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TTFC Enemy vs Whales 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Huddlestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sergei Simenkov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Huddlestone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simenkov has Huddlestone up against the cage in a clinch.
Simenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huddlestone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simenkov taking a breather.
Huddlestone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Huddlestone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huddlestone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huddlestone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simenkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simenkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Simenkov, not yet.
Simenkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huddlestone manages to get himself to full guard.
Huddlestone has his foot on Simenkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simenkov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone is wriggling around but Simenkov manages to pass to half guard.
Huddlestone is looking for a sweep. Simenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simenkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Huddlestone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simenkov in particular looking to stall.
Simenkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huddlestone tries to kick Simenkov off but Simenkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simenkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huddlestone's head.
Huddlestone has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simenkov is on him like a limpet, forcing Huddlestone back against the cage.
Simenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huddlestone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simenkov manages to break the clinch.
Simenkov dives in and grabs Huddlestone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huddlestone pushes down on Simenkov's head and hops out.
Tom Huddlestone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huddlestone swivels and escapes.
Simenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Huddlestone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simenkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huddlestone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simenkov is posturing up here but Huddlestone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Simenkov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Simenkov has to tap! Slick submission there by Huddlestone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Huddlestone!
Post fight, Tom Huddlestone took to the microphone: 'thank you god!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by McLaren as he checks the leg kick.
Ferguson throws a low kick but McLaren moves out of range easily.
McLaren lands a body shot.
McLaren checks a low kick from Ferguson.
A solid body kick from McLaren.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaren.
Ferguson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McLaren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by McLaren.
McLaren tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLaren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but McLaren circles away and keeps his distance.
McLaren 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.
McLaren misses with a hook.
Ferguson is looking to counter the offense by McLaren and move into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLaren.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaren blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaren. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson thumps McLaren with a low kick.
McLaren misses with a looping left.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but McLaren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As McLaren backs away, Ferguson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
McLaren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by McLaren.
McLaren misses with a kick to the body
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from McLaren.
McLaren throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
McLaren loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaren misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McLaren throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaren thuds a left hand into Ferguson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
McLaren lands a jab to the nose.
McLaren scores with a push kick.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLaren connects with a jab.
McLaren 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.
McLaren misses with a hook.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson throws a head kick but McLaren moves out of range.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danga de danga de dang - McLaren scores with a four punch combination!
McLaren misses with a looping left.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from McLaren misses
and Ferguson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McLaren is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McLaren lands with a cross.
McLaren tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McLaren blocks it with crossed arms.
McLaren breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McLaren.
McLaren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaren misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
A jab from McLaren misses.
Ferguson is looking to slow McLaren down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
A big right from McLaren misses.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaren misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McLaren thinks about the counter body kick.
Ferguson lands a head kick. McLaren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
McLaren connects with the punch.
McLaren throws a body kick that misses.
Ferguson tries to clinch but McLaren moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from McLaren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
McLaren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks McLaren off balance momentarily.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
McLaren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McLaren throws a nice inside leg kick.
McLaren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaren.
Ferguson tries to clinch but McLaren moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLaren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaren throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colt McLaren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferguson scores with a hook.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for McLaren's leg but McLaren calmly moves out of range.
McLaren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
McLaren lands a front kick.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but McLaren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLaren scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaren throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised McLaren's leg. McLaren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson throws a lazy body kick
and McLaren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ferguson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaren thumps Ferguson with a low kick.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
McLaren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaren throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as McLaren jumps back.
McLaren throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Colt McLaren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaren avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
McLaren throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
McLaren throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson throws out a leg kick but McLaren moves out of range and Ferguson only half commits.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That kick from McLaren tenderised Ferguson's leg. Ferguson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McLaren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaren looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
McLaren misses with a double jab
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McLaren.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
McLaren is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McLaren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McLaren is defending well for now.
McLaren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferguson.
McLaren loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
McLaren misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
McLaren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaren.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised McLaren's leg. McLaren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLaren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
McLaren lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson defending well as McLaren loads up on a big left hand.
McLaren throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson is looking to counter the offense by McLaren and move into the clinch.
Ferguson wants to slow McLaren down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaren lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ferguson takes a step back to recover.
McLaren throws a wild body kick that Ferguson sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson backing away here, and McLaren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McLaren tries to land a front kick but Ferguson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferguson, right into the meat.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaren misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferguson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McLaren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McLaren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. McLaren shrugs it off though.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised McLaren's leg. McLaren is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLaren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McLaren throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaren ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson slips under a jab from McLaren.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McLaren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from McLaren.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Ferguson.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLaren avoids a kick to the body.
McLaren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colt McLaren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferguson thumps McLaren with a low kick.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from McLaren misses.
McLaren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLaren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferguson checks it well.
A good leg kick by McLaren.
McLaren misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McLaren throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice kick to the body.
McLaren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ferguson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but McLaren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
McLaren lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson avoids the body shot from McLaren.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaren thuds a left hand into Ferguson's body.
A slow jab from McLaren misses its intended target.
Good work by McLaren as he checks the leg kick.
McLaren blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaren throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
McLaren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerguson.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaren throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
McLaren 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.
Ferguson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLaren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McLaren moves out of range of the body kick.
McLaren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferguson throws a low kick but McLaren moves out of range easily.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and McLaren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrett Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ferguson.
McLaren lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson throws a low kick but McLaren avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws a chopping leg kick but McLaren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and McLaren moves out of range easily.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but McLaren moved away.
McLaren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Donk. McLaren catches Ferguson right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but McLaren moved away.
McLaren thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaren lands a slapping body shot.
McLaren misses the jab.
McLaren connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaren throws a good cross that connects.
McLaren misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaren 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.
McLaren misses with a series of wild punches.
McLaren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson.
McLaren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colt McLaren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but McLaren is out of range.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLaren takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but McLaren moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick by Ferguson misses
and McLaren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLaren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick but McLaren moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLaren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that McLaren sees coming a mile off.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McLaren lands a head kick!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but McLaren moved away.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLaren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McLaren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like McLaren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson slips a straight right by McLaren.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but McLaren moved away.
Ferguson tries to move into range but McLaren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLaren sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy body kick from McLaren
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colt McLaren.
I've got McLaren 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt McLaren!
Colt McLaren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolland Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rolland Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overstreet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Overstreet instigates a clinch.
Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre misses with the combination.
Pierre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overstreet.
Pierre shoots in and drives through. Overstreet sprawls well.
Overstreet cracks a nice hook into Pierre's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overstreet. That's going to slow Pierre down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierre.
Overstreet flicks out a counter leg kick but Pierre steps away.
Overstreet moves into range and clinches up with Pierre.
Overstreet just leaning against Pierre, taking a breather.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overstreet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Overstreet lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet has Pierre pushed against the cage.
Pierre looking to stall.
Pierre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Overstreet blocks an uppercut.
Overstreet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Overstreet avoids it well.
Pierre throws a series of punches but Overstreet moves out of range.
Pierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pierre takes one on the button.
Pierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Overstreet slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Overstreet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierre staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
Pierre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Overstreet quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is taking a breather. Overstreet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet gets full guard.
Overstreet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overstreet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pierre postures up.
Overstreet looking for a sweep. Not yet Overstreet, not yet.
Overstreet is striking from the bottom but Pierre uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Overstreet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierre's back!
Pierre tries to roll but Overstreet sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet controls the action.
Overstreet punches the canvas rather than the man.
Overstreet has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pierre.
Pierre tries to escape but Overstreet has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Overstreet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Overstreet punches Pierre on the ear.
Pierre takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Overstreet keeps control of the position as Pierre tries to break free.
Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
Overstreet is punishing Pierre with some ground and pound.
Pierre is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oh Pierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overstreet lands strikes from the back and Pierre isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volga Overstreet!
During a confident post fight interview, Volga Overstreet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Utley comes to the cage accompanied by Paramore - Ignorance. Dickens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trick Daddy - Shut Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buff Dickens!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens misses with a body shot.
Utley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Utley closes the distance and pushes Dickens back into the cage.
Utley blocks a body shot from Dickens.
Dickens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Utley's elbow.
Utley pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dickens tries a body shot but Utley blocks it.
Utley trying to control the position but instead, Dickens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Utley into the cage.
Dickens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Utley backwards.
Utley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utley tries to pull guard but Dickens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Utley pulls guard.
Utley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Utley tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Utley has momentary wrist control but Dickens slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickens working some strikes from top position.
Dickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Utley's head.
Utley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickens postures up and lands a big shot to Utley's brow.
Dickens postures up in Utley's guard and throws a big left but Utley blocks it.
Utley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dickens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Utley's head.
Dickens wants to clinch up but Utley keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickens, pushing him back against the cage.
Utley is pressed up against the cage. Dickens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Utley down to the mat. Utley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Utley drives through and clinches with Dickens against the cage.
Dickens has hold of one of Utley's legs. Utley is fighting the takedown attempt but Dickens gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickens stops Utley from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Utley is trying to control the position but Dickens postures up.
Dickens trying to control but Utley is working from the bottom.
Dickens is looking to stand up but Utley won't let him.
Utley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dickens working some strikes from top position.
Dickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Utley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dickens connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickens drives through with a takedown into Utley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Utley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Utley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Utley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickens throws a big right hand that misses.
Utley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dickens throwing strikes from guard but Utley blocks nicely.
Dickens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens distracts Utley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dickens landing with the ground and pound.
Dickens trying to control the position from guard on top but Utley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickens is looking to work some ground and pound but Utley has wrist control.
Dickens throws a big right hand that misses.
Dickens landing some decent shots from guard.
Dickens being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Utley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickens.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dickens misses with a hook. Utley ducked under it nicely.
Dickens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Utley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Utley or perhaps it was just good defense by Dickens, which made it look bad.
Dickens tries to clinch up but Utley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickens closes the distance and clinches.
Dickens stops a takedown attempt from Utley.
Dickens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Utley is trying to pull guard but Dickens has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Utley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Utley clinches up with Dickens and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dickens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dickens trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickens is striking but Utley is not phased and passes to half guard.
Dickens is trying to control but Utley passes into side control!
Utley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dickens has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dickens is trying to improve his position.
Dickens struggling a bit here.
Utley wants to stand but Dickens has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Utley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Utley wants to sweep but no luck.
Utley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dickens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Utley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickens is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens trying to control but Utley is working from the bottom.
Dickens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Utley's head.
Utley controls Dickens momentarily but Dickens frees himself.
Dickens wants to control from the top but Utley keeps moving.
Utley is trying to keep Dickens in close.
Utley keeping moving, preventing Dickens from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickens doesn't manage to clinch there - Utley circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickens thuds a left hand into Utley's body.
Dickens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Utley moves into the clinch successfully.
Utley prevents a body shot from Dickens.
Dickens scores with a shoulder strike.
Utley has Dickens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dickens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Utley tries to pull guard but Dickens won't allow it.
Dickens wants to take the fight to the mat but Utley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dickens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Utley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickens tries to throw a body punch but Utley avoids it by throwing Dickens back against the cage.
Utley scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Utley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Utley stops a takedown attempt from Dickens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buff Dickens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dickens throws a jab when Utley was well out of range.
Dickens stuffs the takedown.
Utley blocks a jab.
Chase Utley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Utley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dickens has clasped his hands together around Utley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dickens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dickens trying to control the action but Utley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens working the head with strikes.
Dickens is putting a hurting on Utley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dickens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Utley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Utley is looking for a sweep.
Dickens in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Utley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buff Dickens!
Buff Dickens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Prima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye Of The Tiger. Prima has chosen You're Going Down 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Prima!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prima ducks right into an uppercut from Blyer.
Blyer misses the shot to the body.
Prima wants to counter with a clinch but Blyer pushes him away.
Prima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyer throws out the jab.
Prima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyer throws a series of punches but Prima avoids them all with ease.
Prima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Blyer does no damage.
Blyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blyer with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyer throws a right hand that Prima ducks under and follows up with a left that Prima also avoids with ease.
As Blyer backs off Prima throws a huge counter combo but Blyer manages to avoid it all.
Blyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blyer jabs Prima right on the nose. Prima blinks but takes it well.
Blyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blyer duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prima.
Prima is looking for the big counter here.
Prima throws a looping overhand right but Blyer ducks down to avoid it.
Prima scores with a push kick.
Prima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prima staying out of range there.
Prima is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blyer.
Blyer misses with a body punch
and Prima makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blyer really felt that one!
No joy there for Blyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Blyer finds it's way through Prima's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyer connects with a jab.
Prima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyer.
A countering left hand to the body from Prima misses.
Prima defending well as Blyer loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blyer scores with a three punch combo!
Blyer lands a nice shot that snaps Prima's head back.
Prima is rocked!
Blyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prima moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocky Blyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer looks to land a combination but Prima avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prima closes the distance and pushes Blyer back into the cage.
Prima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prima has Blyer pressed against the cage, preventing Blyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blyer can't find room to land a body shot as Prima controls the action.
Blyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Blyer dodges an elbow strike from Prima.
Prima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blyer managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blyer.
Prima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Blyer avoids the damage to the body.
Blyer avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Blyer.
Prima prevents Blyer from breaking the clinch.
Prima missing with knees to the body.
Blyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blyer misses the body punch
and Prima counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Blyer backs off Prima throws a huge counter combo but Blyer manages to avoid it all.
Blyer misses with the combination.
Prima unleashes a big counter combination but Blyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Blyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prima.
Blyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blyer lands a left and a right that send Prima crashing to the mat, dazed. Blyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Prima is still on wobbly legs! Can Blyer finish him?
Prima doesn't manage to clinch there - Blyer circles away.
Blyer is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Blyer shuts the power down on Prima. Lights out, game over! Blyer is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Blyer!
A less than humble Rocky Blyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Louie Prima spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer's entrance music is Mad at Gravity- Burn. A fine choice. 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
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Graves misses with a kick to the body.
Acer darts in looking for a takedown but Graves gets double underhooks and turns Acer into the cage.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Acer moves out of range as Graves throws a body kick.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Acer is just out of range.
Graves swings widly with a right hand
and Acer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
Acer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves thows a body kick. Acer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acer.
Acer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Acer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Acer looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Acer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Acer gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Acer's ribcage.
Acer wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Acer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acer has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Acer is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Acer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves digs a right hand into Acer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acer's gas tank.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Acer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
Acer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acer wants a takedown but no success here.
Graves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Acer is breathing heavily.
Graves working Acer over with knees to the body.
Acer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves lands a good knee to the midsection. Acer won't want to take too many of those.
Acer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acers head.
Graves pushes Acer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Acer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Graves.
Graves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves has Acer pushed against the cage.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Acer throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick.
Acer shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Acer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acer misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Acer gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Acer fails to pull guard.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Acer can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acers head.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Graves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Graves pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves lands a body punch.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Acer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Acer tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
Acer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Acer slips a straight right by Graves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves takes a swing at Acer's ribcage but misses.
Graves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Acer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Acer swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Acer backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Graves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Acer is rocked!
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
and Graves counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Acer! He's just covering up as Graves starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Graves!
A very excited looking Doug Graves 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Country boy can survive. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vodka throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Vodka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes tries to clinch but Vodka moves out of range.
Hughes swings for the body but Vodka moves out of range.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vodka avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vodka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hughes 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.
Vodka wants to sweep but no luck.
Vodka pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Vodka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vodka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vodka wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vodka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vodka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vodka as he avoids it easily.
Vodka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vintage Vodka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vodka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Vodka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses
and Vodka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vodka lands with a short shot to the head.
Vodka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vodka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vodka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodka prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
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!
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vodka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vodka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vodka lands a shoulder strike.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vodka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Vodka counters with a left to the body.
Vodka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Vodka is avoiding it.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vodka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vodka! But no joy.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Vodka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hughes tries to clinch up
and Vodka counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vodka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Vodka as Hughes shoots in.
Vodka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vodka counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vodka counters with an outside leg kick.
Vodka lands a high kick!
A jab from Vodka finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Vodka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vodka scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Vodka.
Vodka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vodka counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes slips under a jab from Vodka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vintage Vodka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Vodka's shoulder, as Vodka tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes throws a jab when Vodka was well out of range.
Vodka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Vodka counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vodka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vodka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hughes.
Vodka misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vodka is defending well.
Vodka lands a shot to the body.
Vodka misses with a punch to the body.
Vodka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodka misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Vodka.
Vodka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vodka.
Vodka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Vodka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka misses with a body punch.
Hughes takes an elbow to the temple.
Vodka lands a nice elbow.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Hughes misses
and Vodka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hughes. That's going to slow Vodka down.
Vodka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Vodka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Vodka misses.
Hughes tries to clinch but Vodka moves out of range.
Ratt Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vodka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs.
Vodka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vodka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vodka.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Vodka misses with a looping left.
A cross from Vodka lands.
Hughes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vodka checks it well.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Vodka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vodka.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Vodka moved out of range.
Vodka wants to counter with a clinch but Hughes pushes him away.
Vodka lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes is rocked!
Vodka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vodka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Vodka moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes is looking to land body kicks.
Vodka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Vodka back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vodka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vodka misses with an elbow strike.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vodka struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vodka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vodka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vodka.
Vodka misses with a knee strike.
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vodka connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vintage Vodka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vodka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Vodka moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hughes there.
Vodka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vodka is pulling down on Hughes's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes stops Vodka from standing up.
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vodka 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes 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.
Vodka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vodka holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hughes slips a jab from Vodka.
Vintage Vodka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vodka lands a really nice looking cross but Hughes seems unphased.
Hughes throws a shot to the body.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vodka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vodka counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Vodka is out of range.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vodka leaves Hughes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hughes misses with the body kick
and Vodka counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vodka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vodka cracks a nice hook into Hughes's ribs.
Ratt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka misses the shot to the body.
Vodka blocks a jab.
Vodka throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Vodka misses.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Vodka counters by moving into the clinch.
Vodka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vodka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodka tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vodka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vodka.
A short left from Vodka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vodka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vodka just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vodka.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vodka connects with an inside leg kick.
Vodka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Vodka.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Vodka shows good takedown defense.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vodka in his tracks.
Vodka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vodka connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vintage Vodka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vodka 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vintage Vodka!
Vintage Vodka made sure to mention his sponsor, Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France lands with a kick to the temple. Gavin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin connects with the punch.
Gavin throws the left hand but France avoids the punch easily.
France drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gavin defends it well.
Nice uppercut lands for France. That snapped Gavin's head back.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
France dives in for a single leg takedown but Gavin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
France 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.
France lands a really nice looking cross but Gavin seems unphased.
France scores with a decent looking hook.
France shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense.
France takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
France looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
France swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gavin misses with a few strikes there.
Gavin leaves France with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
France fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin cracks France with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
France looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
France blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Donk. France catches Gavin right on the button with a cross.
Gavin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
France fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from France.
France throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin lands a jab.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
France misses the shot to the body.
Gavin tried to counter with a leg kick but France avoided it.
Darwin France seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
France misses the shot to the body.
Gavin moves out of range as France strikes.
Gavin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
France fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gavin to the ground. France is now in Gavin's guard.
France passes Gavin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gavin trying to hold on to France's head to control him but France postures up.
France throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a kimura but Gavin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
France passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gavin!
France putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
France with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
France controlling the position easily from mount.
Gavin has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of France's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin wants to get back to full guard.
Gavin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, France has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
France trying to control but he's not successful this time.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
France with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gavin is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France 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.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
France closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gavin's guard.
Darwin France has got the better of the ground game so far.
France postures up.
France content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gavin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gavin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Gavin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
France advances position into side control!
France is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gavin is trying to escape and France transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gavin is forced to tap! Nice work there by France! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwin France!
A very excited looking Darwin France 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 Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Dubrov (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 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Dubrov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone clinches with his opponent.
Corleone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone presses Dubrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Corleone misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubrov looking to stall.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Corleone 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.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corleone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dubrov lands a body punch.
Dubrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Dubrov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Corleone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dubrov's brow.
Corleone digs a right hand underneath Dubrov's ribcage. Dubrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone avoids the elbow strike from Dubrov, against the cage.
Corleone lands with a right to the head.
Dubrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corleone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Dubrov.
It looks like Sonny Corleone has been cut.
Dubrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corleone works on Dubrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dubrov blocks the elbow strike.
Dubrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corleone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Corleone on the inside.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Corleone.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corleone has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone lands a shot to the body.
Corleone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dubrov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Corleone lands a damaging elbow.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corleone.
Corleone trying to control the position but instead, Dubrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corleone into the cage.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dubrov looking to stall.
Corleone scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Pavel Dubrov's cut even more.
Corleone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dubrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corleone avoiding damage as Dubrov throws knees to the body.
Corleone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corleone looking to stall.
Dubrov blocks a body shot from Corleone.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corleone lands an elbow just above Dubrov 's eye.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dubrov avoids it.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Corleone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dubrovs head.
Corleone misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Corleone.
The cut above Pavel Dubrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Corleone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corleone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone pushes Dubrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corleone is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dubrov dodges an elbow strike from Corleone.
Corleone scores with a shot to the side of Dubrov's head.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Corleone blocks with his arms.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Corleone tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Corleone back against the cage.
Corleone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dubrov scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corleone lands a right hand.
Corleone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corleone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dubrov as Corleone tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Corleone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dubrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Corleone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corleone throws a head kick that half lands.
Pavel Dubrov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dubrov looks to land a right hand but Corleone moved out of range.
Dubrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corleone looks to land a combination but Dubrov avoids it well.
Corleone has closed the distance and engaged Dubrov in a clinch.
Corleone can't find room to land a body shot as Dubrov controls the action.
Sonny Corleone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dubrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but Dubrov blocks it.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone slows down the pace here.
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corleone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Dubrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov lands a knee to the body.
Corleone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dubrov blocking some punches.
Dubrov cracks Corleone with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone'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.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Corleone.
Dubrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Corleone is blocking nicely.
Dubrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone's elbow.
Corleone managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Corleone misses with the head strike.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone misses with some punches.
Dubrov with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Corleone blocks it.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pavel Dubrov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sonny Corleone!
During a confident post fight interview, Sonny Corleone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Enemy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to (Silence). Whales has chosen AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Patrick Whales enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whales scores with a nice body kick.
Whales 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.
Enemy digs a good hook to Whales's body.
Whales slips a jab and a cross from Enemy.
Whales moves out of range of the leg kick from Enemy.
Whales drives through with a takedown into Enemy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Enemy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Enemy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whales wants to sweep here but Enemy controlling him for the moment.
Whales keeping full guard, as Enemy tries to pass.
Whales wants to sweep here but Enemy controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whales has his hands on Enemy's head, controlling the position.
Enemy wants to pass the guard but Whales is keeping the position.
Whales wants to sweep here but Enemy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whales lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Enemy pulls Whales in to control the position.
Enemy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whales manages to get himself to full guard.
Whales looking to control.
Whales 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.
Enemy pushing down on Whales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Enemy is thwarting Whales's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales is trying to get back to full guard.
Whales is in trouble now - Enemy has advanced to mount!
Whales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Enemy wants to control but Whales is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enemy in particular looking to stall.
Enemy is trying to control the action in half guard but Whales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whales looking for a sweep. Not yet Whales, not yet.
Enemy trying to control but Whales is working from the bottom.
Whales controls Enemy momentarily but Enemy frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enemy wants to control from the top but Whales keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch but Whales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Enemy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enemy avoids a kick to the body.
Enemy throws a jab when Whales was well out of range.
Whales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Enemy slaps away a takedown attempt from Whales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whales throws a shot from downtown. Enemy moves away and avoids it.
Enemy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Enemy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enemy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy avoids the head kick by Whales.
Enemy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Whales stuns Enemy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Whales.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales tries for a takedown but Enemy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whales throws a solid leg kick but Enemy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whales.
Whales swings widly with a right hand
and Enemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Public Enemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enemy.
Whales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enemy checks a leg kick.
Whales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whales misses with a kick to the body
and Enemy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enemy throws a head kick but Whales moves out of range.
Enemy throws a nice looking combination but Whales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whales misses with a straight right.
Whales throws a low kick but Enemy moves out of range easily.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales throws the kick towards the body but Enemy avoids it.
Whales blocks a leg kick.
Whales throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Enemy was covering up waiting for the punch and Whales finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whales wants to control from the top but Enemy keeps moving.
Enemy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whales.
Whales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Enemy is keeping the position for now.
Whales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Enemy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Enemy has control of Whales's left arm, preventing Whales from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Enemy scores with a head kick.
Patrick Whales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Enemy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whales doesn't seem phased though.
Enemy throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales slips a jab from Enemy.
Whales feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Whales.
Whales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Jab, jab by Enemy - just one landing.
Enemy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Public Enemy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enemy clobbers Whales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whales connects with a leg kick. Enemy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whales just misses with a punch to the body.
Enemy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whales is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Public Enemy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Enemy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Whales crashes against the mat.
Enemy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Enemy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Whales wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Whales crashes against the mat.
Whales taking a breather here.
Enemy sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy is not content to let Whales control the position.
Enemy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whales wants to free his trapped foot but Enemy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Enemy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Enemy is trying to control the position but Whales postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whales is fighting to break Enemy's control of his arms but Enemy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Whales stopping the sweep attempt from Enemy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Whales.
Enemy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Enemy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whales somewhat.
Enemy throws a big counter combination but Whales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whales misses with the body kick
and Enemy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whales is defended easily by Enemy.
Enemy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Enemy on the side of the head.
Enemy cracks a nice hook into Whales's ribs.
Enemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whales throws a looping overhand right but Enemy ducks down to avoid it.
Enemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Enemy.
Enemy scores with a body shot.
Whales digs a good hook to Enemy's body.
Whales throws a leg kick but Enemy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Enemy moves out of range of the body kick.
Whales slips under a jab from Enemy.
Whales drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enemy defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whales.
Enemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whales shoots in but Enemy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Public Enemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
Whales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Enemy as he avoids it easily.
Enemy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whales's elbow.
Enemy slows down the pace here.
Enemy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enemy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Enemy.
Whales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Public Enemy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whales misses with a lunging right hand
and Enemy counters with a series of strikes. Whales will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whales lands a slapping body shot.
Enemy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whales.
Whales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Whales is staying tight to Enemy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Whales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enemy keeps working.
Whales tries to score with some ground and pound. Enemy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Whales scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales lands an elbow.
Whales trying to control the action but Enemy is working from the bottom.
Enemy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whales trying to control but Enemy postures up.
Whales wants to get back to full guard.
Whales wants to sweep but Enemy has passed to side control!
Whales is not content to let Enemy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales dodges the ground and pound from Enemy.
Whales is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Enemy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Enemy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Enemy trying to control from half guard but Whales is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whales is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whales fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whales lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Enemy leaves Whales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whales throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Enemy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whales misses with a body kick.
Whales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enemy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whales is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Enemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whales feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enemy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Enemy tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick Whales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Enemy misses with a low kick.
Whales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Enemy is looking to clinch but Whales is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Whales 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enemy scores with the left hand. Whales knows he should have avoided that one.
Enemy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Enemy avoids the head kick by Whales.
A decent looking cross lands there for Enemy.
Enemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whales tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Enemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Enemy.
Enemy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Whales tries to counter it with a takedown but Enemy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales misses with a wild body shot.
Enemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enemy defending well as Whales loads up on a big left hand.
Whales thumps Enemy with a low kick.
Whales darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whales moves into full mount! Enemy won't be happy about that!
Whales looking to finish with strikes here!
Whales breaks from Enemy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Enemy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Whales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Enemy trying to control here.
Patrick Whales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whales is keen to just control but Enemy is a slippery customer.
Patrick Whales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whales lands a nice short elbow.
Enemy is looking to improve his position.
Enemy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whales.
Whales trying to control the action but Enemy is working from the bottom.
Whales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Enemy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whales.
Whales is pressing down on Enemy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Enemy is holding on for now.
Whales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Enemy is staying active underneath Whales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No joy there for Enemy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enemy connects with a body shot.
Enemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whales was well out of range. Poor timing from Enemy.
Enemy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whales works the jab nicely.
Public Enemy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enemy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Whales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enemy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Enemy cracks Whales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whales looks to land a left hand but Enemy moved out of range nicely.
Whales throws the kick towards the body but Enemy avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Public Enemy.
I think Enemy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Public Enemy!
Public Enemy retains his light heavyweight title!
Public Enemy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'So you had your fight. Happy?'.
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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