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GAMMA#354 Curry v Paxton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ifeanny Isa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen KRS One - Step Into a World as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ifeanny Isa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Isa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Isa avoids it well.
Isa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Isa thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Isa is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Isa wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control. Isa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Isa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Isa blocking the ground and pound.
Isa is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Isa is looking to escape.
Isa is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isa tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Isa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Isa hang on?
Isa is rocked!
Jackson lands a big shot to the head and Isa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Jackson!
John Jackson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caveman comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Caveman Intro. Marshall has chosen I Shot the Sheriff by Eric Clapton as his entrance music. Captain Caveman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Caveman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caveman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
A bit of stalling here from Marshall.
Caveman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caveman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caveman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.
Caveman misses with an elbow over the top.
Marshall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Caveman lands an elbow inside.
Caveman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caveman blocks it with crossed arms.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caveman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caveman.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavemans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caveman misses with a knee strike.
Caveman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Caveman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Caveman.
Caveman blocking some punches.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caveman throws an elbow that misses.
Caveman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshall's efforts to push away.
Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshall misses with a knee to the head.
Caveman looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Marshall tries a knee to the head but Caveman blocks it.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caveman misses with the head strike.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caveman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Caveman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Caveman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caveman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Marshall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caveman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Caveman.
Marshall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caveman looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Marshall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marshall thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caveman. Caveman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Caveman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caveman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caveman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Caveman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caveman.
Caveman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caveman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Caveman connects with an inside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a series of wild punches.
Caveman lands with an overhand left.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Caveman.
Caveman misses with a hook.
Marshall throws a sloppy head kick
and Caveman counters by clinching up.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Marshall can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Caveman won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall dodges an elbow strike from Caveman.
Caveman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Caveman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caveman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marshall landing knees to the head.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caveman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshall blocks it with crossed arms.
Caveman blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caveman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caveman is rocked!
Caveman misses with a hook.
Oh Caveman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Caveman's shoulder, as Caveman tries to avoid the shot.
Marshall connects with a nice cross there... Caveman is looking wobbly and Marshall recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Caveman to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Marshall jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riley Marshall!
A very excited looking Riley Marshall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennon doesn't seem bothered though.
Musashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Musashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Musashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Musashi finds it's target.
Lennon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Lennon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lennon.
Lennon throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lennon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Lennon.
Musashi takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Lennon's knee but Lennon avoids it well.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lennon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Musashi is trying to defend but Lennon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lennon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Musashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Musashi is looking to improve his position.
Lennon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Musashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lennon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lennon is one step ahead there.
Musashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lennon.
Lennon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lennon throws a big right hand that misses.
Musashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennon throwing strikes but missing.
Musashi keeping full guard, as Lennon tries to pass.
Lennon postures up in Musashi's guard and throws a big left but Musashi blocks it.
Musashi is controlling Lennon's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Miyamoto Musashi.
Lennon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Musashi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lennon.
Musashi throws a shot to the body.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Musashi.
Musashi avoids the head kick by Lennon.
Musashi throws a low kick but Lennon moves out of range easily.
Musashi with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lennon. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Musashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Lennon's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Lennon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi connects with a looping right hand.
Lennon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Musashi throws a body kick that misses.
Lennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Musashi moves away from the strike by Lennon.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
Lennon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Musashi.
Lennon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Lennon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musashi.
Lennon tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Lennon connects with a body shot.
Musashi lands a jab to Lennon's midsection.
Musashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lennon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Musashi throws a jab when Lennon was well out of range.
Musashi throws a body punch but Lennon moves out of range.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lennon throws out the jab.
Lennon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musashi tries to avoid it but Lennon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musashi to the ground. Musashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lennon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Lennon moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi clinches up with Lennon and pushes him back against the cage.
Lennon can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Musashi wants to break free but Lennon has control.
Come on Lennon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Musashi tries to break free but Lennon pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Musashi is trying to break free.
Lennon is trying to break free.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Lennon.
Lennon keeps control of Musashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lennon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Musashi is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Lennon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lennon under the eye.
Lennon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lennon.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Musashi digs a good body shot into Lennon's ribs.
Lennon looks to land a body kick but Musashi moved away.
Musashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Musashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Musashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Musashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Lennon seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi stuffs the takedown attempt from Lennon. Lennon gets slowly back to his feet.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Musashi works Lennon's body with a nice hook.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Lennon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lennon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi thuds his right hand into Lennon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lennon is rocked!
Musashi lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Lennon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi thuds a left hand into Lennon's body.
Musashi steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Lennon is out on his feet! Musashi sets himself and nearly takes Lennon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miyamoto Musashi!
Our winner, Miyamoto Musashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Soldier. Roshan has chosen The Cranberries-Zombie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Ellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Roshan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger misses with an uppercut
and Roshan counters with a head kick. That will keep Ellenberger thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ellenberger misses with a lunging right hand
and Roshan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roshan tries to pass to full mount but Ellenberger defends it.
Roshan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roshan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellenberger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roshan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Roshan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Roshan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roshan checks a leg kick.
Ellenberger throws a leg kick
and Roshan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick by Ellenberger misses
and Roshan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ellenberger's knee momentarily.
Roshan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ellenberger's guard.
Ellenberger controls Roshan momentarily but Roshan frees himself.
Ellenberger keeping moving, preventing Roshan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger looking for a guillotine here but Roshan defends easily.
Roshan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ellenberger's guard.
Ellenberger wants to get back to full guard but Roshan has mounted him!
Ellenberger wants to hold on but Roshan pushes him away.
Roshan landing strikes from the mount and Ellenberger is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellenberger is desperately trying to improve his position but Roshan has a good base and remains in mount.
Roshan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellenberger is looking to escape.
Ellenberger tries to lock up and control but Roshan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is looking to improve his position but Roshan isn't that keen on the idea.
Roshan trying to control but Ellenberger is having none of it.
Ellenberger is looking to improve his position but Roshan isn't that keen on the idea.
Roshan controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roshan moves out of range of the leg kick from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger thumps Roshan with a low kick.
Ellenberger throws a shot from downtown. Roshan moves away and avoids it.
Ellenberger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellenberger throws a solid leg kick but Roshan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ellenberger.
Ellenberger throws a hook but Roshan avoids it easily.
Roshan shoots in but Ellenberger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ellenberger wants to land a leg kick but Roshan is out of range.
Ellenberger cracks a nice hook into Roshan's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roshan.
Roshan tried to score with a low kick but Ellenberger checks it.
A low kick from Ellenberger misses
and Roshan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ellenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellenberger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshan moves away.
Ellenberger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roshan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roshan showed some decent athleticism there.
Roshan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is looking for a sweep. Roshan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roshan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Damian Roshan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damian Roshan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ellenberger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ellenberger is looking to clinch but Roshan is avoiding it.
Roshan tried to score with a low kick but Ellenberger checks it.
Ellenberger throws a big shot that misses.
Ellenberger throws a body kick that misses.
Ellenberger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ellenberger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roshan on the side of the head.
Ellenberger throws a poor cross that misses
and Roshan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellenberger misses with a straight left.
Ellenberger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ellenberger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellenberger.
Adolf Ellenberger is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellenberger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ellenberger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ellenberger throws a chopping leg kick but Roshan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Roshan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ellenberger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roshan is out of range.
Roshan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellenberger defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Ellenberger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ellenberger tries to land a front kick but Roshan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ellenberger tries to clinch there but Roshan circles away.
Roshan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellenberger.
Roshan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ellenberger counters with a low kick, right behind Roshan 's knee.
Ellenberger tries to keep at a distance but Roshan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ellenberger misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellenberger is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roshan is defending well for now.
Ellenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roshan is defending well for now.
Roshan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roshan wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
Ellenberger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roshan has passed into half guard!
Ellenberger is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is working to get back to half guard.
Roshan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roshan controlling from the full mount.
Ellenberger is looking to improve his position but Roshan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan looking to control but Ellenberger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roshan breaks from Ellenberger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Roshan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ellenberger is looking to escape.
Ellenberger working to try and regain half guard.
Roshan trying to control but Ellenberger is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ellenberger is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Roshan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roshan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Roshan!
Damian Roshan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes to the cage accompanied by Trip Like I Do. Diaz has chosen It's Good as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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31
147 lbs
14 - 14 - 2 |
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25
169 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burton tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Burton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.
Burton instigates a clinch.
Burton just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Burton clinches with his opponent.
Burton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Burton is working for takedown but Diaz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Burton controls the action.
Diaz presses Burton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Burton ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
Burton blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a push kick but Burton slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Burton counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Burton to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Burton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Burton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Burton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz fakes the leg kick and cracks Burton in the body.
Burton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Burton jumps back.
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Burton.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burton is defended easily by Diaz.
Burton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a body punch but Burton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Burton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burton.
Burton tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz leaves Burton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burton checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz lands a high kick!
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton.
Burton slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diego Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Burton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burton.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Burton shoots in.
Burton shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Burton moved away.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burton checks a leg kick.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burton.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Burton shoots in.
Diaz throws a hook but Burton avoids it easily.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Burton's defenses.
Burton blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz cracks Burton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burton tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diego Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Colin Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton checks a leg kick.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz digs a good body shot into Burton's ribs.
Burton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Burton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Burton staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burton looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Burton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burton checks a leg kick.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Burton is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burton misses with a head kick.
Burton moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Burton moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Diaz misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Burton closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Burton pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burton closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Burton pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burton manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burton tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burton is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Burton is having none of it.
Burton wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burton is working hard here to advance position.
Burton gets back to full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stops Burton from standing up.
Burton 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.
Burton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
Burton tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz laying and praying for a moment but Burton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Burton wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burton avoid being mounted?
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Burton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colin Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is stalling here. Burton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colin Burton.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Diaz!
Diego Diaz 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calzaghe has chosen The Pride of Wales as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
180 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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30
173 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich shoots for a takedown but Calzaghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calzaghe misses with a straight left.
Calzaghe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rick Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzaghe cracks Rich with an open hand slap.
Calzaghe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calzaghe as he jumps to the side.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Calzaghe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzaghe cracks Rich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Rich.
Calzaghe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calzaghe pinned against the cage. Calzaghe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Rich tries to clinch up
and Calzaghe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calzaghe swivels and escapes.
Calzaghe swinging wildly here.
Calzaghe scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Calzaghe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calzaghe stuns Rich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calzaghe tries to bum rush Rich with a series of wild strikes but Rich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rich fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Calzaghe as Rich shoots in.
Rich misses with a body kick.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rich was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe scores with a sloppy right hand. Rich should have avoided that one.
Rich gets a clinch.
Rich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calzaghe is looking to break free of the clinch but Rich has double underhooks.
Calzaghe tries to circle away but Rich has him pinned against the cage.
Rich has had enough of the clinch but Calzaghe keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich blocks a body shot from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe tries to stall but Rich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rich tries to clinch there but Calzaghe circles away.
Rich takes the fight into the clinch.
Rich being controlled against the cage.
Calzaghe continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Calzaghe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rich or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich blocks an uppercut.
Calzaghe breaks from the clinch.
Rich shoots for a takedown but Calzaghe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rich gets a double leg takedown into Calzaghe's guard.
Calzaghe looking to control.
Calzaghe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calzaghe is looking to stand up but Rich isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe controls Rich momentarily but Rich frees himself.
Rich won't allow Calzaghe to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Calzaghe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calzaghe lands with a hook. Rich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rich feints and then cracks Calzaghe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Calzaghe down.
Calzaghe punishes Rich's body with a nice straight punch.
Calzaghe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Calzaghe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calzaghe.
Rich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calzaghe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rich somewhat.
Rich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calzaghe as he jumps to the side.
Rich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rich fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calzaghe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to bum rush Rich with a series of wild strikes but Rich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rich thuds his right hand into Calzaghe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Rich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calzaghe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rich grinds an elbow into Calzaghe's temple.
Calzaghe prevents Rich from moving into mount.
Rich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calzaghe keeps working.
Calzaghe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Calzaghe's face as Rich controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is trying to improve his position.
Calzaghe is trying to control Rich's posture but Rich avoids it.
Calzaghe manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Rich is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Calzaghe is trying to stand up here but Rich is controlling him well.
Calzaghe is looking to control Rich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calzaghe avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Calzaghe to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
Rich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe cracks Rich with an open hand slap.
Rich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Calzaghe but Calzaghe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calzaghe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calzaghe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rich's hands.
Rich shoots in but Calzaghe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calzaghe lands a jab-cross combination.
Rich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rich shoots in for a takedown but Calzaghe shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calzaghe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzaghe connects with a nice looking jab.
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.
Calzaghe tries to break the clinch but Rich is controlling the position.
Calzaghe is looking to break free of the clinch but Rich has double underhooks.
Calzaghe working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe 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! This is the final round!
Rich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rich lands a nice hook to Calzaghe's body. Calzaghe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calzaghe circles away.
Rich moves forwards but Calzaghe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that Rich ducks under and follows up with a left that Rich also avoids with ease.
Rich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calzaghe pinned against the cage. Calzaghe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calzaghe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe Calzaghe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzaghe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich gets the takedown into side control.
Calzaghe is looking for a sweep.
Rich working away.
Calzaghe is trying to improve his position.
Rich tries to move into full mount but can't pass Calzaghe's legs.
Calzaghe is trying to get back to half guard.
Calzaghe can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rich trying to control the position but Calzaghe is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Calzaghe connects with the punch.
Rich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rich shoots in but Calzaghe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Joe Calzaghe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzaghe.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown but Calzaghe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzaghe blocks the body kick.
Rich tries to clinch there but Calzaghe circles away.
Calzaghe stalks Rich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rich's face. Rich staggers backwards, shaken.
Calzaghe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rich is looking to clinch but Calzaghe is avoiding it.
No luck for Rich with that takedown attempt.
Rich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calzaghe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calzaghe looks to land a combination. Rich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rich is rocked!
Rich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Rich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rich moves forwards but Calzaghe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown but Calzaghe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rich there as he acknowledges the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Rick Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Calzaghe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Calzaghe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that LOD: Affordable Quality logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grease St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Jag - Worst Nightmare. McGarry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grease St Pierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo McGarry's chin.
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24
175 lbs
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175 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Grease St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGarry closes the distance looking to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St Pierre lands a right hook to the body.
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McGarry to counter with a crisp jab.
McGarry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGarry moves into the clinch successfully.
St Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
McGarry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Grease St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGarry's head backwards.
McGarry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGarry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looks for a takedown but McGarry sprawls well.
St Pierre misses the jab.
St Pierre throws a right hand that McGarry ducks under and follows up with a left that McGarry also avoids with ease.
McGarry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
McGarry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGarry shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarry. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for McGarry.
McGarry needs to keep his hands up - St Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGarry moves out of range of the strikes.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGarry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGarry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Pierre tries to avoid it but McGarry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Pierre to the ground. St Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre misses with a hook
and McGarry counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGarry.
McGarry throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGarry has hold of one of St Pierre's legs. St Pierre is fighting the takedown attempt but McGarry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre is trying to keep McGarry in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry throws a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGarry defends it easily.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
McGarry drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick McGarry off! McGarry jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGarry looking for a guillotine here but St Pierre defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre advances position into side control!
McGarry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre wants to control but McGarry is keeping him busy.
McGarry tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grease St Pierre will probably get the nod.
That's time! St Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St Pierre throws a looping overhand right but McGarry ducks down to avoid it.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGarry sprawls well. McGarry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
McGarry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Pierre misses the jab.
McGarry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
McGarry missing with knees to the body.
McGarry working aggressively here.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Pierre misses with a body punch.
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierre.
McGarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
McGarry has clasped his hands together around St Pierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
St Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGarry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGarry's back!
McGarry can't escape the position.
St Pierre tightening his grip on McGarry, looking for the choke.
St Pierre has the hooks in. McGarry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grease St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre lands strikes to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarry tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
St Pierre is hanging on to McGarry's back as he tries to escape.
McGarry tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McGarry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGarry prevents St Pierre from taking his back.
McGarry is working to get back to half guard.
McGarry is still trying to improve position.
St Pierre lands a couple of good shots and McGarry has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McGarry defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McGarry defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of St Pierre's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry turns into St Pierre and is now in his guard.
McGarry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
St Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
St Pierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGarry distracts St Pierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but McGarry is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre is really struggling to control McGarry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGarry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGarry is aware though and is defending well.
McGarry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry postures up and lands a big shot to St Pierre's brow.
McGarry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGarry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as St Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGarry preventing the sweep.
McGarry throws a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGarry scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarry preventing the sweep.
McGarry lands a couple of digs.
St Pierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGarry!
McGarry is squirming around, avoiding St Pierre's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grease St Pierre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into McGarry's ribs.
St Pierre lands a head shot.
St Pierre misses with a looping right.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut. McGarry saw that one coming.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGarry moves away.
A slow jab from St Pierre misses its intended target.
McGarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGarry closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
St Pierre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGarry is keeping busy.
McGarry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGarry prevents it.
McGarry lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
McGarry scores with a hook to the body.
McGarry has St Pierre pushed against the cage.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Grease St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre avoiding damage as McGarry throws knees to the body.
McGarry breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGarry.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGarry, right into the meat.
McGarry tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by St Pierre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of St Pierre.
McGarry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but St Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGarry is looking for a triangle here but St Pierre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry regains half guard.
St Pierre is looking to advance position but McGarry won't allow it.
McGarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry looking for submissions off his back.
McGarry strikes from the bottom but St Pierre uses the opportunity to move to side control.
McGarry is not content to let St Pierre control the position.
McGarry is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on St Pierre's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St Pierre wants to control but McGarry is keeping him busy.
St Pierre working the body and head with strikes.
McGarry is looking for a sweep.
McGarry wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McGarry tries to improve position but can't.
McGarry wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McGarry tries to buck St Pierre off but St Pierre is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGarry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but McGarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leo McGarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grease St Pierre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for St Pierre, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grease St Pierre!
A relieved looking Grease St Pierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet has chosen Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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15 - 8 - 0 |
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161 lbs
27 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet darts in trying to clinch
and Starner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Starner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starner moves nicely into side control.
Starner lands some shots froms side control.
Dubonet tries to bench press Starner off him but Starner keeps the position.
Starner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubonet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet is looking for a sweep.
Dubonet is not content to let Starner control the position.
The ground and pound from Starner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dubonet tries to bench press Starner off him but Starner keeps the position.
Starner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Starner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Starner is working Dubonet over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dubonet stops Starner from passing to mount.
Starner grinds an elbow into Dubonet's temple.
Starner taking a breather here.
Starner throws a strike aimed at the side of Dubonet's head but Dubonet avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner is looking to take a break and control but Dubonet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Starner advances to mount.
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!
Starner lands a couple of good shots and Dubonet has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dubonet defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Starner's arms.
Dubonet trying to control the hands but Starner won't let him.
Starner working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Starner.
A lull in the action here.
Dubonet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Starner keeps control of the position as Dubonet tries to break free.
Dubonet covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Starner is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Starner missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner is trying to control but Dubonet is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Starner lands a nice shot to the head.
Starner with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Starner unloading with bombs!
Dubonet is in a horrible position here. Starner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Starner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dubonet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet trying to control but Starner postures up.
Starner wants to control but Dubonet is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner dominated that round.
That's time! Starner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Starner misses with a straight left.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
That kick from Dubonet tenderised Starner's leg. Starner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starner swinging wildly here.
Starner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Starner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dubonet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dubonet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glen Starner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubonet as he jumps to the side.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Starner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dubonet - the referee stops the clock and Starner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dubonet. Starner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dubonet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starner misses with an uppercut.
Starner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet tries to bench press Starner off him but Starner keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner throwing strikes but Dubonet manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dubonet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starner is avoiding damage well.
Dubonet in side control, throwing shots but Starner defends.
Dubonet cracks Starner with a big right hand but Starner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Starner struggling a bit here.
Dubonet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Starner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Starner is looking to regain half guard here but Dubonet keeps moving and retains side control.
Starner can't do much from the bottom here.
Dubonet laying and praying for a moment but Starner takes advantage and regains half guard.
Starner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dubonet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dubonet pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Dubonet.
Starner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starner wants to get back to full guard.
Dubonet working Starner over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starner taking some punishment here, with Dubonet in his half guard.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dubonet prevents Starner from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dubonet connects with a nice short shot to Starner's temple.
Starner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dubonet slips a nice elbow through Starner's hands, connecting with Starner's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dubonet lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dubonet winds up and cracks Starner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Starner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubonet is working away from the top position though.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starner actively working from the bottom here.
Starner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubonet.
Dubonet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dubonet decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dubonet moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dubonet closes the distance but Starner moves to the side
and Starner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Starner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starner stops Dubonet from standing up.
Starner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubonet is keeping the position for now.
Dubonet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
Starner throws an elbow that misses. Dubonet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starner's guard. Nice move by Dubonet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Starner misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starner.
Dubonet tries to work over Starner's front leg with a kick but Starner checks it.
A big left from Dubonet misses.
Dubonet scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starner blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
A nice combination there by Dubonet.
Starner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dubonet at a distance.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Starner!
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!
Dubonet scores with a push kick.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
Dubonet just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet scoring well with a low kick there.
Dubonet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dubonet.
Starner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubonet moves away.
Dubonet catches Starner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubonet manages to avoid it.
Starner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starner swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet moves out of range as Starner strikes.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Starner moves out of range.
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dubonet.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starner tries to clinch up but Dubonet circles away and keeps his distance.
Starner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubonet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starner somewhat.
Starner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dubonet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dubonet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starner. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet connects with a single shot there.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Starner moves out of range.
Dubonet misses with the combination.
Dubonet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dubonet looks to throw a body kick
and Starner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dubonet won't be happy with that.
Dubonet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Starner working the ground and pound.
Starner trying to control the position but Dubonet is working away.
Starner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Starner trying to control the action but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
Dubonet struggling a bit here.
Starner is looking to take a break and control but Dubonet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Starner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubonet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubonet wants to control but Starner postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Starner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Starner landing a few strikes.
Starner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dubonet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starner wants to control for a moment but Dubonet uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Starner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Starner!
A very excited looking Glen Starner 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Parkway Drive - Dark Days. This should be fireworks!
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262 lbs
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282 lbs
31 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Martin 's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Martin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilpatrick which made him look bad.
Martin slips under a jab from Kilpatrick.
An inside leg kick from Kilpatrick misses.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick is trying to keep Martin in close.
Martin wants to control from the top but Kilpatrick keeps moving.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpatrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin passes Kilpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kilpatrick tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Martin trying to control from half guard but Kilpatrick is working away.
Martin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Martin lands strikes from half guard.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kilpatrick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Luke Kilpatrick 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!
Martin wants to control but Kilpatrick has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is keen to just control but Kilpatrick is a slippery customer.
Kilpatrick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kilpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin slips nicely into half guard.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilpatrick keeps working.
Martin is pressing down on Kilpatrick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilpatrick is holding on for now.
Kilpatrick moves into full guard.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Martin !
Martin regains half guard.
Martin won't allow Kilpatrick to pass to mount.
Martin is pressing down on Kilpatrick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilpatrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martin 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martin 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kilpatrick under the eye.
Kilpatrick takes one to the chin there.
Kilpatrick misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Martin .
Kilpatrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martin .
Kilpatrick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Martin takes a step back to recover.
Kilpatrick is looking to chop away at Martin 's legs.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Kilpatrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kilpatrick throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Kilpatrick scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Kilpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilpatrick misses with the combination.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin scores with a nice strike.
Kilpatrick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martin back to the cage. Kilpatrick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kilpatrick. Those never looked like landing.
Martin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Martin .
Kilpatrick throws an overhand right that lands on Martin 's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilpatrick moves away.
Martin lands a jab.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Kilpatrick gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Martin 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin tries to circle away but Kilpatrick has him pinned against the cage.
Kilpatrick gets through Martin 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin 's elbow.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martin .
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick digs a right hand into Martin 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martin 's gas tank.
Martin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kilpatrick regains guard immediately.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Kilpatrick looking to control.
Martin trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Kilpatrick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick working a defensive guard here.
Martin trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martin scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin moves out of range as Kilpatrick strikes.
Kilpatrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Kilpatrick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin .
Martin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin .
No joy there for Kilpatrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin misses with a body punch
and Kilpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilpatrick misses with a low kick.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Kilpatrick saw that one coming.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick scores with a spinning back kick!
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kilpatrick has time to react.
Kilpatrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Martin tries to bum rush Kilpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Kilpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpatrick throws a wild body kick that Martin sees coming a mile off.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin .
Luke Kilpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilpatrick misses the target.
Kilpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Martin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilpatrick.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilpatrick swivels and escapes.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab.
Kilpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Kilpatrick's belly button to the back.
Martin punishes Kilpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilpatrick is just out of range.
Martin avoids a kick to the body.
Martin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kilpatrick but Kilpatrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Kilpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Martin .
Martin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilpatrick's waist but Kilpatrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpatrick.
Martin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kilpatrick's head.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Kilpatrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin takes a swing at Kilpatrick's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Martin !
After winning the bout, Dean Martin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paxton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Advance Australia Fair kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
194 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
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29
193 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Paxton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxton tries to move into range but Curry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paxton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Curry to counter with a crisp jab.
Paxton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curry.
Nice uppercut there from Curry.
Paxton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paxton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paxton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curry circles away quickly and effectively.
Paxton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curry lands a head shot.
Curry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paxton. Paxton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paxton is rocked!
Curry pounces like a tiger and cracks Paxton with a vicious hook! Paxton is down but not out! Curry follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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