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TUM I - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauline Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes to the cage accompanied by Pauline Pantsdown - I Don't Like It. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauline Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson lands with a cross.
A big right from Hanson misses.
Loblaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loblaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Loblaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loblaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanson loads up on a big right hand but Loblaw slips the punch.
Hanson misses with a looping left.
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loblaw counters with a left to the body.
Loblaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Loblaw's head but Loblaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loblaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Loblaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Loblaw. Beautiful body shot.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loblaw counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Hanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanson misses with a looping left.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Loblaw's shoulder, as Loblaw tries to avoid the shot.
Hanson throws the left hand but Loblaw avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Loblaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson scores with a jab. Loblaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson tries to bum rush Loblaw with a series of wild strikes but Loblaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loblaw stuns Hanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Loblaw misses the target.
Loblaw throws a shot to the body.
Loblaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loblaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Pauline Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loblaw connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Loblaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loblaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanson.
Loblaw misses with a straight left.
Loblaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loblaw swinging wildly here.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Loblaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loblaw moves away from the strike by Hanson.
Hanson moves out of range as Loblaw strikes.
Loblaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loblaw. Hanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loblaw throws a shot to the body.
Loblaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Loblaw slips under a jab.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loblaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Loblaw misses its intended target.
Hanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Loblaw's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw with a nice cross.
Hanson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Loblaw throws a solid leg kick but Hanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loblaw.
Loblaw misses with a hook. Hanson ducked under it nicely.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Loblaw moved out of range.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Loblaw.
Loblaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Loblaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loblaw 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.
A left lands for Hanson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Loblaw counters with a nice body shot.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Loblaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Loblaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Loblaw there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loblaw lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.
Hanson throws a right and a left that Loblaw avoids nicely.
Loblaw misses the jab.
Hanson misses with an uppercut
and Loblaw counters with a left to the body.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loblaw.
Hanson ducks right into an uppercut from Loblaw.
Loblaw throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Hanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loblaw slips under a jab from Hanson.
Loblaw staying out of range there.
Loblaw moves away from the strike by Hanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loblaw cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Loblaw thuds his right hand into Hanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loblaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanson is out of range.
Loblaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanson.
Loblaw throws a low kick but Hanson moves out of range easily.
Jab by Loblaw.
Loblaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loblaw misses with a left hand
and Hanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson with a nice cross.
Hanson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loblaw throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Hanson slips a jab from Loblaw.
Loblaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Loblaw misses the shot to the body.
Loblaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
Hanson takes one to the side of the head.
Hanson throws the left hand but Loblaw avoids the punch easily.
Loblaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Loblaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw connects with a jab.
Loblaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Loblaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loblaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Hanson dips to his left and cracks Loblaw with an uppercut!
Loblaw throws a series of punches but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanson checks a low kick from Loblaw.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Loblaw counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson throws the left hand but Loblaw avoids the punch easily.
Hanson throws the left hand but Loblaw avoids the punch easily.
Loblaw throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw misses with a wild body shot.
Loblaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Loblaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Loblaw counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Loblaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Loblaw moves away and avoids it.
Hanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loblaw moves away from the strike by Hanson.
Bob Loblaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loblaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loblaw slips a straight right by Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Loblaw missing with a left hand there. Hanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loblaw defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
Loblaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
Loblaw staying out of range there.
Loblaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loblaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loblaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanson checks it well.
No joy there for Loblaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Loblaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Loblaw throws a front kick aimed at Hanson's knee but Hanson avoids it well.
Hanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanson looks to throw the jab but Loblaw is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loblaw. Loblaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loblaw.
Loblaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Loblaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loblaw throws out a leg kick but Hanson moves out of range and Loblaw only half commits.
Loblaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Loblaw moved out of range.
Hanson swings widly with a right hand
and Loblaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loblaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loblaw misses with a straight left.
Loblaw drops Hanson with a beautiful combination! Hanson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Loblaw is looking for the KO!
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loblaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanson.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Loblaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loblaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loblaw.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loblaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanson.
Loblaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson takes one to the side of the head.
Loblaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
letting Loblaw counter with a right hand.
Loblaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Loblaw.
Loblaw missing with a left hand there. Hanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loblaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loblaw thuds a left hand into Hanson's body.
Loblaw connects with a right that clearly hurt Hanson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Loblaw proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hanson collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Loblaw!
In defeat, Pauline Hanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'No the whole thing is wrong, and it stinks and I don’t like it.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Velemir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Legstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Velemir!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong shoots for a takedown but Velemir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velemir closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Legstrong quickly recovers to half guard.
Velemir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Velemir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velemir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Legstrong is staying active underneath Velemir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velemir drops an elbow to the side of Legstrong's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Velemir working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legstrong tries to roll over but Velemir keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Velemir lands a nice short elbow.
Legstrong wants to control but Velemir is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Legstrong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Velemir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Velemir cracks Legstrong with a solid left hand.
Velemir with a nice head shot there.
Legstrong looking for a guillotine here but Velemir defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velemir!
Velemir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velemir avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legstrong.
Legstrong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Velemir has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Velemir!
Legstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velemir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Velemir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Velemir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velemir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Velemir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velemir stands up over Legstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velemir with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velemir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legstrong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Velemir works over Legstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velemir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Legstrong keeping moving, preventing Velemir from controlling successfully.
Legstrong looking for a guillotine here but Velemir defends easily.
Velemir with a nice head shot there.
Legstrong is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velemir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velemir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Velemir defends well.
Velemir gets to his feet and stands over Legstrong, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Legstrong felt that one! Velemir unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Legstrong from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Velemir!
A victorious Justin Velemir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Booyakasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booyakasha has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvester Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Booyakasha!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booyakasha scores with a punch to the head.
Booyakasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Booyakasha lands with a cross.
Booyakasha's coach down at Cutthroat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Booyakasha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Booyakasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali Booyakasha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Booyakasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Booyakasha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Booyakasha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booyakasha catches Malone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Booyakasha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Booyakasha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone's hands.
Malone misses with a looping right.
Booyakasha tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booyakasha was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malone is looking to wear down Booyakasha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booyakasha was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Booyakasha jabs at Malone's body.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
A jab from Malone misses.
Good exchange - Booyakasha coming out on top.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha lands a nice looking body shot.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Booyakasha tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Booyakasha to the ground. Booyakasha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Booyakasha scores with a jab to the head.
Malone thows a body shot but no joy.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malone is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Booyakasha cracks a nice hook into Malone's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booyakasha wants to land a leg kick but Malone is out of range.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Booyakasha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Booyakasha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Malone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Booyakasha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booyakasha misses with a body kick.
Booyakasha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Booyakasha misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Booyakasha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone lands a nice hook to Booyakasha's body. Booyakasha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone misses with a jab to the body
and Booyakasha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booyakasha moves away.
Booyakasha scores with a body shot.
Booyakasha throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Booyakasha misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booyakasha is looking to clinch but Malone is avoiding it.
Malone walks into a left hand.
Ali Booyakasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone scores with a shot to the body.
Booyakasha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Booyakasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booyakasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Booyakasha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Booyakasha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Malone connects with a body shot.
Booyakasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booyakasha throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Booyakasha is just out of range.
Malone with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Booyakasha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye.
Booyakasha lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Booyakasha misses.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Booyakasha lands a nice looking body shot.
Booyakasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Malone is rocked!
Booyakasha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Malone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Booyakasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malone seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Booyakasha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Booyakasha.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Booyakasha dominated 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.
Booyakasha moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Booyakasha avoids the body shot from Malone.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booyakasha moves away.
Booyakasha throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Booyakasha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Booyakasha defends it nicely.
Booyakasha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booyakasha was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Malone works over Booyakasha's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Booyakasha.
Booyakasha tries to clinch up.
Booyakasha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Booyakasha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Booyakasha.
Malone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malone throws a jab when Booyakasha was well out of range.
Ali Booyakasha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha lands with a cross.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Booyakasha throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Booyakasha misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booyakasha. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booyakasha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Booyakasha scores with a punch to the head.
Booyakasha misses with a shot to the body
and Malone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Booyakasha's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Booyakasha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone distracts Booyakasha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booyakasha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Booyakasha trying to control the position.
Booyakasha has his hands on Malone's head, controlling the position.
Malone postures up in Booyakasha's guard and throws a big left but Booyakasha blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Booyakasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Booyakasha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Booyakasha wants to clinch.
Booyakasha swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Booyakasha throws an overhand right that lands on Malone's shoulder, as Malone tries to avoid the shot.
Booyakasha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Malone takes a swing at Booyakasha's ribcage but misses.
Malone swings for the body but Booyakasha moves out of range.
Booyakasha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Booyakasha blocks a jab.
Booyakasha lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand.
Malone thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Booyakasha to the mat! Booyakasha manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booyakasha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Booyakasha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Booyakasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booyakasha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malone!
Booyakasha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Booyakasha is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sylvester Malone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Booyakasha throws a head kick that misses.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booyakasha misses with a looping right.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booyakasha misses with a right hand
and Malone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Booyakasha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malone.
Booyakasha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone looks to land a strike but Booyakasha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Booyakasha controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone pushes down on Booyakasha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone working Booyakasha over with strikes.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booyakasha defending well though.
Booyakasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Booyakasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Booyakasha is refusing to be controlled, as Malone sits in half guard.
Malone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malone is thwarting Booyakasha's attempts to control the position.
Malone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone thows a huge punch but Booyakasha dodges it nicely.
Booyakasha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booyakasha keeps working.
Booyakasha trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booyakasha defending well though.
Malone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malone throwing shots but Booyakasha is blocking nicely.
Malone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booyakasha defending well though.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booyakasha defending well though.
Malone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Booyakasha's head.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Booyakasha defending well though.
Sylvester Malone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone wants to free his trapped foot but Booyakasha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Booyakasha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Malone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Booyakasha trying to control from the bottom.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Booyakasha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone controlling the action here.
Malone 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 loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malone 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ali Booyakasha!
A very excited looking Ali Booyakasha 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian McGordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Weiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian McGordon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiner misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by McGordon.
Weiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGordon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weiner wants to slow McGordon down by chopping away at his legs.
Weiner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGordon is able to avoid easily.
Weiner throws a chopping leg kick but McGordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weiner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from McGordon.
A big left from McGordon misses.
Weiner connects with a solid leg kick.
Weiner throws a lazy head kick
and McGordon counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Weiner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGordon is looking to take a break and control but Weiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner wants to control but McGordon postures up.
McGordon throws a strike aimed at the side of Weiner's head but Weiner avoids it well.
McGordon working the head with strikes.
Weiner is not content to let McGordon control the position.
Weiner regains half guard.
McGordon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weiner defending well though.
McGordon tries to pass to full mount but Weiner defends it.
McGordon controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGordon wants to take a breather but Weiner is having none of it.
McGordon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Weiner to regain full guard.
Weiner wants to sweep here but McGordon controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Weiner holds on and takes a little breather.
McGordon stands up over Weiner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
McGordon chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner is trying to control the position but McGordon postures up.
Weiner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGordon defends it easily.
Weiner working for a triangle but McGordon defends it easily.
McGordon stays in close to Weiner's body and controls the position.
McGordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon trying to control but Weiner is working from the bottom.
McGordon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weiner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGordon stands up over Weiner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGordon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weiner is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGordon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGordon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGordon throwing shots but Weiner is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGordon lands a nice short elbow.
Weiner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGordon.
McGordon working the head and body with strikes.
McGordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Weiner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGordon's back!
McGordon trying to control the hands but Weiner breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner is persistently looking for the submission but McGordon is defending it well.
McGordon fending off the submission attempt from Weiner.
McGordon trying to control the hands but Weiner breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy McGordon right now.
Brian McGordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weiner is persistently looking for the submission but McGordon is defending it well.
Weiner has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner trying to control momentarily.
Weiner is controlling the position but McGordon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGordon can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon looking for a sweep. Not yet McGordon, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Weiner just wasn't active enough.
Weiner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGordon misses with a hook.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Weiner enables McGordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weiner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGordon pushes down on Weiner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGordon prevents Weiner from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weiner trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian McGordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Weiner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGordon gets the takedown into side control.
Weiner is looking to reverse the position.
McGordon laying and praying for a moment but Weiner takes advantage and regains half guard.
McGordon prevents Weiner from improving his position.
McGordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGordon.
McGordon is looking to stall here but Weiner recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weiner looking to control.
McGordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGordon 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.
Weiner working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weiner wants to sweep here but McGordon controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weiner throws the kick towards the body but McGordon avoids it.
Weiner tries to score with a low kick but McGordon moves his leg out of the way.
Weiner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weiner wants it to stay on the feet.
Weiner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGordon.
Weiner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weiner wants to land a leg kick but McGordon is out of range.
Weiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGordon rushes Weiner and presses him up against the cage.
Weiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weiner can't find room to land a body shot as McGordon controls the action.
The referee calls for McGordon to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Weiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGordon keeps control of Weiner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGordon lands a nice uppercut.
McGordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Weiner throws a punch but it's blocked by McGordon.
McGordon avoiding damage.
McGordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Weiner.
McGordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGordon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weiner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGordon has Weiner pressed against the cage.
McGordon misses with a punch to the body.
Weiner trying to control the position but instead, McGordon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weiner into the cage.
McGordon has Weiner pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weiner taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian McGordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGordon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian McGordon!
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