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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dzhugashvili comes to the cage accompanied by Gosudarstvenniy Gimn SSSR . Rivera has chosen Sucker Punch - Sweet Dreams as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera moves out of range as Dzhugashvili strikes.
Rivera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dzhugashvili walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dzhugashvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rivera.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Dzhugashvili thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivera swinging wildly here.
Dzhugashvili fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Dzhugashvili lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Dzhugashvili with a knee to the head.
It looks like Geraldo Rivera has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dzhugashvili obliges.
Dzhugashvili pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice knee to the body.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dzhugashvili's elbow.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up but Rivera circles away and keeps his distance.
Dzhugashvili throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch there but Rivera circles away.
Dzhugashvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Rivera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivera misses with a hook. Dzhugashvili ducked under it nicely.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dzhugashvili manages to avoid it.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Rivera moves away
and Dzhugashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Rivera tries to keep at a distance but Dzhugashvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Dzhugashvili scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Dzhugashvili using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dzhugashvili keeps control of Rivera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dzhugashvili trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera has a couple of punches blocked by Dzhugashvili.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Dzhugashvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Dzhugashvili working aggressively here.
Dzhugashvili blocks an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili trying to land knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili prevents Rivera from breaking the clinch.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Dzhugashvili.
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera sizes up Dzhugashvili with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Dzhugashvili had a free shot at his head there.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch.
Rivera misses with a few strikes there.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Dzhugashvili's head but Dzhugashvili sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dzhugashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dzhugashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dzhugashvili rushes Rivera and presses him up against the cage.
Dzhugashvili tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Dzhugashvili back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dzhugashvili is keeping busy.
Dzhugashvili unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dzhugashvili trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzhugashvili rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhugashvili crunches a lovely knee into Rivera's ribcage.
Rivera looks gassed!
Dzhugashvili lands a shoulder strike.
Dzhugashvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the body.
Rivera has had enough of the clinch but Dzhugashvili keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Dzhugashvili.
A short uppercut from Dzhugashvili.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice uppercut.
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dzhugashvili looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
Dzhugashvili tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Geraldo Rivera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dzhugashvili throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Dzhugashvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Rivera misses with a punch to the body.
Dzhugashvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rivera avoids it.
Dzhugashvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dzhugashvili lands with a light punch inside.
Rivera is rocked!
Dzhugashvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzhugashvili finish him?
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhugashvili is just out of range.
Dzhugashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivera missing with a left hand there. Dzhugashvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivera.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhugashvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivera circles away.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up
and Rivera counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dzhugashvili there.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Dzhugashvili closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side
and Rivera counters with a right hand to the body.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili avoids the body shot from Rivera.
Rivera lunges at Dzhugashvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dzhugashvili's hand.
Rivera throws a hook but Dzhugashvili avoids it easily.
Dzhugashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dzhugashvili's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivera under the eye.
Dzhugashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Dzhugashvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch up but Rivera keeps it at a distance.
Dzhugashvili wants to clinch
and Dzhugashvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dzhugashvili looks to clinch
and Rivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzhugashvili moves in looking to clinch but Rivera pushes him off.
Rivera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivera counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dzhugashvili rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dzhugashvili blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera is pushing Dzhugashvili up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dzhugashvili manages to break the clinch.
Dzhugashvili moves into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Dzhugashvili has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera lands with a left to the head.
Dzhugashvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as Dzhugashvili controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dzhugashvili - that landed with a thud.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Dzhugashvili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
A short uppercut from Dzhugashvili.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Rivera tries to work over Dzhugashvili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Dzhugashvili avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Dzhugashvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Dzhugashvili avoids it by throwing Rivera back against the cage.
Dzhugashvili works on Rivera's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from Dzhugashvili.
Dzhugashvili misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzhugashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzhugashvili fails to land with a series of punches.
Dzhugashvili is looking to clinch.
Rivera keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geraldo Rivera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dzhugashvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dzhugashvili looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera gets tackled into the cage by Dzhugashvili. Dzhugashvili maintains the clinch.
Dzhugashvili misses with a body punch.
Dzhugashvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzhugashvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Dzhugashvili lands with a left to the head.
Dzhugashvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dzhugashvili landing knees to the body.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhugashvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Dzhugashvili is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dzhugashvili lands a left hand.
Dzhugashvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzhugashvili tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili has Rivera pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rivera is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dzhugashvili - that's hurt Rivera badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rivera is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rivera doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
After the big win, Iosef Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Stonewall and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Don Omar - Danza Kuduro as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonard Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lewis scores with a nice strike.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Lewis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewis slips under a jab from Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Oliveira.
The fighters circling - Lewis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Oliveira blocks the low kick.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a low kick as Lewis jumps back.
Lewis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Lewis has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lewis's brow.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
Lewis avoids a wild elbow strike from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis leaning against his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to control Lewis's arms but Lewis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis lands a nice elbow.
Lewis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand.
Oliveira is rocked!
Lewis drops Oliveira with a big left hand! Oliveira is injured, injured bad! Lewis jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Lewis!
A very excited looking Leonard Lewis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turk has chosen Status Quo - Deeper and Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt throws a leg kick but Turk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hurt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turk.
Turk avoids the head kick by Hurt.
Hurt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turk takes a swing at Hurt's ribcage but misses.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Turk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turk throws out a powerful jab.
Turk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Braden Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurt throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily.
Turk throws a hook to the side of Hurt's head but Hurt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurt counters with a series of strikes. Turk will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turk.
Hurt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turk.
Hurt with a nice cross.
Turk misses with the combination.
Hurt moves away from the strike by Turk.
A low kick from Turk misses
enabling Hurt to counter with a crisp jab.
Turk misses with a hook to the body
and Hurt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turk is rocked!
Hurt throws a head kick that misses.
Turk is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurt finish him?
Hurt tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk moves out of range as Hurt throws a body kick.
A low kick from Turk is predictable there
and Hurt counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Hurt looks at the referee who does nothing so Hurt lands a crushing right that sends Turk to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Hurt!
Big Hurt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horato Muchada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tau Okar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horato Muchada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tau Okar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Okar.
Okar tries to clinch but Muchada moves out of range.
Okar has managed to clinch.
Muchada misses with a knee to the head.
Okar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okar tries to throw a body punch but Muchada avoids it by throwing Okar back against the cage.
Muchada with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muchada has Okar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okar gets through Muchada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muchada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okar takes a shot to the head.
Okar throws a punch but it's blocked by Muchada.
Good body shot from Okar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okar lands with a left to the head.
Okar takes a shot to the head.
Muchada wants to stall.
Okar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okar.
Okar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muchada's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okar.
Muchada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okar tries a body shot but Muchada blocks it.
Muchada scores with a knee to the head.
Okar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okar.
Okar digs a right hand into Muchada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muchada's gas tank.
Okar misses with some punches.
Okar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muchada's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Okar struggles to land a body shot inside as Muchada controls his hands.
Okar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okar misses with some punches.
Okar misses with some punches.
Okar misses with the head strike.
Okar lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Okar fails to land.
Muchada blocks an uppercut.
Muchada drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muchada stalling the fight.
Okar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okar lands a right hand.
Muchada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horato Muchada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okar works on Muchada's body with a couple of short punches.
Okar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okar digs a right hand underneath Muchada's ribcage. Muchada let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muchada is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okar struggles to land a body shot inside as Muchada controls his hands.
Okar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okar lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okar lands with a short shot to the head.
Okar prevents a body shot from Muchada.
Muchada is trying to pull guard but Okar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okar.
Muchada pushes off an throws an elbow but Okar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Okar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okar blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Muchada fails to land.
Okar lands a shot to the body.
Okar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muchada backwards.
Muchada throws a head punch that misses.
Okar digs a right hand into Muchada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muchada's gas tank.
Muchada jumps guard but Okar stands there with Muchada around his waist. Muchada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Okar has a couple of punches blocked by Muchada.
Muchada jumps guard but Okar stands there with Muchada around his waist. Muchada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muchada.
Okar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okar misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okar misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Okar.
Okar lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okar.
Okar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okar lands with a right to the head.
Okar lands with a left to the head.
Okar lands with a left to the head.
Okar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okar pushes Muchada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okar.
Still in the clinch, Okar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Okar - that landed with a thud.
Muchada is looking for a takedown.
Okar 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!
Okar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muchada prevents a body shot from Okar.
Okar lands a body punch.
Okar lands a left hand.
Okar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tau Okar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Okar scores with a kick to the body.
Okar throws a leg kick which misses Muchada's front leg but catches the back leg as Muchada tries to avoid it.
Okar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muchada.
Okar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Okar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muchada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okar's guard.
Okar pushes Muchada off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Muchada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Okar there.
Okar is looking to slow Muchada down with leg kicks.
Horato Muchada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Muchada.
Okar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muchada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tau Okar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okar with a hook.
Muchada is rocked!
Muchada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muchada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muchada tries to close the distance and clinch but Okar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okar misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tau Okar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muchada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okar's waist but Okar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muchada off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horato Muchada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muchada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muchada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okar can pounce on him.
Okar lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Okar does no damage.
Okar digs a good body shot into Muchada's ribs.
Okar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muchada moves into the clinch.
Okar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muchada misses with an elbow over the top.
Muchada wants a takedown but no success here.
Tau Okar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okar swings wildly with an uppercut but Muchada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muchada prevents a body shot from Okar.
A body shot lands from Okar.
Muchada decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Okar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Okar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muchada actively working from the bottom here.
Okar content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tau Okar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Muchada gets tackled into the cage by Okar. Okar maintains the clinch.
Okar letting Muchada take a breather here.
Okar lands a hook that snaps the head of Muchada backwards.
Muchada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okar misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okar.
Muchada trying to control the position but instead, Okar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muchada into the cage.
Muchada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okar pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tau Okar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muchada, pushing him back against the cage.
Muchada tries to throw a body punch but Okar avoids it by throwing Muchada back against the cage.
Okar misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Okar.
Muchada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okar digs a right hand into Muchada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muchada's gas tank.
Okar lands with a left to the head.
Okar blocks an elbow strike from Muchada.
Okar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Okar fails to land.
Muchada tries a knee to the head but Okar blocks it.
Okar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Okar.
Okar lands a shot to the body.
Okar works on Muchada's body with a couple of short punches.
Okar lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okar lands with a short shot to the head.
Okar scores with a shot to the side of Muchada's head.
Okar lands a nice shot to the body.
Okar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okar lands a right hand.
Okar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okar lands with a right to the head.
Oh Muchada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muchada backwards.
Muchada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muchada backwards.
Okar dips a shoulder and cracks Muchada with a mighty uppercut! Muchada falls back against the cage and Okar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Muchada is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Okar!
After winning the bout, Tau Okar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Sparger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adin Wrenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparger comes into the arena with Pledge Allegiance to the Swag by T.I. feat. Rick Ross blaring out of the sound system. Wrenton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Still Unbroken kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rob Sparger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adin Wrenton's chin.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Sparger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adin Wrenton!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrenton catches Sparger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wrenton throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wrenton thinking.
Wrenton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sparger scores with a nice right hand.
Sparger shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparger cracks Wrenton with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrenton. Sparger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparger lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrenton looks gassed!
Sparger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparger scores with a hook to the body. Wrenton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrenton throws a leg kick but Sparger checks it.
Wrenton misses with a shot to the body
letting Sparger counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrenton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparger is just out of range.
Wrenton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wrenton wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparger tests Wrenton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparger misses with a hook.
Sparger scores with a nice strike.
Sparger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wrenton's guard now.
Sparger wants to stand but Wrenton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrenton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sparger postures up.
Sparger is looking to stand up but Wrenton won't let him.
Sparger wants to stand and escape but instead Wrenton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wrenton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rob Sparger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wrenton misses with a hook to the body
and Sparger counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparger's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wrenton tries to clinch up.
Wrenton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wrenton misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparger throws a series of punches but Wrenton avoids them all with ease.
Sparger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sparger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wrenton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sparger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparger connects with a single shot there.
Sparger lands a nice shot that snaps Wrenton's head back.
Wrenton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Sparger finds it's way through Wrenton's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Wrenton.
Wrenton throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Sparger with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Sparger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparger looks to land a left hand but Wrenton moved out of range nicely.
Wrenton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Sparger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wrenton throws a leg kick that misses.
Sparger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrenton.
Wrenton takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrenton fails to land.
Sparger breaks from the clinch.
Wrenton tries to clinch but Sparger moves away
and Sparger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wrenton thinking.
Wrenton swings widly with a right hand
and Sparger counters with a straight right hand.
Wrenton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sparger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wrenton scrambles back to his feet.
Rob Sparger is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparger avoids the body shot from Wrenton.
Wrenton is breathing heavily.
Sparger shoots and misses
and Wrenton counters with a leg kick.
Sparger tests Wrenton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparger lands a nice hook to Wrenton's body. Wrenton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sparger swings for the body but Wrenton moves out of range.
Sparger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparger jabs Wrenton right on the nose. Wrenton blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Sparger.
A jab from Sparger misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sparger. Those never looked like landing.
Sparger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wrenton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrenton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wrenton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sparger misses.
Sparger misses with a two punch combination.
Wrenton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sparger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wrenton is rocked!
Wrenton ducks under a wild hook from Sparger.
Wrenton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparger finish him?
Sparger throws a hook to the side of Wrenton's head but Wrenton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparger is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Wrenton is in big trouble! Sparger is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Wrenton. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rob Sparger!
An intense looking Rob Sparger took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '.........................Next..........................'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Distacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pradchapet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wanted Dead or Alive. Distacio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Art of War. Bapit Pradchapet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Distacio's chin.
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bapit Pradchapet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio clinches.
Pradchapet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Distacio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Distacio is looking to control Pradchapet's arms but Pradchapet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Distacio has his back to the cage.
Pradchapet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Distacio backwards.
Pradchapet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Distacio lands an elbow inside that Pradchapet shrugs off.
Distacio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pradchapet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Distacio.
Pradchapet goes for a takedown attempt but Distacio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Distacio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pradchapet manages to get back to half guard.
Pradchapet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pradchapet.
Distacio won't allow Pradchapet to sweep him here.
Distacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pradchapet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pradchapet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Distacio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet is looking for a triangle but Distacio pushes his legs off easily.
Pradchapet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Distacio.
Distacio stopping the sweep attempt from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Distacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Distacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Pradchapet has wrist control.
Pradchapet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pradchapet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Distacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pradchapet wants to sweep here but Distacio controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio throwing strikes but missing.
Pradchapet keeping full guard, as Distacio tries to pass.
Pradchapet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pradchapet controlling the position.
Distacio controlling from the top position.
Pradchapet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Distacio works over Pradchapet with some ground and pound from guard.
Pradchapet looking for a sweep. Not yet Pradchapet, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet has his foot on Distacio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Distacio works his way back into a safe position though.
Distacio wants to pass the guard but Pradchapet is keeping the position.
Pradchapet is trying to keep Distacio in close.
Distacio distracts Pradchapet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Distacio looking to sit in guard and control but Pradchapet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Distacio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Distacio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pradchapet is aware though and is defending well.
Pradchapet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Distacio throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet trying to control the position from guard on top but Distacio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pradchapet working some strikes from top position.
Distacio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Distacio has his foot on Pradchapet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pradchapet works his way back into a safe position though.
Pradchapet wants to control from the top but Distacio keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pradchapet preventing the sweep.
Distacio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pradchapet is working Distacio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pradchapet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pradchapet'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!
Pradchapet looking to pass the guard.
Pradchapet throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pradchapet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Distacios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pradchapet lands with a kick to the ribs.
A clash of legs there as Distacio blocks the low kick.
Pradchapet just misses with a punch to the body.
Pradchapet works the jab nicely.
Pradchapet misses the shot to the body.
Distacio misses with a takedown
and Pradchapet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Distacio moves out of range of the leg kick from Pradchapet.
A slow jab from Distacio misses its intended target.
Pradchapet throws a jab but it's blocked by Distacio.
Nice shot by Pradchapet.
Distacio is rocked!
Distacio defending well as Pradchapet loads up on a big left hand.
Distacio is still on wobbly legs! Can Pradchapet finish him?
Distacio blocks a jab.
Pradchapet misses with an uppercut.
Pradchapet Throws a clean left jab. Pradchapet Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Distacio's chin! Distacio crumbles to the ground and Pradchapet follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Pradchapet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bapit Pradchapet!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bapit Pradchapet thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M J Shain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shain's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck. Ron James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to M J Shain's chin.
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172 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, M J Shain!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Shain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shain tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shain misses with a body punch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Shain stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Shain takes a shot to the head.
Shain tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Shain back against the cage.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James blocks a body shot from Shain.
James pushes Shain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain lands a left hand.
Shain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Shain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
Shain tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shain.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an elbow just above Shain 's eye.
It looks like M J Shain has been cut.
A shot in the inside from James.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
James trying to advance position but Shain counters by regaining guard.
James slips nicely into half guard.
Shain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Shain in his guard.
Shain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James keeping moving, preventing Shain from controlling successfully.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shain is aware though and is defending well.
James keeping moving, preventing Shain from controlling successfully.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shain is one step ahead there.
Shain looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Shain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shain is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
James is looking to escape.
James is trying to control but can't.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James tries to roll over but Shain keeps him under control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on M J Shain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shain takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shain checks it well.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Shain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shain there as he acknowledges the shot.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shain sprawls well. Shain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a front kick that sends Shain stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Shain as James shoots in.
James moves out of range as Shain strikes.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shain defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a push kick but Shain slaps the foot to one side.
Shain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James thuds his right hand into Shain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Shain which made him look bad.
Shain lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Ron James has been cut.
James drops his hands momentarily and Shain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shain moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain tries a head kick but it misses.
Shain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shain.
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!
Shain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shain.
James shoots in for a takedown but Shain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shain works the jab nicely.
Shain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James misses with a leg kick
and Shain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shain under the eye.
M J Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James throws out a leg kick but Shain moves out of range and James only half commits.
Shain misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James thumps Shain with a low kick.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Shain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Shain throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Shain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shain wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Shain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James won't allow Shain to sweep him here.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James throwing strikes from guard but Shain blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shain looking for a sweep. Not yet Shain, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
M J Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shain falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James forces Shain back against the cage and clinches.
Shain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shain throws a right and a left that both miss.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Shain wants to control but James is keeping busy.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is keen to just control but Shain is a slippery customer.
Shain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shain gets back to full guard.
Shain 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.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain 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.
James lands a couple of digs.
James passes into half guard.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James passes to side control.
James throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James trying to control the position but Shain is working away.
Shain wants to control but James postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well.
Shain is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.
James landing strikes.
James working the ground and pound.
James grinds an elbow into Shain's temple.
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well.
James lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shain down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain won't allow James to pass to mount.
Shain works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Shain 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.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has gone for a leg lock! Shain slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.
James trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron James showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ron James!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ron James!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ron James!
Ron James wins by unanimous decision!
Ron James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Blight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Guinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blight comes to the cage accompanied by Suikoden II - The Chase. Guinness comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ev Christr` Ta, Laou! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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255 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Blight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arthur Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guinness misses the jab.
Guinness stuns Blight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blight showed some decent athleticism there.
Guinness looking for submissions off his back.
Blight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guinness defending well though.
Blight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blight trying to control the action but Guinness is working from the bottom.
Blight throwing shots but Guinness is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guinness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blight is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness is looking for a sweep. Blight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guinness has his hands clasped together around Blight's back. He's all about the action.
Guinness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blight.
Guinness makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guinness.
Blight postures up in Guinness's guard and throws a big left but Guinness blocks it.
Blight throwing strikes but missing.
Blight looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blight throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness keeping moving, preventing Blight from controlling successfully.
Blight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guinness is looking to stand up but Blight isn't so interested in that idea.
Blight throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guinness looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blight passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blight trying to control the action but Guinness is working from the bottom.
Blight thows a huge punch but Guinness dodges it nicely.
Blight is keen to just control but Guinness is a slippery customer.
Guinness gets full guard.
Guinness working for a triangle but Blight defends it easily.
Blight wants to pass the guard but Guinness is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guinness has Blight pulled in close to control his posture.
Guinness controls Blight momentarily but Blight frees himself.
Blight postures up in Guinness's guard and throws a big left but Guinness blocks it.
Blight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guinness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guinness's head.
Blight is looking to work some ground and pound but Guinness has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guinness is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guinness is working away from the top position though.
Guinness throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Blight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guinness connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Guinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arthur Guinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guinness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guinness has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Arthur Guinness has been cut.
Guinness takes a swing at Blight's ribcage but misses.
Blight fails to land the takedown.
Blight keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness throws a looping overhand right but Blight ducks down to avoid it.
Guinness digs a good body shot into Blight's ribs.
Nice jab there from Guinness.
Guinness stuffs the takedown.
Guinness misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blight. That's going to slow Guinness down.
Blight misses with a low kick as Guinness jumps back.
Blight misses with a body shot.
Blight throws a solid leg kick but Guinness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blight throws an off balance right hand
letting Guinness counter with a right hand.
Blight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guinness lands a nice looking body shot.
Guinness misses with a few strikes there.
Guinness lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guinness throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blight on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blight just misses with a punch to the body.
Blight misses with a low kick as Guinness jumps back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blight is defended easily by Guinness.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Blight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guinness checks a leg kick.
Blight throws a solid leg kick but Guinness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blight.
Guinness steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blight. That one must have hurt.
Guinness throws an overhand right that lands on Blight's shoulder, as Blight tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Blight does no damage.
Blight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guinness.
Blight staying out of range there.
Guinness moves into range and connects with a jab.
Guinness jabs Blight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guinness throws a right hand that misses
and Blight counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blight shoots for a takedown but Guinness saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guinness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Luca Blight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Guinness's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guinness digs a good hook to Blight's body.
Guinness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guinness throws a right and a left that Blight avoids nicely.
Blight looks for a takedown but Guinness sprawls well.
Guinness doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guinness tries to clinch up but Blight circles away and keeps his distance.
Blight is looking to chop away at Guinness's legs.
Blight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guinness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blight slips a straight right by Guinness.
Guinness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guinness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blight manages to avoid it.
Guinness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blight.
Blight slips under a jab.
Guinness thows a body shot but no joy.
Blight lands with a cross.
Blight avoids the body shot from Guinness.
Guinness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blight makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guinness misses with a hook. Blight ducked under it nicely.
Blight misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Blight.
Guinness scores with a hook.
Arthur Guinness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guinness is out of range.
Guinness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guinness lunges at Blight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blight's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blight walks into a stiff left hand from Guinness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guinness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guinness fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guinness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Guinness misses.
A shot to the body from Blight misses
and Blight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guinness misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guinness. Blight does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blight.
Blight throws a solid leg kick but Guinness takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blight.
Blight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guinness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blight throws a looping overhand right but Guinness ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guinness misses the jab.
Blight blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Guinness.
I think Blight 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Luca Blight!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Luca Blight!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Luca Blight!
Luca Blight wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Luca Blight 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuthbert Allgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
223 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
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26
222 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cuthbert Allgood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allgood throws a hook but Corleone avoids it easily.
Corleone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corleone misses with a low kick.
Allgood fails with a takedown attempt.
Corleone cracks the inside of Allgood's front leg.
Allgood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Corleone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allgood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corleone lands a nice looking body kick.
Allgood shoots for a takedown but Corleone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allgood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corleone !
Allgood looks for a takedown but Corleone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuthbert Allgood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Allgood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allgood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael Corleone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone slips under a jab from Allgood.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Allgood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corleone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allgood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allgood is able to avoid easily.
Corleone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Corleone doesn't manage to clinch there - Allgood circles away.
Allgood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allgood misses with a straight right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Allgood. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Corleone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allgood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corleone sprawls well. Corleone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allgood gets slowly back to his feet.
Corleone closes the distance and pushes Allgood back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Corleone .
It looks like Cuthbert Allgood has been cut.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Allgood tries to circle away but Corleone has him pinned against the cage.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corleone .
Allgood avoids a wild elbow strike from Corleone .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corleone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allgood's brow.
Corleone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allgood's defenses.
Cuthbert Allgood's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone keeps control of Allgood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allgood avoids it.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allgood is defending well for now.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Allgood managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allgood.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Cuthbert Allgood's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corleone misses with a body kick.
Corleone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Allgood connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Allgood. Those never looked like landing.
Corleone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allgood closes the distance and clinches up with Corleone , looking for a takedown. Allgood pushes Corleone against the cage but Corleone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allgood misses with a hook
and Corleone counters with an outside leg kick.
Corleone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allgood's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Corleone .
Corleone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Allgood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allgood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone .
Corleone connects with an inside leg kick.
Allgood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corleone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allgood.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corleone .
Corleone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corleone rushes Allgood and presses him up against the cage.
Allgood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allgood blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allgood blocks the elbow strike.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but Allgood blocks it.
Corleone with a knee to the head.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allgood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuthbert Allgood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allgood avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allgood is defending well for now.
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Corleone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Allgood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A knee to the head by Corleone .
Jeez, Cuthbert Allgood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Allgood is trying to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling him.
Allgood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corleone lands a knee to the body.
Michael Corleone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone lands a good knee to the midsection. Allgood won't want to take too many of those.
Corleone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allgood avoids the elbow strike from Corleone , against the cage.
Allgood blocks the elbow strike.
Corleone lands a knee to the body.
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 Cuthbert Allgood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Allgood checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corleone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allgood dodges an elbow strike from Corleone .
Allgood dodges an elbow strike from Corleone .
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Allgood blocks with his arms.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Allgood avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone prevents Allgood from breaking the clinch.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cuthbert Allgood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Corleone !
Michael Corleone is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Michael Corleone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Mile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Mile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jethro Savage!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Carson Mile has been cut.
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Mile tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Savage trying to control but Mile is working from the bottom.
Mile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mile is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a strike but Mile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mile won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Mile pushes his legs off easily.
Mile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage looking to control.
Mile decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savage, up you get!
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Carson Mile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mile slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mile scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Mile misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Savage takes a swing at Mile's ribcage but misses.
Mile clinches up against the cage.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Mile turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Mile.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Savage walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Mile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage takes one on the button.
A jab from Savage does it's job there.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mile looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Mile lands a jab to the head.
Mile moves into the clinch.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Mile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carson Mile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Mile.
Mile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage throws a series of punches but Mile avoids them all with ease.
Mile thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savage if he has to take too many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mile.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Mile ducks down to avoid it.
Mile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mile darts in trying to clinch
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Savage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Mile is predictable there
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Mile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Mile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Mile tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mile looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Mile throws out a powerful jab.
Mile takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jethro Savage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carson Mile's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Mile lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Mile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mile tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Mile tries to clinch up.
Mile wants to clinch.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mile wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Mile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savage's calf.
Savage stuns Mile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage lands a jab-cross combination.
Mile misses with a straight left.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage scores with a counter punch that sends Mile to the canvas! Savage smells blood - he's punishing Mile with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mile has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Savage!
Jethro Savage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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