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IMMA 53 Blood Money PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Owl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owl has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Owl!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Owl - just one landing.
It looks like Leonid Spartak 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!
Owl steps into range and cracks Spartak with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Spartak flops backwards and Owl dives into his guard looking to finish!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Owl wanted to stand there but Spartak had control of the position.
Spartak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spartak throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Spartak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Owl tries to stand but Spartak is controlling from the bottom.
Owl must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owl postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonid Spartak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Owl cracks Spartak with an uppercut from hell and Spartak crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Owl's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owl wanted to stand there but Spartak had control of the position.
Owl gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Owl lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Spartak out cold! Spartak is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Owl!
After winning the bout, Tony Owl 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hailmary. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Maximus cracks Maia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maia circles away quickly and effectively.
TJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Maximus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Maximus scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Maximus.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Maximus dominated that round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maximus tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
John Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Maia moves out of range.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a wild combination.
TJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Maximus finds it's way through Maia's defenses.
Maximus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maximus!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maximus parries the strikes from Maia easily there. Maia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maximus to escape.
Maximus is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maximus is avoiding damage well.
Maximus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maia is controlling him well.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Maia has an Americana. Maximus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Maia!
A pretty intense looking John Maia took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Indechops comes to the cage accompanied by Pinch Me. Buster Indechops could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Gomez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Indechops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez wants to clinch up but Indechops keeps it at a distance.
Indechops is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Indechops showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gomez enables Indechops to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gomez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Indechops slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Indechops keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Indechops working some strikes from top position.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Indechops finish him?
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Indechops defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Indechops postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gomez covers up, he's hurt! Indechops keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Indechops and the ref steps in to end the fight! Indechops can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Indechops!
After the fight, Buster Indechops 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Am I A Psycho - Tech N9ne feat. B.O.B. & Hopsin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Amaral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amaral throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amaral circles away.
Amaral throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monroe swings for the body but Amaral moves out of range.
Amaral has Monroe up against the cage in a clinch.
Amaral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Monroe on the inside.
Amaral blocks an uppercut.
Amaral is leaning against Monroe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe is leaning against Amaral and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amaral stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Amaral.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amaral.
Amaral missing with knees to the body.
Monroe wants to stall.
Monroe is pushing Amaral up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Amaral landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Amaral.
Monroe pushes Amaral back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monroe as Amaral tries to tie him up.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amaral looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Amaral landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amaral as Monroe tries to tie him up.
Amaral lands an uppercut.
Amaral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Amaral landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Amaral - that landed with a thud.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaral is leaning against Monroe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Amaral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monroe tries to break free but Amaral pushes him back against the cage.
Amaral landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amaral misses with a knee to the head.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Amaral has the dominant position.
Amaral lands a shoulder strike.
Monroe is working Amaral over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amaral lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe lands with a light punch inside.
Amaral prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Amaral with a knee to the head.
Amaral lands a nice shot to the body.
Amaral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Amaral connects with a knee to the head.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Amaral pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amaral lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amaral misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amaral.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amaral.
Amaral unloads a knee to the mid-section. Monroe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amaral - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Amaral with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Amaral obliges.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amaral tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Amaral working Monroe over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amaral uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe tries to work over Amaral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amaral misses with a wild combination.
Monroe tries for a takedown but Amaral sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Monroe scores with a sloppy right hand. Amaral should have avoided that one.
Mitchell Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Amaral with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amaral moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Amaral tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Amaral.
Amaral moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Amaral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaral lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monroe lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral missing with knees to the body.
Amaral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Amaral.
Monroe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monroe avoids a wild elbow strike from Amaral.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amaral slows down the pace here.
Amaral throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A hook to the body from Monroe.
Monroe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monroe can't find room to land a body shot as Amaral controls the action.
Amaral stalling.
Amaral lands a hook that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Amaral.
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!
Amaral with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Monroe slows down the pace here.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Amaral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaral with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Amaral.
Amaral misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amaral throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monroe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Amaral has Monroe pushed against the cage.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amaral manages to avoid it.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amaral lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monroe misses with a hook. Amaral ducked under it nicely.
Monroe throws a big shot that misses.
Amaral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amaral moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Amaral tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monroe slips a jab from Amaral.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to move into range but Amaral moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Amaral's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amaral counters with an inside leg kick.
Monroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amaral sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monroe somewhat.
Rafael Amaral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amaral counters with a two punch combo.
Amaral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amaral on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Amaral eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Monroe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amaral tries to avoid it but Monroe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amaral to the ground. Amaral escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amaral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Amaral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Monroe slips a jab from Amaral.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Amaral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amaral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amaral dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Amaral clinches up against the cage.
Amaral is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Monroe is looking to break free of the clinch but Amaral has double underhooks.
Amaral utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Amaral landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Amaral working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monroe struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaral controls his hands.
Amaral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amaral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amaral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Amaral looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Amaral looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Amaral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral pushes Monroe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Amaral.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amaral.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Amaral.
Monroe is looking to control Amaral's arms but Amaral gets an underhook and turns him. Now Monroe has his back to the cage.
Amaral prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Amaral will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monroe up against the cage.
Amaral lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amaral is pushing Monroe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Amaral looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amaral dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amaral looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Monroe misses with a punch on the inside.
Amaral putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monroe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amaral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amaral.
Monroe trying to control the position but instead, Amaral has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monroe into the cage.
Amaral lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amaral lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe scores with a shoulder strike.
Amaral lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Amaral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amaral scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amaral landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monroe wants to stall.
Amaral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Rafael Amaral seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amaral lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amaral misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amaral displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monroe up against the cage.
Amaral scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Amaral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amaral 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Amaral!
Rafael Amaral seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Zamora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nirvana - Lake of Fire. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zamora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Zamora.
Zamora throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Zamora.
Zamora dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Zamora's head and hops out.
Zamora closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora moves out of range easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zamora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zamora cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zamora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zamora.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zamora - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zamora. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zamora shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
Zamora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Zamora tenderised McGuire's leg. McGuire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zamora loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zamora can pounce on him.
Zamora cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zamora misses the jab.
Zamora fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire in the body.
Zamora misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zamora.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Zamora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zamora swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Zamora connects with an inside leg kick.
Zamora has a takedown stuffed.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Zamora.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
Zamora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zamora closes the distance and clinches up with McGuire, looking for a takedown. Zamora pushes McGuire against the cage but McGuire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zamora throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Zamora fails with a takedown attempt.
Zamora scores with a shot to the body.
Zamora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Zamora's head.
Zamora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Zamora does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Zamora lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire rushes Zamora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire is working Zamora over against the cage.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Zamora.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Zamora controls his hands.
Zamora can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire gets through Zamora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zamora fails to land.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zamora lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zamora backwards.
McGuire creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zamora's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zamora drops to his knees and McGuire pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. Nikolai Radev told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall thuds his right hand into Radev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from McCall. No joy for Radev on that attempt.
Radev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCall throws a solid leg kick but Radev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCall.
McCall throws a lazy uppercut
and Radev counters with a straight right hand.
Radev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCall gets a clinch.
Radev misses with a body punch.
McCall lands an elbow just above Radev 's eye.
It looks like Nikolai Radev has been cut.
Radev lands with a short head shot 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!
Radev lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from McCall.
Radev dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
McCall throws a head punch that misses.
McCall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gareth McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Radev.
McCall lands an elbow inside that Radev shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from McCall.
McCall lands an elbow inside.
McCall tries a body shot but Radev blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCall.
Radev blocks an elbow strike.
McCall swings wildly with an uppercut but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCall blocks a body shot from Radev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Radev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radev is leaning against McCall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCall.
Radev lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radev is defending well for now.
McCall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radev lands a hook that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Radev dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
Radev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Radev misses with a body punch.
McCall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radev blocks it with crossed arms.
Radev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radev can't find room to land a body shot as McCall controls the action.
Radev tries to stall but McCall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCall is looking to control Radev's arms but Radev gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCall has his back to the cage.
Radev lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Radev scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
McCall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Radev blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
Radev scores with a hook to the body.
Radev lands a nice shot to the body.
Radev digs a right hand into McCall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCall's gas tank.
McCall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCall.
Radev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Radev lands a body punch.
McCall is breathing heavily.
Radev is working McCall over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Radev is working for takedown but McCall is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Radev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Radev.
Radev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Radev scores with a shot to the side of McCall's head.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Radev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radev lands a hook that snaps the head of McCall backwards.
Good body shot from Radev.
McCall misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCall blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCall lands a nice looking body kick.
McCall scores with a head kick.
McCall throws the kick towards the body but Radev avoids it.
Radev scores with a sloppy right hand. McCall should have avoided that one.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radev moves out of range as McCall throws a body kick.
Radev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCall's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev cracks a nice hook into McCall's ribs.
McCall tries to work over Radev's front leg with a kick but Radev checks it.
McCall 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.
McCall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Radev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCall quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radev is pressing down on McCall's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCall is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Radev wants to take a breather but McCall is having none of it.
Radev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Radev thows a huge punch but McCall dodges it nicely.
Radev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Radev tries to pass to full mount but McCall defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall is not content to let Radev control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nikolai Radev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McCall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radev. Radev obviously looking to wear him down.
Radev moves out of range as McCall throws a body kick.
McCall is looking to chop away at Radev's legs.
McCall misses with a low kick.
McCall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Radev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Radev throws a wild body kick that McCall sees coming a mile off.
McCall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
McCall leaves Radev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Radev. That's going to slow McCall down.
McCall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radev was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
The fighters circling - McCall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCall scores with a leg kick.
Radev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radev connects with a body shot.
Radev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCall lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Radev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCall.
Radev throws a head kick but McCall moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCall.
Donk. McCall catches Radev right on the button with a cross.
Radev takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCall throws a body kick that misses.
McCall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Radev fails with a takedown attempt.
McCall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Radev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Radev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Radev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Radev lands but McCall takes it in his stride.
Radev moves away from the strike by McCall.
McCall thumps Radev with a low kick.
Radev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCall moves out of range of the body kick from Radev.
Radev scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCall in his tracks.
A head kick misses from McCall.
McCall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Radev is out of range and McCall settles back down.
Radev avoids the head kick by McCall.
McCall throws a low kick but Radev avoids it.
Radev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radev in side control, throwing shots but McCall defends.
Check out the look on Radev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev just content to control the position.
Radev laying and praying for a moment but McCall takes advantage and regains half guard.
McCall is staying active underneath Radev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Radev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Radev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Radev tries to control but McCall wriggling away.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev throws some wild stikes that McCall manages to avoid easily.
Radev wants to control but McCall has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Radev seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nikolai Radev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Radev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Radev jabs at McCall's body.
Radev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCall to the mat! McCall manages to get full guard.
Radev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Radev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nikolai Radev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Radev.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Radev from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Radev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Radev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Radev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Our winner, Nikolai Radev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Savo Tieros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tieros kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All Over You-Live. Clendennon has chosen LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag as his entrance music. 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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150 lbs
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154 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Savo Tieros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tieros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tieros throws a sloppy head kick and Clendennon moves out of range easily.
Tieros misses with a few strikes there.
Clendennon throws a solid leg kick but Tieros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clendennon.
Savo Tieros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tieros keeps the fight on the outside.
Tieros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clendennon connects with a crisp jab.
Tieros gets tackled into the cage by Clendennon. Clendennon maintains the clinch.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Tieros avoids the elbow strike from Clendennon, against the cage.
Clendennon landing knees to the body.
Tieros tries to pull guard but Clendennon won't allow it.
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clendennon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tieros's brow.
Clendennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clendennon looking to throw knees to the head but Tieros is blocking nicely.
Tieros managing to block the knees to the body from Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clendennon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tieros is working for takedown but Clendennon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savo Tieros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clendennon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Clendennon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tieros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tieros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clendennon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tieros avoids the elbow strike from Clendennon, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieros blocks an elbow strike from Clendennon.
Tieros is trying to drag Clendennon to the mat but Clendennon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tieros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clendennon connects with a knee to the head.
Tieros drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clendennon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clendennon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside.
Tieros on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clendennon throws an elbow that misses.
Tieros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clendennon to keep the fight standing.
Clendennon scores with a knee to the head.
Tieros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clendennon gets through Tieros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside that Tieros shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clendennon throws an elbow but misses.
Clendennon lands an elbow just above Tieros 's eye.
Tieros drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clendennon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tieros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clendennon throws a series of punches but Tieros avoids them all with ease.
Tieros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clendennon, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clendennon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tieros.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clendennon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clendennon is looking to slow Tieros down with leg kicks.
Tieros misses with a few strikes there.
Clendennon has closed the distance and engaged Tieros in a clinch.
Clendennon lands an elbow just above Tieros 's eye.
It looks like Savo Tieros has been cut.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tieros's defenses.
Clendennon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tieros avoids it.
Clendennon throws an elbow that misses.
Tieros goes for a takedown attempt but Clendennon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tieros throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tieros stalks Clendennon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clendennon's face. Clendennon staggers backwards, shaken.
That kick from Clendennon tenderised Tieros's leg. Tieros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clendennon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tieros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tieros misses with a straight left.
Tieros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tieros looks for a takedown but Clendennon sprawls well.
Jab by Clendennon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tieros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tieros.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Savo Tieros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tieros takes one to the chin there.
Clendennon wants to clinch.
Tieros misses with the combination.
Clendennon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tieros dives in and grabs Clendennon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clendennon pushes down on Tieros's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tieros throws a series of punches but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon throws a looping overhand right but Tieros ducks down to avoid it.
Tieros gets tackled into the cage by Clendennon. Clendennon maintains the clinch.
Clendennon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tieros gets control of Clendennon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tieros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tieros is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clendennon is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clendennon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clendennon wants to pass the guard but Tieros is keeping the position.
Clendennon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Clendennon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tieros avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clendennon. Tieros shrugs it off though.
Tieros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clendennon but Clendennon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tieros blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tieros throws a series of punches but Clendennon avoids them all with ease.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick
and Tieros counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Savo Tieros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tieros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tieros goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clendennon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tieros but great work by Clendennon.
Clendennon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clendennon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tieros is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tieros wants to get back to full guard.
Clendennon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tieros regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tieros has an active guard here but Clendennon has managed to pass into half guard.
Clendennon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Craig Clendennon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Clendennon feints a jab promting Tieros to slip. Clendennon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tieros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Craig Clendennon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tieros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clendennon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tieros has gone for a leg lock! Clendennon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tieros's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tieros is working an open guard so Clendennon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Clendennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clendennon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clendennon.
Clendennon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clendennon with a knee to the head.
Tieros successfully pulls guard.
Clendennon is stalling in the full guard.
Craig Clendennon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tieros is looking to stand up but Clendennon isn't so interested in that idea.
Clendennon advances position into side control!
Clendennon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Clendennon scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon thuds his right hand into Tieros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Craig Clendennon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tieros blocks a head kick by Clendennon.
Savo Tieros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tieros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clendennon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tieros somewhat.
Tieros fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clendennon connects with an inside leg kick.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tieros throws a series of punches but Clendennon moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Clendennon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clendennon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Clendennon!
A very excited looking Craig Clendennon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by Still Ballin. Popov has chosen Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin' as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Charlie Luciano has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charlie Luciano seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitali Popov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano misses with a straight right.
A cross from Popov lands.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Popov fails with the takedown.
Luciano moves out of range as Popov strikes.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano tries to clinch but Popov moves out of range.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popov.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Popov.
Popov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Popov.
Luciano moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popov tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Popov drops back down to his feet.
Popov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luciano after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov blocks an elbow strike from Luciano.
A short right from Luciano.
Popov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Popov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Popov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Popov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popov fails with the takedown.
Popov tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
and Luciano counters with a nice body kick.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popov moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popov looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Popov fails with the takedown.
Popov swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popov moves away.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popov moves away.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popov manages to avoid it.
Popov shoots in looking for a takedown. Luciano tries to sprawl out of it but Popov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luciano drives through and clinches with Popov against the cage.
Popov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Popov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luciano digs a right hand into Popov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popov's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Popov around his waist. Popov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luciano is pressed up against the cage. Popov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luciano down to the mat. Luciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Popov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano throws the left hand but Popov avoids the punch easily.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Popov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Luciano tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Luciano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Popov gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking for the choke but no joy.
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!
Luciano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Popov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Popov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Popov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Popov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov fails with the takedown.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Popov.
A left and a right from Luciano both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popov.
Popov shoots for a takedown but Luciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luciano misses the body punch
and Popov counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Popov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a jab when Popov was well out of range.
Popov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luciano pushes Popov up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano pushes Popov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Popov controls the action.
Popov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luciano prevents it.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov is trying to drag Luciano to the mat but Luciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Popov tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Popov jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Popov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Popov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Popov tries to pull guard but Luciano won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popov blocking some punches.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Popov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano stops a takedown attempt from Popov.
Luciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Popov wants a takedown but no success here.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Popov is trying to pull guard but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Popov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away.
Luciano lands with a nice combination. Popov backs away looking to recover.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Popov's ribs.
Popov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luciano but Luciano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Popov is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charlie Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popov shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Popov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Popov can't get the takedown.
Popov jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Popov blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Popov shoots in.
Popov lands with an overhand left.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luciano duly obliges.
Popov shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Popov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano lunges at Popov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popov's hand.
Popov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitali Popov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Popov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Popov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano throws a series of strikes that have Popov backpedaling.
Luciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.
Luciano leaves Popov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano pushes Popov up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Popov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Popov's head.
A short right from Luciano.
Popov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano feints a jab promting Popov to slip. Luciano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Popov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Charlie Luciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Popov with that takedown attempt.
Popov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Popov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano clinches up with Popov and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popov backwards.
Popov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Popov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Popov needs to keep his hands up - Luciano had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Popov avoids them all with ease.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popov was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Luciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Popov avoids it well.
Charlie Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Popov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luciano wants to stand up but Popov is controlling him.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov won't allow Luciano to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control.
Popov wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Luciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Popov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luciano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luciano, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Luciano!
As Charlie Luciano got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I really want to stay with Marus and SOTF but we have to see if there is some more competition for me. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is puff the magic dragon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Durdun's choice of entrance music: Where is My Mind. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durdun!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durdun throws a jab when Dragon was well out of range.
Durdun throws out a loose jab but Dragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Tyler Durdun has been cut.
Durdun misses with an uppercut.
Dragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durdun lunges at Dragon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dragon's hand.
Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durdun backwards.
Dragon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durdun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durdun misses with a hook. Dragon ducked under it nicely.
Dragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Durdun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragon doesn't seem phased though.
Dragon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Durdun is in trouble now - Dragon has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon content just to control the position here.
Dragon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dragon lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Tyler Durdun's cut even more.
Durdun is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon prevents Durdun from getting the reversal.
Dragon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tyler Durdun's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyler Durdun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Dragon!
Don Dragon retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Don Dragon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Simpsons Theme Song. Crowe has chosen Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again as his entrance music. Bartholomew Roach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Crowe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe moves out of range as Roach throws a body kick.
Roach moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crowe is looking to slow Roach down with leg kicks.
Roach moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Crowe avoids the body shot from Roach.
Roach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Roach slips a straight right by Crowe.
Crowe scores with a decent looking hook.
Roach throws a hook but Crowe blocks it.
Roach jabs Crowe right on the nose. Crowe blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Roach.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Roach moves out of range easily.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach connects with a leg kick. Crowe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roach lands a jab to the nose.
Crowe catches Roach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe cracks the inside of Roach's front leg.
Roach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
A swing and a miss from Crowe.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Roach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
Roach tests Crowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Crowe ducks down to avoid it.
Roach lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crowe will feel that in the morning.
Roach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roach moves forwards but Crowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crowe checks a low kick from Roach.
Roach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe throws a front kick aimed at Roach's knee but Roach avoids it well.
Crowe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crowe manages to avoid it.
Roach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roach will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roach.
Roach works the jab nicely.
Roach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roach throws a leg kick which misses Crowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Crowe tries to avoid it.
Roach connects with a leg kick. Crowe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crowe throws a low kick but Roach moves out of range easily.
Roach misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roach wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands an elbow inside that Roach shrugs off.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
Roach looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
Crowe lands a nice knee to the body.
Roach misses with the head strike.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roach struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.
Roach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crowe blocks an uppercut.
Crowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Crowe struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Roach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe pushes off an throws an elbow but Roach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roach being controlled against the cage.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Crowe slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe connects with a knee to the head.
Crowe throws a head punch that misses.
Crowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartholomew Roach's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roach moves into the clinch successfully.
Crowe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roach blocks it with crossed arms.
Roach managing to block the knees to the body from Crowe.
Roach avoiding damage as Crowe throws knees to the body.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Crowe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Roach throws a head punch that misses.
Roach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Crowe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roach blocks an elbow strike.
Roach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crowe.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crowe throws an elbow but misses.
Roach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowes head.
Crowe looking to throw knees to the head but Roach is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach working Crowe over with knees to the body.
Crowe is breathing heavily.
Roach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Eli Crowe has been cut.
Crowe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach gets through Crowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach gets through Crowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Bartholomew Roach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roach is stalling here.
Crowe takes a shot to the head.
Crowe trying to land knees to the body.
Roach blocks the elbow strike.
Roach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
Crowe can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Roach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
Roach has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Roach back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowe.
Roach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roach keeps the fight on the outside.
Crowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowe misses with a jab to the body
and Roach counters with an outside leg kick.
Crowe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roach finds it's way round the side to connect with Crowe's head.
Crowe is rocked!
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Roach! Crowe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Roach!
Bartholomew Roach retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Bartholomew Roach 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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