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UPF 15: End Of The Year Brawls PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mercury (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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192 lbs
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188 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Mercury there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mercury.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore shoots and misses
and Mercury counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Moore to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mercury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pete Mercury!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Riding All Night And Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stagliano shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Stagliano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stagliano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stagliano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Stagliano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Stagliano.
A left and a right from Stagliano both land. Nice combination.
Stagliano looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Stagliano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stagliano off to one side.
Stagliano wants to clinch.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stagliano takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Kendrick Stagliano has been cut.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Stagliano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stagliano wants to break free but Santos has control.
Stagliano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Stagliano is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Stagliano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
That has opened up Kendrick Stagliano's cut even more.
Stagliano avoiding damage as Santos throws knees to the body.
Stagliano dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Stagliano can't break the clinch.
Stagliano breaks from the clinch.
Stagliano with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stagliano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Stagliano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stagliano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Stagliano misses with the combination.
Santos tries to clinch there but Stagliano circles away.
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Stagliano.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stagliano blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stagliano is trying to pull guard but Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Stagliano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stagliano avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Kendrick Stagliano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stagliano avoiding damage as Santos throws knees to the body.
Stagliano tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Stagliano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stagliano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stagliano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
Stagliano dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos prevents Stagliano from breaking the clinch.
Stagliano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stagliano breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stagliano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santos on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Stagliano. Beautiful body shot.
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stagliano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stagliano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kendrick Stagliano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Stagliano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santos taking a breather.
Stagliano avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Stagliano is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stagliano is defending well for now.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrick Stagliano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stagliano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stagliano somewhat.
Stagliano lands a jab to the head.
Stagliano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Stagliano pushes him off.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stagliano misses with a double jab.
Stagliano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Stagliano avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
Stagliano blocks an elbow strike.
Stagliano managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Stagliano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Stagliano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Stagliano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stagliano is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Stagliano blocks the elbow strike.
Stagliano blocks the elbow strike.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stagliano is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stagliano looking for a takedown.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrick Stagliano.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Stagliano blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stagliano is defending well for now.
Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stagliano avoids it.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stagliano avoiding damage as Santos throws knees to the body.
Stagliano blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stagliano jumps guard but Santos stands there with Stagliano around his waist. Stagliano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos throws an elbow but it misses.
Stagliano is trying to drag Santos to the mat but Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kendrick Stagliano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Santos!
In his post fight interview, George Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarod Pratik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Courtney Drake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Courtney Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarod Pratik!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drake.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
Drake lands a big head kick that sends Pratik tumbling to the mat! Drake takes a step backwards and waves Pratik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pratik is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pratik blocks a head kick by Drake.
Pratik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drake's waist but Drake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pratik off to one side.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake blocks a head kick by Pratik.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pratik.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pratik.
Courtney Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarod Pratik.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratik shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Pratik looks winded!
Drake is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Pratik hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Courtney Drake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham comes into the arena with Loser - Beck blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dunham blocks a head kick by Ramon.
Ramon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunham counters with a left and a right that stings Ramon.
Ramon clinches with his opponent.
Dunham can't break the clinch.
Ramon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Frank Dunham has been cut.
Dunham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dunham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramon keeps control of Dunham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Dunham shrugs off.
Dunham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramon trying to land knees to the body.
Dunham takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramon tries a knee to the head but Dunham blocks it.
Dunham is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramon has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramon scores a nice knee to the body.
Dunham is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunham avoids it.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dunham takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramon trying to land knees to the body.
Ramon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dunham's face.
Ramon connects with a knee to the head.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Ramon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunham is defending well for now.
Dunham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Dunham 's eye.
Ramon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramon with a knee to the head.
Dunham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dunham is rocked!
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Dunham shrugs off.
Oh Dunham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunham's defenses.
Ramon missing with knees to the body.
Ramon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunham.
Dunham seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramon.
Dunham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramon lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Dunham 's eye.
Dunham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ramon looking to throw knees to the head but Dunham is blocking nicely.
Ramon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Ramon slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Ramon.
Dunham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dunham's face.
Ramon working Dunham over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dunham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramon stalling.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Dunham shrugs off.
Ramon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dunham.
Dunham tries to break free but Ramon pushes him back against the cage.
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Dunham shrugs off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunham's efforts to push away.
Ramon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dunham's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dunham.
Ramon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunham.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramon missing with knees to the body.
Ramon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon has him pressed against the cage.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dunham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Ramon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunham is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramon has double underhooks.
Ramon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon is controlling him.
Razor Ramon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ramon prevents Dunham from breaking the clinch.
Ramon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunham is trying to break free.
Ramon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon is controlling him.
Dunham is trying to break free.
Ramon landing knees to the head.
Dunham is trying to push Ramon away but Ramon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Ramon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Dunham 's eye.
Nice elbow from Ramon.
Ramon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramon lands a knee to the body.
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Ramon controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Dunham 's eye.
Ramon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dunham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunham's defenses.
Nice elbow from Ramon.
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunham's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramon obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Dunham shrugs off.
Ramon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ramon has Dunham pressed against the cage. He pushes Dunham back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Ramon throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dunham crashing to the floor! Ramon piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dunham is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Ramon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sailo Damtea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailo Damtea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailo Damtea!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Damtea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Damtea with a poor takedown
and Harrington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrington has Damtea up against the cage in a clinch.
Damtea tries to pull guard but Harrington holds him up against the cage and eventually Damtea drops back down to his feet.
Harrington landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Harrington.
Damtea takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sailo Damtea has been cut.
Harrington with a knee to the head.
Harrington with a knee to the head.
Harrington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damtea blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington connects with a knee to the head.
Harrington scores with a knee to the head.
Harrington looking to throw knees to the head but Damtea is blocking nicely.
Damtea tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrington smiles and moves away.
Chris Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sailo Damtea.
Damtea tries to clinch but Harrington is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Damtea is defended easily by Harrington.
Harrington stuffs the takedown.
Harrington clinches.
Harrington landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Harrington.
Damtea jumps guard but Harrington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Damtea drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harrington scores with a knee to the head.
Damtea is rocked!
Harrington has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Damtea - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Harrington, and another! Damtea is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chris Harrington!
Chris Harrington took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Noble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Jos Ricci's chin.
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214 lbs
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213 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Noble does no damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noble enables Jos Ricci to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noble manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jos Ricci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jos Ricci landing some decent shots from guard.
Jos Ricci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noble on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noble tries to get out of the position.
Jos Ricci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jos Ricci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jos Ricci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Jos Ricci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jos Ricci is working Noble over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noble being controlled here, momentarily.
Noble wants to stand but Jos Ricci is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Noble. Those never looked like landing.
Noble misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noble!
It looks like Carlos Jos Ricci has been cut.
Jos Ricci pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noble is out of range and Jos Ricci settles back down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jos Ricci.
Noble is not content to let Jos Ricci control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci taking a breather here.
Noble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jos Ricci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jos Ricci controlling the position.
Noble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jos Ricci on the ground.
Jos Ricci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Noble, who protects the arm well.
Jos Ricci working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci stands up.
A combination from Noble does no damage.
Noble gets caught flat footed, as Jos Ricci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jos Ricci stands up and waves to Noble to follow him.
Jos Ricci shoots in and bounces Noble off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jos Ricci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jos Ricci throwing strikes from guard but Noble blocks nicely.
Jos Ricci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noble's head.
Jos Ricci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jos Ricci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jos Ricci with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci prevents Noble from getting back to his feet.
Jos Ricci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jos Ricci in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Noble struggling a bit here.
Noble is trying to buck Jos Ricci off.
Jos Ricci decides to stand up, so the ref orders Noble to his feet.
Jos Ricci gets the takedown into side control.
Noble is looking to regain half guard here but Jos Ricci keeps moving and retains side control.
Jos Ricci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jos Ricci is chipping away with strikes.
Jos Ricci lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci decides to stand back up. Jos Ricci steps back and let's Noble get back to his feet.
A combination from Noble does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jos Ricci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Noble wants to stand but Jos Ricci is controlling the position.
Jos Ricci slips nicely into half guard.
Noble is breathing heavily.
Jos Ricci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jos Ricci trying to control from half guard but Noble is working away.
Jos Ricci is trying for a kimura here. Noble looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jos Ricci wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Jos Ricci!
Carlos Jos Ricci made sure to mention his sponsor, Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scotty McBiggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty McBiggy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scotty McBiggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBiggy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Randy Hurt has been cut.
Hurt tries for a takedown but McBiggy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McBiggy rushes Hurt and presses him up against the cage.
McBiggy has a couple of punches blocked by Hurt.
McBiggy lands a right hand.
Hurt slowing the pace effectively.
McBiggy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurt blocking some punches.
Hurt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurt is rocked!
McBiggy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can McBiggy finish him?
McBiggy misses with the head strike.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by McBiggy.
McBiggy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBiggy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, McBiggy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBiggy prevents the takedown attempt.
McBiggy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBiggy lands a big right hand that drops Hurt! The killer instinct kicks in and McBiggy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McBiggy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty McBiggy!
Scotty McBiggy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chappa Chippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chappa Chippa!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calvancante.
Calvancante looks for a takedown but Chippa sprawls well.
Calvancante shoots in and gets a takedown into Chippa's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calvancante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chippa's guard.
Calvancante is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chippa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Calvancante!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Child 'O Mine. Lincoln Burrows had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
245 lbs
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235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Haley!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burrows tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haley is in Burrows's guard.
Burrows 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.
Haley tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrows is retaining full guard.
Burrows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haley on the ground.
Haley forces his way into half guard.
Haley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Burrows tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Haley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Haley!
A relieved looking Bobby Haley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trip Like I Do. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
130 lbs
16 - 2 - 0 |
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27
147 lbs
10 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
David Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burton misses with a looping right.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Burton swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Burton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Burton seems unphased.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Murphy throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Murphy
and Burton counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Burton tries to clinch up.
A big left from Burton misses.
Burton misses with a looping right.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Burton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burton misses with a straight right.
Murphy slips a jab from Burton.
Burton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
A cross from Burton lands.
Burton throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burton scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Burton swinging wildly here.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Burton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Burton connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Burton swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Burton counters with a two punch combo.
Burton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Burton's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burton lands with a cross.
Burton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Burton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Burton's belly button to the back.
Burton throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a good, hard body kick but Burton shrugs it off.
Burton looks winded!
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Burton misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy tests Burton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Murphy swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Burton checks it.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to wear down Burton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy cracks Burton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Burton's leg. Burton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Burton blocks a jab.
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!
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy moves out of range as Burton strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burton tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Burton with an uppercut!
Burton is rocked!
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Burton throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burton moves away.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
David Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Burton lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy throws a hook but Burton blocks it.
Burton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Burton.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Burton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burton's calf.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Murphy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Burton throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burton counters with a body kick.
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burton takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burton slips under a jab from Murphy.
Burton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burton takes one on the button.
Burton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton walks into a jab.
Burton checks the leg kick.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burton prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Burton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burton lands an elbow inside.
Burton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burton trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burton into the cage.
Burton misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Burton.
Murphy is working Burton over against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy has Burton pressed against the cage.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
Burton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Burton.
Nice elbow from Burton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Burton.
Murphy is pushing Burton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Burton.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burtons head.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Burton.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Burton slips a straight right by Murphy.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Burton walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
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!
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy works Burton's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Murphy clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Burton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
Burton avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burton.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
Burton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burton counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Burton should have avoided that one.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Burton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burton circles away quickly and effectively.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Burton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two 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!
Murphy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Burton falls backwards - clearly groggy! Murphy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Murphy!
David Murphy retains his bantamweight title!
David Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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