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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamotta has chosen Survivor - Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Tony Lamotta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier slips under a jab.
Lamotta blocks a head kick by Gautier.
Gautier looks for the body kick but Lamotta saw that one coming.
Gautier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lamotta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gautier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamotta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gautier.
Lamotta throws a body punch but Gautier moves out of range.
Lamotta motions for Gautier to come forward. Lamotta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gautier misses with an uppercut
and Lamotta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamotta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lamotta misses with a lunging right hand
and Gautier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gautier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lamotta. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gautier tests Lamotta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier throws a sloppy head kick and Lamotta moves out of range easily.
A combination from Lamotta does no damage.
Gautier scores with a jab to the body.
Lamotta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gautier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamotta moves away.
Lamotta thumps Gautier with a low kick.
Gautier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gautier throws a chopping leg kick but Lamotta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gautier thows a leg kick but Lamotta checks it
and Lamotta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gautier lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Gautier misses
and Lamotta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gautier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lamotta.
Lamotta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Gautier scores with a three punch combo!
Lamotta lands a nice looking body shot.
Gautier throws a body punch but Lamotta moves out of range.
Gautier thows a leg kick but Lamotta checks it
and Lamotta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gautier's knee momentarily.
Lamotta swats away the attempt to clinch by Gautier.
Gautier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gautier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier misses with a body shot
and Lamotta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gautier really felt that one!
Gautier misses with a wild body shot.
Lamotta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gautier is looking to wear down Lamotta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gautier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamotta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pierre Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamotta takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamotta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lamotta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gautier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lamotta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamotta tries to land a knee to the head but Gautier blocks with his arms.
Lamotta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamotta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gautier's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamotta trying to control the position but instead, Gautier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lamotta into the cage.
Lamotta misses with a knee strike.
Lamotta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Lamotta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gautier up against the cage.
Gautier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Lamotta's head.
Lamotta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gautier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gautier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Lamotta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Lamotta - just one landing.
Lamotta slips under a jab.
Lamotta misses with a wild body shot.
Lamotta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gautier swings widly with a right hand
and Lamotta counters with an inside leg kick.
Lamotta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gautier manages to avoid it.
Gautier misses with a low kick.
Lamotta checks the leg kick.
Gautier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lamotta is looking to clinch but Gautier is avoiding it.
Gautier misses with a leg kick
letting Lamotta counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gautier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gautier tries to work over Lamotta's front leg with a kick but Lamotta checks it.
Gautier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamotta. Lamotta obviously looking to wear him down.
Gautier thows a leg kick but Lamotta checks it
and Lamotta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamotta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gautier's head.
Lamotta tries to clinch but Gautier is having none of it.
Gautier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamotta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gautier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamotta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gautier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamotta thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamotta feints and then cracks Gautier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gautier down.
Gautier lands with a cross.
Gautier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lamotta counters with a good low kick that Gautier was not able to check.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
Gautier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gautier misses with a straight left.
Gautier lands a front kick.
Lamotta avoids the head kick by Gautier.
Lamotta slips a straight right by Gautier.
Lamotta fakes the leg kick and cracks Gautier in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta checks the leg kick.
Lamotta throws a leg kick which misses Gautier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gautier tries to avoid it.
Gautier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gautier throws a sloppy head kick and Lamotta moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Gautier finds it's target.
Lamotta lands a nice shot to the body.
Gautier blocks a jab.
Gautier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lamotta counter with a right hand.
Gautier throws a leg kick
and Lamotta counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamotta is looking to clinch.
Gautier thows a leg kick but Lamotta checks it
and Lamotta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lamotta. That's going to slow Gautier down.
Pierre Gautier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gautier scores with a sloppy right hand. Lamotta should have avoided that one.
Lamotta misses with a combination
and Gautier counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gautier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamotta was well out of range. Poor timing from Gautier.
Lamotta connects with an inside leg kick.
Gautier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gautier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gautier misses with a low kick.
Lamotta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Pierre Gautier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Lamotta misses with a right hand
and Gautier counters with a left to the body.
Lamotta throws an overhand right that lands on Gautier's shoulder, as Gautier tries to avoid the shot.
Gautier scores with a shot to the body.
Lamotta wants to clinch.
Gautier just misses with a punch to the body.
Gautier thows a leg kick but Lamotta checks it
and Lamotta counters with a right hand to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gautier.
Lamotta moves to clinch but Gautier breaks away
and Gautier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier lands a right hook to the body.
Gautier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gautier motions for Lamotta to come forward. Gautier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamotta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gautier.
Lamotta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lamotta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gautier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gautier takes a swing at Lamotta's ribcage but misses.
Gautier misses with a looping left.
Gautier looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamotta is just out of range.
Gautier tries to land a front kick but Lamotta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamotta wants to clinch.
Lamotta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gautier misses.
Gautier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gautier tries to land a body kick
and Lamotta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamotta.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamotta misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamotta lands a good knee to the midsection. Gautier won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Lamotta.
Gautier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gautier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gautier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lamotta misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Lamotta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gautier tries to work over Lamotta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gautier misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamotta.
A nice left hand lands by Lamotta.
Lamotta trying to stall but Gautier improves his position.
Gautier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lamotta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gautier is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Lamotta misses with a knee strike.
Tony Lamotta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamotta digs a right hand underneath Gautier's ribcage. Gautier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamotta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lamotta leaning against his opponent.
Lamotta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamotta tries to land a knee to the head but Gautier blocks with his arms.
Gautier lands an uppercut.
Lamotta lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Lamotta.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Lamotta.
I think Lamotta 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pierre Gautier!
A very excited looking Pierre Gautier 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 Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gatho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Hous'. Gatho has chosen 666 - Bomba! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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173 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Gatho!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatho. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gatho fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Gatho tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatho throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Gatho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva defending well as Gatho loads up on a big left hand.
Gatho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Gatho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a leg kick but Gatho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gatho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gatho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatho fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatho dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Gatho's torso.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatho.
Silva throws a low kick but Gatho avoids it.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatho is able to avoid easily.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Gatho moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Gatho misses with a wild body shot.
Gatho slips a straight right by Silva.
Gatho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatho lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatho.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatho throws out the jab.
Mauricio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Gatho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a right hand. Gatho shakes it off.
Silva blocks a head kick by Gatho.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gatho lands in his opponent's guard.
Gatho throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gatho postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Gatho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Gatho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatho tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to control but Gatho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva tries to roll over but Gatho keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatho scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Gatho keeps him under control.
Gatho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Gatho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Gatho from advancing to side control.
Gatho stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva tries to roll over but Gatho keeps him under control.
Gatho trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gatho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva throws out a leg kick but Gatho moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva jabs at Gatho's body.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Gatho misses.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ben Gatho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatho punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Gatho blocks the leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that Gatho semi-blocks.
Gatho connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gatho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gatho is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatho digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A lazy left from Gatho finds it's target.
Gatho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatho's head.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Gatho avoids the head kick by Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatho throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Gatho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gatho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Gatho slips an elbow through the middle.
Gatho postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Gatho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Gatho trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatho lands a couple of digs.
Silva working for a triangle but Gatho defends it easily.
Gatho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gatho passes into half guard.
Gatho is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gatho lands a nice short elbow.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gatho stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gatho!
Silva is not content to let Gatho control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatho working away.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gatho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gatho trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva trying to control but Gatho postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatho wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Gatho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Gatho is out of range.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatho misses the target.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Gatho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Gatho finds it's target.
Gatho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva is pulling down on Gatho's head to control his posture.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatho is retaining full guard.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatho has wrist control.
Gatho controlling Silva's posture.
Gatho looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatho, not yet.
Gatho lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Gatho lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatho content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gatho trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gatho swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Gatho!
Ben Gatho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Dixie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Mason Dixie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a low kick but Dixie avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Graves tries to clinch there but Dixie circles away.
Graves blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Dixie is predictable there
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Graves misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Dixie settles back down.
A head kick by Dixie misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Dixie.
Graves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dixie counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixie throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dixie throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Graves slips a jab from Dixie.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Dixie's head back.
Graves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixie scores with a spinning back kick!
Graves tries to clinch up but Dixie circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason Dixie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
Graves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixie.
Dixie throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Dixie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dixie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Nice cross by Dixie.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixie.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Graves lands a head shot.
Graves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dixie pinned against the cage. Dixie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graves tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dixie counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dixie. Dixie obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves wants to clinch but Dixie slips to the side
and Dixie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixie catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Dixie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Dixie misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Dixie blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixie misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves throws a series of punches but Dixie moves out of range.
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 Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustav Graves's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Graves throws a low kick, looking for Dixie's leg but Dixie calmly moves out of range.
Graves tries to clinch up but Dixie circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves fails to land the takedown.
Dixie throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixie is looking to land body kicks.
Graves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gustav Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Dixie avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves working aggressively here.
Dixie lands with a left to the head.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Dixie controls the action.
Dixie effectively controlling the action here.
Dixie tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Dixie can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Dixie's head.
Dixie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dixie.
Dixie struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Dixie's head.
Dixie tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixie lands an uppercut.
Dixie scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixie blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Dixie.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixie blocks an uppercut.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Graves.
Dixie blocks a body shot from Graves.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graves as Dixie tries to tie him up.
Dixie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixie leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves tries a body shot but Dixie blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Dixie.
Dixie stops a takedown attempt from Graves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves keeps control of Dixie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dixie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixie backwards.
Dixie struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Dixie.
Dixie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graves misses with the combination.
Dixie connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixie circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Graves drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Dixie follows Graves to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Dixie!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Dixie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Paroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obadiah Klinefelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klinefelter has chosen Star Wars 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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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Paroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Obadiah Klinefelter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paroni cracks Klinefelter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klinefelter closes the distance but Paroni moves to the side
and Paroni counters with a left to the body.
Paroni jabs at Klinefelter's body.
Paroni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klinefelter in his tracks.
Klinefelter gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paroni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paroni.
Paroni controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paroni wants to sweep here but Klinefelter controlling him for the moment.
Klinefelter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paroni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klinefelter scoring with some ground and pound.
Klinefelter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klinefelter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paroni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klinefelter has managed to get both his arms back between Paroni's legs - danger averted.
Klinefelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Paroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paroni holds on and takes a little breather.
Klinefelter controlling from the top position.
Paroni is trying to control the position but Klinefelter postures up.
Paroni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klinefelter!
Paroni moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Klinefelter has worked his arm free - good work by Klinefelter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter is looking to regain half guard here but Paroni keeps moving and retains side control.
Paroni wants to control but Klinefelter is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paroni tries to move into full mount but can't pass Klinefelter's legs.
Paroni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paroni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paroni wants to control but Klinefelter is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter is letting Paroni control him for a moment.
Paroni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paroni taking a break here but Klinefelter is having none of it and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klinefelter tries to roll over but Paroni keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klinefelter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Paroni does no damage.
Paroni moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Paroni does it's job there.
Paroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klinefelter moves away.
Paroni with a hook.
Klinefelter wants to clinch.
Paroni cracks a nice hook into Klinefelter's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter defending well as Paroni loads up on a big left hand.
Paroni takes a swing at Klinefelter's ribcage but misses.
Bill Paroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klinefelter moves to clinch but Paroni breaks away
and Paroni counters with a right hand to the body.
Paroni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paroni thuds a left hand into Klinefelter's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinefelter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Klinefelter is just out of range.
Paroni connects with a body shot that sends Klinefelter's belly button to the back.
Paroni is looking to wear down Klinefelter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klinefelter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paroni. That's going to slow Klinefelter down.
Obadiah Klinefelter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Paroni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paroni.
Paroni connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paroni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paroni with a jab.
Paroni throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paroni.
Bill Paroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klinefelter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paroni moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klinefelter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klinefelter tries to stall but Paroni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paroni throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paroni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klinefelter avoids it.
Klinefelter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paroni managing to block the knees to the body from Klinefelter.
Klinefelter stalling in the clinch but Paroni improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Klinefelter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klinefelter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paroni avoids it.
Paroni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paroni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klinefelter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paroni thows a body kick. Klinefelter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paroni lands with a nice body punch.
Paroni scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Paroni dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Paroni throws a body kick that misses.
Paroni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paroni, as that shot connected.
Paroni lands with a shot to the body.
Paroni connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Klinefelter.
A punch combination from Paroni misses.
Crunch! Paroni slams his shin into Klinefelter's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinefelter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paroni.
Paroni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klinefelter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paroni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klinefelter's head backwards.
Bill Paroni is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paroni. Klinefelter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paroni lands an overhand right.
Paroni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klinefelter's head backwards.
Paroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klinefelter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paroni delivers a nice body kick.
Klinefelter is looking to clinch but Paroni is avoiding it.
A combination from Paroni does no damage.
Paroni misses with a shot to the body
and Klinefelter counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paroni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Klinefelter is just out of range.
Paroni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paroni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klinefelter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Paroni.
Donk. Paroni catches Klinefelter right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Paroni misses the target.
Paroni lands a head kick. Klinefelter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obadiah Klinefelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paroni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klinefelter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paroni has had enough of the clinch but Klinefelter keeps him there for the moment.
Klinefelter blocks a body shot from Paroni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paroni misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Klinefelter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klinefelter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bill Paroni has been cut.
Klinefelter tries to throw a body punch but Paroni avoids it by throwing Klinefelter back against the cage.
Paroni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klinefelter can do to turn this around?
Paroni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paroni landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klinefelter trying to stall but Paroni improves his position.
Paroni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klinefelter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paroni.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paroni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paroni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paroni can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Klinefelter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bill Paroni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klinefelter avoids the elbow strike from Paroni, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Paroni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paroni, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Paroni!
Bill Paroni decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Jeff Munster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Munster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster blocks the body kick.
Jeff Munster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarrity looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGarrity moves out of range of the strikes.
Munster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGarrity.
Munster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munster misses with an uppercut
and McGarrity counters with a low kick, right behind Munster 's knee.
Munster scores with a jab to the body.
Munster cracks McGarrity with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Munster scores with a sloppy right hand. McGarrity should have avoided that one.
Munster misses with a straight left.
McGarrity avoids the head kick by Munster.
McGarrity checks a leg kick nicely.
Munster lands a nice hook to McGarrity's body. McGarrity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munster throws a leg kick which misses McGarrity's front leg but catches the back leg as McGarrity tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity throws a good cross that connects.
McGarrity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munster checks the leg kick.
A low kick from McGarrity misses
and Munster counters with a right hand to the body.
McGarrity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and McGarrity moves out of range easily.
McGarrity fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGarrity scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munster cracks the inside of McGarrity's front leg.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick
and McGarrity counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Munster.
Munster delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munster looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarrity is just out of range.
McGarrity takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
Nice defenses there by McGarrity.
Munster avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
Munster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGarrity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGarrity swings for the body but Munster moves out of range.
McGarrity throws a low kick but Munster moves out of range easily.
McGarrity scores with a nice right hand.
Munster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster throws a head kick but McGarrity moves out of range.
McGarrity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGarrity scrambles back to his feet.
Munster blocks a low kick nicely.
Munster lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGarrity takes a step back to recover.
Munster misses with a head kick.
McGarrity is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGarrity throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
Munster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munster lands in his opponent's guard.
McGarrity is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGarrity will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarrity is looking to stand up but Munster isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity controlling Munster's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munster defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Munster closes the distance and clinches up with McGarrity, looking for a takedown. Munster pushes McGarrity against the cage but McGarrity circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGarrity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munster.
McGarrity misses with a wild body shot.
McGarrity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGarrity manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGarrity isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Munster stacks McGarrity on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Munster!
McGarrity is not content to let Munster control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to control but Munster postures up.
McGarrity tries to buck Munster off but Munster is having none of it.
Munster tries for a kimura but McGarrity is defending well.
McGarrity sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munster is working away from the top position though.
Munster wants to control but McGarrity is keeping him busy.
McGarrity is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Munster jumps into side control!
Munster is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGarrity has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munster wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster working away.
Munster tries to score with some ground and pound. McGarrity controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarrity is looking for a sweep.
Munster misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Munster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Munster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munster trying to control the position but McGarrity is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster working the ground and pound.
McGarrity tries to improve position but can't.
Jeff Munster has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarrity keeps Munster under control for a moment.
Munster is putting a hurting on McGarrity here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGarrity's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Munster throws a low kick but McGarrity moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from McGarrity misses its intended target.
McGarrity tries to land a body kick
and McGarrity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munster tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGarrity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munster somewhat.
Munster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGarrity.
It looks like Kearney McGarrity has been cut.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by McGarrity. That's going to slow Munster down.
Munster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarrity. That did some damage!
Munster lands a two punch combo.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
McGarrity misses with a hook. Munster ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGarrity sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munster somewhat.
Munster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by McGarrity.
McGarrity looks to throw the jab but Munster is out of range.
Munster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGarrity.
Munster misses with a head kick.
McGarrity tries to sprawl but Munster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Munster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster prevents McGarrity from improving his position.
Munster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGarrity is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Munster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarrity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munster is working away from the top position though.
McGarrity is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kearney McGarrity.
Munster lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Munster.
Munster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGarrity misses with a head kick.
Munster staying out of range there.
Munster ducks under a wild hook from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a low kick, looking for Munster's leg but Munster calmly moves out of range.
Munster scoring well with a low kick there.
McGarrity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munster.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Munster.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGarrity enables Munster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGarrity manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Munster trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Munster stacks McGarrity on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Munster!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity is looking to reverse the position.
Munster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Munster cracks McGarrity with a big right hand but McGarrity just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kearney McGarrity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Munster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Munster avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGarrity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Munster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munster 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Munster!
A very excited looking Jeff Munster 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torres's choice of entrance music: Prodigal Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitch Rapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Nice jab there from Rapp.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rapp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rapp misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rapp blocks a head kick by Torres.
Torres bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp connects with a jab.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Rapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throws a body punch but Rapp moves out of range.
Torres misses with a kick to the body.
Torres throws a leg kick but Rapp moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapp. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres throws a leg kick but Rapp moved away.
Torres lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rapp swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Torres lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Rapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapp misses with a two punch combination.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Rapp slips under a jab from Torres.
Rapp lands with a nice combination. Torres backs away looking to recover.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rapp throws a good cross that connects.
Rapp throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Rapp throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rapp is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Rapp.
Nice body kick from Torres.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Rapp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rapp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres throws a body punch but Rapp moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapp's sensitive parts.
Rapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a low kick, right behind Rapp 's knee.
Torres catches Rapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Mitch Rapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapp.
Rapp thows a body shot but no joy.
Rapp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Torres! Rapp is out on his feet! Torres rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rapp is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rapp is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Torres!
Sergio Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ice Cold. Chuck Liddell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Semenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liddell throws a leg kick which misses Semenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Semenko tries to avoid it.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Semenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liddell - the referee stops the clock and Semenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liddell. Semenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body
and Liddell counters with a body kick.
Liddell throws a solid leg kick but Semenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liddell.
Liddell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liddell throws a low kick, looking for Semenko's leg but Semenko calmly moves out of range.
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!
Semenko throws a leg kick which misses Liddell's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddell tries to avoid it.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Liddell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liddell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liddell.
That kick from Liddell tenderised Semenko's leg. Semenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liddell misses with a kick to the body.
Semenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Semenko moves away from the strike by Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko tries to move into range but Liddell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liddell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Semenko counters with a body kick.
Liddell moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Liddell's head but Liddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liddell.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Semenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Semenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Semenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liddell avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Liddell checks it.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Liddell moved out of range.
A head kick by Liddell misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Semenko cracks a nice hook into Liddell's ribs.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Liddell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Semenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Semenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Semenko blocks the low kick.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko keeps Liddell at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko delivers a nice body kick.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semenko tries to work over Liddell's front leg with a kick but Liddell checks it.
Nice body kick there by Semenko.
A bone on bone clash there as Semenko blocks the leg kick.
Semenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko motions for Liddell to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semenko thuds a left hand into Liddell's body.
Liddell connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Semenko misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semenko, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Semenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Semenko both land. Nice combination.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Liddell off the cage and back into range.
Liddell throws a solid leg kick but Semenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liddell.
Semenko scores with a jab.
Liddell misses with a straight right.
Semenko wants to slow Liddell down by chopping away at his legs.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell wants to slow Semenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Semenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Semenko misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Liddell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Liddell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Semenko's cut.
That's time! Semenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Semenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liddell throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Liddell moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Liddell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liddell wants to land a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chuck Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Semenko is looking to slow Liddell down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Semenko. That one must have hurt.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Semenko lands with a shot to the body.
Liddell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddell's sensitive parts.
Liddell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Semenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Semenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Semenko with a hook.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Semenko is looking to wear down Liddell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddell avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko misses with a head kick.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell checks a low kick from Semenko.
Semenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liddell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semenko.
Semenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liddell's knee momentarily.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Semenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semenko.
A big right from Semenko misses.
Liddell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Semenko.
Semenko pushes Liddell away with a front kick.
Semenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Semenko lands an overhand right.
Liddell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Semenko tests Liddell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell blocks the body kick.
Liddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko misses the jab.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Semenko momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liddell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Semenko!
Semenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liddell misses with a looping right.
Semenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko misses the jab.
Liddell looks to land a body kick but Semenko moved away.
Nice body kick there by Semenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenko with a nice cross.
Liddell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liddell throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Semenko'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Liddell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Semenko delivers a nice body kick.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
Liddell blocks the body kick.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell lands a leg kick that knocks Semenko off balance momentarily.
Liddell throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Semenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Semenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. Liddell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Semenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
Semenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Liddell.
Semenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenko.
Semenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Semenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liddell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Semenko.
Semenko tried to score with a low kick but Liddell checks it.
Semenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Semenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Liddell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Liddell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell checks a low kick from Semenko.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liddell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Semenko - the referee stops the clock and Liddell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Semenko. Liddell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenko.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Semenko throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick.
Liddell throws a solid leg kick but Semenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liddell.
Semenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liddell throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenko.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Semenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Liddell with an uppercut!
Liddell misses with a low kick as Semenko jumps back.
Semenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liddell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenko.
Liddell walks into a jab.
Semenko scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenko. That's going to slow Liddell down.
The fighters circling - Liddell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liddell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Semenko checks it well.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Semenko's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Semenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Semenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liddell.
Liddell throws a push kick but Semenko slaps the foot to one side.
Semenko throws a push kick but Liddell slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Semenko tenderised Liddell's leg. Liddell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semenko is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko throws a shot from downtown. Liddell moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
After the fight, Dave Semenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson has chosen Bleach - Fade to Black B13A as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Martinsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oscar Amazon's chin.
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Amazon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Martinsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amazon.
Martinsson connects with a body shot.
Amazon misses with a straight right.
Amazon misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Martinsson.
Martinsson throws a front kick aimed at Amazon's knee but Amazon avoids it well.
Martinsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martinsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Oscar Amazon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Martinsson. That snapped Amazon's head back.
Martinsson lands a slapping body shot.
Martinsson loads up on a big right hand but Amazon slips the punch.
Amazon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martinsson looks for the body kick but Amazon saw that one coming.
Amazon throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinsson.
Martinsson avoids the body shot from Amazon.
Martinsson looks to land a left hand but Amazon moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinsson misses with a body kick.
Martinsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martinsson misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amazon.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinsson blocks the leg kick.
Martinsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinsson 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.
Martinsson tries to score with a low kick but Amazon moves his leg out of the way.
Martinsson moves out of range of the body kick from Amazon.
Martinsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amazon dodges the punch combination from Martinsson.
Amazon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinsson's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Amazon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amazon.
Amazon misses with a wild body shot.
Amazon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martinsson misses with an uppercut. Amazon saw that one coming.
Martinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amazon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amazon.
Martinsson looks winded!
Martinsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amazon.
Amazon connects with a leg kick. Martinsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amazon lands with a good body shot.
Amazon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinsson's head backwards.
A jab from Amazon finds it's way through Martinsson's defenses.
Amazon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martinsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amazon.
Martinsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Amazon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amazon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amazon tries to clinch up but Martinsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Amazon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amazon lands with a good body shot.
Amazon cracks Martinsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Martinsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Amazon finish him?
It looks like Fedor Martinsson has been cut.
Martinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amazon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinsson swings widly with a right hand
and Amazon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Amazon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amazon misses with a wild body shot.
Martinsson feints and then cracks Amazon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amazon down.
Nice uppercut lands for Amazon. That snapped Martinsson's head back.
Amazon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinsson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Amazon misses.
Martinsson blocks a head kick by Amazon.
Martinsson throws a leg kick but Amazon checks it.
The fighters circling - Amazon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amazon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinsson throws out the jab.
Martinsson lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinsson misses with a straight right.
Amazon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinsson is breathing heavily.
Martinsson throws a combination that misses
and Amazon counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amazon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amazon lands a big right hand that sends Martinsson crashing to the mat! Amazon stays standing though and waves Martinsson back to his feet!
Martinsson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amazon.
Martinsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Amazon finish him?
Amazon misses with the combination.
Martinsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Amazon just misses with a punch to the body.
Amazon cracks a nice hook into Martinsson's ribs.
Amazon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martinsson takes a step back to recover.
Martinsson drops his hands momentarily. Amazon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Martinsson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Martinsson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Amazon!
A victorious Oscar Amazon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom has chosen Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kaoklai Khanomtom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses with an uppercut
and Khanomtom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanomtom thows a leg kick but Day checks it
and Day counters with a slapping leg kick.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Day lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khanomtom tries a head kick but it misses.
Khanomtom blocks a head kick by Day.
Khanomtom slips a straight right by Day.
Khanomtom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khanomtom's head.
Khanomtom thows a leg kick but Day checks it
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Khanomtom slips under a jab from Day.
Khanomtom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khanomtom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Day.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day digs a right hand underneath Khanomtom's ribcage. Khanomtom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Khanomtom.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day takes an elbow to the temple.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khanomtom lands an elbow inside that Day shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Khanomtom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom scores with a knee to the head.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Khanomtom tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Khanomtom tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Khanomtom as the two fighters clinch.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day misses with some punches.
Khanomtom tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Khanomtom digs a right hand underneath Day's ribcage. Day let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khanomtom is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanomtom misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day avoiding damage as Khanomtom throws knees to the body.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
Khanomtom is trying to break free.
Khanomtom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khanomtom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khanomtom backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Khanomtom clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Khanomtom lands with a short shot to the head.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day lands an uppercut.
Khanomtom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
Khanomtom throws a big shot that misses.
Khanomtom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Day takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Day misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
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 Happy Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanomtom avoids a kick to the body.
Khanomtom throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day blocks the body kick.
Khanomtom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khanomtom misses with a body shot.
Khanomtom lands a nice shot to the body.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Day moves away from the strike by Khanomtom.
Day moves out of range as Khanomtom throws a body kick.
Khanomtom keeps the fight on the outside.
Day looks to land a left hand but Khanomtom moved out of range nicely.
Khanomtom connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.
Khanomtom scores with a jab to the head.
Day blocks the body kick.
Khanomtom tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanomtom manages to avoid it.
Day throws out a loose jab but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khanomtom throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khanomtom.
Khanomtom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khanomtom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Khanomtom tries a head kick but it misses.
Khanomtom throws a body kick that misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Khanomtom wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Khanomtom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaoklai Khanomtom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day throws a hook to the side of Khanomtom's head but Khanomtom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaoklai Khanomtom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Khanomtom's shoulder, as Khanomtom tries to avoid the shot.
Khanomtom keeps the fight on the outside.
Day throws a head kick but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Khanomtom clinches with his opponent.
Happy Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day prevents a body shot from Khanomtom.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanomtom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanomtom cracks Day with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with an elbow strike.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
Day blocking some punches.
Khanomtom misses with some punches.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanomtom misses with a body punch.
Day working aggressively here.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
Khanomtom landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanomtom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanomtom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanomtom lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khanomtoms head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khanomtom misses with a head kick.
Khanomtom drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khanomtom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khanomtom.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a knee strike.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom lands a nice elbow.
Khanomtom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khanomtom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khanomtom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day avoiding damage as Khanomtom throws knees to the body.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khanomtom crunches a lovely knee into Day's ribcage.
Khanomtom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Khanomtom is working Day over against the cage.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom lands a left hand.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Khanomtom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khanomtom breaks the clinch.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Khanomtom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Day.
Khanomtom connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Day's head backwards.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khanomtom throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khanomtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day slips a jab from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Khanomtom avoids the head kick by Day.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khanomtom. Khanomtom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khanomtom tries to clinch up.
Khanomtom moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanomtom misses the shot to the body.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick but Day checks it.
Khanomtom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanomtom has Day up against the cage in a clinch.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Khanomtom lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanomtom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khanomtom lands with a kick to the temple. Day shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day throws a leg kick which misses Khanomtom's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanomtom tries to avoid it.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanomtom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khanomtom wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanomtom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanomtom thumps Day with a low kick.
Day blocks a jab.
Khanomtom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Khanomtom tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khanomtom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanomtom scores with a leg kick.
Khanomtom scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Khanomtom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a big shot that misses.
Khanomtom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day looks to throw the jab but Khanomtom is out of range.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanomtom cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanomtom is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Khanomtom moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanomtom, right into the meat.
Day tries to land a body kick
enabling Khanomtom to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanomtom lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khanomtom. Khanomtom obviously looking to wear him down.
Day misses with a kick to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Khanomtom connects with a looping right 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!
Khanomtom tries to score with a low kick but Day moves his leg out of the way.
Khanomtom misses with a hook.
Khanomtom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanomtom has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch.
A short left from Day.
Khanomtom tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Khanomtom back against the cage.
Khanomtom lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Day.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Khanomtom avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Khanomtom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khanomtom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Day.
Khanomtom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Khanomtom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Khanomtom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanomtom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khanomtom landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Khanomtom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanomtom lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khanomtom.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khanomtom's efforts to push away.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Khanomtom.
Day misses with some punches.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Khanomtom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanomtom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khanomtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khanomtom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a solid body kick.
Day checks the leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day works Khanomtom's body with a nice hook.
Khanomtom scores with a push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khanomtom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Day has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Day and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khanomtom lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
A jab lands there for Day.
Khanomtom looks to land a body kick but Day moved away.
Day misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom is looking to slow Day down with leg kicks.
Day throws a leg kick
enabling Khanomtom to counter with a crisp jab.
Day misses with a looping right.
Khanomtom misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khanomtom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khanomtom throws a big shot that misses.
Khanomtom scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a thumping low kick.
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khanomtom's hands.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khanomtom.
Day looks to land a right hand but Khanomtom moved out of range.
Khanomtom darts in and clinches Day up against the cage.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Happy Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanomtom can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanomtom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khanomtom wants to break free but Day has control.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Khanomtom lands a knee to the body.
Khanomtom scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Khanomtom lands a damaging elbow.
Khanomtom lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Khanomtom is working Day over against the cage.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day misses with the head strike.
Khanomtom cracks Day with a nice body shot.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom breaks the clinch.
Khanomtom misses with a kick to the body.
Khanomtom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khanomtom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khanomtom thuds his shin into the meat of Day's side.
Day misses the body punch
and Khanomtom counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's front leg with a kick but Khanomtom checks it.
Khanomtom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khanomtom moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanomtom was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day throws a combination that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khanomtom!
Khanomtom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Khanomtom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom connects with a leg kick. Day looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khanomtom. Day shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoklai Khanomtom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khanomtom 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoklai Khanomtom!
Kaoklai Khanomtom is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kaoklai Khanomtom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks tries to work over Jane's front leg with a kick but Jane checks it.
Hanks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jane.
Hanks slips under a jab from Jane.
Hanks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanks looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Hanks connects with a nice looking jab.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanks avoids the body shot from Jane.
Jane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Hanks scores with a nice right hand.
Hanks throws a front kick aimed at Jane's knee but Jane avoids it well.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanks, pushing him back against the cage.
Jane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanks misses with a punch to the body.
Jane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanks.
Jane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanks.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
Jane throws a low kick but Hanks moves out of range easily.
Hanks looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Jane lands with a good body shot.
Hanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Jane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanks.
Hanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jane moves in looking to clinch but Hanks pushes him off.
Hanks misses with a double jab
and Jane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks throws the left hand but Jane avoids the punch easily.
Hanks cracks Jane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanks wants to slow Jane down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanks throws out a loose jab but Jane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hanks.
An inside leg kick from Hanks misses.
Jane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jane misses with a looping left.
Jane defending well as Hanks loads up on a big left hand.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Jane lands.
Hanks swings for the body but Jane moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks is looking to land body kicks.
Jane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
Hanks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanks throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
A left and a right from Jane both land. Nice combination.
Jane lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanks checks a low kick from Jane.
Hanks tried to score with a low kick but Jane checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Jane there.
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanks throws a wild body kick that Jane sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanks. Jane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jane lands a slapping body shot.
Jane blocks the body kick.
Jane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanks's hands.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Jane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hanks.
Jane throws a leg kick which misses Hanks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanks tries to avoid it.
Jane moves out of range as Hanks strikes.
Jane checks a leg kick.
Hanks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanks throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
Hanks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanks scrambles back to his feet.
Hanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanks throws a push kick but Jane slaps the foot to one side.
Jane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Hanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanks throws a chopping leg kick but Jane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jane thows a leg kick but Hanks checks it
and Hanks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanks misses the jab.
Hanks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jane is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanks.
Jane misses with a body shot.
Hanks scores with a leg kick.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Hanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jane blocks the body kick.
Hanks misses with a leg kick
and Jane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jane slips a straight right by Hanks.
Jane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jane.
Jane checks a low kick from Hanks.
Craig Hanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jane walks into a jab.
Hanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jane's calf.
Jane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanks.
Hanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Hanks cracks a nice hook into Jane's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jane.
Hanks misses with a straight left.
Hanks connects with an inside leg kick.
Jane clobbers Hanks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanks misses with a body shot.
Hanks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jane lands a really nice looking cross but Hanks seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jane.
Hanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jane throws out the jab.
Jane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanks thows a body kick. Jane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hanks throws an overhand right that lands on Jane's shoulder, as Jane tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks ducks under a wild hook from Jane.
Nice body punch from Hanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jane connects with a right hand. Hanks shakes it off.
Hanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jane checks a leg kick.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanks is just out of range.
Hanks misses with a straight right.
Jane misses the shot to the body.
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanks misses with an uppercut.
Hanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Jane checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanks misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jane blocks the low kick.
Hanks looks to land a left hand but Jane moved out of range nicely.
Hanks throws a head kick but Jane moves out of range.
Jane misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jane blocks the leg kick.
Hanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
Hanks throws a looping overhand right but Jane ducks down to avoid it.
Jane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jane feints a jab promting Hanks to slip. Jane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hanks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jane lands a nice shot that snaps Hanks's head back.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Jane moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks throws a solid leg kick but Jane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanks.
A shot to the liver by Jane. Beautiful body shot.
Hanks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Jane.
Hanks blocks a leg kick.
Hanks lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanks scores with a jab to the head.
Jane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanks in his tracks.
Jane connects with an inside leg kick.
Jane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
A punch combination from Jane misses.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Jane lands a nice shot that snaps Hanks's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Hanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Jane.
Hanks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jane. That did some damage!
Jane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanks throws a hook but Jane avoids it easily.
Hanks misses with a hook
and Jane counters with a nice body kick.
Hanks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanks throws a body punch but Jane moves out of range.
Jane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanks fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jane blocks the body kick.
Jane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jane checks a low kick from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Jane - just one landing.
A low kick from Hanks is predictable there
and Jane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanks misses with a body shot.
Jane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanks misses the shot to the body.
Jane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanks is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Hanks misses.
Jane lands with an overhand left.
Hanks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hanks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jane will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Jane counters with a series of strikes. Hanks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Jane as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Jane tenderised Hanks's leg. Hanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Jane misses its intended target.
Jane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jane lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanks's head.
Hanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jane was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanks.
Hanks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Jane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanks takes a swing at Jane's ribcage but misses.
Jane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanks.
Jane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanks throws a series of punches but Jane avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jane manages to avoid it.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jane throws a combination. Hanks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jane avoids the head kick by Hanks.
Hanks throws a body punch but Jane moves out of range.
Jane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jane with a nice cross.
Jane connects with a high kick.
Hanks misses with an uppercut. Jane saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hanks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanks wants to slow Jane down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Jane blocks the low kick.
Jane is looking to slow Hanks down with leg kicks.
Hanks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Hanks misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane blocks the body kick.
Hanks throws a sloppy head kick and Jane moves out of range easily.
Hanks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jane scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanks connects with an inside leg kick.
Jane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jane is looking to slow Hanks down with leg kicks.
Hanks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanks tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jane takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jane thumps Hanks with a low kick.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jane moves away.
Jane misses with a double jab.
Hanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jane is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanks 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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