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UPG 73: Hallowed Ground PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a Beast. Vukovic has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beast Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomislav Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vukovic's guard.
Rage trying to move into half guard but instead Vukovic has managed to sweep!
Rage wants to stand and escape but Vukovic is having none of it.
Rage pulls Vukovic in to control the position.
Vukovic wanted to stand there but Rage had control of the position.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Vukovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vukovic wants to stand but Rage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vukovic. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage tries to clinch but Vukovic moves away
and Vukovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vukovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Vukovic.
Vukovic clinches with his opponent.
Vukovic tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Vukovic back against the cage.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Vukovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but Vukovic avoids it by throwing Rage back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vukovic.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vukovic prevents it.
Vukovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vukovic digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rage working aggressively here.
Vukovic pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Vukovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Vukovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vukovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Rage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vukovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vukovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vukovic throws a head punch that misses.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Vukovic controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vukovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Vukovic pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vukovic throws a head punch that misses.
Vukovic prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vukovic gets through Rage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vukovic misses with a punch to the body.
Rage is working for takedown but Vukovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vukovic.
A head punch on the inside from Vukovic fails to land.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Rage is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic lands a shoulder strike.
Rage is rocked!
Vukovic throws a big uppercut that drops Rage! More strikes from Vukovic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rage lies dazed against the cage as Vukovic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomislav Vukovic!
Tomislav Vukovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zé Jiurgite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Street has chosen The Truth as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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226 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zé Jiurgite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Street!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jiurgite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Street throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Street. Those never looked like landing.
Street throws a leg kick that misses.
Street takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jiurgite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Street is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jiurgite's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jiurgite prevents Street from improving his position.
Street is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Street is looking to control Jiurgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Street avoid being mounted?
Street actively working from the bottom here.
Street is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite prevents Street from improving his position.
Street gets back to full guard.
Street looking for a guillotine here but Jiurgite defends easily.
Street is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jiurgite is aware though and is defending well.
Street keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Street looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite slips nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite slips a nice elbow through Street's hands, connecting with Street's forehead.
Street makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Street.
Street looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiurgite slips nicely into 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!
Street tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite works his way into side control.
Street gets back to half guard.
Street is trying to get back to full guard.
Street wants to get back to full guard but Jiurgite has mounted him!
Street is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite landing shots from mount.
Street really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jiurgite looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jiurgite manages to capitalize on a mistake by Street to take his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Street wants to escape the position.
Street showing good submission defense here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiurgite doesn't have the hooks in and Street manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Street 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.
Street connects with a body shot.
Jiurgite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Street.
Jiurgite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiurgite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Street.
Jiurgite checks the leg kick.
Street avoids the body shot from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite connects with a looping right hand.
Jiurgite looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Street looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jiurgite has picked Street up and slammed him! Street can't keep hold of the triangle and Jiurgite manages to pass to side control!
Street is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jiurgite's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Street wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Street is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jiurgite jumps into side control!
Street regains half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura but Street is defending well.
Jiurgite trying to control the pace.
Street is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite wants to take a breather but Street is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Street tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Street trying to control from the bottom.
Street is trying to stand back up but Jiurgite is controlling him
Street works his way to full guard. Good work.
Street is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jiurgite rolls with it to try and escape but Street cranks on the arm and Jiurgite is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Street!
After the big win, Michael Street made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Thurgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabe Thurgood will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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186 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabe Thurgood!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thurgood with a hook.
It looks like Robin Padilla has been cut.
Thurgood catches Padilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thurgood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Padilla, right into the meat.
Padilla throws a lazy right hand but Thurgood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Padilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Padilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thurgood's hands.
Padilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Padilla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Thurgood misses.
The crowd cheers as Thurgood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Padilla doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla stuffs the takedown.
Thurgood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Padilla scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Gabe Thurgood has been cut.
Thurgood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Padilla counters with an inside leg kick.
Padilla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thurgood throws a series of punches but Padilla avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla swinging wildly here.
Thurgood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Padilla counters with a low kick, right behind Thurgood 's knee.
Padilla throws a good cross that connects.
Thurgood throws a leg kick but Padilla moved away.
Padilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Padilla throws a leg kick which misses Thurgood's front leg but catches the back leg as Thurgood tries to avoid it.
Gabe Thurgood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thurgood.
Padilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thurgood blocks a head kick by Padilla.
Thurgood throws a looping overhand right but Padilla ducks down to avoid it.
Thurgood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Padilla tries to score with a low kick but Thurgood moves his leg out of the way.
Padilla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thurgood will feel that in the morning.
Padilla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thurgood moves out of range of the body kick from Padilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Thurgood misses its intended target.
Padilla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Padilla misses the jab.
Thurgood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Padilla lands with a right to the head.
Thurgood tries to circle away but Padilla has him pinned against the cage.
Padilla is stalling here.
Padilla tries to throw a body punch but Thurgood avoids it by throwing Padilla back against the cage.
Padilla digs a right hand underneath Thurgood's ribcage. Thurgood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Padilla trying to control the position but instead, Thurgood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Padilla into the cage.
A short right from Padilla on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Padilla.
Thurgood tries a body shot but Padilla blocks it.
Thurgood throws a punch but it's blocked by Padilla.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses.
Thurgood has Padilla pressed against the cage.
Padilla tries a body shot but Thurgood blocks it.
Good body shot from Padilla.
Thurgood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Padilla blocks an uppercut.
Thurgood blocks a body shot from Padilla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thurgood.
Thurgood cracks Padilla with a nice body shot.
Thurgood letting Padilla take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Thurgood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Padilla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thurgood.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Padilla struggles to land a body shot inside as Thurgood controls his hands.
Padilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thurgood's elbow.
Thurgood throws a head punch that misses.
Thurgood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thurgood takes a shot to the head.
Thurgood pushes Padilla back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thurgood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thurgood is trying to break the clinch but Padilla has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Thurgood controls the action.
Padilla lands a body punch.
Thurgood has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.
Padilla blocks a body shot from Thurgood.
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 Robin Padilla will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thurgood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Padilla feints and then cracks Thurgood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thurgood down.
Thurgood misses with an uppercut. Padilla saw that one coming.
Thurgood throws a hook but Padilla avoids it easily.
Thurgood throws a leg kick
and Padilla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thurgood just misses with a punch to the body.
Robin Padilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Thurgood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Padilla can pounce on him.
Padilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Padilla slips a jab and a cross from Thurgood.
Padilla throws a jab when Thurgood was well out of range.
Thurgood misses with an uppercut
and Padilla counters with a leg kick.
Padilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Thurgood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Padilla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thurgood.
A leg kick checked by Padilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurgood lands with a cross.
Thurgood takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thurgood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Padilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Padilla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Thurgood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thurgood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Padilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thurgood.
The fighters circling - Thurgood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thurgood throws a solid leg kick but Padilla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thurgood.
Thurgood misses with a wild body shot.
Padilla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thurgood. Padilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thurgood misses with a low kick.
Thurgood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Padilla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurgood throws a hook to the side of Padilla's head but Padilla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thurgood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robin Padilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thurgood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thurgood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thurgood is looking to score with low kicks.
Padilla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thurgood will feel that in the morning.
Thurgood is breathing heavily.
Padilla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thurgood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thurgood misses with a leg kick
and Padilla counters with a big head kick but Thurgood shrugs it off.
Thurgood lands a body shot.
Padilla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Padilla punishes Thurgood's body with a nice straight punch.
Padilla keeps the fight on the outside.
Thurgood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Thurgood is predictable there
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Padilla counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla misses with a low kick.
Padilla misses with a body shot.
Padilla connects with the punch.
Thurgood is rocked!
Padilla drops Thurgood with a naaaaasty hook - Thurgood is in real trouble here! Padilla dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Padilla!
An out of breath and clearly excited Robin Padilla thanked Stonewall for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Brooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Donny Brooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Brooke.
Wallace defending well as Brooke loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Brooke sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brooke misses with a few strikes there.
Brooke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wallace controlling the pace.
Brooke is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace wants to control but Brooke is keeping him busy.
Brooke tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Brooke actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooke keeps working.
Ground and pound from Wallace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wallace is working for a kimura but Brooke is defending it quite comfortably.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace prevents Brooke from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wallace in particular looking to stall.
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but Brooke defending well.
Brooke is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brooke is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace content to control rather than advance.
Wallace is trying to control. Brooke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Brooke is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace content to control rather than advance.
Brooke has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooke keeps working.
Wallace with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Deshawn Wallace hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brooke swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Brooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donny Brooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Wallace.
Brooke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Brooke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace drops his hands momentarily and Brooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooke is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Brooke circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Brooke's head but Brooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooke misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Brooke as Wallace shoots in.
Donny Brooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Wallace dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brooke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooke won't be happy with that.
Wallace working the ground and pound from side control.
Brooke taking a bit of punishment here - Wallace scoring with strikes.
Brooke is rocked!
Wallace scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brooke is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wallace can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshawn Wallace!
Deshawn Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Pep has chosen Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pep steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunn. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Dunn.
Pep throws a looping overhand right but Dunn ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Dunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pep.
Pep throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pep has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunn.
Pep misses with a double jab.
Pep keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunn blocks a jab.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Dunn saw that one coming.
Pep takes a swing at Dunn's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunn.
Pep throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Dunn.
Dunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pep's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep moves out of range of the body kick from Dunn.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pep but Pep pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pep.
Dunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Pep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunn.
Pep misses with a double jab.
Dunn clinches up with Pep and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Dunn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pep, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunn misses with a low kick as Pep jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pep stalks Dunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dunn's face. Dunn staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Pep avoids them all with ease.
Pep dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pep smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Dunn saw that one coming.
Dunn slips under a jab.
A big right from Pep misses.
Dunn takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Dunn slips under a jab from Pep.
Dunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dunn throws a push kick but Pep slaps the foot to one side.
Dunn throws a leg kick but Pep moved away.
Pep works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pep loads up on a big right hand but Dunn slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to clinch but Pep moves out of range.
Dunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Pep.
Pep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Pep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Dunn is looking to clinch but Pep is avoiding it.
Dunn ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunn!
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Pep catches Dunn right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunn. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunn lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pep throws an overhand right that lands on Dunn's shoulder, as Dunn tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Dunn lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
Pep throws an overhand right that lands on Dunn's shoulder, as Dunn tries to avoid the shot.
Dunn throws a hook but Pep blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn tries to clinch but Pep moves out of range.
Pep throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunn.
Pep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pep takes a swing at Dunn's ribcage but misses.
Dunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunn works Pep's body with a nice hook.
Dunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Pep shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dunn eats them both and turns towards Pep to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunn jabs at Pep's body.
Dunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pep sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pep uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Pep will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pep.
Dunn with a hook.
Pep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pep.
Dunn is looking to chop away at Pep's legs.
Pep 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.
Pep lands with a nice combination. Dunn backs away looking to recover.
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn clinches up with Pep and pushes him back against the cage.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pep avoids it.
Dunn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pep avoids it.
Pep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Pep avoids the damage to the body.
Pep managing to block the knees to the body from Dunn.
Pep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pep lands an uppercut.
Dunn working Pep over with knees to the body.
A short right from Pep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn misses with a body punch.
Dunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pep.
Dunn takes a shot to the head.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pep is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunn can't get the takedown.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn tries for a takedown but Pep manages to get underhooks.
Dunn trying to land knees to the body.
Dunn trying to land knees to the body.
Pep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dunn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pep prevents a body shot from Dunn.
Pep cracks Dunn with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Dunn.
A short right from Pep on the inside.
Pep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Pep.
Dunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Pep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pep is trying to maintain a safe position but Dunn gets an underhook and turns Pep into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pep walks away with a smile on his face. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frankie Pep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pep on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dunn swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Dunn saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Pep as he connects with a hook.
Dunn misses with an uppercut. Pep saw that one coming.
A left lands for Pep.
Pep connects with a body shot.
Pep misses with a series of wild punches.
Pep stuns Dunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Pep moved out of range.
Dunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pep.
Dunn looks to throw the jab but Pep is out of range.
Dunn avoids the body shot from Pep.
Pep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Pep misses.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pep misses with a right hand
and Dunn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pep misses the target.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Pep misses.
Pep misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunn.
Pep throws an overhand right that lands on Dunn's shoulder, as Dunn tries to avoid the shot.
Pep misses with a looping right.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Pep moves out of range.
Pep blocks a jab.
Frankie Pep is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Dunn misses with a wild combination.
Dunn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep blocks a leg kick.
Pep fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pep throws a lazy right hand but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pep.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
Dunn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Pep avoids the damage to the body.
Pep digs a right hand into Dunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dunn's gas tank.
Pep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunn pushes Pep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mark Dunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dunn leaning against his opponent.
Dunn letting Pep take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Dunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Pep throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pep misses with a hook. Dunn ducked under it nicely.
Pep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunn moves away.
Pep fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunn manages to avoid it.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunn digs a good body shot into Pep's ribs.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pep was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Dunn cracks a nice hook into Pep's ribs.
Dunn staying out of range there.
Dunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pep tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pep to the ground. Pep escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Pep, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn pushes Pep up against the cage in a clinch.
Pep blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pep.
Dunn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dunn misses with the head strike.
Dunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pep.
Good body shot from Pep.
Pep managing to block the knees to the body from Dunn.
Pep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pep stalls.
Dunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dunn lands a knee to the body.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pep is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pep is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pep taking a breather.
Pep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep can't find room to land a body shot as Dunn controls the action.
Pep displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dunn up against the cage.
Pep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pep leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pep takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pep presses Dunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pep lands an uppercut.
Dunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pep works on Dunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Pep - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dunn obliges.
Pep can't find room to land a body shot as Dunn controls the action.
Pep softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunn working hard to break the clinch.
Pep managing to block the knees to the body from Dunn.
Pep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pep.
Pep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pep lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Pep throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunn is looking to slow Pep down with leg kicks.
Pep bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunn's head backwards.
Pep throws out a powerful jab.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Pep misses with a wild body shot.
Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn tries to clinch up.
Dunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dunn is looking to wear down Pep with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dunn throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
Dunn slips under a jab from Pep.
Nice uppercut lands for Pep. That snapped Dunn's head back.
Dunn looks for the body kick but Pep saw that one coming.
Dunn moves into the clinch.
Dunn pushes Pep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep throws a hook but Dunn avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Pep misses.
Dunn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pep sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pep throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Pep comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pep 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Pep!
A less than humble Frankie Pep misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FOSTER Zwingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwingman has chosen Caravan Palace - Clash as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlo Severus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, FOSTER Zwingman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Zwingman. That snapped Severus's head back.
Severus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Severus ducks under a wild hook from Zwingman.
Severus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zwingman if he has to take too many more of those.
Severus throws a chopping leg kick but Zwingman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zwingman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zwingman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Severus.
Zwingman keeps the fight on the outside.
Severus ducks under a wild hook from Zwingman.
Severus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zwingman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Zwingman blocks the leg kick.
Zwingman lands a glancing blow to the side of Severus's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwingman walks into a straight right hand from Severus.
Severus throws the left hand but Zwingman avoids the punch easily.
Zwingman tests Severus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwingman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severus lands the left hand.
Severus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zwingman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Severus.
Zwingman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Severus lands with a straight right. Zwingman didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Severus.
Severus tries to clinch there but Zwingman circles away.
Zwingman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Severus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zwingman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zwingman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Severus.
A big left from Zwingman misses.
Severus is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zwingman was well out of range. Poor timing from Severus.
Zwingman looks to land a right hand but Severus moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Severus.
Zwingman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zwingman. Severus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zwingman, as that shot connected.
Severus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Severus working aggressively here.
Zwingman prevents a body shot from Severus.
Severus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zwingman swings wildly with an uppercut but Severus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Severus prevents a body shot from Zwingman.
Zwingman tries a body shot but Severus blocks it.
Severus is trying to maintain a safe position but Zwingman gets an underhook and turns Severus into the cage.
A hook to the body from Zwingman.
Zwingman has had enough of the clinch but Severus keeps him there for the moment.
Zwingman swings wildly with an uppercut but Severus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zwingman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zwingman working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman tries to circle away but Severus has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severus.
Severus blocks an uppercut.
Severus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zwingman is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zwingman.
Zwingman misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zwingman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Severus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zwingman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severus.
Severus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carlo Severus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zwingman throws a right hand that misses
and Severus counters with a big head kick but Zwingman shrugs it off.
Severus is looking to clinch.
Severus wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zwingman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zwingman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zwingman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zwingman lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Severus holds on and takes a little breather.
Severus is trying to control the position but Zwingman postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zwingman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zwingman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severus looking for a sweep. Not yet Severus, not yet.
Zwingman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Severus wants to stand up but Zwingman is controlling him.
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 Carlo Severus will probably get the nod.
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.
Severus throws a leg kick but Zwingman moved away.
Zwingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Severus misses with a hook.
Zwingman throws the left hand but Severus avoids the punch easily.
Severus misses with an uppercut.
Zwingman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severus sprawls well. Severus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zwingman gets slowly back to his feet.
Zwingman misses the shot to the body.
Zwingman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwingman throws a hook but Severus blocks it.
Severus throws a body punch but Zwingman moves out of range.
Zwingman throws a hook to the side of Severus's head but Severus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Severus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Severus throws a hook but Zwingman avoids it easily.
Zwingman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwingman tries for a takedown but Severus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Zwingman misses.
Severus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zwingman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zwingman lands a lovely overhand right.
Severus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zwingman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zwingman throws a looping overhand right but Severus ducks down to avoid it.
Severus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Severus throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Zwingman.
Severus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zwingman cracks Severus with a good jab.
Severus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Severus closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Zwingman counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman takes a swing at Severus's ribcage but misses.
Zwingman lands a nice shot to the body.
Severus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severus leaves Zwingman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlo Severus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FOSTER Zwingman.
Zwingman throws a lazy uppercut
and Severus counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwingman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zwingman misses with an uppercut.
Zwingman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zwingman shoots and misses
and Severus counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Zwingman does no damage.
Zwingman is breathing heavily.
Severus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Severus cracks Zwingman with an open hand slap.
Severus throws a sloppy head kick and Zwingman moves out of range easily.
Severus connects with a crisp jab.
Severus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severus slips a jab and a cross from Zwingman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severus misses with a body shot
and Zwingman counters with a stiff right hand.
Severus lands with a kick to the temple. Zwingman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zwingman misses with a takedown attempt - Severus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Severus moves in looking to clinch but Zwingman pushes him off.
Severus stuffs the takedown attempt from Zwingman. Zwingman gets slowly back to his feet.
Severus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zwingman.
Carlo Severus is winning the standup battle so far.
Zwingman closes the distance and clinches up with Severus, looking for a takedown. Zwingman pushes Severus against the cage but Severus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zwingman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zwingman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zwingman throws a body punch but Severus moves out of range.
Severus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zwingman.
Severus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zwingman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwingman misses with a looping right.
Severus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zwingman on the side of the head.
Severus tries to clinch there but Zwingman circles away.
Severus misses with a left hand
enabling Zwingman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zwingman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severus.
Severus misses with a leg kick.
Severus throws a leg kick but Zwingman moved away.
Severus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zwingman.
Nice jab there from Zwingman.
Zwingman slips a straight right by Severus.
Severus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zwingman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Severus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Severus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severus has Zwingman pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Severus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zwingman misses with a straight left.
Severus wants to clinch.
Severus is looking to clinch but Zwingman is avoiding it.
Severus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zwingman.
Severus swings for the body but Zwingman moves out of range.
Zwingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Severus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zwingman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Severus throws a head kick that misses.
Severus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Severus scores with a leg kick.
Severus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zwingman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Severus doesn't manage to clinch there - Zwingman circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Zwingman - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Severus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carlo Severus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severus misses with a wild body shot.
Severus tries to clinch up.
Severus lands with a shot to the body.
Severus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Zwingman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Severus blocks a jab.
Severus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zwingman throws out the jab.
A big left from Zwingman misses.
Severus misses with an uppercut.
Severus throws a hook but Zwingman avoids it easily.
Zwingman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwingman throws a jab but it's blocked by Severus.
FOSTER Zwingman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zwingman.
Zwingman working the ground and pound but Severus is defending the strikes.
Severus tries to improve position but can't.
Severus tries to escape but Zwingman is in control.
Severus manages to get one leg in to regain 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!
Zwingman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Severus is concentrating on defense, preventing Zwingman from advancing position.
Severus is looking for a sweep. Zwingman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Severus trying to control from the bottom.
Zwingman winds up and cracks Severus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zwingman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zwingman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Severus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman trying to advance position but Severus counters by regaining guard.
FOSTER Zwingman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zwingman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severus is looking for a triangle but Zwingman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zwingman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Severus is trying to control the position but Zwingman postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zwingman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carlo Severus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zwingman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Severus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zwingman.
Zwingman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zwingman tries to free his leg and advance position but Severus is retaining full guard.
Severus looking to control.
Severus trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zwingman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severus working a defensive guard here.
Zwingman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zwingman throwing strikes from guard but Severus blocks nicely.
Zwingman stops Severus from standing up.
Severus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zwingman postures up in Severus's guard and throws a big left but Severus blocks it.
Carlo Severus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Severus doesn't manage to clinch there - Zwingman circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zwingman.
Zwingman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zwingman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
FOSTER Zwingman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severus 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Severus!
Carlo Severus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that STEEL PENN'S - STEEL TERROR: Video Proven 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Turner 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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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
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Turner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
Christian throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christian ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner misses with the combination.
Christian throws a leg kick
and Turner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christian really felt that one!
Turner throws a jab when Christian was well out of range.
A combination from Christian does no damage.
Christian lands a jab to the nose.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Christian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Christian moves away from the strike by Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Christian moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christian.
Christian wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Christian, right into the meat.
Turner checks a low kick from Christian.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Christian is predictable there
and Turner counters with a head kick. That will keep Christian thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turner checks the leg kick.
Christian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner throws a body punch but Christian moves out of range.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Christian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Christian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Christian throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Christian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turner's knee momentarily.
Christian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christian throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Christian throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Christian's shoulder, as Christian tries to avoid the shot.
Christian blocks a jab.
Turner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Christian swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christian manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Christian.
Christian tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Christian is looking to slow Turner down with leg kicks.
Christian throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Christian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christian's head.
Christian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Christian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian slips under a jab.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Christian to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christian moves away.
Christian moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner looks to land a combination but Christian avoids it well.
Christian throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
Christian lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Christian tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Christian slips under a jab from Turner.
Christian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Christian misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christian scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a hook but Christian blocks it.
Christian throws a leg kick
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christian misses with a low kick.
Christian tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner checks a low kick from Christian.
Christian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Christian.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Christian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Christian.
Christian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Christian misses with a leg kick.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christian slips a jab from Turner.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christian looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Christian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Christian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Christian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christian takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian blocks a jab.
Jab by Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Christian ducks down to avoid it.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Christian is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Christian as he connects with a hook.
Christian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christian scores with a nice head shot.
Christian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Archer Christian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Christian.
Christian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian staying out of range there.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Christian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christian throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Christian moves away and avoids it.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner looks for the body kick but Christian saw that one coming.
Christian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Christian settles back down.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Christian.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christian slips under a jab.
Christian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner with a hook.
Christian throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Turner connects with a nice looking jab.
Christian scores with a leg kick.
Christian connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Christian misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Christian saw that one coming.
Christian moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Christian.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Christian moved out of range nicely.
Archer Christian is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christian is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Christian scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christian throws a big shot that misses.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christian.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christian throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Christian only half commits.
Christian motions for Turner to come forward. Christian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Christian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Christian throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Christian catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christian throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Christian dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Christian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archer Christian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christian to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner looks to land a combination but Christian avoids it well.
Turner slips a jab from Christian.
Turner lands a jab to Christian's midsection.
Christian misses with a low kick.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Christian moved out of range nicely.
Turner throws a hook but Christian blocks it.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christian throws a leg kick
and Christian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christian circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Christian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Christian misses with a low kick.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Christian with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook but Christian blocks it.
Christian misses with a low kick.
Turner misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Christian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Christian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Christian moved out of range.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christian motions for Turner to come forward. Christian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Christian throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Christian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christian ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christian. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christian. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christian moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Christian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner moves forwards but Christian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Christian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Christian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner throws a push kick but Christian slaps the foot to one side.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Christian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christian lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Christian scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Christian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christian tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Christian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Christian, right into the meat.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Christian misses with a low kick.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner checks the leg kick.
That kick from Christian tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jason Turner has been cut.
Christian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner is rocked!
Christian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Christian finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christian thumps Turner with a low kick.
Turner walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Christian swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Archer Christian!
Archer Christian decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Enter Sandman by Metallica blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Silva moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Silva misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Silva slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Johnson cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Daniel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Silva takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Johnson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson misses with a left hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson slips under a jab from Silva.
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 Carter Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Silva.
Johnson scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva misses the jab.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva slips a straight right by Johnson.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range as Silva strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Silva.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Silva throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Johnson working Silva over with strikes.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Johnson 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!
Johnson jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Daniel Silva has been cut.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Daniel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Silva misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Carter Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Carter Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Johnson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson thumps Silva with a low kick.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Johnson tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Johnson!
Carter Johnson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Nicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone closes the distance and clinches.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mario Nicks has been cut.
Corleone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nicks breaks from the clinch.
Nicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone moves away from the strike by Nicks.
Nicks misses with a leg kick
and Corleone counters with a thumping low kick.
Nicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corleone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corleone misses with a low kick.
Nicks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corleone wants to slow Nicks down by chopping away at his legs.
Nicks throws a jab when Corleone was well out of range.
Corleone connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicks misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corleone clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicks has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Nicks managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone connects with a knee to the head.
Nicks is trying to push Corleone away but Corleone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicks.
Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Nicks's ribcage.
Corleone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicks avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone prevents Nicks from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corleone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicks is trying to push Corleone away but Corleone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicks dodges an elbow strike from Corleone .
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nicks misses with some punches.
Nicks tries to circle away but Corleone has him pinned against the cage.
Corleone has Nicks pressed against the cage, preventing Nicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicks looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Corleone won't allow it.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nicks avoids it.
Nicks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone working Nicks over with knees to the body.
Nicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicks is defending well for now.
Nicks is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
Nicks is trying to break free.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Nicks's ribcage.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Nicks in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corleone lands a nice knee to the body.
Nicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nicks managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Nicks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corleone drives through and clinches with Nicks against the cage.
Nicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicks tries to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling the position.
A short left from Nicks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Corleone misses with an elbow strike.
Corleone lands an elbow inside.
Nicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicks is defending well for now.
Corleone working Nicks over with knees to the body.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Nicks blocks with his arms.
Corleone misses with a knee strike.
Michael Corleone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicks avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corleone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses.
Nicks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicks managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
Nicks works on Corleone 's body with a couple of short punches.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Nicks avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Nicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corleone is able to avoid easily.
Corleone looks to land a body kick but Nicks moved away.
Nice body kick from Corleone .
Corleone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone ducks right into an uppercut from Nicks.
Corleone wants to clinch up but Nicks keeps it at a distance.
Nicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corleone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corleone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone looks to land a body kick but Nicks moved away.
A low kick from Corleone misses
and Nicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corleone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicks.
Nicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone .
Corleone throws a wild body kick that Nicks sees coming a mile off.
Corleone pushes Nicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicks tries to break free but Corleone pushes him back against the cage.
Nicks avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone lands an elbow inside.
Corleone lands a knee to the head.
Nicks is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Corleone .
Nicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corleone looking to throw knees to the head but Nicks is blocking nicely.
Nicks trying to stall but Corleone improves his position.
Corleone lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a knee to the body.
Nicks blocks an elbow strike from Corleone .
Nicks is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Corleone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corleone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicks's efforts to push away.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Nicks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corleone 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.
Corleone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corleone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Corleone thumps Nicks with a low kick.
Corleone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicks. That did some damage!
Nicks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corleone is looking to land body kicks.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Nicks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
Mario Nicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicks checks a low kick from Corleone .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicks's calf.
Corleone rushes Nicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
Nicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Nicks can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Corleone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone prevents Nicks from breaking the clinch.
Corleone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mario Nicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicks misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corleone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicks's brow.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicks wants to break free but Corleone has control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nicks is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Nicks trying to control the position but instead, Corleone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nicks into the cage.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
Corleone prevents Nicks from breaking the clinch.
Nicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Corleone scores with a knee to the head.
Mario Nicks's cut is getting worse.
Nicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Nicks is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Corleone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Nicks's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corleone misses with a knee strike.
Corleone lands a good knee to the midsection. Nicks won't want to take too many of those.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicks is defending well for now.
Corleone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Corleone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Nicks blocks with his arms.
Corleone lands a damaging elbow.
Nicks takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
Corleone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicks's defenses.
Mario Nicks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Nicks shrugs off.
Nicks is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicks avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Nicks in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Nicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicks takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Mario Nicks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Corleone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corleone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Corleone !
After the fight, Michael Corleone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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