Mehtmeht lands but Couture takes it in his stride.
Mehtmeht connects with a looping right hand.
Mehtmeht tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mehtmeht throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mehtmeht takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mehtmeht misses with a hook.
Mehtmeht pushes Couture away with a front kick.
Mehtmeht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mehtmeht wants to clinch.
Couture takes a swing at Mehtmeht's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehtmeht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Jafar Mehtmeht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mehtmeht tries to land a front kick but Couture steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mehtmeht staying out of range there.
Mehtmeht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mehtmeht throws a predictable looking body shot
and Couture counters with a left and a right that stings Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Mehtmeht lands.
Couture connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Couture moves out of range as Mehtmeht throws a body kick.
Mehtmeht dips to his left and cracks Couture with an uppercut!
A head kick by Mehtmeht misses
and Mehtmeht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a half hearted mid kick.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehtmeht.
Couture digs a good hook to Mehtmeht's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mehtmeht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Mehtmeht throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Mehtmeht throws a push kick but Couture slaps the foot to one side.
Couture gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Couture misses.
Mehtmeht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mehtmeht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Couture lands with a right hand.
Mehtmeht misses with a body kick.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mehtmeht looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Couture sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mehtmeht tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture checks a low kick from Mehtmeht.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture scores with a jab.
Couture is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Couture moves out of range as Mehtmeht throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mehtmeht.
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!
Mehtmeht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mehtmeht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mehtmeht misses with a low kick.
Mehtmeht lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture drops his hands momentarily and Mehtmeht takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht 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.
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.
Mehtmeht throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mehtmeht uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mehtmeht.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Mehtmeht moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Couture scores with a four punch combination!
Mehtmeht lands with a hook. Couture tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mehtmeht cracks the inside of Couture's front leg.
Mehtmeht takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mehtmeht scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht connects with a solid leg kick.
Mehtmeht ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mehtmeht has time to react.
Mehtmeht misses with a body kick.
Couture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Couture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mehtmeht tries to avoid it but Couture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mehtmeht to the ground. Mehtmeht escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Couture tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Mehtmeht misses.
Couture throws a poor cross that misses
and Mehtmeht counters with a body kick.
Mehtmeht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mehtmeht throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two 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!
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht obviously looking to wear him down.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht scoring well with a low kick there.
Mehtmeht misses with a wild body shot.
Mehtmeht throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Mehtmeht throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Mehtmeht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mehtmeht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mehtmeht just misses with a punch to the body.
Mehtmeht misses with a wild body shot.
Couture closes the distance and clinches up with Mehtmeht, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes Mehtmeht against the cage but Mehtmeht circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mehtmeht misses with a kick to the body.
Couture lands a lovely overhand right.
Couture shoots in for a double leg but Mehtmeht sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mehtmeht looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Couture throws a right and a left that Mehtmeht avoids nicely.
Couture swings for the body but Mehtmeht moves out of range.
Couture shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mehtmeht but Mehtmeht pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mehtmeht throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht thumps Couture with a low kick.
Couture dives in and grabs Mehtmeht's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mehtmeht pushes down on Couture's head and hops out.
Mehtmeht misses the jab.
Mehtmeht is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Couture. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slow jab from Couture misses its intended target.
Mehtmeht pushes Couture away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mehtmeht counters with a good low kick that Couture was not able to check.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mehtmeht misses with a body kick.
Mehtmeht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Couture will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mehtmeht throws a front kick aimed at Couture's knee but Couture avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mehtmeht throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mehtmeht.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mehtmeht. Couture shrugs it off though.
Couture walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mehtmeht.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick from Mehtmeht.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Couture might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Couture has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mehtmeht scores with a push kick.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht digs a good hook to Couture's body.
Mehtmeht connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mehtmeht.
Couture blocks a head kick by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht thuds his shin into the meat of Couture's side.
Couture on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mehtmeht. Mehtmeht obviously looking to wear him down.
Mehtmeht throws a sloppy head kick and Couture moves out of range easily.
Mehtmeht is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mehtmeht.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
Mehtmeht connects with an inside leg kick.
Mehtmeht scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Mehtmeht there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mehtmeht moves into range and connects with a jab.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht throws the kick towards the body but Couture avoids it.
A head kick misses from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mehtmeht lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Mehtmeht lands but Couture takes it in his stride.
Mehtmeht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mehtmeht lands a nice looking kick to the body. Couture takes a step back to recover.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mehtmeht looks for the body kick but Couture saw that one coming.
Mehtmeht connects with a leg kick. Couture looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mehtmeht wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mehtmeht thumps Couture with a low kick.
Mehtmeht throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mehtmeht feints and then cracks Couture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Couture down.
Couture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mehtmeht counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mehtmeht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Couture misses with a looping right.
Couture avoids the head kick by Mehtmeht.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht misses with a body punch
and Couture counters with a nice uppercut.
Mehtmeht throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Mehtmeht just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mehtmeht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mehtmeht lands with a thumping leg kick.
Couture misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Couture connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mehtmeht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mehtmeht swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mehtmeht misses with an uppercut. Couture saw that one coming.
Couture checks a low kick from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Mehtmeht.
Couture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mehtmeht scores with a jab to the body.
Mehtmeht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mehtmeht fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Couture.
Mehtmeht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mehtmeht lands a jab.
Mehtmeht throws the kick towards the body but Couture avoids it.
Couture throws a shot from downtown. Mehtmeht moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a head kick that misses.
Mehtmeht throws a quick inside leg kick.
Couture misses with a looping left.
Mehtmeht jabs at Couture's body.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Mehtmeht fails to land with a series of punches.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mehtmeht as he avoids it easily.
Mehtmeht looks to land a body kick but Couture moved away.
Mehtmeht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couture.
Couture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mehtmeht scores with a leg kick.
Mehtmeht scores with a spinning back kick!
Mehtmeht misses with a leg kick.
Couture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Couture thuds a left hand into Mehtmeht's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mehtmeht attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Mehtmeht throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Couture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mehtmeht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mehtmeht throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Couture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mehtmeht dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Couture. That did some damage!
Couture misses with a hook.
Mehtmeht connects with an inside leg kick.
Mehtmeht moves away from the strike by Couture.
Couture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mehtmeht lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.
Mehtmeht throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mehtmeht digs a good body shot into Couture's ribs.
Mehtmeht connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mehtmeht throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Mehtmeht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mehtmeht.
Couture slips under a jab from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mehtmeht misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mehtmeht.
Couture works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Couture blocks the leg kick.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Mehtmeht is out of range.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Mehtmeht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couture moves away.
Mehtmeht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mehtmeht throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mehtmeht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mehtmeht coming out on top.
Mehtmeht lets loose with a powerful body kick. Couture will feel that in the morning.
Couture blocks a low kick nicely.
Couture moves out of range of the body kick.
Mehtmeht throws a sloppy head kick
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Jafar Mehtmeht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mehtmeht!
Mehtmeht feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Couture's calf.
Mehtmeht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Mehtmeht counters with an outside leg kick.
Mehtmeht works Couture's body with a nice hook.
Couture throws a right hand that Mehtmeht ducks under and follows up with a left that Mehtmeht also avoids with ease.
Mehtmeht takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture blocks a head kick by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mehtmeht is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Randy Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mehtmeht misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar Mehtmeht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mehtmeht 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 44:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Mehtmeht! Jafar Mehtmeht retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson avoids the head kick by Holder.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holder misses with a low kick.
Holder tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Holder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henderson tries to move into range but Holder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holder looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Holder sizes up Henderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Holder's front leg but catches the back leg as Holder tries to avoid it.
Holder blocks the body 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!
Holder throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Holder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson tried to score with a low kick but Holder checks it.
Dan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Holder misses
and Henderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson lands a front kick.
Henderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holder delivers a nice body kick.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holder was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Jab from Henderson.
Holder misses with a low kick.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holder misses with a body kick.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.
Henderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holder counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holder is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holder!
Holder throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Holder blocks an elbow strike.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henderson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holder takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Holder controls his hands.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson avoiding damage as Holder throws knees to the body.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holder blocks it with crossed arms.
Henderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holder avoids the elbow strike from Henderson, against the cage.
Holder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holder lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Henderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson avoids a kick to the body.
Holder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Holder swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson. Holder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holder throws out the jab.
Good work by Holder as he checks the leg kick.
Holder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holder.
Henderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holder.
Holder connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holder.
Holder throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holder ducks under a wild hook from Henderson.
Holder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Holder throws a lazy head kick
and Henderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Holder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holder rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson throws a body kick that misses.
Henderson jabs at Holder's body.
Luke Holder is winning the standup battle so far.
Holder is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Henderson slams his shin into Holder's torso.
Holder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Holder counters with a good low kick that Henderson was not able to check.
Holder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder misses with a body kick.
Henderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson tests Holder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Holder misses the target.
Holder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henderson can pounce on him.
Holder throws a big shot that misses.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson wants to clinch.
Henderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holder.
Henderson blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Holder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder moves forwards but Henderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Jab from Henderson.
Holder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Holder throws a head kick that misses.
Holder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
Holder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson tries to clinch up.
Henderson scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters circling a little - Henderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Holder tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holder connects with a leg kick. Henderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder slips a straight right by Henderson.
Henderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Henderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Holder's head.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Holder.
Holder tried to score with a low kick but Henderson checks it.
Henderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Henderson blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson throws a front kick that sends Holder stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Henderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Holder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holder scores with a kick to the midsection.
Holder swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson takes a swing at Holder's ribcage but misses.
Holder throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Holder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Holder.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Holder circles away.
Henderson leaves Holder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henderson takes a swing at Holder's ribcage but misses.
Holder shoots for a double leg takedown but Henderson sprawls well. He's pushed Holder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henderson throws a low kick but Holder moves out of range easily.
Holder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson stuns Holder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Holder saw that one coming.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Holder circles away.
Henderson instigates a clinch.
Holder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holder misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henderson.
Holder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holder.
Henderson misses the jab.
Henderson lands a leg kick that knocks Holder off balance momentarily.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder keeps the fight on the outside.
Holder tries to score with a low kick but Henderson moves his leg out of the way.
Henderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holder takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Henderson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holder.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henderson checks a leg kick.
Holder keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson wants to land a leg kick but Holder is out of range.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson throws a lazy body kick
and Holder counters with a thumping low kick.
Henderson checks a low kick from Holder.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holder's head.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holder manages to avoid it.
Holder thumps Henderson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Holder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holder throws a head kick that half lands.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holder misses with a body kick.
Holder throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Holder tries a head kick but it misses.
Holder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Holder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Henderson.
Holder defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holder.
Henderson throws out a leg kick but Holder moves out of range and Henderson only half commits.
Holder looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
A bone on bone clash there as Holder blocks the leg kick.
Holder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson wants to clinch.
Holder swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Holder looks for the body kick but Henderson saw that one coming.
Holder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henderson connects with a looping right hand.
Holder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Henderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holder moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Henderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holder makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Henderson really felt that one!
Henderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Holder.
Both fighters circling a little - Holder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holder connects with a solid leg kick.
Holder misses with a looping left.
Holder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Henderson cracks Holder with a good jab.
Henderson thumps Holder with a low kick.
Henderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Holder counters with a big head kick but Henderson shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Henderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Henderson.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Henderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Holder.
Holder misses with a head kick.
Henderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holder blocks a jab.
Holder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Holder moves away and avoids it.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holder moves out of range as Henderson throws a body kick.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Holder if he has to take too many more of those.
Henderson moves to clinch but Holder breaks away
and Holder counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Henderson misses
and Holder counters with a head kick.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Henderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holder off to one side.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Crunch! Holder slams his shin into Henderson's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holder throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson cracks the inside of Holder's front leg.
Henderson throws a leg kick but Holder moved away.
Henderson looks to clinch
and Holder counters with a good low kick that Henderson was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holder keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Holder misses.
Henderson throws a low kick but Holder moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Holder
and Henderson counters with a left to the body.
Holder is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson jabs Holder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luke Holder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Holder cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
Holder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Henderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Henderson stuns Holder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holder under the eye.
Henderson rushes Holder and presses him up against the cage.
Holder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holder's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holder tries to land knees in the clinch but Henderson avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holder misses with some punches.
Holder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henderson avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henderson missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holder.
Holder avoids a wild elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Holder backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holder shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Holder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holder throws a leg kick but Henderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Holder.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holder moves out of range as Henderson strikes.
Holder swats away the attempt to clinch by Henderson.
A head kick misses from Holder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Holder misses its intended target.
Holder takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick lands from Holder.
Henderson blocks the body kick.
Henderson swings widly with a right hand
and Holder counters with a nice body kick.
Henderson cracks Holder with an open hand slap.
Holder throws a solid leg kick but Henderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holder.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Holder ducks right into an uppercut from Henderson.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holder checks a leg kick.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Holder.
Holder throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holder lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Henderson is predictable there
enabling Holder to counter with a crisp jab.
Holder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holder avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Henderson throws out a leg kick but Holder moves out of range and Henderson only half commits.
Holder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Henderson checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Holder.
Henderson stuns Holder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Henderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Holder's head.
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 Luke Holder.
I think Holder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Holder!
Luke Holder retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Pradchapet has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pradchapet walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Pradchapet. Beautiful body shot.
David slips a jab from Pradchapet.
David blocks a head kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
Pradchapet connects with a solid leg kick.
David ducks under a wild hook from Pradchapet.
David connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pradchapet momentarily.
David moves away from the strike by Pradchapet.
David looks to land a left hand but Pradchapet moved out of range nicely.
Pradchapet moves out of range as David strikes.
Pradchapet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pradchapet there as he acknowledges the shot.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pradchapet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a low kick but David moves out of range easily.
Pradchapet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pradchapet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pradchapet throws a low kick but David avoids it.
Pradchapet shoots in looking for a takedown but David manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pradchapet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David staying out of range there.
Pradchapet tries to work over David's front leg with a kick but David checks it.
David checks a leg kick.
David misses with a head kick.
Pradchapet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pradchapet throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
Pradchapet wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David gets tackled into the cage by Pradchapet. Pradchapet maintains the clinch.
David is trying to break the clinch but Pradchapet has him pressed against the cage.
Pradchapet struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
David wants to get back to striking at distance but Pradchapet won't allow it.
David has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pradchapet clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
David throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
David misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David punishes Pradchapet with strikes from the back mount.
Pradchapet is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if David gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is trying to stick to Pradchapet's back but Pradchapet is turning into David. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in David's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pradchapet trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pradchapet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pradchapet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pradchapet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pradchapet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pradchapet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pradchapet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet looking to pass the guard.
Pradchapet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David trying to control the position here.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Xavier David wasn't doing enough on the ground.
David slips a jab and a cross from Pradchapet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pradchapet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Pradchapet. Beautiful body shot.
Pradchapet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
David ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pradchapet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pradchapet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
David slips under a jab.
Pradchapet misses with a head kick.
Pradchapet throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
Pradchapet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
David fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pradchapet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pradchapet is looking to clinch.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a low kick but it's checked well by David.
David throws a solid leg kick but Pradchapet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at David.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses with an uppercut.
Pradchapet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pradchapet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from David does no damage.
David connects with a single shot there.
David doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
David lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Pradchapet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pradchapet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
David wants to get back to full guard.
Pradchapet throwing shots but David is blocking nicely.
Xavier David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
David is staying active underneath Pradchapet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
David gets full guard.
Pradchapet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pradchapet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pradchapet wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David keeping full guard, as Pradchapet tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet is working David over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pradchapet postures up in David's guard and throws a big left but David blocks it.
Pradchapet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pradchapet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pradchapet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
David has his hands on Pradchapet's head, controlling the position.
David's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pradchapet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pradchapet won't allow David to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David working for a triangle but Pradchapet defends it easily.
David wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pradchapet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as David works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pradchapet preventing the sweep.
Pradchapet wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bapit Pradchapet wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pradchapet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bapit Pradchapet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
David looks to land a left hand but Pradchapet moved out of range nicely.
Pradchapet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
Pradchapet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
David walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pradchapet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
David looks to land a body kick but Pradchapet moved away.
Pradchapet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pradchapet's jab looks to have found its range, popping David under the eye.
Pradchapet sizes up David with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
David takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that misses.
David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a sloppy head kick
and David counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pradchapet is looking to slow David down with leg kicks.
David's corner calls for a 1-2. David obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
David throws a nice looking combination but Pradchapet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pradchapet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pradchapet misses with a hook.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pradchapet.
David tries to move into range but Pradchapet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pradchapet lands an overhand right.
David slips a straight right by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pradchapet's calf.
Pradchapet throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
David tries to bum rush Pradchapet with a series of wild strikes but Pradchapet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pradchapet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by David.
David blocks a low kick nicely.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pradchapet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick
and David counters with a nice uppercut.
Pradchapet takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick that is checked
and David connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pradchapet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
David thows a body kick. Pradchapet tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pradchapet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from David finds it's way round the side to connect with Pradchapet's head.
Pradchapet misses with a straight left.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
Bapit Pradchapet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pradchapet wants to get back to full guard.
Pradchapet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
David throws a strike but Pradchapet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pradchapet thows a big elbow that misses.
Pradchapet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradchapet wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Pradchapet sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David has his foot on Pradchapet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pradchapet works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapit Pradchapet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pradchapet 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapit Pradchapet!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Struck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes into the arena with Glassjaw-Siberian Kiss blaring out of the sound system. Struck has chosen One 24 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thunder Struck!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Struck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thunder Struck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy throws a wild body kick that Struck sees coming a mile off.
Struck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McCarthy.
A big left from Struck misses.
Struck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Struck is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Struck's guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Struck is working from the bottom.
Struck is looking to stand up but McCarthy isn't so interested in that idea.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struck has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Struck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struck keeps working.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy misses with a head shot. Struck uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struck looking for a sweep. Not yet Struck, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Struck's head.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Struck has wrist control.
Struck can't keep his opponent in guard - McCarthy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Struck keeps working.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looks to land a strike but Struck avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struck keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Struck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarthy thows a big elbow that misses.
Struck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to control but Struck is working from the bottom.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy trying to control but Struck is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struck wants to stand and escape but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Struck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Struck prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Struck throws a leg kick but McCarthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left and a right from Struck both land. Nice combination.
McCarthy throws a body kick that misses.
Struck misses with a low kick.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Struck.
Struck feints and then cracks McCarthy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCarthy down.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Struck avoids them all with ease.
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Struck throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarthy doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick from Struck misses.
Struck throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCarthy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Struck.
Struck scores with a jab to the body.
Struck throws a solid leg kick but McCarthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Struck.
McCarthy avoids a kick to the body.
Struck avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy misses with a body kick.
Struck misses with a body shot.
McCarthy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struck throws a head kick but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy blocks a head kick by Struck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Struck moves out of range as McCarthy throws a body kick.
Struck blocks a leg kick.
Struck throws a push kick but McCarthy slaps the foot to one side.
Struck connects with a jab.
Struck lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCarthy's sensitive parts.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Struck.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Struck's shoulder, as Struck tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
McCarthy misses the jab.
Struck connects with a leg kick. McCarthy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Struck, as that shot connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Struck.
Struck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy is rocked!
McCarthy is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Struck Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! McCarthy is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thunder Struck!
Thunder Struck is the new welterweight champion!
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