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MMM 164 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jony Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What's Golden About That. Jony Bones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jony Bones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Bones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson shoots in but Bones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bones clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bones has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson is pushing down on Bones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bones is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Bones dodges it nicely.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half 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!
Bones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bones controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Bones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bones is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Bones isn't so interested in that idea.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jony Bones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Bones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bones is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Bones circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anderson back to the cage. Bones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Bones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bones wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Bones wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bones won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jony Bones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Bones is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Bones's guard.
Bones is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson throws a strike but Bones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bones stops Anderson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bones has managed to clinch.
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bones tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Bones pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Bones tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bones's waist but Bones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Bones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Bones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Bones or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bones.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bones, right into the meat.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bones shoots in but no luck this time.
Bones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bones tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Bones is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Anderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jony Bones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Bones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Bones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bones wants to take Anderson's back but he can't do it this time.
Bones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Bones throws a sloppy strike and Anderson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Anderson has ended up in Bones's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
Anderson throws a strike but Bones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jony Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Bones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
Anderson controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Anderson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Bones. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bones duly obliges.
Bones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
Bones is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jony Bones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones is looking for a sweep.
Bones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Anderson lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Anderson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson is trying to ground and pound but Bones uses the momentary lack of control by Anderson to regain half guard.
Anderson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bones taking shots to the head.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Anderson 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.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson looking to ground and pound but Bones is blocking nicely.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bones looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Anderson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson throws a strike there. Bones manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson throwing shots but Bones is blocking nicely.
Bones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Anderson!
Jack Anderson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agravain HardStyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Agravain HardStyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HardStyle scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
HardStyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
HardStyle looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HardStyle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
HardStyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mullen working to try and regain half guard.
Mullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with HardStyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
HardStyle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mullen turns into him and now he's in HardStyle's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HardStyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
HardStyle is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
HardStyle wants to sweep here but Mullen controlling him for the moment.
HardStyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
HardStyle keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
Mullen connects with a couple of short punches.
HardStyle looking for subs off his back but Mullen has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is stalling here. HardStyle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mullen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and HardStyle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mullen is looking to reverse the position.
HardStyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HardStyle decides to stand back up.
HardStyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown but HardStyle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mullen tries to bum rush HardStyle with a series of wild strikes but HardStyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mullen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
HardStyle shoots in but Mullen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
HardStyle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mullen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
HardStyle dives in and grabs Mullen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mullen pushes down on HardStyle's head and hops out.
HardStyle clinches.
Mullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mullen misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mullen.
Mullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but HardStyle avoids it really well and circles away.
HardStyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mullen pinned against the cage. Mullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agravain HardStyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HardStyle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mullen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
HardStyle is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen misses with a wild combination.
Mullen looks to land a combination but HardStyle avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by HardStyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Mullen which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from HardStyle.
Mullen swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agravain HardStyle 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.
HardStyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullen sprawls well. He's pushed HardStyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from HardStyle.
HardStyle shoots for a takedown but Mullen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agravain HardStyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HardStyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Mullen scores with a three punch combo!
Mullen lands a two punch combo.
Mullen misses with a series of wild punches.
Agravain HardStyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HardStyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HardStyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a wild combination.
Agravain HardStyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HardStyle misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullen counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mullen.
Mullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
HardStyle tries for a takedown but Mullen circles away easily
and Mullen counters with a right hand to the body.
Mullen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullen is looking to slow HardStyle down with leg kicks.
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
HardStyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullen circles away.
Mullen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
HardStyle slips a jab and a cross from Mullen.
HardStyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mullen counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HardStyle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mullen as he jumps to the side.
Mullen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
HardStyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Mullen. Mullen gets slowly back to his feet.
HardStyle shoots in for a takedown but Mullen shows good takedown defense.
Paul Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mullen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen swinging wildly here.
Mullen misses with a takedown attempt - HardStyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
HardStyle fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with the combination.
HardStyle misses with a takedown
and Mullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HardStyle.
HardStyle has his takedown stuffed
and Mullen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
HardStyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mullen counters with a series of strikes. HardStyle will be more careful next time no doubt.
HardStyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and HardStyle wants it to stay on the feet.
HardStyle misses with a takedown attempt
and Mullen counters with a shoot takedown. HardStyle fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
HardStyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mullen landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HardStyle keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully.
Mullen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mullen throws a nice looking combination but HardStyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
HardStyle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mullen counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen looks up at the clock and then as HardStyle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mullen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
HardStyle taking punishment in the form of punches.
HardStyle is trying to work for a sweep but Mullen has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mullen swinging wildly here.
Mullen tries to bum rush HardStyle with a series of wild strikes but HardStyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but HardStyle avoids it really well and circles away.
HardStyle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mullen counters with a one-two to the body.
HardStyle has his takedown stuffed
and Mullen counters with a three punch combo that has HardStyle backing up. HardStyle nods at Mullen to acknowledge the strikes.
HardStyle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but HardStyle is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HardStyle can't keep his opponent in guard - Mullen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
HardStyle tries to get to full guard but Mullen has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
HardStyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mullen.
HardStyle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mullen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mullen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mullen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mullen landing with the ground and pound.
Mullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HardStyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mullen postures up in HardStyle's guard and throws a big left but HardStyle blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HardStyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mullen is aware though and is defending well.
Mullen postures up in HardStyle's guard and throws a big left but HardStyle blocks it.
Mullen won't allow HardStyle to sweep him here.
Mullen tries to free his leg and advance position but HardStyle is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HardStyle is trying to keep Mullen in close.
HardStyle is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
HardStyle keeping full guard, as Mullen tries to pass.
Mullen working some strikes from top position.
Mullen lands a couple of digs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mullen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
HardStyle has his foot on Mullen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mullen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen advances position into side control!
HardStyle wants to control but Mullen postures up.
Mullen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
HardStyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mullen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mullen working the body and head with strikes.
HardStyle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mullen tries to advance to mount but HardStyle denies him.
Mullen wants to stand but HardStyle has his arm trapped.
Mullen blocks the strikes from HardStyle.
HardStyle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HardStyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for HardStyle.
HardStyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mullen defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen is pushing down on HardStyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. HardStyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Mullen has managed to sneak the leg through.
HardStyle trying to control here.
Mullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
HardStyle wants to improve his position but Mullen is controlling well.
Mullen is nestled in close to HardStyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HardStyle landing rabbit punches to the side of Mullen's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Mullen lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mullen 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mullen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernie Busto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernie Busto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer avoids the body shot from Busto.
No joy there for Palmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palmer misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Palmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Busto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Tim Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws a right hand that Busto ducks under and follows up with a left that Busto also avoids with ease.
Palmer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Busto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palmer.
Palmer gets caught flat footed, as Busto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Busto wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Busto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Busto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Busto being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to sweep but no luck.
Busto throwing strikes from guard but Palmer blocks nicely.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Busto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palmer holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tim Palmer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Busto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Busto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Busto slips a nice elbow through Palmer's hands, connecting with Palmer's forehead.
It looks like Tim Palmer has been cut.
Busto wants to pass to mount but Palmer is defending the position.
Palmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Busto throwing shots but Palmer is blocking nicely.
Busto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Busto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Busto's back!
Palmer throws strikes from the back but Busto rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Busto.
Palmer is looking to advance position but Busto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Busto controlling his opponent.
Palmer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Palmer postures up in Busto's guard and throws a big left but Busto blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Busto is on top in guard.
Busto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Busto trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Busto postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Busto stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Busto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Busto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Palmer'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.
A combination from Palmer does no damage.
Busto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Busto circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Palmer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Busto.
Palmer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Busto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Palmer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Busto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Busto happy to just control the position for now.
Palmer tries to buck Busto off but Busto is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Busto trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Palmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palmer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Busto's best efforts.
Busto seems to be working for a kimura but Palmer defends the submission attempt.
Busto is thwarting Palmer's attempts to control the position.
Bernie Busto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Busto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Busto trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Busto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Palmer to regain full guard.
Busto trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer pulls Busto in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Busto trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Busto throwing strikes but missing.
Busto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bernie Busto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Busto looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Palmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Palmer looks to land a combination but Busto avoids it well.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Busto.
Busto is looking to wear down Palmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Busto moves out of range easily.
Palmer throws a head kick but Busto moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Busto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Palmer's waist but Palmer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Busto off to one side.
Busto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernie Busto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Busto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palmer moves away.
Palmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Busto misses with a body shot.
Busto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Palmer tries to avoid it but Busto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Palmer to the ground. Palmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Busto blocks the leg kick.
Busto checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernie Busto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Palmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Busto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Busto showed some decent athleticism there.
Palmer is looking for a sweep. Busto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palmer wants to control but Busto is keeping busy.
Busto works his way into full mount!
Palmer can't escape the position.
Busto misses with a head shot.
Busto unloading with bombs!
That has opened up Tim Palmer's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tim Palmer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bernie Busto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalevi Kierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalevi Kierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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27
167 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalevi Kierre!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kierre tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Kierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson tries a low kick but Kierre avoids it.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kierre tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Kierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Kierre gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kierre.
Jackson is looking to slow Kierre down with leg kicks.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Kierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kierre turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kierre manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kierre stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Kierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kierre.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kierre is looking to clinch.
Kierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kierre.
Kierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Kierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kierre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Liam Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Kierre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Kierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kierre has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kierre won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Kierre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kierre.
Kierre lands an uppercut.
Kierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kierre is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kierre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kierre wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kierre stands up from Jackson's guard - Kierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Kierre moves out of range easily.
Kierre ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Kierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Kierre's ribs.
Kierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kierre tightens his grip and picks Jackson up, before dumping him to the ground. Jackson manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kierre gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Kierre is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Kierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kierre tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Kierre has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liam Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalevi Kierre.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kierre.
Kierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short right from Kierre.
Kierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Kierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kalevi Kierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kierre tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Liam Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kierre.
Liam Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kierre.
Kierre tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kierre counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Kierre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kierre scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Kierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kierre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Kierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Kierre forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jackson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kierre decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Kierre is breathing heavily.
Kierre has managed to clinch.
Kierre misses with some punches.
Kierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierre working aggressively here.
Kierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kierre fails to land.
Kierre has hold of one of Jackson's legs. Jackson is fighting the takedown attempt but Kierre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kierre stands up from Jackson's guard - Kierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Kierre. Kierre maintains the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Kierre working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Kierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kierre is defending well for now.
Kierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Kierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson blocks 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!
Kierre has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Kierre working aggressively here.
Kierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kierre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kierre.
Kierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Kierre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kierre stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kierre moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kierre tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kierre slips a straight right by Jackson.
Kierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Kierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries a low kick but Kierre avoids it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kierre counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kierre.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kierre.
Kierre lands a left hand.
Kierre lands a right hand.
Kierre lands a nice uppercut.
Kierre lands a big right hand that drops Jackson! The killer instinct kicks in and Kierre finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevi Kierre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showboat Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Callaghan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Richard Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Showboat Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Callaghan checks a low kick from Fisher.
Callaghan looks to land a combination. Fisher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Callaghan lands a really nice looking cross but Fisher seems unphased.
Fisher tries to score with a low kick but Callaghan moves his leg out of the way.
Callaghan throws a low kick but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Callaghan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Fisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callaghan.
Fisher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Callaghan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Callaghan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Callaghan does it's job there.
Callaghan pushes Fisher away with a front kick.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Callaghan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Callaghan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Callaghan.
Callaghan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callaghan, right into the meat.
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!
Fisher throws a series of punches but Callaghan avoids them all with ease.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan has closed the distance and engaged Fisher in a clinch.
Callaghan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Callaghan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Callaghan.
Callaghan lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Callaghan.
Callaghan lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Callaghan as the two fighters clinch.
Callaghan lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Fisher avoids a wild elbow strike from Callaghan.
Fisher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan fails to land.
Callaghan works on Fisher's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Callaghan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher slips a jab from Callaghan.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Callaghan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher defending well as Callaghan loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callaghan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Callaghan throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Callaghan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher moves out of range as Callaghan strikes.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Fisher swats away the attempt to clinch by Callaghan.
Callaghan scores with a nice right hand.
Callaghan tries to land a front kick but Fisher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fisher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fisher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fisher throws a front kick aimed at Callaghan's knee but Callaghan avoids it well.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callaghan.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Callaghan moves away and avoids it.
Callaghan cracks Fisher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a low kick but Callaghan avoids it.
Fisher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Callaghan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Callaghan misses the jab.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callaghan.
Callaghan throws a low kick but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callaghan clobbers Fisher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Callaghan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callaghan throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaghan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fisher throws a jab when Callaghan was well out of range.
Callaghan's corner calls for a 1-2. Callaghan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Callaghan cracks Fisher with an open hand slap.
Callaghan misses with a hook
and Fisher counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fisher defending well as Callaghan loads up on a big left hand.
Callaghan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher throws a leg kick but Callaghan checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Callaghan throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Callaghan is out of range and Fisher settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callaghan scores with a nice right hand.
Callaghan connects with the punch.
Fisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Richard Callaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callaghan throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher slips under a jab from Callaghan.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callaghan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callaghan moves out of range of the strikes.
Callaghan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Callaghan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan with a nice cross.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Callaghan moves out of range easily.
Callaghan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fisher on the side of the head.
Fisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Callaghan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Callaghan misses with a wild combination.
Fisher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Callaghan's hands.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Callaghan throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fisher scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Fisher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fisher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Callaghan's head.
Fisher throws a wild body kick that Callaghan sees coming a mile off.
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher cracks Callaghan with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Callaghan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fisher - the referee stops the clock and Callaghan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fisher. Callaghan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher lands a glancing blow to the side of Callaghan's head.
Callaghan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Callaghan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Callaghan throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callaghan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Callaghan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Callaghan throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Callaghan takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Fisher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fisher dodges the punch combination from Callaghan.
Callaghan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fisher.
Fisher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
Callaghan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Callaghan checks a leg kick.
Fisher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callaghan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Callaghan misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher tries to land a leg kick but Callaghan saw it coming and moves away.
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Callaghan.
Fisher lands a two punch combo.
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!
Fisher slips under a jab.
Fisher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Callaghan.
Callaghan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Callaghan throws an elbow but misses.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Callaghan lands a right hand.
Fisher lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Richard Callaghan has been cut.
Fisher blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Callaghan - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Fisher lands an uppercut.
Callaghan misses with a punch to the body.
Callaghan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fisher.
Richard Callaghan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callaghan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Showboat Fisher has been cut.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Callaghan avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher takes an elbow to the temple.
Fisher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Callaghan.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Callaghan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Callaghan.
Fisher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisher lands an uppercut.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Callaghan misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher avoids the elbow strike from Callaghan, against the cage.
Fisher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callaghan.
Callaghan works on Fisher's body with a couple of short punches.
Callaghan lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisher trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan fails to land.
Callaghan swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callaghan misses with some punches.
Callaghan throws an elbow but it misses.
Callaghan keeps control of Fisher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Callaghan has a couple of punches blocked by Fisher.
Callaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher blocks the elbow strike.
Callaghan prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Callaghan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Callaghan throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Showboat Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Callaghan misses.
Fisher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Callaghan tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Callaghan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fisher misses with a low kick.
Fisher misses with an uppercut. Callaghan saw that one coming.
Callaghan misses with a low kick.
Callaghan checks a leg kick nicely.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Callaghan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Callaghan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Callaghan lands a leg kick that knocks Fisher off balance momentarily.
Callaghan throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Callaghan avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher misses with a leg kick.
Callaghan scores with a punch to the head.
Callaghan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fisher. That did some damage!
Callaghan jabs Fisher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Fisher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fisher misses with a leg kick.
Fisher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Callaghan is out of range.
Richard Callaghan is winning the standup battle so far.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Callaghan moves out of range.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Fisher avoids a kick to the body.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Callaghan.
Callaghan lands a right hook to the body.
Callaghan misses with a looping right.
Fisher is looking to chop away at Callaghan's legs.
Callaghan moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Fisher is looking to chop away at Callaghan's legs.
Callaghan lands a jab to the nose.
Callaghan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Callaghan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fisher.
Fisher walks into a jab.
Callaghan throws a chopping leg kick but Fisher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisher throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Callaghan misses with a double jab.
Fisher 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.
Callaghan misses with a looping right.
Callaghan throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher counters with a nice body kick.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Callaghan moves out of range.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Callaghan cracks Fisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Callaghan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Callaghan ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Fisher cracks the inside of Callaghan's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan scores with a nice right hand.
Fisher throws a chopping leg kick but Callaghan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Callaghan throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Callaghan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Callaghan.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Fisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Callaghan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Callaghan.
Fisher slips a jab from Callaghan.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Callaghan throws out the jab.
Showboat Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callaghan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Fisher.
Callaghan closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher presses Callaghan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Callaghan lands with a short shot to the head.
Callaghan throws a head punch that misses.
Callaghan lands an elbow just above Fisher 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fisher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Callaghan lands a nice elbow.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisher takes an elbow to the temple.
Callaghan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
Fisher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Callaghan gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan fails to land.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Callaghan.
Callaghan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callaghan throws an elbow but it misses.
Callaghan throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Callaghan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fisher's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Callaghan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callaghan 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 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Callaghan!
A very excited looking Richard Callaghan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scrooge McDuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nieddds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDuck comes to the cage accompanied by Scrooge McDuck. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scrooge McDuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Nieddds!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieddds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nieddds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nieddds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nieddds looks to land a left hand but McDuck moved out of range nicely.
No luck for McDuck with that takedown attempt.
Nieddds works the jab nicely.
Scrooge McDuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDuck fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scrooge McDuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDuck.
A swing and a miss from Nieddds.
Nieddds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDuck.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDuck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDuck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nieddds counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieddds blocks a low kick nicely.
McDuck fails with the takedown
and Nieddds counters with a stiff right hand.
Nieddds tests McDuck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nieddds gets caught napping as McDuck dives in and scores a takedown. Nieddds manages to retain guard.
Nieddds is pulling down on McDuck's head to control his posture.
Nieddds wants to get back to his feet but McDuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDuck postures up in Nieddds's guard and throws a big left but Nieddds blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieddds pulls McDuck in close to his closed guard and prevents McDuck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nieddds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDuck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds wants to sweep here but McDuck controlling him for the moment.
Nieddds keeping moving, preventing McDuck from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDuck 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!
McDuck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nieddds avoids it really well and circles away.
Nieddds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuck shoots in for a double leg but Nieddds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDuck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDuck moves out of range as Nieddds strikes.
Nieddds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieddds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDuck momentarily.
Bobby Nieddds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Nieddds as McDuck shoots in.
McDuck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nieddds with a nice cross.
Nieddds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDuck closes the distance and clinches up with Nieddds, looking for a takedown. McDuck pushes Nieddds against the cage but Nieddds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nieddds thuds a left hand into McDuck's body.
A punch combination from Nieddds misses.
Nieddds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDuck circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds lands a jab to McDuck's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDuck tries for a takedown but Nieddds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDuck throws a right and a left that Nieddds avoids nicely.
McDuck lands a lovely overhand right.
Nieddds with a nice cross.
A cross from Nieddds lands.
McDuck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDuck misses with a hook.
McDuck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nieddds's waist but Nieddds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDuck off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieddds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDuck tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDuck shoots for a takedown but Nieddds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nieddds stuns McDuck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Nieddds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nieddds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDuck.
McDuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nieddds leaves McDuck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nieddds scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDuck in his tracks.
McDuck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDuck avoids the body shot from Nieddds.
McDuck shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scrooge McDuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieddds thows a body shot but no joy.
McDuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nieddds as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nieddds. No joy for McDuck on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDuck gets the takedown into side control.
Nieddds tries to escape but McDuck is in control.
Nieddds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDuck postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nieddds tries to buck McDuck off but McDuck is having none of it.
McDuck postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nieddds is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nieddds keeps McDuck under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Nieddds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDuck wants to control but Nieddds is keeping him busy.
McDuck creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nieddds sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDuck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nieddds manages to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nieddds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nieddds blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDuck.
McDuck keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nieddds's head.
McDuck is nestled in close to Nieddds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nieddds is trying to maintain the position but McDuck is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieddds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDuck kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDuck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bobby Nieddds has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nieddds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDuck on the side of the head.
Nieddds throws a body punch but McDuck moves out of range.
McDuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nieddds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nieddds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDuck fails with a takedown attempt.
McDuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nieddds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDuck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieddds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but McDuck avoids them all with ease.
Bobby Nieddds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDuck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nieddds to the mat! Nieddds manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nieddds controls McDuck momentarily but McDuck frees himself.
Nieddds has his feet on McDuck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McDuck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nieddds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scrooge McDuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nieddds stuffs the takedown attempt from McDuck. McDuck gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Nieddds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDuck closes the distance and clinches up with Nieddds, looking for a takedown. McDuck pushes Nieddds against the cage but Nieddds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nieddds lands a jab to McDuck's midsection.
Nieddds scoring well with a low kick there.
Nieddds looks to land a combination but McDuck avoids it well.
McDuck throws a combination that misses
and Nieddds counters with a stiff right hand.
Nieddds gets caught napping as McDuck dives in and scores a takedown. Nieddds manages to retain guard.
Scrooge McDuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nieddds is trying to keep McDuck in close.
McDuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nieddds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDuck manages to get himself to full guard.
Nieddds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDuck controls Nieddds momentarily but Nieddds frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieddds wants to control from the top but McDuck keeps moving.
Nieddds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDuck has an active guard here but Nieddds has managed to pass into half guard.
McDuck is pressing down on Nieddds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDuck has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDuck has a closed guard, preventing Nieddds from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDuck has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nieddds is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDuck.
Nieddds stands up and beckons McDuck to his feet.
Nieddds throws the left hand but McDuck avoids the punch easily.
McDuck closes the distance and clinches up with Nieddds, looking for a takedown. McDuck pushes Nieddds against the cage but Nieddds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nieddds jabs at McDuck's body.
Nieddds scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDuck in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDuck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scrooge McDuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Nieddds.
Nieddds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nieddds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDuck moves away.
Nieddds misses with the combination.
McDuck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nieddds tries to avoid it but McDuck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nieddds to the ground. Nieddds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieddds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDuck.
McDuck shoots in for a double leg but Nieddds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nieddds lands a jab-cross combination.
McDuck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nieddds avoids it really well and circles away.
Nieddds connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDuck with a poor takedown
and Nieddds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Nieddds connects with a right hand. McDuck shakes it off.
Bobby Nieddds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nieddds throws a series of punches but McDuck moves out of range.
Scrooge McDuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieddds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDuck shoots in for a takedown but Nieddds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by McDuck there.
Nieddds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieddds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDuck.
McDuck scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Nieddds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nieddds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Nieddds!
After the big win, Bobby Nieddds made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Market Pharmacy and Laundromat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iron Chancellor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chancellor comes into the arena with Amon Tobin / El Cargo blaring out of the sound system. Bruce Leroy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
145 lbs
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27
142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Chancellor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chancellor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leroy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leroy looking to stall.
Chancellor tries to work over Leroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leroy misses with a body punch.
Chancellor tries to work over Leroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leroy is trying to stall.
A short left from Chancellor.
Leroy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chancellor lands a shot to the body.
Chancellor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chancellor lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leroy working aggressively here.
Chancellor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Chancellor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leroy lands a hook that snaps the head of Chancellor backwards.
Chancellor misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy misses with a punch on the inside.
Leroy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Leroy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Chancellor.
A short body shot lands from Chancellor as the two fighters clinch.
Chancellor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chancellor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leroy is trying to stall.
Leroy misses with an elbow over the top.
Chancellor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chancellor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chancellor breaks from the clinch.
Chancellor misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor connects with a solid leg kick.
Leroy walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroy clinches with his opponent.
Chancellor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chancellor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leroy trying to stall but Chancellor improves his position.
Nice body punch from Chancellor - that landed with a thud.
Leroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leroy pushes Chancellor up against the cage in a clinch.
Chancellor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leroy.
A short right from Chancellor on the inside.
Leroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leroy misses with some punches.
Chancellor lands a hook that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Leroy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leroy wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Chancellor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chancellor is defending well for now.
Chancellor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leroy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leroy has closed the distance and engaged Chancellor in a clinch.
Chancellor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chancellor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leroy takes a shot to the head.
Chancellor tries to throw a body punch but Leroy avoids it by throwing Chancellor back against the cage.
Chancellor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chancellor.
Nice body punch from Chancellor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chancellor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chancellor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leroy closes the distance and clinches.
Chancellor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Chancellor presses Leroy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leroy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chancellor struggles to land a body shot inside as Leroy controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy has Chancellor pressed against the cage, preventing Chancellor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chancellor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Chancellor.
Leroy working aggressively here.
Chancellor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chancellor lands a left hand.
Chancellor has a couple of punches blocked by Leroy.
Leroy wants to break free but Chancellor has control.
Leroy misses with some punches.
Chancellor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leroy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leroy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leroy closes the distance and pushes Chancellor back into the cage.
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Chancellor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chancellor throws a combination. Leroy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chancellor clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Chancellor 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.
Leroy moves into range and clinches up with Chancellor.
Iron Chancellor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leroy lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leroy.
Leroy misses with some punches.
Leroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Chancellor controls his hands.
Chancellor is looking to control Leroy's arms but Leroy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chancellor has his back to the cage.
Chancellor lands with a short shot to the head.
Leroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chancellor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leroy forces Chancellor back against the cage and clinches.
Chancellor tries a body shot but Leroy blocks it.
Chancellor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chancellor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leroy is stalling here.
Leroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chancellor backwards.
Chancellor breaks from the clinch.
Leroy moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancellor has a couple of punches blocked by Leroy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chancellor as Leroy tries to tie him up.
Leroy takes a shot to the head.
Chancellor tries to work over Leroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chancellor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chancellor blocks the elbow strike.
Leroy tries to break the clinch but Chancellor is controlling the position.
Chancellor misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Leroy fails to land.
Chancellor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Chancellor.
Chancellor feints and then cracks Leroy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leroy down.
Leroy moves into the clinch.
Chancellor tries to work over Leroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Leroy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Chancellor as the two fighters clinch.
Leroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Chancellor.
Still in the clinch, Chancellor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chancellor pushes Leroy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chancellor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chancellor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chancellor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chancellor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leroy.
Chancellor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leroy. Leroy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Chancellor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chancellor lands a shot to the body.
Leroy is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chancellor.
Chancellor manages to break the clinch.
Leroy clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroy lands with a short shot to the head.
Leroy gets through Chancellor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leroy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chancellor.
Chancellor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chancellor lands with a left to the head.
Chancellor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leroys head.
Chancellor digs a right hand underneath Leroy's ribcage. Leroy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chancellor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chancellor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chancellor trying to stall but Leroy improves his position.
Leroy misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Leroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chancellor's elbow.
Chancellor looking to slow down the pace here.
Chancellor scores with a shot to the side of Leroy's head.
Leroy swings wildly with an uppercut but Chancellor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chancellor manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancellor scores with a leg kick.
Chancellor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leroy. That did some damage!
Chancellor lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chancellor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chancellor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chancellor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Leroy is trying to force a seperation but Chancellor has the dominant position.
Leroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chancellor manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chancellor scores with the left hand. Leroy knows he should have avoided that one.
Leroy drives through and clinches with Chancellor against the cage.
Chancellor trying to stall but Leroy improves his position.
Leroy blocks a body shot from Chancellor.
Leroy breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iron Chancellor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chancellor tries to keep at a distance but Leroy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leroy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leroy is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Leroy on the inside.
Chancellor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chancellor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leroy.
Chancellor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leroy misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leroy.
Chancellor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leroy backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Chancellor on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Chancellor.
Leroy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy tries to stall but Chancellor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Chancellor.
Leroy is still on wobbly legs! Can Chancellor finish him?
Chancellor sizes up Leroy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chancellor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chancellor circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Leroy to the canvas! Leroy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chancellor keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Chancellor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelayo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Duarte told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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27
196 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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24
194 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelayo Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palhares throws a jab when Duarte was well out of range.
Palhares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duarte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duarte looking to control.
Duarte has his foot on Palhares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palhares works his way back into a safe position though.
Palhares trying to control but Duarte is working from the bottom.
Duarte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
Duarte working a defensive guard here.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pelayo Palhares wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Palhares 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.
Palhares misses with a looping left.
Palhares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pelayo Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palhares.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Duarte was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares tries to hold on but Duarte pushes him away.
Duarte raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duarte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Palhares because Duarte loaded up on that one.
Duarte throws some wild stikes that Palhares manages to avoid easily.
Duarte wants to finish this one by submission but Palhares is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Duarte.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares is working to get back to half guard.
Duarte wants to control the pace but Palhares is squirming around nicely.
Duarte thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duarte looking for a guillotine from mount but Palhares is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws some wild stikes that Palhares manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duarte lands a nice shot to the head.
Palhares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Duarte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares is looking to improve his position but Duarte isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Duarte.
Palhares is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palhares in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Palhares is looking to improve his position but Duarte isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte trying to control but Palhares is having none of it.
Palhares regains half guard.
Palhares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duarte trying to control the pace.
Duarte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palhares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duarte throwing shots but Palhares is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte blocks a jab.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palhares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duarte is trying to defend but Palhares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Palhares seems content to control.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Duarte to regain full guard.
Duarte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palhares postures up.
Duarte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Palhares kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marcos Duarte has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duarte seems keen to control Palhares's posture.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcos Duarte wasn't active enough on the ground.
Duarte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duarte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Palhares trying to control from the bottom.
Palhares is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palhares won't allow Duarte to pass to mount.
Duarte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palhares defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palhares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Duarte throwing strikes from guard but Palhares blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Duarte can't handle though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palhares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duarte controls the pace.
Duarte trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Palhares keeping full guard, as Duarte tries to pass.
Duarte is working Palhares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Duarte controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte wants to pass the guard but Palhares is keeping the position.
Palhares trying to control the position.
Palhares being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcos Duarte.
Duarte with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Duarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Palhares scores with a nice strike.
Palhares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duarte counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duarte trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Duarte forces his way into half guard.
Palhares is looking for a sweep. Duarte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duarte wants to control but Palhares is keeping him busy.
Palhares is in trouble now - Duarte has advanced to mount!
Palhares tries to lock up and control but Duarte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palhares can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares tries to hold on but Duarte postures up.
Palhares is bucking up trying to escape but Duarte cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Pelayo Palhares has been cut.
Duarte landing strikes, looking to finish!
Palhares tries to hold on but Duarte postures up.
Duarte lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pelayo Palhares's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Pelayo Palhares's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pelayo Palhares's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcos Duarte!
After winning the bout, Marcos Duarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClusky comes to the cage accompanied by I Stand Alone. Clasie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sensation White Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 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
44 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClusky keeps the fight on the outside.
Clasie checks a low kick from McClusky.
McClusky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clasie's calf.
Clasie moves out of range of the strikes.
McClusky misses with an uppercut.
Clasie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClusky.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClusky misses with a lunging right hand
and Clasie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McClusky pushes Clasie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClusky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clasie is keeping busy.
Clasie lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClusky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McClusky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clasie backwards.
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
McClusky misses with the head strike.
Clasie throws a punch but it's blocked by McClusky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClusky misses with an elbow strike.
McClusky lands with a light punch inside.
Clasie stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClusky throws an elbow but it misses.
Clasie pushes McClusky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clasie tries to throw a body punch but McClusky avoids it by throwing Clasie back against the cage.
Clasie swings wildly with an uppercut but McClusky uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClusky misses with a punch on the inside.
Clasie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clasie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clasie throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clasie.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clasie pushes McClusky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clasie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clasie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clasie as McClusky tries to tie him up.
Clasie stalling in the clinch.
McClusky is looking to break free of the clinch but Clasie has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clasie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClusky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clasie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clasie lands a nice uppercut.
McClusky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clasie displaying some good clinch control by pressing McClusky up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClusky as Clasie tries to tie him up.
Clasie can't find room to land a body shot as McClusky controls the action.
Clasie lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clasie slowing the pace effectively.
McClusky looking to stall.
McClusky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClusky tries to stall but Clasie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClusky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clasie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clasie lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McClusky.
McClusky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McClusky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clasie prevents McClusky from breaking the clinch.
McClusky working hard to break the clinch.
McClusky lands a hook that snaps the head of Clasie backwards.
McClusky tries to work over Clasie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clasie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clasie prevents McClusky from breaking the clinch.
Clasie slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clasie.
McClusky manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clasie takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClusky throws out a powerful jab.
Clasie is rocked!
McClusky throws a right hand that misses
and Clasie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McClusky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McClusky trying to control the position but instead, Clasie has worked for underhooks and has pushed McClusky into the cage.
A short uppercut from Clasie.
Clasie misses with some punches.
Clasie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McClusky's efforts to push away.
Clasie blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Clasie.
A head punch on the inside from Clasie fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClusky.
McClusky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clasie forces McClusky back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Clasie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcel Clasie'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.
McClusky throws a jab when Clasie was well out of range.
McClusky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from McClusky misses its intended target.
McClusky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClusky throws a leg kick but Clasie sees it coming and moves out of range.
McClusky cracks Clasie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clasie throws a head kick but McClusky moves out of range.
Clasie slips a jab from McClusky.
McClusky works Clasie's body with a nice hook.
McClusky cracks Clasie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McClusky has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clasie to stand back up!
Clasie is still on wobbly legs! Can McClusky finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClusky looks to score with a jab to the body but Clasie is just out of range.
McClusky misses with a hook
enabling Clasie to counter with a crisp jab.
Clasie switches off momentarily and McClusky cracks him with a monster right hand! Clasie topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as McClusky dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by McClusky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack McClusky!
Jack McClusky took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Upton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The crowd seem to be enjoying Upton's choice of entrance music: Shutterbug. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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184 lbs
10 - 2 - 2 |
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181 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Upton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upton moves out of range of the leg kick from Boston.
Boston blocks a head kick by Upton.
Upton throws a series of punches but Boston avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Boston misses.
Boston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Upton tries to clinch but Boston is having none of it.
Upton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Upton throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Boston walks into a straight right hand from Upton.
Upton tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Upton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boston lands the left hand.
Boston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Upton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Upton.
Upton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton throws a head kick that misses
and Boston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Boston. That snapped Upton's head back.
Upton defending well as Boston loads up on a big left hand.
Boston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boston looks to land a left hand but Upton moved out of range nicely.
Boston tries to work over Upton's front leg with a kick but Upton checks it.
Upton shoots in looking for a takedown. Boston tries to sprawl out of it but Upton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Upton sizes up Boston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boston slips under a jab.
Boston misses with an uppercut.
Upton throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Upton slips the punch.
Boston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Upton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Upton.
Upton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boston can pounce on him.
Upton misses with the combination.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Upton throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Boston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Boston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston looks to land a body kick but Upton moved away.
Boston throws a body kick that misses.
Boston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Upton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boston tries to avoid it but Upton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boston to the ground. Boston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Upton misses the shot to the body.
Boston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Upton's head.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Upton rushes Boston and presses him up against the cage.
Boston is trying to stall.
Upton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boston is pushing Upton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boston stalling in the clinch but Upton improves position.
Upton has Boston pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Upton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boston tumbling to the mat - Upton dives into Boston's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boston is pulling down on Upton's head. It's preventing any offense from Upton, at least for the moment.
Upton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton throwing strikes from guard but Boston blocks nicely.
Upton stands and throws Boston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Upton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boston some visible discomfort.
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!
Boston defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Upton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ground and pound from Upton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing.
Upton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boston pinned against the cage. Boston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Upton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Upton checks a leg kick.
Bradley Boston is winning the standup battle so far.
Upton looks for a takedown but Boston sprawls well.
Upton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boston connects with a looping right hand.
Upton moves out of range of the body kick from Boston.
Boston stuffs the takedown attempt from Upton. Upton gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Upton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Upton is defended easily by Boston.
Boston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Upton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boston throws a leg kick but Upton moved away.
Boston misses the shot to the body.
Luke Upton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Upton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boston as he jumps to the side.
Upton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boston throws a hook but Upton blocks it.
Boston throws a poor cross that misses
and Upton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Upton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boston sees it coming and defends easily.
Boston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Upton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boston taking some punishment here, with Upton in his half 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!
Upton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boston keeping control of the position.
Upton throwing shots but Boston is blocking nicely.
Upton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton is trying to work for a kimura but Boston is defending well.
Upton throwing shots but Boston is blocking nicely.
Upton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Upton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Upton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.
Upton thows a huge punch but Boston dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Upton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boston is looking to improve his position.
Boston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Upton seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Boston has recovered full guard.
Upton throwing strikes from guard but Boston blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Upton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boston dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Upton 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! This is the final round!
Upton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Upton throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Upton.
Boston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Upton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Upton tries to clinch there but Boston circles away.
Boston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Upton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Upton looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Nice cross by Boston.
Upton blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Upton has a takedown stuffed.
Upton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boston pinned against the cage. Boston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bradley Boston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Upton.
Boston scores with the left hand. Upton knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Upton blocks the low kick.
Upton fails with the takedown.
Upton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Upton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Upton throws an off balance right hand
and Upton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradley Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Upton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Upton somewhat.
Upton misses with a takedown attempt
and Boston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Upton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Luke Upton has been cut.
Upton 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Upton misses with a few strikes there.
Upton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boston misses with a shot to the body
and Upton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boston's guard now.
Boston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Upton is one step ahead there.
Upton looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Upton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Upton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Upton has Boston in his guard.
Boston won't allow Upton to sweep him here.
Boston throwing strikes but missing.
Upton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boston is aware though and is defending well.
Upton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boston has passed into side control.
Boston controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Upton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Upton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Upton is pressing down on Boston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boston with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Upton wants to sweep but no luck.
Upton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luke Upton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boston postures up in Upton's guard and throws a big left but Upton blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Upton.
I've got Upton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Upton!
Luke Upton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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