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Syn' 271: Epic Fail PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chazz Michael Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
A solid body kick from Michaels.
Michaels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels throws a head kick but Britt moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Nice jab there from Michaels.
Britt throws a sloppy head kick
and Michaels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Britt misses the shot to the body.
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Michaels clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels tries to work over Britt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels scores with a hook to the body.
Britt misses with a body punch.
Britt has Michaels pressed against the cage, preventing Michaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michaels tries a body shot but Britt blocks it.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels struggles to land a body shot inside as Britt controls his hands.
Britt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michaels misses with a body punch.
Michaels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Michaels tries to break free but Britt pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries a body shot but Britt blocks it.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Britt to work.
Michaels tries a body shot but Britt blocks it.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch but Britt keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Britt fails to land.
Michaels misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Britt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Britt throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land.
Britt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt effectively controlling the action here.
Michaels wants to get back to striking at distance but Britt won't allow it.
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Britt controls the action.
A short right from Britt.
Britt lands a body punch.
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Britt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Britt.
Britt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Britt tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing Britt back against the cage.
Michaels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Britt - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Britt misses with a punch on the inside.
Britt tries to stall but Michaels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Britt tries to work over Michaels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Michaels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Britt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Britt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Britt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Britt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Britt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chazz Michael Michaels 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Britt misses the target.
Michaels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chazz Michael Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels throws a low kick, looking for Britt's leg but Britt calmly moves out of range.
Britt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Michaels punishes Britt's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Britt misses
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Britt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Michaels misses the shot to the body.
Britt 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.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
We've been told by Britt's head coaches at The Black Hand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Britt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Britt avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Britt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt misses with an uppercut
and Michaels counters with a head kick. That will keep Britt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Britt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Britt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels misses the jab.
Britt misses with a low kick.
Michaels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michaels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Britt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michaels thinking.
Michaels takes one on the button.
Britt is looking to slow Michaels down with leg kicks.
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels takes a swing at Britt's ribcage but misses.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Britt.
Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
Britt connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Britt throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Britt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britt scores with a jab to the body.
Britt slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Britt.
Britt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Britt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Britt is looking to wear down Michaels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Britt.
Michaels throws a hook but Britt blocks it.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Britt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Michaels misses.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels misses with the combination.
Britt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a head kick but Britt moves out of range.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Britt.
Britt misses with a body shot.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Britt. That snapped Michaels's head back.
Michaels throws an overhand right that lands on Britt's shoulder, as Britt tries to avoid the shot.
Michaels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Britt to counter with a crisp jab.
Britt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Britt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michaels.
Britt misses with a low kick.
Britt throws a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Britt checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Britt's head.
A good leg kick by Michaels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eric Britt is winning the standup battle so far.
Britt is looking to chop away at Michaels's legs.
A head kick misses from Britt.
Michaels scores with a punch to the head.
Michaels lands a nice shot that snaps Britt's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels connects with a single shot there.
Michaels misses with a kick to the body.
Michaels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Michaels coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chazz Michael Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Britt misses with a body punch.
Britt prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.
Michaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Britt was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Britt throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Britt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michaels.
Michaels throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Michaels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Britt thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Britt is just out of range.
Michaels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Britt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michaels counters with a solid body kick.
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Britt is out of range.
Michaels scores with a kick to the body.
Britt avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels tries to work over Britt's front leg with a kick but Britt checks it.
Britt connects with a body shot that sends Michaels's belly button to the back.
Britt is looking to slow Michaels down with leg kicks.
Michaels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Britt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michaels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Britt misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Britt.
Michaels avoids the body shot from Britt.
Britt misses with a low kick.
Michaels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michaels scores with a spinning back kick!
Eric Britt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt misses with a wild body shot.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Britt.
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Britt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Britt.
Britt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michaels connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Britt's hands.
Britt throws a head kick that misses.
Britt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Michaels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick misses from Britt.
Britt tries to land a front kick but Michaels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michaels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Britt doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Britt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels staying out of range there.
Michaels throws a head kick but Britt moves out of range.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Michaels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Michaels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Britt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Britt's knee momentarily.
Michaels lands a nice looking kick to the body. Britt takes a step back to recover.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick from Britt.
Britt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Michaels.
Michaels cracks Britt with an open hand slap.
Michaels lands a nice shot that snaps Britt's head back.
Britt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Britt. Britt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Britt 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.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britt. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chazz Michael Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Britt throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Britt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Britt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Britt walks into a stiff left hand from Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Britt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Britt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michaels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Britt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Michaels blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chazz Michael Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chazz Michael Michaels!
Chazz Michael Michaels 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pep comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly). Dominguez has chosen Renegades of Funk as his entrance music. Frankie Pep has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
34 - 20 - 0 |
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez dodges the punch combination from Pep.
Pep misses the body punch
and Dominguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Pep keeps the fight on the outside.
Pep takes one to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Pep tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dominguez, as that shot connected.
Dominguez tries to land a leg kick but Pep saw it coming and moves away.
Pep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominguez misses the target.
Pep moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Dominguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pep lands a jab to Dominguez's midsection.
Pep will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pep.
Dominguez scores with the left hand. Pep knows he should have avoided that one.
Pep lands with a nice combination. Dominguez backs away looking to recover.
Pep misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominguez throws out a leg kick but Pep moves out of range and Dominguez only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Pep.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dominguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dominguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Pep looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Pep bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dominguez, right into the meat.
Dominguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pep to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dominguez. Pep shrugs it off though.
Pep is looking to clinch but Dominguez is avoiding it.
Pep misses with a right hand
and Dominguez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Pep has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pep there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been informed that Dominguez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pep swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Pep shoots in but no luck this time.
Pep throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez slips a jab from Pep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez cracks a nice hook into Pep's ribs.
Pep gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pep rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Pep misses with some punches.
Pep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Pep blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pep's face.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pep avoids it.
Pep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Pep blocks it.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Pep's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Pep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Pep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pep.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses with an elbow over the top.
Pep blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pep fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Pep misses with some punches.
Pep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pep scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
Pep tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Pep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Pep.
Pep lands with a light punch inside.
Pep has a couple of punches blocked by Dominguez.
Pep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Pep lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Pep has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Dominguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pep working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pep darts in looking for a takedown but Dominguez gets double underhooks and turns Pep into the cage.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pep tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pep.
Pep goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dominguez prevents it.
Pep avoids the elbow strike from Dominguez, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pep as the two fighters clinch.
Pep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Frankie Pep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pep throws a head punch that misses.
Pep takes an elbow to the temple.
Pep scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep is working Dominguez over against the cage.
Pep cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Dominguez wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Pep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Pep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pep lands a shot to the body.
Dominguez misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Pep.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pep.
Pep turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pep manages to end up in side control.
Dominguez prevents Pep from improving position.
Pep controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Pep wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dominguez misses with a hook
and Pep counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rico Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Dominguez connects with a right hand. Pep shakes it off.
Pep closes the distance and clinches.
Pep takes an elbow to the temple.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Pep blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pep.
Pep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pep throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep lands a body punch.
Pep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pep blocks an uppercut.
Pep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dominguez working Pep over with knees to the body.
Pep drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Pep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pep lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Dominguez lands an elbow that stopped Pep in his tracks for a moment.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Pep blocks it.
Pep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep lands with a short shot to the head.
Pep lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dominguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pep blocks it with crossed arms.
Pep swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pep throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pep blocks an elbow strike.
Pep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Pep can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Pep struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Pep leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Pep struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Pep 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Pep dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dominguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pep counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pep.
Pep misses with a hook.
Pep misses with a wild combination.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Pep uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a jab when Pep was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dominguez misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Pep there.
Frankie Pep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pep keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pep fails to land the takedown.
Dominguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep clobbers Dominguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dominguez tries to clinch up but Pep circles away and keeps his distance.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Pep punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Pep misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dominguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Pep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pep defending well as Dominguez loads up on a big left hand.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
Dominguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pep.
Pep staying out of range there.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pep scores with a three punch combo!
Pep looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Pep throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep throws a right hand that Dominguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominguez also avoids with ease.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Pep's ribs.
Pep keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Dominguez misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Pep does no damage.
Pep gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Pep.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Pep.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it misses.
Pep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it misses.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep lands an uppercut.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pep lands a shot to the body.
Pep avoids a wild elbow strike from Dominguez.
Pep lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Pep.
Pep has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dominguez is trying to keep an underhook but Pep manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pep there.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pep postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pep slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pep postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Pep tries to pass.
Pep works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pep keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pep is thwarting Dominguez's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dominguez.
Rico Dominguez 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.
Dominguez is controlling Pep's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pep wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Pep showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pep, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Pep!
Frankie Pep was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN. Sumrall has chosen Kutless - Smile 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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219 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson cracks Sumrall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sumrall swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sumrall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Sumrall's ribs.
Sumrall avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Sumrall counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Sumrall's leg. Sumrall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sumrall, pushing him back against the cage.
Sumrall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sumrall to the mat. Sumrall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sumrall looking to control.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumrall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sumrall has wrist control.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sumrall has wrist control.
Jackson 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.
Sumrall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throws a strike but Sumrall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Sumrall defends easily.
Jackson has his foot on Sumrall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sumrall works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Sumrall wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sumrall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sumrall trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jonah Sumrall has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sumrall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Sumrall circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Sumrall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson wants to slow Sumrall down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sumrall on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Sumrall moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Sumrall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumrall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Sumrall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Sumrall saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sumrall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sumrall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Sumrall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Sumrall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Sumrall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson jabs Sumrall right on the nose. Sumrall blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sumrall doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sumrall.
Good shot there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Sumrall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Sumrall counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonah Sumrall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumrall blocks a leg kick.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sumrall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Sumrall counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumrall dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Sumrall counters with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sumrall.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Sumrall counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Sumrall checks it
and Sumrall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson moves to clinch but Sumrall breaks away
and Sumrall counters with a head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jackson is rocked!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Sumrall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sumrall counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Sumrall looks at the referee who does nothing so Sumrall lands a crushing right that sends Jackson to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle comes into the arena with Max Payne theme blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Schwalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwalle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwalle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edgar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwalle avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Schwalle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edgar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwalle rushes Edgar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schwalle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schwalle lands with a short shot to the head.
Schwalle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schwalle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwalle fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwalle throws a combination that misses
letting Edgar counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwalle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schwalle 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Schwalle.
Oliver Schwalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Edgar as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edgar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schwalle is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Edgar.
Oh Schwalle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwalle is breathing heavily.
Edgar lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Schwalle up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Edgar from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Schwalle's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Edgar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by FAME. The crowd seem to be enjoying Graves's choice of entrance music: Alvarez. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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208 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Diggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graves throws a chopping leg kick but Diggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Graves.
Graves stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diggs.
It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Doug Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves dips to his left and cracks Diggs with an uppercut!
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diggs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graves pulls Diggs in close to prevent any damage.
Graves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diggs throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diggs 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Graves walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves lands with a cross.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Graves stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Graves. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Diggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Graves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Graves jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Graves connects with an inside leg kick.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Diggs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Graves.
Diggs feints a jab promting Graves to slip. Diggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Graves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graves throws out the jab.
Diggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Graves won't be happy with that.
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!
Diggs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Graves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diggs tries to score with some ground and pound. Graves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to score with some ground and pound. Graves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diggs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Graves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diggs wants to control for a moment but Graves uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Diggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diggs stalling.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is staying active underneath Diggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graves manages to get to full guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Graves keeping full guard, as Diggs tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Doug Graves's cut even more.
Diggs passes Graves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diggs wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Diggs trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diggs moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Graves tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Graves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Graves swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Graves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Graves misses.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Doug Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves lunges at Diggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggs's hand.
Graves slips a straight right by Diggs.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs digs a good body shot into Graves's ribs.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves slips a jab from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Graves misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a hook.
Doug Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a single leg into guard. Graves didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs throws a strike but Graves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diggs working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggs, not yet.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Moses Diggs.
Diggs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug Graves.
I think Graves 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Graves!
Doug Graves 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Silva catches Tires right on the button with a cross.
Tires throws a shot to the body.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tires.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tires walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tires throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Tires moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Tires moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Tires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tires moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tires throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tires takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva is looking to slow Tires down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tires sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Tires has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Tires scores with a nice right hand.
Tires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Tires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tires blocks the body kick.
Tires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tires lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tires throws a quick 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!
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Tires.
Silva tries to work over Tires's front leg with a kick but Tires checks it.
Tires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Tires looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Tires pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tires lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tires.
Tires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tires goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tires manages to avoid it.
Tires fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tires is keeping busy.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tires prevents it.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tires tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Tires back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tires.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tires fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Tires.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiress head.
Tires swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries to work over Tires's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Tires tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva blocking some punches.
Tires takes a shot to the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Tires lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Tires on the inside.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tires stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Tires pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tires checks a low kick from Silva.
Tires tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tires moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Tires tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Tires is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tires throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Tires is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Tires.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tires is out of range and Silva settles back down.
Tires misses with a body kick.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tires avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva thumps Tires with a low kick.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tires.
Silva checks a low kick from Tires.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Tires lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tires fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tires thumps Silva with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva throws a hook but Tires blocks it.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Tires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Donk. Silva catches Tires right on the button with a cross.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tires manages to avoid it.
Tires avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tires. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva avoids the head kick by Tires.
Tires pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Tires. Beautiful body shot.
Silva throws a leg kick but Tires moved away.
Daniel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva cracks Tires with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a hook.
Tires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tires throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Tires rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Tires misses with some punches.
Tires working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tires lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tires.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Tires is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Daniel Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiress head.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Tires's head.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tires prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tires.
Tires tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Tires controls the action.
Tires misses with the head strike.
Tires misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Tires controls the action.
Tires tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tires.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Tires avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva is controlling Tires's posture.
Silva is trying to control the position but Tires postures up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tires wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva is pulling down on Tires's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Tires moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tires.
Tires avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva is looking to slow Tires down with leg kicks.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Tires throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tires.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Tires bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Tires counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tires thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Tires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Tires slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Tires counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Tires counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tires.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tires. That's going to slow Silva down.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tires.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tires.
Tires throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tires delivers a nice body kick.
Tires ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
A good leg kick by Tires.
Tires thumps Silva with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tires!
Silva is looking to wear down Tires with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Tires tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tires feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tires lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tires - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tires. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice cross by Tires.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tires.
Tires fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tires throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva 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.
A good leg kick by Tires.
Tires bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tires rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a body shot.
Tires lands a nice uppercut.
Tires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tires breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Tires uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Tires counters with an inside leg kick.
Tires gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a body shot from Tires.
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Tires.
Tires works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tires lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Tires misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tires lands a right hand.
Tires throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tires lands a body shot.
Tires just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Tires.
Tires softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tires will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Tires tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tires lands with a light punch inside.
Tires tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tires misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tires scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Brick Tires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tires struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Tires is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tires lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tires misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tires tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Tires back against the cage.
Tires working aggressively here.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tires blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tires stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Tires taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tires blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tires.
Tires throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tires.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tires fails to land.
Tires scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tires softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brick Tires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stalker's choice of entrance music: Keelhauled. Otto Jokinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnnie Stalker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen works Stalker's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Stalker.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Stalker's legs.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Stalker.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen darts in and clinches Stalker up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stalker's elbow.
Jokinen scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalker connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stalker cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Stalker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Jokinen is rocked!
Stalker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jokinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Jokinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Stalker.
Jokinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Otto Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen jabs at Stalker's body.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Stalker is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen tries to clinch but Stalker moves out of range.
A low kick from Stalker misses
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Stalker 's knee.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Stalker's legs.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Stalker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stalker throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen clobbers Stalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Stalker slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
A low kick from Stalker is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Stalker looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stalker's calf.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stalker's sensitive parts.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Stalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Stalker takes it in his stride.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stalker. Stalker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stalker swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Stalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stalker tries to avoid it.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Stalker missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stalker throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Stalker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalker down.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Stalker tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Stalker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stalker is rocked!
It looks like Johnnie Stalker 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!
Jokinen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Stalker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otto Jokinen!
A very excited looking Otto Jokinen 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 Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by CUZ I GOT HIGH. Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Stone tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Stone.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Sanchez jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez cracks Stone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stone drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Stone.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stone wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Stone defends it.
Stone wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Stone won't allow it.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Stone lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone cracks Sanchez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanchez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stone somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sanchez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sanchez covering up well under a series of strikes from Stone.
Even with his hooks in, Stone manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sanchez trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ben Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sanchez escapes and throws Stone's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Stone tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez working the strikes but Stone uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone has a hand on Sanchez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sanchez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanchez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone tries to lock up and control but Sanchez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oswaldo Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchez slips a jab from Stone.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Stone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez 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.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez has control of Stone's left arm, preventing Stone from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Stone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Stone looking to control.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Stone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stone trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is controlling Stone's trapped leg to prevent Stone from advancing to side control.
Stone wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Stone.
Stone clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez slips a jab from Stone.
Stone is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Stone throws a shot to the body.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Stone blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Stone slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Stone.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Sanchez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Stone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez is trying to keep Stone in close.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Stone.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Stone staying out of range there.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Stone cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Sanchez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Sanchez controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
Stone working some strikes from top position.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Stone had his way with Oswaldo Sanchez in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stone lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stone's guard.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Stone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanchez stacks Stone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanchez!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Sanchez is staying tight to Stone's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands some shots froms side control.
Stone wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanchez's best efforts.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanchez has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldo Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Oswaldo Sanchez!
Oswaldo Sanchez is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Oswaldo Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ben Stone had this to say: 'I came out swingin away, cuz I got hiiigh. I was gonna counter and take you down, but I was hiiigh. If I just got knocked the fuck out - and I know whyy - why man? why? - cuz I got high, cuz I got high, cuz I got hiiigh. Ladidadadada. Skippity bee bop dooooo wahhhhhhh.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codi Gale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka - Africa. Gale has chosen Gravity kills - Guilty 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Codi Gale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakur is looking to clinch.
Gale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shakur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gale lands a jab.
Shakur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gale throws a leg kick but Shakur moved away.
Gale moves away from the strike by Shakur.
Gale digs a good hook to Shakur's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakur throws a sloppy head kick and Gale moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gale misses the target.
Shakur just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Shakur's head coaches at Athletic Advantage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakur scoring well with a low kick there.
Gale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakur. Gale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gale looks to throw the jab but Shakur is out of range.
Gale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gale lands a body shot.
Shakur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gale misses with a body punch.
Shakur wants to take the fight to the mat but Gale manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakur blocks a body shot from Gale.
A head punch on the inside from Shakur fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gale fails to land.
Shakur misses with the head strike.
Gale misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakur tries a body shot but Gale blocks it.
Shakur misses with some punches.
Shakur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gale has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Gale can't find room to land a body shot as Shakur controls the action.
Shakur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shakur fails to land.
Shakur lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakur swings wildly with an uppercut but Gale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gale.
Shakur struggles to land a body shot inside as Gale controls his hands.
Gale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakur has a couple of punches blocked by Gale.
Shakur blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gale throws a head punch that misses.
Shakur misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakur is working Gale over against the cage.
Shakur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shakur is trying to break free.
A short right from Shakur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shakur.
Gale is rocked!
Gale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakur's elbow.
Gale misses with a punch to the body.
Shakur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gale.
Shakur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gale is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakur finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakur.
Shakur unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gale! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Shakur is unloading with more strikes now! Gale drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emeka Shakur!
Emeka Shakur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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