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HBCC 120: Bird Flew PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada scores with a punch to the head.
Bailey throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombada.
Bombada misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bombada throws a combination that misses
and Bailey counters with a big head kick but Bombada shrugs it off.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bombada throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bombada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bombada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bombada misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bombada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bombada just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey connects with a nice looking jab.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brad Bombada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombada throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bombada digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Bombada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a leg kick
and Bombada counters with a one-two to the body.
A big left from Bailey misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombada. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Bombada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bombada.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombada connects with a looping right hand.
Bailey tries to move into range but Bombada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombada throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bombada.
Bailey walks into a jab.
Bailey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bombada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bombada.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bailey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bombada takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bombada misses with a double jab
and Bailey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bombada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bombada throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Brad Bombada is winning the standup battle so far.
Bailey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bombada throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bailey sizes up Bombada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada misses with an uppercut
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Bombada coming out on top.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bombada finish him?
Bombada throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Bombada throws a right and a left that Bailey avoids nicely.
Bombada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bailey counters with a series of strikes. Bombada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bailey seems to have recovered his senses.
Bombada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bombada thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a head kick but Bombada moves out of range.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombada circles away.
Bombada lands a really nice looking cross but Bailey seems unphased.
Bailey cracks the inside of Bombada's front leg.
Bombada clobbers Bailey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a nice head kick!
Bombada lands with a cross.
Bombada misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bombada drops Bailey with a beautiful combination! Bailey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bombada is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Bombada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Bombada misses.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombada throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bombada.
A jab from Bombada does it's job there.
Brad Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombada scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bombada loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bombada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bombada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bailey slips a jab from Bombada.
Bombada lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bombada throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bailey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bombada has got the better of the exchanges.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombada was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bombada cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bombada. That snapped Bailey's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada lands with a big left! Bailey is wobbled badly! Bombada comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bailey to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Bombada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deejay Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vendetta comes to the cage accompanied by Soilwork - Nerve. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Donato Russo enters the cage!
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29
166 lbs
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157 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deejay Vendetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Russo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vendetta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russo throws a strike but Vendetta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vendetta tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vendetta postures up.
Vendetta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vendetta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Deejay Vendetta just wasn't active enough.
Russo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vendetta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vendetta is looking for a sweep.
Vendetta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.
Vendetta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Vendetta is looking to improve his position.
Russo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vendetta defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo wants to control but Vendetta is keeping him busy.
Russo content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta gets full guard.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vendetta's head.
Russo landing some decent shots from guard.
Vendetta keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vendetta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Russo passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donato Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vendetta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Vendetta throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Vendetta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo throws a leg kick that misses.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Vendetta misses the shot to the body.
Russo moves out of range as Vendetta strikes.
Russo blocks a head kick by Vendetta.
Vendetta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!
Russo throws a head kick that misses.
Vendetta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Russo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Russo misses with a body kick.
Vendetta gets a clinch.
Vendetta misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendetta letting Russo take a breather here.
Russo blocks an uppercut.
Russo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vendetta is defending well for now.
Vendetta tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendetta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russo up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendetta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vendetta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Vendetta works the jab nicely.
Deejay Vendetta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vendetta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vendetta is out of range.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Vendetta moves out of range easily.
Vendetta lands a jab to Russo's midsection.
Russo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Russo throws a leg kick but Vendetta moved away.
Vendetta throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Russo looks to throw the jab but Vendetta is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vendetta connects with a nice looking jab.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vendetta connects with a right hand. Russo shakes it off.
Vendetta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vendetta scores with the left hand. Russo knows he should have avoided that one.
Russo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vendetta misses with a kick to the body.
Russo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russo swats away the attempt to clinch by Vendetta.
Vendetta scores with a head kick. Russo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Donato Russo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendetta misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vendetta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vendetta.
Vendetta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo gets tackled into the cage by Vendetta. Vendetta maintains the clinch.
Vendetta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russo is trying to stall.
Russo tries to circle away but Vendetta has him pinned against the cage.
Russo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vendetta taking a breather.
Russo stalling in the clinch but Vendetta improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vendetta pushes Russo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo just leaning against Vendetta, taking a breather.
Vendetta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deejay Vendetta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donato Russo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vendetta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vendetta throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Vendetta throws a head kick that half lands.
Russo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Russo defending well as Vendetta loads up on a big left hand.
Russo tries to land a front kick but Vendetta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Russo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vendetta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vendetta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Russo shoots for a takedown but Vendetta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Russo is looking to score with low kicks.
Russo staying out of range there.
Vendetta throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendetta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deejay Vendetta is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo is looking to score with low kicks.
Vendetta throws the left hand but Russo avoids the punch easily.
Russo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vendetta throws a poor cross that misses
and Russo counters with a good low kick that Vendetta was not able to check.
Vendetta lands with a good body shot.
Russo swings for the body but Vendetta moves out of range.
Vendetta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Russo has time to react.
Vendetta lands a head kick!
Russo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Vendetta connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vendetta tried to score with a low kick but Russo checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vendetta misses with a body shot.
Vendetta tries to clinch up.
Russo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vendetta.
Deejay Vendetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendetta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vendetta throws a body kick that misses.
Vendetta clinches.
Russo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vendetta is keeping busy.
Russo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendetta lands a body shot.
Vendetta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vendetta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendetta avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
Russo wants to stall.
Vendetta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Vendetta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russo looking to slow down the pace here.
Russo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Russo looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donato Russo.
Russo cracks the inside of Vendetta's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vendetta checks a leg kick nicely.
Russo gets tackled into the cage by Vendetta. Vendetta maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vendetta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russo tries to circle away but Vendetta has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Vendetta fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vendetta throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vendetta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deejay Vendetta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vendetta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deejay Vendetta!
Deejay Vendetta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent, Inc.™ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mao Zedong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Davi Silva's chin.
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davi Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a jab when Zedong was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zedong misses the target.
Zedong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Zedong.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zedong. That one must have hurt.
Zedong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Zedong.
Good exchange - Zedong coming out on top.
Zedong throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Zedong takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Zedong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Zedong throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Zedong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zedong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong scores with a spinning back kick!
Zedong lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Zedong misses its intended target.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Zedong.
A jab from Zedong does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Zedong - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zedong. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zedong throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Zedong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Zedong tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Zedong takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zedong looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Zedong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Zedong drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Zedong blocks an uppercut.
Silva working aggressively here.
Zedong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with the head strike.
Zedong blocking some punches.
Zedong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zedong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Zedong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zedong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zedong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zedong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zedong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zedong blocks an uppercut.
Zedong taking a breather.
Zedong stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zedong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zedong has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zedong.
Zedong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zedong ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Zedong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Zedong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zedong throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Zedong only half commits.
Zedong thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zedong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva avoids the body shot from Zedong.
A left lands for Silva.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zedong wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Mao Zedong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedong walks into a left hand.
Zedong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Zedong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zedong throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a leg kick but Zedong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zedong dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva stuns Zedong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davi Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Zedong.
Zedong swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zedong looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a hook but Zedong avoids it easily.
Zedong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zedong tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Mao Zedong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zedong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Zedong.
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zedong taking a breather here.
Zedong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zedong checks a low kick from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zedong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zedong blocks a leg kick.
Zedong blocks the body kick.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Zedong.
Zedong slips under a jab.
Zedong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva digs a good body shot into Zedong's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zedong is looking to clinch.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Zedong moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Zedong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Zedong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a leg kick but Zedong moved away.
Zedong moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Zedong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mao Zedong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Zedong misses with a body shot.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zedong slips a jab from Silva.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zedong.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Zedong misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Zedong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Zedong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Zedong moved away.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Zedong fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Zedong coming out on top.
Zedong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Zedong strikes.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zedong.
Zedong lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zedong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zedong fails to land with a series of punches.
Zedong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zedong scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva scores with a head kick. Zedong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is looking to chop away at Zedong's legs.
Zedong thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Zedong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zedong throws a nice head kick!
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Zedong dodges the punch combination from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Zedong only half commits.
Zedong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zedong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zedong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zedong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Zedong breaks from the clinch.
Zedong throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Zedong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zedong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Zedong saw that one coming.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Davi Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva defending well as Zedong loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zedong.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Zedong scores with a hook.
Silva scores with a jab. Zedong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zedong wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zedong tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Jab from Zedong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mao Zedong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zedong 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mao Zedong!
Mao Zedong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker's entrance music is The Way of the Fist - Five Finger Death Punch. A fine choice. Beck has chosen Cell Therapy by Goodie Mob as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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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 New York, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Virgil Beck!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barker throws a body punch but Beck moves out of range.
Beck tries to clinch but Barker moves out of range.
Barker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barker misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Barker as he connects with a hook.
Beck fails with the takedown.
Beck drives through and clinches with Barker against the cage.
Good body shot from Barker.
Beck works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barker keeping moving, preventing Beck from controlling successfully.
Barker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beck is aware though and is defending well.
Beck tries to free his leg and advance position but Barker is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck trying to control the position from guard on top but Barker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beck tries to free his leg and advance position but Barker is retaining full guard.
Beck stopping the sweep attempt from Barker.
Barker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barker has his foot on Beck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beck works his way back into a safe position though.
Beck works over Barker with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beck is working Barker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beck passes into half guard.
Beck is nestled in close to Barker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beck is trying to control the action in half guard but Barker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Barker manages to get to full guard.
Beck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beck scoring with some ground and pound.
Beck stopping the sweep attempt from Barker.
Beck postures up in Barker's guard and throws a big left but Barker blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beck stands and throws Barker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beck scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beck lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barker tries to buck Beck off but Beck is having none of it.
Beck advances to mount.
Barker is working to get back to half guard.
Beck working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Beck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Barker. No joy for Beck on that attempt.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beck misses with a straight right.
Barker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beck is looking to clinch.
Barker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beck sprawls well. Beck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barker gets slowly back to his feet.
Beck wants to clinch.
Beck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barker's sensitive parts.
Beck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Barker.
Beck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barker to the mat! Barker manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck landing some decent shots from guard.
Barker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Virgil Beck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beck trying to control but Barker is working from the bottom.
Barker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beck lands a couple of digs.
Barker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beck controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker can't keep his opponent in guard - Beck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beck is trying to control. Barker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beck stands up and beckons Barker to join him on the feet.
Beck tries to clinch but Barker is having none of it.
Beck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beck's guard.
Barker preventing the sweep.
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!
Beck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barker cracks Beck with a solid left hand.
Barker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker postures up in Beck's guard and throws a big left but Beck blocks it.
Barker trying to control the position from guard on top but Beck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beck looking for a sweep. Not yet Beck, not yet.
Barker throwing strikes but missing.
Beck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barker's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beck wants to control from the top but Barker keeps moving.
Beck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Virgil Beck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barker scores with a nice body kick.
Barker throws a shot to the body.
William Barker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beck misses with a hook.
Beck blocks a low kick nicely.
Beck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barker.
Beck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beck scores with a body shot.
Barker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barker showed some decent athleticism there.
Barker thows a huge punch but Beck dodges it nicely.
Beck is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barker connects with a nice short shot to Beck's temple.
Beck trying to control but Barker postures up.
Beck is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beck defends it well.
Barker trying to control from half guard but Beck is working away.
Beck wants to improve his position but Barker is controlling well.
Barker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker with the ground and pound but Beck uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Beck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beck seems to be working for a kimura but Barker defends the submission attempt.
Barker actively working from the bottom here.
William Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Beck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beck working the head and body with strikes.
Beck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barker.
Barker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beck.
Beck looks to land a strike but Barker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Beck looking to sit in guard and control but Barker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barker looking to pass the guard.
Beck wants to sweep here but Barker controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker postures up.
Barker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virgil Beck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barker throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beck working a defensive guard here.
Barker passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Barker.
I think Beck 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Beck!
Virgil Beck made sure to mention his sponsor, White Gorilla Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Pollock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Brigante's chin.
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194 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Pollock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Brigante!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brigante trying to keep a closed guard but Pollock is proving a slippery customer.
Pollock is looking to work some ground and pound but Brigante has wrist control.
Brigante is trying to control the position but Pollock postures up.
Brigante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pollock defends it easily.
Brigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brigante is adopting a defensive guard.
Brigante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brigante trying to keep a closed guard but Pollock is proving a slippery customer.
Pollock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brigante's head.
Brigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pollock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brigante's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brigante tries to roll over but Pollock keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brigante defending well though.
Pollock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pollock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pollock wants to pass the guard but Brigante is defending well.
Pollock prevents Brigante from improving his position.
Pollock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brigante with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pollock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brigante trying to control here.
Pollock lands with a punch from half guard.
Pollock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brigante is trying to maintain the position but Pollock is very close to passing his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante won't allow Pollock to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brigante wants to improve his position but Pollock is controlling well.
Pollock wants to control but Brigante is keeping him busy.
Brigante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pollock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pollock's back!
Brigante working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brigante looking for the RNC.
Brigante wants to control but Pollock is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brigante controls the action.
Pollock covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brigante just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pollock trying to control the hands but Brigante breaks the grip.
Brigante biding his time, controlling Pollock.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brigante's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pollock.
Brigante throwing strikes and Pollock squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Brigante thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brigante 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brigante lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brigante 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.
A close round but Charles Brigante will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Brigante gets caught napping as Pollock dives in and scores a takedown. Brigante manages to retain guard.
Brigante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pollock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brigante trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brigante looking to pass the guard.
Pollock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigante wants to control from the top but Pollock keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pollock dives on top into guard.
Brigante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles Brigante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pollock throwing strikes from guard but Brigante blocks nicely.
Pollock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pollock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pollock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brigante looking for a sweep. Not yet Brigante, not yet.
Pollock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pollock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brigante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante has his hands on Pollock's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pollock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pollock lands a couple of elbows.
Pollock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brigante is keeping the position for now.
Brigante has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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!
Brigante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pollock.
Brigante working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charles Brigante.
Brigante moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
Nice body punch from Pollock.
Pollock gets tackled into the cage by Brigante. Brigante maintains the clinch.
Brigante misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock trying to land knees to the body.
Pollock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brigante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Pollock tries to work over Brigante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brigante misses with a body punch.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brigante prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Brigante with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brigante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brigante tries a body shot but Pollock blocks it.
Pollock wants to get back to striking at distance but Brigante won't allow it.
Brigante trying to land knees to the body.
Pollock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brigante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brigante with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pollock struggles to land a body shot inside as Brigante controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Pollock.
Brigante working aggressively here.
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brigante as he avoids it easily.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Brigante is just out of range.
Brigante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pollock sprawls well. Pollock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brigante gets slowly back to his feet.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brigante moves away.
Pollock thows a body shot but no joy.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brigante manages to avoid it.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Brigante does no damage.
Pollock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brigante's guard.
Pollock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brigante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pollock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brigante doesn't seem bothered though.
Pollock swings for the body but Brigante moves out of range.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Brigante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brigante takes one to the chin there.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brigante.
Brigante moves into the clinch successfully.
Brigante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pollock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brigante's elbow.
Brigante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brigante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brigante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brigante putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pollock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock stalling in the clinch but Brigante improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brigante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pollock misses with a body punch.
Pollock is trying to push Brigante away but Brigante has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Brigante.
Pollock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brigante backwards.
Pollock avoiding damage as Brigante throws knees to the body.
Brigante misses with a punch to the body.
Brigante tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing Brigante back against the cage.
Brigante misses with a punch to the body.
Brigante missing with knees to the body.
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollock jabs Brigante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Brigante slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Pollock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brigante doesn't seem phased though.
Pollock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brigantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Brigante does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brigante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brigante looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brigante fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Brigante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brigante quickly recovers to half guard.
Brigante has hold of Pollock's hands but Pollock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pollock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brigante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pollock.
Brigante manages to get to full guard.
Brigante wants to sweep here but Pollock controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pollock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brigante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brigante lands a nice short elbow.
Brigante not doing much here.
Brigante thows a huge punch but Pollock dodges it nicely.
Brigante is controlling the pace.
Brigante is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Brigante was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pollock misses with a shot to the body
and Brigante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brigante closes the distance and pushes Pollock back into the cage.
Brigante slows down the pace here.
Brigante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Brigante controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brigante looking to throw knees to the head but Pollock is blocking nicely.
Brigante lands an elbow that stopped Pollock in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock lands an elbow inside.
Pollock is looking to control Brigante's arms but Brigante gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pollock has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Brigante.
I think Brigante 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charles Brigante!
Charles Brigante decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Harrell has chosen J. Cole - Blow Up as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
165 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers looks to land a combination. Harrell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mathers takes one on the button.
Harrell motions for Mathers to come forward. Harrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
Mathers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathers.
Mathers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harrell eats them both and turns towards Mathers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mathers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrell.
Mathers misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
Mathers tests Harrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mathers misses with a hook.
Harrell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harrell misses with a straight right.
Mathers throws a jab when Harrell was well out of range.
Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathers.
Nice defenses there by Harrell.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
Harrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mathers slips under a jab from Harrell.
Harrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathers.
Mathers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harrell is out of range.
Harrell throws a hook but Mathers blocks it.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Mathers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Harrell is out of range.
Mathers tests Harrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathers throws a leg kick
letting Harrell counter with a right hand.
Harrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mathers throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mathers.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mathers misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrell.
Harrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathers.
Harrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Harrell misses
and Mathers counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrell works the jab nicely.
Harrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrell throws a sloppy head kick and Mathers moves out of range easily.
Mathers wants to slow Harrell down by chopping away at his legs.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mathers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mathers misses.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
Harrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harrell slips a jab from Mathers.
Harrell scores with a punch to the head.
Mathers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mathers thows a leg kick but Harrell checks it
and Harrell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mathers counters with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mathers.
Harrell wants to slow Mathers down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shelton Harrell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harrell checks a low kick from Mathers.
Mathers looks to land a right hand but Harrell moved out of range.
Harrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mathers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shelton Harrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mathers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mathers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harrell is out of range and Mathers settles back down.
Harrell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mathers.
Harrell connects with the punch.
Harrell is looking to chop away at Mathers's legs.
Mathers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and Mathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrell lands a jab to the nose.
Marshall Mathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mathers.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Harrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Mathers lands a really nice looking cross but Harrell seems unphased.
Harrell throws a hook but Mathers avoids it easily.
Mathers slips under a jab from Harrell.
An inside leg kick lands from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Mathers looks to land a combination but Harrell avoids it well.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Mathers checks it.
Mathers scores with a nice body kick.
Mathers throws a right hand that misses
and Harrell counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Harrell tenderised Mathers's leg. Mathers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrell throws out a leg kick but Mathers moves out of range and Harrell only half commits.
Harrell misses with a hook
and Harrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
Sloppy strikes from Mathers. Those never looked like landing.
Harrell connects with a leg kick. Mathers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Harrell.
Mathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mathers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell.
Harrell loads up on a big right hand but Mathers slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Harrell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harrell.
Mathers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrell works Mathers's body with a nice hook.
Mathers motions for Harrell to come forward. Mathers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Mathers is just out of range.
Harrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Harrell as he checks the leg kick.
Mathers wants to land a leg kick but Harrell is out of range.
Mathers throws out a leg kick but Harrell moves out of range and Mathers only half commits.
Mathers looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrell is just out of range.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrell throws a shot from downtown. Mathers moves away and avoids it.
Harrell throws a shot from downtown. Mathers moves away and avoids it.
Harrell misses with a two punch combination.
Harrell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mathers.
Mathers throws a low kick but Harrell moves out of range easily.
Mathers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mathers. Mathers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrell slips a jab from Mathers.
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 Marshall Mathers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mathers throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mathers's knee momentarily.
Mathers misses with a looping left.
Mathers throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range.
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Harrell throws a low kick, looking for Mathers's leg but Mathers calmly moves out of range.
Harrell connects with a body shot.
Harrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harrell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mathers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harrell cracks Mathers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mathers checks a low kick from Harrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
Harrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harrell lands with a straight right. Mathers didn't see that one coming.
Mathers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mathers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Harrell.
Harrell thumps Mathers with a low kick.
Harrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mathers if he has to take too many more of those.
Harrell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harrell misses with a low kick.
Harrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mathers is able to avoid easily.
Harrell connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harrell.
Harrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathers tries to work over Harrell's front leg with a kick but Harrell checks it.
Nice shot lands for Harrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers misses the jab.
Mathers throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mathers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers takes a swing at Harrell's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrell.
Harrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathers counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrell is looking to score with low kicks.
Harrell with a hook.
Mathers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Mathers misses.
Harrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathers.
Nice defenses there by Harrell.
Mathers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell.
Mathers works Harrell's body with a nice hook.
Harrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mathers.
Mathers lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell misses with a combination
and Mathers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathers. Harrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrell 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
Shelton Harrell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Firebird Designs for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatho comes to the cage accompanied by 666 - Bomba!. Thompson has chosen LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Calvin Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Gatho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatho avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatho looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatho.
Gatho lands a body shot.
Gatho lands a body shot.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Gatho ducks down to avoid it.
Gatho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatho scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatho doesn't seem bothered though.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Gatho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Gatho checks it
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gatho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Gatho checks it.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Gatho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson stuns Gatho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Gatho.
Gatho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Gatho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Gatho's shoulder, as Gatho tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson pushes Gatho up against the cage in a clinch.
Gatho throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gatho avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson works on Gatho's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Gatho avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatho controls his hands.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatho controls the action.
Gatho misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Gatho checks it.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatho checks it well.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatho circles away.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Gatho moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Gatho moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Gatho throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Gatho slips a straight right by Thompson.
Gatho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatho blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatho.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatho misses with the head strike.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Gatho controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to circle away but Gatho has him pinned against the cage.
Gatho is working Thompson over against the cage.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Gatho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Gatho.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatho controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatho's elbow.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatho controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson'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.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Gatho scores with a leg kick.
Thompson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gathos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calvin Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatho throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatho takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson moves out of range as Gatho strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Gatho loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Gatho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gatho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson throws a head kick but Gatho moves out of range.
Gatho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thompson lands a head kick. Gatho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Gatho throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gatho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatho misses with a hook.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Gatho moves away and avoids it.
Gatho digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Thompson has Gatho up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatho backwards.
Gatho tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Gatho misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatho cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
Gatho tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Gatho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Gatho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson slips a straight right by Gatho.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatho lands with a cross.
Gatho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Gatho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Gatho saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gatho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thompson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thompson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gatho throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatho throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Gatho back into the cage.
Gatho can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Gatho.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gatho backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatho has Thompson pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Gatho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson.
Gatho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ben Gatho has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Gatho blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
A short right from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gatho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
Thompson working Gatho over with knees to the body.
Thompson tries a body shot but Gatho blocks it.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Gatho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatho misses with a low kick.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatho is just out of range.
Gatho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatho looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson throws a head kick but Gatho moves out of range.
Donk. Thompson catches Gatho right on the button with a cross.
Gatho misses with a head kick.
Thompson 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.
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!
Gatho misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatho.
Gatho looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson throws a low kick but Gatho moves out of range easily.
Gatho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Gatho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Gatho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gatho.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatho circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho checks a low kick from Thompson.
Calvin Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatho cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson thuds his right hand into Gatho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatho.
Thompson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thompson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ben Gatho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatho misses with a straight right.
Gatho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calvin Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatho throws out the jab.
Calvin Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thompson takes a swing at Gatho's ribcage but misses.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatho.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gatho gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson feints and then cracks Gatho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatho down.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson lands a jab to Gatho's midsection.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Gatho prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Gatho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
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!
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatho misses the target.
Gatho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Gatho looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Gatho ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right hand that Gatho ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatho also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatho. Gatho gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Thompson!
Our winner, Calvin Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Quaritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable-E.S. Posthumus. Miles Quaritch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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290 lbs
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256 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Quaritch!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaritch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marko throws out a loose jab but Quaritch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marko misses with a wild body shot.
Quaritch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quaritch throws a head kick that Marko semi-blocks.
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
Quaritch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cain Marko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marko is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quaritch counters with a thumping low kick.
Quaritch throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Quaritch connects with a leg kick. Marko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quaritch.
Quaritch throws a head kick but Marko moves out of range.
Marko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quaritch was well out of range. Poor timing from Marko.
Marko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quaritch.
Quaritch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quaritch lands with a slapping head kick.
Cain Marko's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaritch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marko will feel that in the morning.
Quaritch throws a leg kick which misses Marko's front leg but catches the back leg as Marko tries to avoid it.
Whack! Quaritch lands a heavy head kick that drops Marko. The ref tackles Quaritch to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Marko was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Miles Quaritch!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles Quaritch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula comes to the cage accompanied by The Troggs- Wild Thing. Lee has chosen Teaching You as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokke Nappula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nappula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Nappula throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Nappula seems unphased.
Nappula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
That kick from Nappula tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a body punch but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula misses with a head kick.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nappula misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee jabs Nappula right on the nose. Nappula blinks but takes it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nappula manages to avoid it.
Nappula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Nappula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee keeps Nappula at a distance using the push kick.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Nappula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nappula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Nappula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nappula is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nappula with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Nappula is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jokke Nappula.
Lee punishes Nappula's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nappula throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a body punch but Nappula moves out of range.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Nappula misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nappula manages to avoid it.
Nappula tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Nappula's torso.
Lee with a nice cross.
Nappula throws a leg kick
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nappula throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Nappula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nappula takes one to the chin there.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Nappula is out of range.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nappula throws out the jab.
Lee jabs at Nappula's body.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Nappula's shoulder, as Nappula tries to avoid the shot.
Nappula shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Nappula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nappula avoids a kick to the body.
Nappula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Nappula moves out of range easily.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Nappula backs away looking to recover.
Nappula tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nappula can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Nappula misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nappula.
Nappula wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee jabs Nappula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nappula was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Nappula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nappula momentarily.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Nappula takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nappula moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nappula connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nappula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nappula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nappula slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nappula.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Nappula saw it coming and moves away.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nappula at a distance.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nappula lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nappula misses with a head kick.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nappula blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nappula.
Lee scores with the left hand. Nappula knows he should have avoided that one.
Nappula swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nappula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nappula was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee works Nappula's body with a nice hook.
Brandon Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Nappula as he checks the leg kick.
Nappula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Nappula with an uppercut!
Nappula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nappula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nappula throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee checks a low kick from Nappula.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nappula.
Nappula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is looking to slow Nappula down with leg kicks.
Nappula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nappula misses with a takedown
and Nappula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nappula throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Nappula throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nappula.
Nappula motions for Lee to come forward. Nappula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nappula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Brandon Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nappula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nappula lands a front kick.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nappula should have avoided that one.
Nappula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappula.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee throws a right and a left that Nappula avoids nicely.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappula.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Nappula throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nappula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick as Nappula jumps back.
Nappula staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Nappula counters with a stiff right hand.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nappula saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee blocks a head kick by Nappula.
Nappula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Nappula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Nappula misses with a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nappula cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nappula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee 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!
Nappula avoids the body shot from Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nappula.
Lee avoids the head kick by Nappula.
Nappula throws a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappula.
Nappula walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Nappula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nappula throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nappula checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nappula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nappula scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Nappula tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Nappula.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappula.
Nappula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nappula moves away.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nappula in his tracks.
Nappula motions for Lee to come forward. Nappula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nappula saw that one coming.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nappulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Nappula looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nappula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nappula lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nappula walks into a left hand.
Nappula misses the jab.
Nappula slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Nappula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Nappula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nappula looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Nappula persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Nappula blocks the low kick.
Nappula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Lee misses.
Nappula shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nappula is just out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Nappula's head back.
Nappula is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Nappula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nappula blocks the body kick.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Nappula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nappula throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Nappula only half commits.
Nappula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Nappula.
Nappula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee checks a low kick from Nappula.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nappula on the side of the head.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nappula.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nappula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Nappula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Nappula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee swings for the body but Nappula moves out of range.
Lee feints a jab promting Nappula to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nappula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nappula. Lee shrugs it off though.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nappula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nappula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws a one two combo.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Nappula throws out a powerful jab.
Lee swings for the body but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Nappula.
Nappula slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a body punch but Nappula moves out of range.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Nappula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nappula misses with a low kick.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nappula throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nappula.
Nappula pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Nappula settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula slips a jab from Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nappula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Nappula tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nappula misses with a body kick.
Nappula lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee throws the left hand but Nappula avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nappula.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nappula.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Nappula's head.
Nappula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nappula is just out of range.
Lee stuns Nappula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nappula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee jabs at Nappula's body.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nappula manages to avoid it.
Nappula moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Nappula thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Nappula cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Nappula moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nappula.
Lee throws a lazy body kick
and Nappula counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Nappula throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a hook but Nappula blocks it.
Nappula throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nappula saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nappula.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nappula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nappula is defended easily by Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Nappula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nappula.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nappula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Nappula shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nappula.
Nappula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nappula throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nappula's head but Nappula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Lee.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nappula circles away quickly and effectively.
Nappula throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Nappula only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nappula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nappula swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Donk. Lee catches Nappula right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Nappula tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brandon Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nappula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nappula throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Nappula tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Nappula closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Nappula pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Nappula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee digs a good body shot into Nappula's ribs.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Lee.
Nappula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nappula bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nappula fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Nappula's head back.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Nappula misses with a body kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nappula throws out the jab.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nappula saw that one coming.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Nappula's shoulder, as Nappula tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jokke Nappula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Nappula scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Nappula avoids it.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nappula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nappula defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nappula scores with a nice head shot.
Nappula with a hook.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Nappula.
Nappula shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Nappula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nappula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nappula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Nappula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nappula wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Nappula scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws a head kick but Nappula moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nappula shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Nappula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nappula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Nappula shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee thuds a left hand into Nappula's body.
Nappula tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula takes one to the chin there.
Lee lands a jab to Nappula's midsection.
Nappula 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Lee! Brandon Lee retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Brandon Lee made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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