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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bledsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert McKrackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert McKrackin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Bledsoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKrackin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bledsoe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bledsoe lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McKrackin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bledsoe controls the pace.
Bledsoe prevents McKrackin from getting back to his feet.
Bledsoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKrackin wants to stand but Bledsoe is controlling the position.
McKrackin keeping moving, preventing Bledsoe from controlling successfully.
McKrackin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKrackin keeping moving, preventing Bledsoe from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Bledsoe just wasn't active enough.
McKrackin scores with a nice head shot.
Bledsoe clinches up with McKrackin and pushes him back against the cage.
Bledsoe is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKrackin.
Nice elbow from McKrackin.
McKrackin lands an elbow inside that Bledsoe shrugs off.
Bledsoe tightens his grip and picks McKrackin up, before dumping him to the ground. McKrackin manages to land in guard.
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!
Bledsoe trying to control the position from guard on top but McKrackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKrackin wants to stand up but Bledsoe is controlling him.
McKrackin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKrackin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bledsoe if he has to take too many more of those.
McKrackin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bledsoe. That did some damage!
Bledsoe is breathing heavily.
McKrackin lands a left and a right that send Bledsoe crashing to the mat, dazed. McKrackin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bledsoe is rocked!
McKrackin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bledsoe square on the jaw! Damn, Bledsoe is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert McKrackin!
A victorious Robert McKrackin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dew Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes into the arena with ac/dc- war machine blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dew Rain enters the cage!
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188 lbs
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219 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dew Rain!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Connor's half guard.
Rain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rain is stalling here. Connor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Connor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rain tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
Rain gets back to half guard.
Connor trying to control from half guard but Rain is working away.
Rain wants to control but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor trying to pass the guard but Rain defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rain looking for submissions off his back.
Rain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Connor pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Connor stalling away here and it's allowed Rain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rain wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Connor's guard.
Rain prevents Connor from getting back to his feet.
Rain throws an elbow that misses. Connor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rain's guard. Nice move by Connor!
Rain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rain on the ground.
Rain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Connor defending well though.
Rain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Connor tries to get out of the position.
Connor is looking for a sweep. Rain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Connor taking some punishment here, with Rain in his half guard.
It looks like Scott Connor has been cut.
Rain 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.
Rain is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rain to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Connor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rain.
Rain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connor keeps working.
Ground and pound from Rain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to get back to full guard here but Rain has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Connor taking a bit of punishment here - Rain scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Rain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Scott Connor's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An elbow from Rain crashes against the mat.
Rain scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Connor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rain can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dew Rain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Style (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Style has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zhang Zhu's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhang Zhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Style!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Style throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhu counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhu.
Style prevents the takedown attempt.
Zhu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Style is defending well.
Zhu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhu tries a knee to the head but Style blocks it.
Zhu tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Zhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Style gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zhu in side control, throwing shots but Style defends.
Style is not content to let Zhu control the position.
Style tries to bench press Zhu off him but Zhu keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Style wants to control but Zhu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Style is trying to control Zhu's posture but Zhu avoids it.
Zhu in side control, throwing shots but Style defends.
Style struggling a bit here.
Zhu wants to control but Style is keeping him busy.
Style stops Zhu from passing to mount.
Style struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Style tries to improve position but can't.
Zhu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zhu throwing strikes but Style manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zhu regains half guard.
Zhu wants to improve his position but Style is controlling well.
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!
Zhu is working hard here to advance position.
Zhu controlling the position well.
Zhu wants to improve his position but Style is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Style wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zhu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zhu.
Zhu managing to control the position.
Zhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Style on the ground.
Zhu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zhu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Style because Zhu loaded up on that one.
Zhu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zhu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Style in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Style can't escape the position.
Zhu landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Style blocking the ground and pound.
Style wants to hold on but Zhu pushes him away.
Zhu looking to ground and pound but Style is blocking nicely.
Zhu looking to ground and pound but Style is blocking nicely.
Style wants to control but Zhu is having none of it.
Zhu wants to control the pace but Style is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhu looking to ground and pound but Style is blocking nicely.
Style wants to control but Zhu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zhu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Zhu as he checks the leg kick.
Zhu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Style closes the distance and clinches.
Zhu breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Style is predictable there
and Zhu moves into the clinch.
Zhu misses with a knee strike.
Zhu misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Style's brow.
Zhu breaks from the clinch.
Style thows a leg kick but Zhu checks it
and Zhu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Style's guard.
Zhu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Style swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Style is looking to sinch up a triangle. Zhu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Style's body to avoid the submission. Style has instead reached around Zhu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Style arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Style!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axe Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axe Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Axe Hammer has been cut.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer throws a combination that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer is rocked!
Jackson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hammer out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Jackson!
Liam Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Padilla!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla scores with a leg kick.
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Padilla. No joy for Makunouchi on that attempt.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makunouchi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilla throws a body punch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi missing with a left hand there. Padilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Padilla throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Padilla blocks a jab.
Padilla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makunouchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Padilla lands a slapping body shot.
Padilla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Makunouchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Padilla scores with a spinning back kick!
Padilla thows a body kick. Makunouchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That kick from Padilla tenderised Makunouchi's leg. Makunouchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Padilla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Padilla lands a big head kick that sends Makunouchi tumbling to the mat! Padilla takes a step backwards and waves Makunouchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Crunch! Padilla slams his shin into Makunouchi's torso.
Robin Padilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Padilla digs a good hook to Makunouchi's body.
Padilla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makunouchi rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla scores with a hook to the body. Makunouchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Padilla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Padilla.
Padilla lands with a shot to the body.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown
and Padilla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Padilla fakes the leg kick and cracks Makunouchi in the body.
Padilla lands a big head kick that sends Makunouchi tumbling to the mat! Padilla takes a step backwards and waves Makunouchi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Makunouchi is rocked!
Padilla digs a good body shot into Makunouchi's ribs.
Oh Makunouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Padilla is looking to slow Makunouchi down with leg kicks.
Padilla keeps Makunouchi at a distance using the push kick.
Padilla scores with a spinning back kick!
Makunouchi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla scores with a jab to the body.
Makunouchi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Padilla throws a quick head kick that knocks Makunouchi silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Padilla is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robin Padilla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Conflict . Brad Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Buffet's chin.
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217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Buffet!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buffet's sensitive parts.
Cunningham throws a right hand that misses
enabling Buffet to counter with a crisp jab.
Buffet thows a body shot but no joy.
Cunningham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick
and Buffet counters with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cunningham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cunningham.
Buffet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cunningham on the side of the head.
Cunningham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Buffet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buffet lands with a shot to the body.
Buffet lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cunningham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cunningham misses the body punch
and Buffet counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buffet.
Buffet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buffet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cunningham under the eye.
Buffet connects with an inside leg kick.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
Buffet lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Buffet.
Buffet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buffet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buffet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Buffet moves out of range easily.
Buffet lands the left hand.
A head kick from Cunningham lands but Buffet takes it in his stride.
Buffet is looking to land body kicks.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Buffet closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet lands with a short shot to the head.
Buffet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buffet lands a nice uppercut.
Buffet is working Cunningham over against the cage.
Buffet pushes Cunningham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham is rocked!
Buffet scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cunningham misses with a knee to the head.
Buffet pushes Cunningham against the cage. Buffet is working some dirty boxing. Buffet pushes off with a quick right hook! Cunningham goes down! Cunningham tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Buffet moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Buffet!
Bobby Buffet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Brasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Brasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
247 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Brasi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray misses with a looping left.
Brasi throws a hook to the side of McMurray's head but McMurray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMurray fails with a takedown attempt.
McMurray slips under a jab from Brasi.
Brasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMurray.
McMurray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brasi.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brasi enables McMurray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brasi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McMurray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McMurray trying to control but Brasi is working from the bottom.
McMurray tries to free his leg and advance position but Brasi is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lewis McMurray.
McMurray moves into the clinch.
McMurray lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brasi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McMurray is defending well.
Brasi tries for a takedown. No joy.
McMurray lands a body punch in the clinch.
McMurray lands a left hand.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMurray misses with a body kick.
Brasi misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurray throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMurray connects with a body shot.
McMurray gets a double leg takedown into Brasi's guard.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Brasi keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brasi can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMurray throwing strikes from guard but Brasi blocks nicely.
McMurray postures up in Brasi's guard and throws a big left but Brasi blocks it.
Brasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMurray trying to control but Brasi is working from the bottom.
McMurray distracts Brasi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brasi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McMurray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McMurray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McMurray throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray drops back looking for a leg! Brasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brasi manages to kick McMurray off! McMurray jumps back into Brasi's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Brasi keeps moving.
McMurray slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brasi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McMurray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMurray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brasi as he avoids it easily.
McMurray with a nice cross.
Brasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMurray. Brasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
McMurray swings for the body but Brasi moves out of range.
McMurray punishes Brasi's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Brasi misses.
Brasi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brasi is looking to stand up but McMurray isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi pushes McMurray off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brasi misses with a hook. McMurray ducked under it nicely.
McMurray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McMurray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Lewis McMurray has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luca Brasi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMurray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMurray can't get the takedown.
Brasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McMurray prevents it.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luca Brasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Brasi misses.
McMurray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMurray cracks a nice hook into Brasi's ribs.
McMurray dives in and grabs Brasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brasi pushes down on McMurray's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis McMurray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brasi misses with a hook
and McMurray counters with a straight right hand.
Brasi misses with a straight right.
Brasi fails to land the takedown.
Brasi is breathing heavily.
McMurray connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Brasi. No joy for McMurray on that attempt.
McMurray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brasi misses with the body kick
and McMurray counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McMurray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McMurray lands a right hook to the body.
Brasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brasi misses with a lunging right hand
and McMurray counters by moving into the clinch.
McMurray effectively controlling the action here.
McMurray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brasi.
McMurray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brasi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McMurray displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brasi up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brasi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McMurray prevents the takedown attempt.
Brasi wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for McMurray.
Nice elbow from McMurray.
It looks like Luca Brasi has been cut.
McMurray gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMurray trying to control but Brasi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McMurray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McMurray throws a shot to the body.
Brasi misses with a left hand
and McMurray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMurray pushes Brasi up against the cage in a clinch.
McMurray lands a left hand.
Brasi stops a takedown attempt from McMurray.
McMurray stalling in the clinch.
Brasi takes a shot to the head.
McMurray lands with a short shot to the head.
McMurray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMurray throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brasi was covering up waiting for the punch and McMurray finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurray is looking to work some ground and pound but Brasi has wrist control.
McMurray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brasi can do to turn this around?
Brasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi is looking to stand up but McMurray isn't so interested in that idea.
McMurray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brasi wants to get back to his feet but McMurray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McMurray throws a big right hand that misses.
McMurray throwing strikes but missing.
McMurray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Brasi keeps moving.
Brasi wants to stand but McMurray is controlling the position.
Brasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurray.
McMurray won't allow Brasi to get back to his feet.
McMurray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lewis McMurray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McMurray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brasi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lewis McMurray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brasi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMurray.
McMurray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMurray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McMurray here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brasi pushes McMurray away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McMurray gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brasi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McMurray in side control, throwing shots but Brasi defends.
A lull in the action here.
Brasi defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasi parries the strikes from McMurray easily there. McMurray is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brasi to escape.
Luca Brasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMurray is looking to take a break and control but Brasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis McMurray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McMurray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis McMurray!
Lewis McMurray really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiller comes to the cage accompanied by I know you want me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
159 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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25
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Warren!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spiller defends it nicely.
Warren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spiller scores with a head kick. Warren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spiller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spiller throws out a powerful jab.
A jab lands there for Spiller.
Warren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spiller.
Spiller throws a leg kick which misses Warren's front leg but catches the back leg as Warren tries to avoid it.
Warren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spiller leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spiller feints a jab promting Warren to slip. Spiller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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 head kick misses from Spiller.
Warren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spiller wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Warren.
A right-left combo lands from Spiller.
Spiller swats away the attempt to clinch by Warren.
Spiller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spiller lands a slapping body shot.
Warren tries for a takedown but Spiller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spiller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spiller thumps Warren with a low kick.
Spiller works Warren's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiller jabs Warren right on the nose. Warren blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spiller!
Warren is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spiller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Warren.
Spiller blocks a head kick by Warren.
Warren looks gassed!
Spiller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Warren is rocked!
Spiller lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Warren - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Spiller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Spiller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gaea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaea comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm Gone (Remix). McClusky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Stand Alone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
28 - 12 - 1 |
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254 lbs
42 - 15 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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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
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Gaea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from McClusky enables Gaea to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McClusky manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gaea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gaea is looking to work some ground and pound but McClusky has wrist control.
Gaea wants to control from the top but McClusky keeps moving.
Gaea tries to free his leg and advance position but McClusky is retaining full guard.
Gaea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demian Gaea.
Gaea tries for a takedown but McClusky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McClusky scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaea defending well as McClusky loads up on a big left hand.
Gaea needs to keep his hands up - McClusky had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClusky but McClusky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gaea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gaea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Demian Gaea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaea tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McClusky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McClusky looks to land a body kick but Gaea moved away.
Jab from McClusky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaea shoots in but no luck this time.
Gaea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McClusky defends it nicely.
Gaea is breathing heavily.
McClusky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaea.
McClusky scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for McClusky. That snapped Gaea's head back.
Gaea checks a low kick from McClusky.
The crowd cheers as McClusky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaea doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McClusky connects with a body shot.
McClusky jabs Gaea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaea looks up at the clock. Bad move! McClusky lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gaea. McClusky pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack McClusky!
After the big win, Jack McClusky made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hands of a Killer. 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 Nickolai Zhukov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
214 lbs
13 - 2 - 1 |
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30
210 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Zhukov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Nickolai Zhukov has been cut.
Castro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
A combination from Zhukov does no damage.
The fighters circling - Zhukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhukov scores with a hook to the body. Castro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from Zhukov.
Castro throws a body punch but Zhukov moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Castro.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Zhukov.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zhukov back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
The crowd cheers as Castro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhukov doesn't seem phased though.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Zhukov moves out of range easily.
Zhukov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castro avoids the body shot from Zhukov.
Castro connects with a crisp jab.
Zhukov looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Zhukov 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.
Nice straight punches there by Zhukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhukov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhukov tries a low kick but Castro avoids it.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Zhukov thows a leg kick but Castro checks it
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses the shot to the body.
Castro scores with a hook.
Zhukov blocks a low kick nicely.
Castro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zhukov wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Castro lands a leg kick that knocks Zhukov off balance momentarily.
Zhukov looks to land a body kick but Castro moved away.
Zhukov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castro manages to avoid it.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhukov slips a straight right by Castro.
Zhukov throws a wild body kick that Castro sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro avoids the body shot from Zhukov.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhukov takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Zhukov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Zhukov's knee but Zhukov avoids it well.
Castro lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhukov's head.
Zhukov blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhukov's head.
Castro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhukov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhukov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Zhukov throws an overhand right that lands on Castro's shoulder, as Castro tries to avoid the shot.
Zhukov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhukov lands a nice hook to Castro's body. Castro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Zhukov. Beautiful body shot.
Zhukov ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Zhukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhukov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castro rather than just go for the knockout.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhukov thuds his right hand into Castro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Castro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nickolai Zhukov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Zhukov moves away and avoids it.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhukov takes a swing at Castro's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Zhukov tried to score with a low kick but Castro checks it.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zhukov misses.
Nickolai Zhukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhukov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Zhukov with a nice cross.
Castro cracks a nice hook into Zhukov's ribs.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zhukov.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhukov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro lands with a kick to the temple. Zhukov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Zhukov.
Zhukov lands a nice hook to Castro's body. Castro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Zhukov coming out on top.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro misses with an uppercut.
Castro lands with a kick to the temple. Zhukov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zhukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhukov staying out of range there.
Zhukov misses with a kick to the body.
Zhukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Castro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhukov's head backwards.
Zhukov avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro looks to land a left hand but Zhukov moved out of range nicely.
Castro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhukov misses with a hook. Castro ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhukov. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhukov ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Zhukov misses with a few strikes there.
Castro avoids the body shot from Zhukov.
Zhukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zhukov scores with a one two! Castro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Castro defending well as Zhukov loads up on a big left hand.
Zhukov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castro. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhukov is just out of range.
Zhukov walks into a straight right hand from Castro.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Castro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhukov's sensitive parts.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castro catches Zhukov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
Zhukov throws a body kick that misses.
Zhukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Zhukov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castro throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhukov ducks right into an uppercut from Castro.
Zhukov throws a big shot that misses.
Castro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castro checks the leg kick.
Zhukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Castro throws a low kick but Zhukov avoids it.
Castro blocks the body kick.
Zhukov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castro.
Zhukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nickolai Zhukov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Castro is looking to clinch.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castro is just out of range.
Zhukov misses with the combination.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Good exchange - Zhukov coming out on top.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
That kick from Castro tenderised Zhukov's leg. Zhukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castro controlling the action here for a moment.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhukov can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boss Castro.
Zhukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov.
Zhukov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhukov connects with a looping right hand.
Castro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castro tries to stall but Zhukov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhukov is trying to push Castro away but Castro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Zhukov avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to work over Zhukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhukov.
Zhukov effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zhukov.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhukov taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zhukov stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Zhukov tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhukov backwards.
Zhukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhukov tries to break the clinch but Castro is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Zhukov is trying to force a seperation but Castro has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhukov backwards.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhukov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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!
Castro pushes Zhukov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Castro!
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