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GAMMA#282 Ettish v Matazz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Erik Snyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Diaz enters the cage!
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Erik Snyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyte scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Snyte asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz is trying to control Snyte's posture but Snyte avoids it.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Snyte trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Snyte is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Snyte postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snyte prevents Diaz from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snyte's best efforts.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Snyte has passed into side control.
Snyte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Snyte is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Diaz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snyte off and has taken his back!
Diaz is cranking Snyte's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Snyte! He's tightened the choke and Snyte is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
A less than humble Nick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Iriskhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduard Iriskhanov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a right hand that Iriskhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Iriskhanov also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Iriskhanov which made him look bad.
Belcher misses with a takedown
and Iriskhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Iriskhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iriskhanov sprawls well initially but Belcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Iriskhanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belcher is working away from the top position though.
Belcher decides to stand and escape the position.
Iriskhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Iriskhanov. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher closes the distance and clinches.
Iriskhanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov has had enough of the clinch but Belcher keeps him there for the moment.
Belcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iriskhanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Belcher can't get the takedown.
Belcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iriskhanov pinned against the cage. Iriskhanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iriskhanov throws a nice looking combination but Belcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov stalks Belcher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belcher's face. Belcher staggers backwards, shaken.
Iriskhanov looks to throw the jab but Belcher is out of range.
Bob Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iriskhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belcher.
Belcher tries for a takedown but Iriskhanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Belcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Iriskhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iriskhanov circles away.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iriskhanov but Iriskhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iriskhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belcher.
Iriskhanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belcher counters with an inside leg kick.
Belcher wants to clinch
and Iriskhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Belcher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iriskhanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iriskhanov defends it nicely.
Belcher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iriskhanov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Iriskhanov - just one landing.
Iriskhanov throws a leg kick but Belcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iriskhanov leaves Belcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eduard Iriskhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iriskhanov's waist but Iriskhanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side.
Iriskhanov looks to land a combination but Belcher avoids it well.
Iriskhanov throws a combination that misses
and Belcher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Iriskhanov's guard.
Belcher trying to control but Iriskhanov is working from the bottom.
Belcher is really struggling to control Iriskhanov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher trying to control but Iriskhanov is working from the bottom.
Belcher content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iriskhanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Belcher just wasn't active enough.
Belcher motions for Iriskhanov to come forward. Belcher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov throws a right hand that Belcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Belcher also avoids with ease.
Iriskhanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belcher counters by moving into the clinch.
Belcher goes for a takedown attempt but Iriskhanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iriskhanov throws a nice looking combination but Belcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belcher has a takedown stuffed.
Belcher misses with a low kick as Iriskhanov jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iriskhanov throws a combination that misses
and Belcher counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher lands a few punches from side control.
Bob Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Belcher dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Iriskhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Iriskhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Iriskhanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Belcher in particular looking to stall.
Iriskhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bob Belcher has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Iriskhanov as Belcher shoots in.
No joy there for Iriskhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Iriskhanov as Belcher shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher misses the shot to the body.
Belcher rushes Iriskhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Belcher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iriskhanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iriskhanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iriskhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Iriskhanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belcher feints and then cracks Iriskhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iriskhanov down.
Belcher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belcher misses with a left hand
and Iriskhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iriskhanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eduard Iriskhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Belcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iriskhanov but Iriskhanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iriskhanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Belcher dives in and grabs Iriskhanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iriskhanov pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belcher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Belcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Trikkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Argivas Kerenzikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Trikkle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trikkle.
Kerenzikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kerenzikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kerenzikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kerenzikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trikkle backwards.
Trikkle misses with a knee strike.
Kerenzikov manages to break the clinch.
Kerenzikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerenzikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kerenzikov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerenzikov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kerenzikov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kerenzikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trikkle to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trikkle is trying to get back to his feet.
Kerenzikov controls the position.
Kerenzikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trikkle wants to get back to his feet but Kerenzikov drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trikkle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kerenzikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kerenzikov tries for a kimura but Trikkle is defending well.
Kerenzikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trikkle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trikkle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kerenzikov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kerenzikov scores with punches from side control.
Trikkle wants to get back to his feet.
Kerenzikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trikkle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trikkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kerenzikov working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerenzikov controlling from side mount.
Kerenzikov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kerenzikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trikkle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kerenzikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trikkle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kerenzikov working the head and body with strikes.
Trikkle taking a bit of punishment here - Kerenzikov scoring with strikes.
Kerenzikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kerenzikov tries for a kimura but Trikkle is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerenzikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trikkle!
Kerenzikov 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.
Kerenzikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Trikkle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Trikkle is rocked!
Kerenzikov postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Trikkle badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kerenzikov around the waist but Kerenzikov pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kerenzikov is the winner by TKO! Kerenzikov jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argivas Kerenzikov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Argivas Kerenzikov thanked Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** 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 Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hunter Rose!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neil NaLeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NaLeans manages to avoid it.
Rose gets tackled into the cage by NaLeans. NaLeans maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
NaLeans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Rose wants to break free but NaLeans has control.
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose tries to keep at a distance but NaLeans has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms.
NaLeans tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.
NaLeans misses with a knee to the head.
Rose wants to break free but NaLeans has control.
NaLeans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose managing to block the knees to the body from NaLeans.
A body shot lands from Rose.
NaLeans misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Rose tries to work over NaLeans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose tries a body shot but NaLeans blocks it.
NaLeans misses with a knee strike.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Rose blocks it.
Rose prevents a body shot from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands with a left to the head.
Rose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage.
NaLeans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
NaLeans misses with some punches.
Rose has NaLeans pushed against the cage.
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Rose throws a solid leg kick but NaLeans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rose.
NaLeans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunter Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
NaLeans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
NaLeans swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NaLeans ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but NaLeans is just out of range.
Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rose connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose throws a series of punches but NaLeans moves out of range.
NaLeans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NaLeans avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose blocks the body kick.
NaLeans scores with the left hand. Rose knows he should have avoided that one.
NaLeans closes the distance and clinches.
Rose wants to get back to striking at distance but NaLeans won't allow it.
Rose has NaLeans pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rose.
NaLeans misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from NaLeans.
NaLeans throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
NaLeans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose is trying to push NaLeans away but NaLeans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
NaLeans looking to throw knees to the head but Rose is blocking nicely.
Rose is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. NaLeans lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as NaLeans controls his hands.
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose stalling in the clinch but NaLeans improves position.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
NaLeans misses with a knee strike.
Rose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and NaLeans avoids it.
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NaLeans scores with a body shot.
A big left from Rose misses.
NaLeans moves out of range of the strikes.
NaLeans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
NaLeans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NaLeans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose throws out a loose jab but NaLeans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose looks to land a left hand but NaLeans moved out of range nicely.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Rose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
NaLeans shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rose eats them both and turns towards NaLeans to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
NaLeans will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but NaLeans slips the punch.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NaLeans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
NaLeans misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose digs a good body shot into NaLeans's ribs.
Rose shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
NaLeans loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
NaLeans feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
NaLeans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a hook but NaLeans avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for NaLeans.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NaLeans closes the distance and clinches up with Rose, looking for a takedown. NaLeans pushes Rose against the cage but Rose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a jab when NaLeans was well out of range.
A head kick by Rose misses
and NaLeans counters with a low kick, right behind Rose 's knee.
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NaLeans throws a leg kick
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
NaLeans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NaLeans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Rose loads up on a big right hand but NaLeans slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
NaLeans scores with a nice head shot.
NaLeans tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rose tests NaLeans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
NaLeans sizes up Rose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
NaLeans scores with a one two! Rose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rose throws a head kick but NaLeans moves out of range.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NaLeans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
NaLeans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands a nice leg kick that just misses NaLeans's sensitive parts.
NaLeans slips under a jab.
Rose throws a nice outside leg kick.
NaLeans is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Rose throws a body punch but NaLeans moves out of range.
NaLeans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
NaLeans feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rose.
Rose misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose connects with the punch.
NaLeans instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose breaks the clinch.
Rose throws a leg kick which misses NaLeans's front leg but catches the back leg as NaLeans tries to avoid it.
Rose is looking to chop away at NaLeans's legs.
Hunter Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose takes a swing at NaLeans's ribcage but misses.
Rose scores with the left hand. NaLeans knows he should have avoided that one.
NaLeans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
NaLeans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
NaLeans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
NaLeans is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose throws a hook but NaLeans blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose cracks NaLeans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
NaLeans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
NaLeans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
NaLeans tries to close the distance and clinch but Rose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
NaLeans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
NaLeans misses with a leg kick.
NaLeans is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
NaLeans slips under a jab from Rose.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NaLeans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow NaLeans down.
Rose throws a head kick but NaLeans moves out of range.
Rose dodges the punch combination from NaLeans.
NaLeans has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from NaLeans. Those never looked like landing.
NaLeans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
NaLeans avoids the body shot from Rose.
NaLeans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
NaLeans throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Rose tenderised NaLeans's leg. NaLeans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and NaLeans moves out of range easily.
NaLeans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
NaLeans lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NaLeans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
NaLeans misses with a wild combination.
NaLeans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rose tries a low kick but NaLeans avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose swings for the body but NaLeans moves out of range.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NaLeans swinging wildly here.
NaLeans defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
NaLeans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
NaLeans tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rose checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rose there.
Rose tries to bum rush NaLeans with a series of wild strikes but NaLeans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
NaLeans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
NaLeans throwing strikes but missing.
Neil NaLeans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NaLeans throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
NaLeans keeping full guard, as Rose tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture.
NaLeans's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Neil NaLeans wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
NaLeans cracks Rose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose defending well as NaLeans loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Rose!
Hunter Rose took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Legion of Pain Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt comes to the cage accompanied by Pitt Don't Play Dat. Custer has chosen History´s Stranglers by The Bronx 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Custer throws a combination. Pitt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dirk Pitt has been cut.
Pitt wants to clinch
and Custer counters with a series of strikes. Pitt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pitt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Custer on the side of the head.
Custer lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitt off the cage and back into range.
Pitt is rocked!
Custer lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pitt tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $35) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eron Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soldier kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adolf Ellenberger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Ellenberger!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Ellenberger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Ellenberger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva pushes Ellenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellenberger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ellenberger tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Ellenberger back against the cage.
Ellenberger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ellenberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva breaks the clinch.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellenberger defends it nicely.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Eron Silva has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ellenberger tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellenberger. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ellenberger is trying to keep Silva in close.
Ellenberger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Ellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Ellenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Ellenberger keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva postures up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Ellenberger trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Ellenberger keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Ellenberger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger stops Silva from standing up.
Ellenberger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ellenberger trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Ellenberger in a clinch.
Ellenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is trying to trip Ellenberger. He has hold of a leg but Ellenberger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Ellenberger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Ellenberger trying to control the position.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva stands and throws Ellenberger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working away.
Silva in side control, throwing shots but Ellenberger defends.
Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva checks a low kick from Ellenberger.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eron Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva shoots in and bounces Ellenberger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ellenberger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ellenberger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Ellenberger is controlling him
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ellenberger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva clinches up with Ellenberger and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellenberger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ellenberger working Silva over with knees to the body.
Ellenberger misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ellenberger tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva kicks Ellenberger off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Ellenberger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellenberger. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ellenberger.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellenberger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ellenberger tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Ellenberger can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Ellenberger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ellenberger has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ellenberger's brow.
Ellenberger avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
Ellenberger scores with a knee to the head.
Ellenberger throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ellenberger to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eron Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Ellenberger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Ellenberger crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Ellenberger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellenberger misses with a knee strike.
Ellenberger blocks an elbow strike.
Ellenberger with a knee to the head.
Eron Silva's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellenberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Ellenberger back against the cage.
Ellenberger struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Adolf Ellenberger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellenberger trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Ellenberger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eron Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ellenberger tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Ellenberger misses with a leg kick.
Ellenberger throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Ellenberger throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ellenberger.
Silva darts in and clinches Ellenberger up against the cage.
Ellenberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellenberger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adolf Ellenberger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellenberger scores with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Ellenberger misses with the head strike.
Ellenberger misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Ellenberger motions for Silva to come forward. Ellenberger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Ellenberger misses.
Ellenberger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellenberger scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Ellenberger thumps Silva with a low kick.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Ellenberger in a clinch.
Ellenberger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellenberger obliges.
Ellenberger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Ellenberger is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ellenberger down to the mat. Ellenberger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellenberger. That's going to slow Silva down.
Ellenberger tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellenberger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Ellenberger stops Silva from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellenberger wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ellenberger from controlling successfully.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ellenberger tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellenberger dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Ellenberger both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellenberger. That's going to slow Silva down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ellenberger.
Ellenberger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ellenberger throws a leg kick that misses.
Eron Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots in but Ellenberger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ellenberger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellenberger misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Ellenberger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellenberger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolf Ellenberger!
A very excited looking Adolf Ellenberger 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros comes to the cage accompanied by Love is what i got. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Burton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a low kick but Cabreros moves out of range easily.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cabreros cracks the inside of Burton's front leg.
Cabreros connects with a nice looking jab.
Burton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabreros circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabreros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabreros 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.
Cabreros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cabreros thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Cabreros.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabreros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabreros throws a combination that misses
and Burton counters with a good low kick that Cabreros was not able to check.
Cabreros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabreros looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Burton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabreros's head backwards.
Cabreros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cabreros really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabreros.
Cabreros connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jack Burton has been cut.
Burton moves forwards but Cabreros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burton is rocked!
Cabreros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabreros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabreros finish him?
Burton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabreros.
Cabreros misses with a looping left.
Burton seems to have recovered his senses.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Burton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton wants to slow Cabreros down by chopping away at his legs.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Cabreros slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Burton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cabreros.
Burton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cabreros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabreros.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabreros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabreros to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Burton connects with a leg kick. Cabreros looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabreros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burton throws a hook but Cabreros blocks it.
Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burton wants to take a breather but Cabreros is having none of it.
Cabreros gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Burton trying to move into half guard but instead Cabreros has managed to sweep!
Burton looking for a guillotine here but Cabreros defends easily.
Cabreros wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabreros wants to stand but Burton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cabreros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabreros has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.
Cabreros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burton working a defensive guard but Cabreros passes into half guard.
Burton wants to control but Cabreros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton tries to roll over but Cabreros keeps him under control.
Cabreros is controlling the pace.
Burton is trying to maintain the position but Cabreros is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Cabreros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Burton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabreros throws a push kick but Burton slaps the foot to one side.
Burton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burton moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabreros.
Cabreros scores with a nice head shot.
Cabreros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burton.
Cabreros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabreros looks to land a left hand but Burton moved out of range nicely.
Cabreros gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burton.
Nice shot lands for Burton.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabreros.
Cabreros swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Jab by Burton.
Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros takes a swing at Burton's ribcage but misses.
Cabreros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cabreros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabreros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Good exchange - Cabreros coming out on top.
Burton throws a right hand that Cabreros ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabreros also avoids with ease.
Cabreros walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burton throws a hook but Cabreros avoids it easily.
Cabreros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabreros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabreros avoids the body shot from Burton.
Cabreros throws a low kick but Burton moves out of range easily.
Cabreros 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton misses with a straight right.
Cabreros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burton - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Burton.
Cabreros misses with a hook.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Burton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabreros takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Cabreros.
Burton avoids a kick to the body.
Cabreros is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice cross by Cabreros.
Cabreros throws out a leg kick but Burton moves out of range and Cabreros only half commits.
Cabreros misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
Burton misses with a body kick.
Burton lands with a cross.
Burton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burton misses with a head kick.
Cabreros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burton's head.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Burton looks to land a left hand but Cabreros moved out of range nicely.
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Burton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cabreros doesn't seem phased though.
Cabreros misses with a looping right.
Cabreros just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Burton is predictable there
letting Cabreros counter with a right hand.
Cabreros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Burton throws a lazy head kick
and Cabreros makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cabreros with a hook.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabreros. That's going to slow Burton down.
Cabreros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Cabreros moves away from the strike by Burton.
Cabreros thows a body kick. Burton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabreros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cabreros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burton throws a body kick that misses
and Cabreros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Peter Cabreros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Burton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cabreros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burton scores with a jab.
Cabreros thows a body shot but no joy.
Cabreros works Burton's body with a nice hook.
Cabreros throws a push kick but Burton slaps the foot to one side.
Cabreros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Cabreros walks into a jab.
Cabreros throws a big shot that misses.
Cabreros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burton throws a front kick aimed at Cabreros's knee but Cabreros avoids it well.
Cabreros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabreros connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros throws a right and a left that Burton avoids nicely.
Good work by Burton as he checks the leg kick.
Cabreros misses with a low kick as Burton jumps back.
Burton avoids the body shot from Cabreros.
Burton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabreros checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Burton.
Cabreros lands a jab to Burton's midsection.
Cabreros throws a lazy right hand but Burton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton misses with an uppercut.
Burton avoids the body shot from Cabreros.
Burton throws a shot to the body.
Cabreros will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabreros misses with a kick to the body
and Burton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabreros tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros stuffs the takedown.
Cabreros throws a body kick that misses.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cabreros counters with a nice body kick.
Burton checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burton.
Cabreros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton throws a leg kick but Cabreros checks it.
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cabreros quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabreros controlling the position for now.
Burton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cabreros sees it coming and defends easily.
Burton throwing shots but Cabreros is blocking nicely.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Cabreros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabreros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cabreros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burton's back!
I really don't envy Burton right now.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burton staying busy and making it hard for Cabreros to control.
Cabreros controlling the position well here. Burton rolled but Cabreros kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cabreros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabreros's guard. Nice work there by Burton.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burton advances position into side control!
Burton is trying to get an arm triangle but Cabreros is defending well.
Cabreros avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Burton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Burton.
I think Cabreros 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter Cabreros!
Our winner, Peter Cabreros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Podogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes into the arena with New Order Blue Monday blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
184 lbs
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180 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leandro Podogo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination.
Podogo thows a body shot but no joy.
Podogo throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Podogo avoids nicely.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podogo punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Podogo lands a leg kick that knocks Rodrigues off balance momentarily.
Podogo lands a right hook to the body.
Podogo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
Leandro Podogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podogo.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo connects with a high kick.
It looks like Leandro Rodrigues has been cut.
Podogo lands with a good body shot.
Podogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Podogo is out of range.
Podogo avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Podogo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Podogo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Podogo.
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Podogo. Podogo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Podogo slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Podogo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podogo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Podogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Podogo also avoids with ease.
Podogo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
Podogo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodrigues rather than just go for the knockout.
Podogo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot that snaps Podogo's head back.
Podogo scores with a jab to the head.
Podogo looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Rodrigues is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podogo misses the shot to the body.
Podogo misses with a low kick as Rodrigues jumps back.
Rodrigues stuns Podogo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Podogo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leandro Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podogo misses with a kick to the body.
Podogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Podogo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leandro Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Podogo.
Rodrigues lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Podogo staying out of range there.
Podogo staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Podogo.
Podogo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodrigues doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Podogo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podogo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodrigues.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Podogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Podogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Podogo's head but Podogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Podogo moves out of range.
Rodrigues lands a jab.
Rodrigues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Podogo.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Podogo ducks under and follows up with a left that Podogo also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigues listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Podogo lands a high kick!
Podogo throws a solid leg kick but Rodrigues takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Podogo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigues!
Podogo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Podogo misses the jab.
Podogo throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Podogo misses with a looping left.
Podogo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Podogo scores with a nice head shot.
Rodrigues is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podogo blocks a jab.
Podogo fails with the takedown
enabling Rodrigues to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Podogo shoots in.
Leandro Podogo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Podogo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Podogo moves away and avoids it.
Podogo moves out of range of the strikes.
Podogo staying out of range there.
Podogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podogo gets a double leg takedown into Rodrigues's guard.
Rodrigues pulls Podogo in close to prevent any damage.
Podogo stands and throws Rodrigues's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodrigues is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Podogo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodrigues tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Podogo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Podogo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo lands a shot to the head.
Rodrigues defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Podogo's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podogo keeps control of the position as Rodrigues tries to break free.
Rodrigues rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodrigues trying to control but Podogo postures up.
Rodrigues is trying to stand up here but Podogo is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues has hold of Podogo's hands but Podogo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Podogo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Podogo trying to control from half guard but Rodrigues is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Podogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leandro Rodrigues's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podogo.
The fighters circling - Podogo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Podogo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Horrible takedown by Podogo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues which made him look bad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Podogo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Podogo shoots in but Rodrigues avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podogo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Podogo is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigues is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Podogo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rodrigues wants to control but Podogo postures up.
Rodrigues wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Podogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Leandro Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to bench press Podogo off him but Podogo keeps the position.
Leandro Podogo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Podogo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Podogo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Podogo grinds an elbow into Rodrigues's temple.
Podogo working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Podogo working the head with strikes.
Rodrigues tries to bench press Podogo off him but Podogo keeps the position.
Rodrigues is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodrigues tries to bench press Podogo off him but Podogo keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Podogo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodrigues down.
Podogo advances nicely into full mount.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Podogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodrigues is in a horrible position here. Podogo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Podogo unloading with bombs!
Podogo with the ground and pound from mount.
Rodrigues really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
You get the feeling that Rodrigues really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Leandro Podogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues regains half guard.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Podogo.
Podogo is looking to advance position but Rodrigues won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podogo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigues defending well though.
Podogo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues gets full guard.
Rodrigues looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodrigues can't keep his opponent in guard - Podogo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Podogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podogo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Podogo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Podogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Podogo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Podogo!
A relieved looking Leandro Podogo 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ettish comes to the cage accompanied by With Karate I'll Kick Your Ass. Matazz has chosen Tool - Eulogy as his entrance music. Fred Ettish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raz Matazz's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Ettish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettish throws a sloppy head kick and Matazz moves out of range easily.
Ettish throws a head kick but Matazz moves out of range.
Matazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Matazz. Those never looked like landing.
Matazz moves out of range as Ettish throws a body kick.
Matazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ettish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ettish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matazz avoids the body shot from Ettish.
Ettish punishes Matazz's body with a nice straight punch.
Ettish moves out of range as Matazz strikes.
Matazz slips a jab from Ettish.
Ettish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matazz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matazz gets a clinch.
Matazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matazz lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matazz throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matazz lands a damaging elbow.
Matazz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ettish as Matazz tries to tie him up.
Ettish is trying to break the clinch but Matazz is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matazz.
Ettish avoiding damage as Matazz throws knees to the body.
Ettish stalling in the clinch but Matazz improves position.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Ettish.
Ettish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow.
Matazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ettish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matazz.
Matazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
Matazz scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matazz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ettish up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ettish.
Matazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettish backwards.
Ettish tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Matazz.
Matazz wants to stall.
Matazz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ettish.
Ettish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow.
Matazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Matazz.
Ettish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matazz up against the cage.
Matazz is working Ettish over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matazz is trying to maintain a safe position but Ettish gets an underhook and turns Matazz into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ettish.
Matazz prevents Ettish from breaking the clinch.
Ettish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matazz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ettish misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Ettish as the two fighters clinch.
Matazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Matazz looking to stall.
Ettish trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ettish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ettish lands a nice shot to the body.
Ettish misses with a punch to the body.
Ettish softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ettish scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut.
Matazz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matazz.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Ettish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Matazz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matazz has Ettish pushed against the cage.
A short right from Ettish on the inside.
Matazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettish backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raz Matazz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ettish moves away from the strike by Matazz.
Ettish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matazz closes the distance and clinches.
Matazz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ettish's defenses.
Raz Matazz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ettish stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettish blocks a body shot from Matazz.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matazz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Matazz prevents Ettish from breaking the clinch.
Matazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettish backwards.
Ettish breaks from the clinch.
Ettish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matazz has closed the distance and engaged Ettish in a clinch.
Matazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matazz throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matazz lands an elbow just above Ettish 's eye.
It looks like Fred Ettish has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matazz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Matazz.
Ettish missing with knees to the body.
Ettish trying to control the position but instead, Matazz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ettish into the cage.
Nice elbow from Matazz.
Ettish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ettish lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matazz blocks a body shot from Ettish.
Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matazz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matazz looks to land a left hand but Ettish moved out of range nicely.
Ettish lands a nice looking body kick.
Matazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matazz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ettish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matazz counters by clinching up.
Matazz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ettish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ettish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ettish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ettish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matazz misses with a hook
and Ettish counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Matazz misses
and Ettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ettish throws a sloppy head kick and Matazz moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ettish scores with a leg kick.
Matazz moves in looking to clinch but Ettish pushes him off.
Matazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ettish swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Ettish.
Ettish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ettish. Ettish obviously looking to wear him down.
Matazz catches Ettish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matazz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matazz lands a head shot.
Ettish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matazz is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Matazz. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Ettish.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matazz checks a leg kick.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
Ettish chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matazz can pounce on him.
Ettish avoids the head kick by Matazz.
Ettish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matazz is out of range.
A low kick from Matazz misses
and Ettish counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matazz.
Matazz feints and then cracks Ettish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ettish down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matazz lands with a straight right. Ettish didn't see that one coming.
Ettish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matazz digs a good body shot into Ettish's ribs.
Ettish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Matazz.
Matazz misses with a leg kick.
Matazz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ettish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ettish throws a body kick that misses.
Matazz throws a chopping leg kick but Ettish manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ettish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ettish throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ettish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ettish connects with a crisp jab.
Ettish tries to land a front kick but Matazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ettish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it.
Fred Ettish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish thows a body shot but no joy.
Ettish is looking to wear down Matazz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ettish throws a hook but Matazz blocks it.
Ettish throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ettish checks a leg kick.
Ettish gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ettish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
Matazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matazz thows a body kick. Ettish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matazz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raz Matazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ettish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ettish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matazz moves out of range as Ettish strikes.
Ettish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matazz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matazz scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matazz works the jab nicely.
Ettish lands a jab.
Ettish takes one on the button.
Matazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ettish.
Matazz is looking to clinch.
Ettish moves out of range of the body kick.
Matazz moves out of range of the body kick from Ettish.
Ettish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matazz.
Ettish throws a chopping leg kick but Matazz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ettish misses with a low kick as Matazz jumps back.
Matazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ettish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matazz.
Ettish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz connects with a body shot that sends Ettish's belly button to the back.
Ettish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matazz is out of range.
Ettish throws a front kick aimed at Matazz's knee but Matazz avoids it well.
Matazz lands with a good body shot.
Ettish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matazz misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matazz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ettish.
Good shot there by Matazz.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
Ettish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
Matazz throws a lazy right hand but Ettish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matazz's sensitive parts.
Matazz takes a swing at Ettish's ribcage but misses.
Matazz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matazz throws a sloppy head kick and Ettish moves out of range easily.
Matazz throws an off balance right hand
and Ettish counters with a good, hard body kick but Matazz shrugs it off.
Ettish throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matazz thows a body kick. Ettish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ettish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ettish gets tackled into the cage by Matazz. Matazz maintains the clinch.
Ettish digs a right hand into Matazz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matazz's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Matazz throws an elbow but misses.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Ettish.
Matazz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ettish looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Ettish thows a leg kick but Matazz checks it
and Ettish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matazz avoids a kick to the body.
Matazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ettish avoids the head kick by Matazz.
Matazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ettish thuds his shin into the meat of Matazz's side.
Matazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ettish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ettish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matazz connects with a leg kick. Ettish looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Ettish tenderised Matazz's leg. Matazz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ettish.
An inside leg kick lands from Matazz.
Matazz throws an off balance right hand
and Ettish counters with a nice body shot.
Matazz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Matazz scores with a four punch combination!
Ettish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ettish is looking to score with low kicks.
Ettish connects with a leg kick. Matazz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ettish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ettish throws a hook but Matazz blocks it.
Ettish throws a sloppy head kick and Matazz moves out of range easily.
Matazz swings for the body but Ettish moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Ettish.
Matazz misses the shot to the body.
Matazz lands with a slapping head kick.
Ettish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matazz at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz is looking to slow Ettish down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ettish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matazz thumps Ettish with a low kick.
Matazz has Ettish up against the cage in a clinch.
Matazz tries to throw a body punch but Ettish avoids it by throwing Matazz back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Matazz.
Matazz lands an uppercut.
Matazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ettish being controlled against the cage.
Ettish avoiding damage as Matazz throws knees to the body.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matazz working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ettish is trying to break the clinch but Matazz is controlling him.
Matazz landing knees to the body.
Matazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matazz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ettish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Matazz.
Ettish is trying to break the clinch but Matazz is controlling him.
Ettish scores with a hook to the body.
Matazz working Ettish over with knees to the body.
Matazz lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz missing with knees to the body.
Matazz leaning against his opponent.
Ettish crunches a lovely knee into Matazz's ribcage.
Matazz tries a body shot but Ettish blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish is trying to break the clinch but Matazz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Matazz.
Ettish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matazz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matazz trying to land knees to the body.
Ettish is trying to push Matazz away but Matazz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matazz is pushing Ettish up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ettish using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ettish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ettish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raz Matazz dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ettish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matazz throws a hook to the side of Ettish's head but Ettish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ettish was well out of range. Poor timing from Matazz.
Matazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ettish. Ettish obviously looking to wear him down.
Ettish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matazz moves out of range as Ettish strikes.
Ettish lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Matazz.
Matazz stuns Ettish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ettish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matazz avoids the body shot from Ettish.
Matazz rushes Ettish and presses him up against the cage.
Ettish tries a body shot but Matazz blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
Ettish blocking some punches.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Ettish.
Ettish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matazz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matazz gets through Ettish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ettish manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ettish.
Matazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ettish looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ettish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matazz throws a head kick but Ettish moves out of range.
Ettish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matazz in his tracks.
Ettish tests Matazz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fred Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish throws a big shot that misses.
Ettish takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
Ettish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matazz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ettish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matazz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matazz duly obliges.
Matazz misses with a straight left.
Matazz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ettish.
Matazz throws out a loose jab but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ettish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ettish slips a straight right by Matazz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ettish.
Ettish digs a good body shot into Matazz's ribs.
Ettish's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matazz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ettish scrambles back to his feet.
Ettish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matazz.
Crunch! Ettish slams his shin into Matazz's torso.
Ettish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matazz at a distance.
Ettish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matazz slips under a jab from Ettish.
Ettish misses with a body shot.
Matazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Matazz digs a good hook to Ettish's body.
Good work by Matazz as he checks the leg kick.
Matazz throws a body punch but Ettish moves out of range.
Raz Matazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matazz counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Matazz.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ettish crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matazz - the referee stops the clock and Ettish gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matazz. Ettish manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matazz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Matazz.
Ettish tries to land a front kick but Matazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ettish misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ettish. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ettish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matazz - that will leave a mark!
Ettish throws a head kick that misses
letting Matazz counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fred Ettish.
I think Matazz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raz Matazz!
Raz Matazz is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Raz Matazz 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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