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Dominance 69 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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216 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nopparat Somchaimy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchaimy lands with a straight right. Cunningham didn't see that one coming.
Somchaimy misses with a straight right.
Cunningham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Somchaimy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham ducks right into an uppercut from Somchaimy.
A left lands for Somchaimy.
Somchaimy slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunningham misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somchaimy! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham lands with an overhand left.
Somchaimy thows a leg kick but Cunningham checks it
letting Cunningham counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham throws a lazy uppercut
and Somchaimy counters with a stiff right hand.
Somchaimy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somchaimy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cunningham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randall Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cunningham lands the left hand.
Somchaimy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Somchaimy throws a chopping leg kick but Cunningham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somchaimy tried to score with a low kick but Cunningham checks it.
Somchaimy lands with an uppercut that bounces Cunningham off the cage and back into range.
A cross from Somchaimy lands.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Somchaimy throws a leg kick but Cunningham moved away.
Cunningham jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somchaimy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cunningham throws a chopping leg kick but Somchaimy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Somchaimy scores with a leg kick.
Somchaimy moves away from the strike by Cunningham.
A little jabbing left from Somchaimy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Somchaimy.
Cunningham looks to land a left hand but Somchaimy moved out of range nicely.
Cunningham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somchaimy throws the left hand but Cunningham avoids the punch easily.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somchaimy's head backwards.
Cunningham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cunningham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Somchaimy throws a right hand that misses
and Cunningham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Somchaimy has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
Somchaimy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy preventing the sweep.
Cunningham is pulling down on Somchaimy's head to control his posture.
Somchaimy connects with a couple of short punches.
Somchaimy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cunningham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cunningham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Somchaimy is one step ahead there.
Somchaimy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Somchaimy from controlling successfully.
Somchaimy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Somchaimy lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Somchaimy manages to get himself to full guard.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Somchaimy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Somchaimy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Somchaimy has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Randall Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somchaimy.
Somchaimy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cunningham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cunningham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somchaimy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cunningham misses with a combination
and Somchaimy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Cunningham blocks the low kick.
Somchaimy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchaimy tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Somchaimy throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Somchaimy. That snapped Cunningham's head back.
Cunningham misses with a straight left.
Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Somchaimy slips under a jab from Cunningham.
A combination from Somchaimy does no damage.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somchaimy manages to avoid it.
Somchaimy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cunningham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somchaimy throws a hook but Cunningham avoids it easily.
Cunningham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cunningham throws a solid leg kick but Somchaimy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cunningham.
Somchaimy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Somchaimy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cunningham, right into the meat.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somchaimy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somchaimy. That's going to slow Cunningham down.
Somchaimy throws a head kick but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somchaimy momentarily.
Somchaimy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somchaimy misses with an uppercut.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Somchaimy moves out of range.
Somchaimy moves out of range of the strikes.
Somchaimy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somchaimy looks to land a combination but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somchaimy! But no joy.
Cunningham scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Somchaimy misses.
Nice shot lands for Cunningham.
A low kick from Somchaimy is predictable there
and Cunningham counters with an outside leg kick.
Cunningham throws a right hand that misses
and Somchaimy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cunningham's knee momentarily.
Somchaimy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunningham.
A little jabbing left from Somchaimy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somchaimy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cunningham staying out of range there.
Somchaimy tried to score with a low kick but Cunningham checks it.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somchaimy manages to avoid it.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy misses with a right hand
and Cunningham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Somchaimy is rocked!
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!
Cunningham sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Somchaimy's defenses. It connects perfectly with Somchaimy's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar comes to the cage accompanied by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Barksdale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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36
211 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laar scores with a body shot.
Laar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Laar scores with a head kick. Barksdale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Laar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laar just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Laar slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laar scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laar.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Laar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Laar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laar - that will leave a mark!
Barksdale lands with an uppercut that bounces Laar off the cage and back into range.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barksdale misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar misses with a kick to the body.
Laar walks into a jab.
Laar misses with a wild body shot.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the body.
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Barksdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barksdale catches Laar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laar throws a head kick that misses.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar is looking to land body kicks.
Laar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barksdale will feel that in the morning.
Laar is looking to chop away at Barksdale's legs.
Laar scores with a shot to the body.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laar.
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!
Laar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Laar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barksdale moves out of range of the body kick from Laar.
A little jabbing left from Barksdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barksdale wants to land a leg kick but Laar is out of range.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laar.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Laar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laar looks for the body kick but Barksdale saw that one coming.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale unleashes a big counter combination but Laar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laar looks to land a left hand but Barksdale moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Laar scores with a push kick.
Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Laar's ribs.
Laar takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Laar.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Laar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Laar moves away and avoids it.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laar circles away quickly and effectively.
Barksdale connects with a single shot there.
Barksdale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laar is looking to wear down Barksdale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Laar walks into a stiff left hand from Barksdale.
A head kick misses from Laar.
Nice uppercut there from Barksdale.
Laar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laar swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Laar.
Laar throws the kick towards the body but Barksdale avoids it.
Laar throws a push kick but Barksdale slaps the foot to one side.
Laar looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
Laar slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale with a jab.
Laar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laar walks into a straight right hand from Barksdale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Barksdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Laar.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laar.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Laar is just out of range.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laar. Laar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barksdale is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barksdale works Laar's body with a nice hook.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laar is looking to land body kicks.
A nice combination there by Barksdale.
Laar looks for the body kick but Barksdale saw that one coming.
Barksdale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Laar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laar thumps Barksdale with a low kick.
Barksdale scores with a nice strike.
Barksdale swings for the body but Laar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Laar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Laar.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laar!
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Barksdale avoids a kick to the body.
Laar throws a wild body kick that Barksdale sees coming a mile off.
Laar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Laar.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Laar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Laar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barksdale to score with a decent uppercut.
Laar throws a wild body kick that Barksdale sees coming a mile off.
Laar connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Barksdale.
Laar misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laar, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Barksdale. Those never looked like landing.
Laar lands with a slapping head kick.
Laar ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale is looking to slow Laar down with leg kicks.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barksdale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Laar.
A leg kick checked by Barksdale.
Laar just misses with a punch to the body.
Laar moves out of range of the body kick from Barksdale.
Laar lands with a slapping head kick.
Laar misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Laar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barksdale lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
Arvo Laar is winning the standup battle so far.
Laar moves out of range of the strikes.
Laar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a jab to the head.
Laar checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laar throws a head kick that half lands.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laar scores with a nice body kick.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Laar throws a leg kick but Barksdale moved away.
Laar lands with a shot to the body.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laar.
Laar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barksdale's sensitive parts.
Laar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar tries to land a front kick but Barksdale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale throws out a powerful jab.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Laar moves out of range easily.
Laar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laar lands with a nice body punch.
Barksdale 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.
Laar throws a push kick but Barksdale slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laar throws a quick counter head kick but Barksdale was just out of range.
Laar misses with a body kick.
Laar thows a body kick. Barksdale tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barksdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laar 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.
Laar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barksdale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laar looks to throw a body kick
and Barksdale counters with a nice uppercut.
Laar misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barksdale lands with a nice body punch.
Laar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Barksdale is out of range.
Laar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Laar looks for the body kick but Barksdale saw that one coming.
Laar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Laar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Laar throws a quick counter head kick but Barksdale was just out of range.
Barksdale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laar checks a leg kick nicely.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Barksdale's knee but Barksdale avoids it well.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Laar.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laar throws a front kick aimed at Barksdale's knee but Barksdale avoids it well.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Laar scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Laar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barksdale, as that shot connected.
Barksdale misses with a wild body shot.
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barksdale checks a low kick from Laar.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laar.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Laar's shoulder, as Laar tries to avoid the shot.
Laar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laar lands a body shot.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Barksdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
Laar misses with a body shot
letting Barksdale counter with a right hand.
Laar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale 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.
Laar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Laar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barksdale! But no joy.
Laar swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crunch! Laar slams his shin into Barksdale's torso.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Laar misses with a kick to the body.
Laar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laar. Laar obviously looking to wear him down.
Laar looks for the body kick but Barksdale saw that one coming.
Barksdale throws out a counter right but Laar avoids it with no problem.
Laar throws a leg kick that misses.
Barksdale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barksdale scores with a sloppy right hand. Laar should have avoided that one.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Laar slips the punch.
Laar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laar takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale looks to land a left hand but Laar moved out of range nicely.
Barksdale moves out of range of the body kick from Laar.
Barksdale tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Laar.
Barksdale jabs Laar right on the nose. Laar blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laar.
Barksdale swings for the body but Laar moves out of range.
Barksdale scores with the left hand. Laar knows he should have avoided that one.
Barksdale lands with a slapping head kick.
Laar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Laar misses with a kick to the body.
Barksdale unleashes a big counter combination but Laar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barksdale swings for the body but Laar moves out of range.
Laar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barksdale just manages to avoid it.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laar's sensitive parts.
Barksdale avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Laar with a series of wild strikes but Laar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
Laar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barksdale.
Barksdale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Laar ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Laar.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laar.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laar. That's going to slow Barksdale down.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Laar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Laar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Laar - that will leave a mark!
Laar misses with a series of wild punches.
Laar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laar throws a sloppy head kick and Barksdale moves out of range easily.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laar.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Laar.
A head kick misses from Laar.
Laar throws a lazy head kick
and Barksdale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barksdale tried to score with a low kick but Laar checks it.
Laar lands a nice looking body kick.
Laar misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Barksdale finds it's target.
Laar misses with a body kick.
Laar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laar blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avon Barksdale.
Well Barksdale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Sara - Weatherman. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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27
184 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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27
176 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brynden Tully!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tully - that will leave a mark!
Hale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tully counters with a right hand to the body.
Tully 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.
Hale misses with a looping left.
Tully throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Hale misses the shot to the body.
Hale lands a nice looking body shot.
Hale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tully on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Brynden Tully has been cut.
Tully throws a sloppy head kick and Hale moves out of range easily.
Tully with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Tully is out of range.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Tully uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tully is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tully misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tully tries to land a front kick but Hale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Tully scores with a head kick. Hale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hale misses with a series of wild punches.
Tully looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tully.
Hale throws a lazy head kick
and Tully counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tully.
Tully lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Tully - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tully tries to throw a body punch but Hale avoids it by throwing Tully back against the cage.
Tully misses with a body punch.
Tully letting Hale take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale just leaning against Tully, taking a breather.
Tully fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hale is trying to maintain a safe position but Tully gets an underhook and turns Hale into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tully as the two fighters clinch.
Tully lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hale or not.
Tully misses with the head strike.
Tully tries to work over Hale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Tully - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hale works on Tully's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hale misses with the head strike.
Tully swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hale works on Tully's body with a couple of short punches.
Tully lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Hale to work.
A head punch on the inside from Hale fails to land.
Hale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hale can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully avoiding damage.
Hale is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tully as Hale tries to tie him up.
Hale is leaning against Tully and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tully swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tully misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hale.
Hale has Tully pressed against the cage.
Tully lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Tully dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brynden Tully's cut.
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.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hale. Tully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tully lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Brynden Tully seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hale fails to land the takedown.
Tully pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tully connects with a jab.
Tully swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tully moves away from the strike by Hale.
Hale looks to land a combination but Tully avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tully connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tully jabs at Hale's body.
Tully slips under a jab.
Brynden Tully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tully blocks a head kick by Hale.
Tully lands with a kick to the temple. Hale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully jabs at Hale's body.
Hale swings for the body but Tully moves out of range.
Hale looks to land a combination but Tully avoids it well.
Tully swinging wildly here.
Hale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tully throws a sloppy head kick
and Hale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brynden Tully seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hale is pushing Tully up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hale slowing the pace effectively.
Hale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
Tully struggles to land a body shot inside as Hale controls his hands.
Tully swings wildly with an uppercut but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale is trying to stall.
Hale stalling the fight.
Hale taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Hale.
Hale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tully tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandon Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hale swinging wildly here.
Tully throws a low kick but Hale moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tully tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tully slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tully lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hale will feel that in the morning.
Tully's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hale under the eye.
Tully throws a jab when Hale was well out of range.
Tully is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tully fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hale is out of range.
Tully bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tully throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tully digs a good body shot into Hale's ribs.
Hale throws a series of punches but Tully moves out of range.
Hale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tully's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tully connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hale's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tully throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Tully lands but Hale takes it in his stride.
Hale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tully has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale tries to clinch up but Tully circles away and keeps his distance.
Tully tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Hale.
Tully throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tully looks for the body kick but Hale saw that one coming.
Tully has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tully motions for Hale to come forward. Tully throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hale.
The fighters circling - Tully throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tully scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Tully.
Tully misses with a body kick.
Tully goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Tully avoids it well and moves away.
Tully throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tully lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Tully showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brynden Tully's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tully paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hale misses with a low kick as Tully jumps back.
A punch combination from Hale misses.
Hale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tully plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tully feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Tully misses with a low kick as Hale jumps back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hale.
Tully misses with a head kick.
Tully walks into a left hand.
Tully throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hale.
Hale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale connects with the punch.
Tully is rocked!
Hale throws the kick towards the body but Tully avoids it.
Tully moves out of range of the body kick from Hale.
Hale connects with a right hand. Tully shakes it off.
Tully is still on wobbly legs! Can Hale finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Tully throws a head kick that misses.
Tully is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hale rather than just go for the knockout.
Hale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tully throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hale lands an uppercut.
Hale creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tully's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tully drops to his knees and Hale pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hale!
Brandon Hale tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arjel Dacir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
180 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
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27
172 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arjel Dacir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Dacir as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Dacir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Mr Anderson has been cut.
Dacir tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Dacir misses with the combination.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Some wild striking there from Dacir.
Dacir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at North Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Dacir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Dacir's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacir. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dacir loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Dacir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dacir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dacir.
Anderson takes a swing at Dacir's ribcage but misses.
Dacir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Dacir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Dacir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Dacir.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Dacir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dacir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dacir checks a low kick from Anderson.
A left lands for Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anderson throws a leg kick but Dacir moved away.
Dacir explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dacir is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Dacir is out of range.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Dacir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dacir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dacir is out of range.
Dacir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Dacir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dacir backing away here, and Anderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dacir sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dacir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Dacir is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Dacir stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dacir is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Anderson.
Good work by Dacir as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Dacir steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dacir tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dacir under the eye.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dacir.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dacir doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Dacir walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
A big left from Dacir misses.
Dacir throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Dacir.
Dacir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dacir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Dacir saw that one coming.
Anderson connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dacir.
As Anderson tries to get set, Dacir tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dacir checks it well.
Anderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson lunges at Dacir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dacir's hand.
Dacir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Dacir.
Dacir takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Dacir seems unphased.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dacir tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Jab by Anderson.
Dacir misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Dacir sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Anderson tries to get set, Dacir tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Anderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dacir pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Dacir settles back down.
Dacir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dacir tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
Dacir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dacir tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Dacir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dacir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Dacir's leg. Dacir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dacir is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dacir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dacir checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Dacir as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Dacir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Dacir counters by moving into the clinch.
Dacir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dacir putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dacir will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson jumps guard but Dacir stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dacir misses with the head strike.
Dacir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dacir walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Dacir has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dacir and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dacir throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Dacir saw that one coming.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Dacir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dacir steps away.
Dacir looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dacir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Good work by Dacir as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range as Dacir strikes.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Dacir's leg but Dacir calmly moves out of range.
Dacir takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Dacir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Dacir sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacir blocks the body kick.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dacir.
Anderson pushes Dacir away with a front kick.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Dacir jumps back.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dacir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dacir's sensitive parts.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Dacir moves out of range easily.
Dacir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson thumps Dacir with a low kick.
Anderson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Anderson tries to get set, Dacir tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson tries to work over Dacir's front leg with a kick but Dacir checks it.
Dacir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Dacir looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dacir.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Dacir sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dacir.
Dacir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dacir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson cracks the inside of Dacir's front leg.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Dacir moved away.
Dacir throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Dacir only half commits.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Dacir.
Dacir tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dacir has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dacir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dacir throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Anderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dacir lands a right hook to the body.
Arjel Dacir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Dacir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Dacir.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dacir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dacir checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Dacir avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Dacir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dacir throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dacir steps away.
Dacir 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.
Dacir lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dacir throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Dacir's front leg but catches the back leg as Dacir tries to avoid it.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacir.
Anderson throws a push kick but Dacir slaps the foot to one side.
Dacir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Dacir.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dacir, right into the meat.
Dacir is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Dacir 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.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Dacir lands with a slapping head kick.
Dacir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dacir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dacir throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Dacir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dacir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dacir swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dacir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Dacir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dacir trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacir tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dacir trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dacir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dacir looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Dacir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anderson. That one must have hurt.
Dacir fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Dacir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dacir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson cracks the inside of Dacir's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Dacir is looking to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Dacir jumps back.
Dacir tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dacir throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Dacir dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacir.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dacir throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
After winning the bout, Mr Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has chosen INTERNATIONALE as his entrance music. Georgy Fokin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forrest Gump's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgy Fokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Fokin. That snapped Gump's head back.
Gump defending well as Fokin loads up on a big left hand.
Fokin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
Gump is looking to chop away at Fokin's legs.
Fokin tries to counter with a takedown but Gump is quick to defend against it.
Fokin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gump slips a jab from Fokin.
Fokin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gump throws a wild body kick that Fokin sees coming a mile off.
Fokin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fokin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gump.
Gump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gump keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gump 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.
Fokin tries to work over Gump's front leg with a kick but Gump checks it.
Fokin moves out of range of the body kick from Gump.
Gump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fokin.
Fokin misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Fokin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gump raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fokin lands with an uppercut that bounces Gump off the cage and back into range.
Fokin connects with a body shot that sends Gump's belly button to the back.
Fokin throws a big shot that misses.
Gump appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fokin avoids a kick to the body.
Fokin walks into a straight right hand from Gump.
Gump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fokin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Gump's shoulder, as Gump tries to avoid the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gump 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 Fokin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fokin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Gump.
Fokin misses with a body shot
and Gump counters with a good low kick that Fokin was not able to check.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gump wants to clinch up but Fokin keeps it at a distance.
Gump jabs at Fokin's body.
Nice body punch from Fokin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gump replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fokin blocks it well.
Gump scoring well with a low kick there.
Fokin connects with a nice looking jab.
Fokin blocks a head kick by Gump.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fokin.
Fokin lands a glancing blow to the side of Gump's head.
Gump wants to clinch up but Fokin keeps it at a distance.
Gump feints and then cracks Fokin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fokin down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin misses with a looping left.
Fokin swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Gump fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fokin is out of range.
Fokin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gump scores with a leg kick.
Gump throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Fokin.
Fokin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forrest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fokin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gump has time to react.
Gump throws the kick towards the body but Fokin avoids it.
Gump misses with a wild body shot.
Gump defending well as Fokin loads up on a big left hand.
Gump connects with a body shot.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gump.
Gump looks to land a body kick but Fokin moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fokin throws a body punch but Gump moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gump, right into the meat.
Fokin misses the jab.
Gump thumps Fokin with a low kick.
Fokin lands with a nice body punch.
Fokin lands a nice hook to Gump's body. Gump takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fokin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gump throws a body kick that misses.
Fokin misses with a straight left.
Gump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fokin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.
Fokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fokin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gump dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fokin. That did some damage!
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 Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fokin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gump.
Gump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gump lands a head kick!
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Fokin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gump looks to land a body kick but Fokin moved away.
Fokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Fokin.
Gump throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Gump looks to land a body kick but Fokin moved away.
A jab from Fokin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Fokin coming out on top.
Gump avoids the body shot from Fokin.
Gump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fokin jabs at Gump's body.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fokin with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fokin swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gump throws a lazy right hand but Fokin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gump cracks the inside of Fokin's front leg.
Fokin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fokin connects with a crisp jab.
Gump lands a leg kick that knocks Fokin off balance momentarily.
Gump misses with a straight left.
A big left from Fokin misses.
Fokin misses with a low kick.
Fokin slips a straight right by Gump.
Gump does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Gump moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump throws a push kick but Fokin slaps the foot to one side.
Fokin cracks a nice hook into Gump's ribs.
Gump misses with a head kick.
Gump staying out of range there.
Fokin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgy Fokin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fokin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gump tried to score with a low kick but Fokin checks it.
Fokin swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Gump avoids the body shot from Fokin.
Fokin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gump misses the shot to the body.
Fokin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Fokin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gump doesn't seem phased though.
Gump throws a body shot but no joy.
Gump throws a shot to the body.
Gump thumps Fokin with a low kick.
Gump thumps Fokin with a low kick.
Gump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fokin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gump scores with a jab.
Gump slips a jab from Fokin.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fokin.
Gump wants to counter the offense by Fokin and move into the clinch position.
Gump lands with a right hand.
Fokin scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Gump lands.
Gump avoids the body shot from Fokin.
Gump throws a leg kick that misses.
Gump looks to land a left hand but Fokin moved out of range nicely.
Fokin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gump.
Fokin throws a looping overhand right but Gump ducks down to avoid it.
Gump throws a big shot that misses.
Gump lands a head kick. Fokin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Georgy Fokin's cut is getting worse.
Fokin gets a double leg takedown into Gump's guard.
Fokin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Forrest Gump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fokin misses the shot to the body.
Gump scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gump lands a nice hook to Fokin's body. Fokin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Gump moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fokin throws out the jab.
Gump tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fokin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gump.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin stuns Gump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fokin misses the jab.
Gump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Fokin - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fokin. Gump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fokin throws a hook but Gump blocks it.
Fokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gump is just out of range.
Gump wants to counter the offense by Fokin and move into the clinch position.
Fokin misses with a hook. Gump ducked under it nicely.
Gump looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fokin takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Gump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fokin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gump.
Gump clinches with his opponent.
Gump misses with a body punch.
Gump throws a punch but it's blocked by Fokin.
Fokin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumps head.
Gump scores with a shoulder strike.
Gump misses with a punch to the body.
Gump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fokin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Gump.
Fokin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fokin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gump, right into the meat.
Fokin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Gump tenderised Fokin's leg. Fokin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gump throws a leg kick but Fokin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gump looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gump lands a leg kick that knocks Fokin off balance momentarily.
Fokin throws a shot from downtown. Gump moves away and avoids it.
Gump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fokin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gump makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fokin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gump counters with a good low kick that Fokin was not able to check.
Fokin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gump can pounce on him.
Gump lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Fokin blocks the leg kick.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Fokin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Gump.
Gump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gump delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Gump.
Fokin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
Gump connects with an inside leg kick.
Fokin connects with a single shot there.
Gump lands a jab to Fokin's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fokin misses.
Fokin misses with an uppercut.
Gump looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gump manages to avoid it.
Gump misses with a leg kick
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump won't allow Fokin to pass to mount.
Gump is trying to get back to full guard.
Gump trying to hold on to Fokin's head to control him but Fokin postures up.
Fokin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gump has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!
Post fight, an emotional Forrest Gump said 'Iso Kaato, im coming after you. I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Vader - Blood Of Kingu as his entrance music. Tony McDonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Brett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Victory Gym and Spa in the buildup to the fight.
Brett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brett checks a low kick from McDonald.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brett swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Brett moved away.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brett.
Brett looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
Brett blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Brett attempts a counter takedown but McDonald avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Brett manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Brett keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McDonald looks calm but he's in trouble here. Brett gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McDonald is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Brett lets go of the hold and McDonald can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Brett!
In his post fight interview, Benny Brett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tim Poutsi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tim Poutsi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
19 - 6 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov defending well as Poutsi loads up on a big left hand.
Poutsi wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Poutsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Poutsi attempts a counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it well and moves away.
Poutsi ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Poutsi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kersikov sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Poutsi there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Poutsi walks into a jab.
Kersikov darts in and clinches Poutsi up against the cage.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Poutsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poutsi misses with some punches.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Poutsi misses with the head strike.
Poutsi working aggressively here.
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 short right from Kersikov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Poutsi controls his hands.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poutsi lands a shoulder strike.
Poutsi lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
Poutsi looking to slow down the pace here.
Poutsi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Poutsi controls the action.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poutsi avoids it.
Poutsi lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poutsi trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Poutsi stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Poutsi.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poutsi backwards.
Poutsi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poutsi is keeping busy.
Poutsi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Poutsi manages to end up in side control.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Poutsi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Poutsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Poutsi stalls from top position.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov taking a bit of punishment here - Poutsi scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Poutsi throws an elbow but Kersikov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Poutsi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kersikov to see if he's OK.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Poutsi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Poutsi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Poutsi crashes against the mat.
Poutsi scoring with punches and elbows.
Poutsi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poutsi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Poutsi 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.
Poutsi is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poutsi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poutsi throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Poutsi cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poutsi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Poutsi off balance momentarily.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Poutsi jumps back.
Poutsi is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Poutsi clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Poutsi.
Kersikov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Poutsi's shoulder, as Poutsi tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Poutsi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poutsi.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Poutsi avoids it well.
Poutsi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poutsi moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Poutsi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poutsi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poutsi.
No luck for Poutsi with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Poutsi misses.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poutsi throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Poutsi moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Donk. Kersikov catches Poutsi right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Poutsi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poutsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Poutsi moves out of range.
Poutsi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Poutsi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Poutsi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poutsi manages to avoid it.
Poutsi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vlad Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poutsi forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Poutsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi throws a head punch that misses.
Poutsi tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Poutsi avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poutsi.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poutsi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poutsi lands an uppercut.
Poutsi taking a breather.
Kersikov tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poutsi.
Poutsi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Poutsi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poutsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poutsi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Poutsi avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Poutsi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kersikov landing knees to the body.
Poutsi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Poutsi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kersikov regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poutsi passes into half guard.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Poutsi's head to control him but Poutsi postures up.
Kersikov is pressing down on Poutsi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov controls Poutsi momentarily but Poutsi frees himself.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poutsi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Poutsi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Poutsi misses.
Poutsi misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Poutsi.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Poutsi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Poutsi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Poutsi.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poutsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poutsi's elbow.
Poutsi is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Poutsi has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poutsi's elbow.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poutsi trying to control the position but instead, Kersikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poutsi into the cage.
Kersikov pushes Poutsi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poutsi managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Poutsi managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Poutsi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov tries to work over Poutsi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poutsi managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
Poutsi lands a knee to the body.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Poutsi blocks it.
Poutsi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov is working Poutsi over against the cage.
Poutsi lands a shoulder strike.
Poutsi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Poutsi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Poutsi.
Poutsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Poutsi tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Poutsi tries for a takedown but Kersikov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Poutsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poutsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Poutsi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poutsi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poutsi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Poutsi into the cage.
Poutsi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Poutsi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poutsi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poutsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
Poutsi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poutsi or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poutsi as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Kersikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Poutsi gets an underhook and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Kersikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You All Everybody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Shephard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon tries to land a front kick but Shephard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shephard throws out a counter right but Payakaroon avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Payakaroon lands.
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
No joy there for Shephard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payakaroon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shephard avoids the body shot from Payakaroon.
Shephard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses the body punch
and Shephard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shephard.
Shephard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Payakaroon is trying to defend but Shephard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Payakaroon is looking for a sweep. Shephard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard wants to take a breather but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Payakaroon trying to control here.
Shephard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon is trying to control but can't.
Payakaroon tries to roll over but Shephard keeps him under control.
Shephard wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is defending well.
Shephard looks to land a strike but Payakaroon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payakaroon is on top in guard.
Payakaroon looking to sit in guard and control but Shephard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shephard connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard wants to pass the guard but Payakaroon is keeping the position.
Payakaroon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shephard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Payakaroon looking to control.
Shephard wants to control from the top but Payakaroon keeps moving.
Shephard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payakaroon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Payakaroon is looking to advance position but Shephard won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shephard is pressing down on Payakaroon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shephard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shephard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Payakaroon defends well.
Payakaroon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Payakaroon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payakaroon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Payakaroon wants to control from the top but Shephard keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Payakaroon preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon lands a head kick!
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shephard shoots in looking for a takedown. Payakaroon tries to sprawl out of it but Shephard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Payakaroon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Samart Payakaroon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Payakaroon connects with a body shot that sends Shephard's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shephard manages to avoid it.
Shephard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shephard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payakaroon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payakaroon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Shephard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Shephard was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shephard shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon shows good takedown defense.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shephard has time to react.
Shephard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shephard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard moves away from the strike by Payakaroon.
Shephard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payakaroon pinned against the cage. Payakaroon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Payakaroon lands with a hook. Shephard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Shephard as Payakaroon shoots in.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Shephard.
Shephard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payakaroon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shephard with the counter takedown but Payakaroon avoids it easily.
Shephard looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon shoots in for a double leg but Shephard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payakaroon lands a head shot.
Payakaroon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Payakaroon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Payakaroon.
That has opened up Jack Shephard's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon wants to slow Shephard down by chopping away at his legs.
Shephard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shephard dives in for a single leg takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Samart Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shephard.
Payakaroon scores with a nice body kick.
Payakaroon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon gets the takedown into side control.
Payakaroon cracks Shephard with a big right hand but Shephard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Payakaroon is looking to take a break and control but Shephard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shephard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payakaroon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon is working Shephard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payakaroon working the body and head with strikes.
Payakaroon misses with the ground and pound.
Shephard tries to buck Payakaroon off but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Payakaroon scores with punches from side control.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shephard down.
The cut above Jack Shephard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Payakaroon looks up at the clock and then as Shephard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Payakaroon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jack Shephard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samart Payakaroon!
A very excited looking Samart Payakaroon 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scott's choice of entrance music: Scotty Doesn't Know. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a looping left.
Scott thows a leg kick but Lin checks it
and Lin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Lin throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with an inside leg kick.
Lin checks a leg kick.
As Scott backs away, Lin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lin takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott lands a head kick!
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lin is avoiding damage well.
Scott working the ground and pound from side control.
Scott lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Lin denies him.
Lin seems a little lost for a moment, as Scott dominates the positioning.
The ground and pound from Scott seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Scott crashes against the mat.
Lin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lin struggling a bit here.
Lin is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin is working hard here to advance position.
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scott works to advance to full mount. Lin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lin is working to get back to half guard.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin is in a horrible position here. Scott smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scott postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Scott!
Esteban Scott is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Esteban Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran has chosen No Worries 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Fran misses with an uppercut. Kato saw that one coming.
De Fran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kato lands a jab to the head.
De Fran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from De Fran.
Kato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Fran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kato's hands.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato throws a looping overhand right but De Fran ducks down to avoid it.
Kato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Frans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Fran wants to clinch up but Kato keeps it at a distance.
De Fran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kato closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Fran works the jab nicely.
Kato closes the distance and pushes De Fran back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran blocks an uppercut.
Kato keeps control of De Fran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kato is looking to break free of the clinch but De Fran has double underhooks.
De Fran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kato.
Kato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Fran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kato avoids it.
Kato can't find room to land a body shot as De Fran controls the action.
Kato just leaning against De Fran, taking a breather.
Kato scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Fran lands an elbow that stopped Kato in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
De Fran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fran tries to throw a body punch but Kato avoids it by throwing De Fran back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran tries to land knees in the clinch but Kato avoids the damage to the body.
De Fran blocks an uppercut.
Kato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Fran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kato has De Fran pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from De Fran.
Kato'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.
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!
Kato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Fran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Fran as Kato tries to tie him up.
Kato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Fran.
De Fran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kato is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Kato works on De Fran's body with a couple of short punches.
Kato tries to circle away but De Fran has him pinned against the cage.
De Fran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kato.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Kato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Fran misses with an uppercut. Kato saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Kato finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kato jabs De Fran right on the nose. De Fran blinks but takes it well.
De Fran avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on De Fran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. De Fran does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Fran misses with a left hand
and Kato counters with a stiff right hand.
Kato blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato connects with a body shot.
De Fran staying out of range there.
Kato sets himself, and De Fran steps forward looking for the clinch! Kato avoids it this time.
Kato is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Fran.
Kato wants to land a leg kick but De Fran is out of range.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Fran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Fran blocks the body kick.
Kato throws a wild body kick that De Fran sees coming a mile off.
De Fran throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
A lazy body kick from Kato
and De Fran counters with a one-two to the body.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. De Fran moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Fran misses with a body kick.
Kato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kato has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Fran is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Kato misses its intended target.
Kato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Fran.
De Fran missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Fran looks to land a body kick but Kato moved away.
Kato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kato throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. De Fran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato throws a head kick that misses.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and De Fran counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Fran throws a wild body kick that Kato sees coming a mile off.
Kenji Kato is winning the standup battle so far.
De Fran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kato.
Kato digs a good hook to De Fran's body.
De Fran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kato is out of range.
Kato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Fran throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and De Fran moves out of range easily.
Kato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Fran lands a leg kick that knocks Kato off balance momentarily.
De Fran misses with a leg kick
and Kato counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fran. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato dodges the punch combination from De Fran.
De Fran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kato clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kato avoids it.
De Fran is trying to maintain a safe position but Kato gets an underhook and turns De Fran into the cage.
Kenji Kato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Fran lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Fran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Fran has had enough of the clinch but Kato keeps him there for the moment.
De Fran prevents a body shot from Kato.
Kato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Fran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kato.
Kato misses with a punch on the inside.
Kato misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kato - that landed with a thud.
De Fran avoiding damage.
Kato is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
Kato tries to work over De Fran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kato tries a body shot but De Fran blocks it.
De Fran slows down the pace here.
De Fran is working Kato over against the cage.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato manages to break the clinch.
Kato throws a lazy body kick
and De Fran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Fran.
A hook to the body from Kato.
Still in the clinch, Kato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kato taking a breather.
Kato misses with a body punch.
De Fran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Fran misses with an elbow strike.
Kato is working for takedown but De Fran is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Fran is trying to break the clinch but Kato is controlling him.
Kato swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kato lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenji Kato will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Fran misses with a right hand
and Kato counters with a left to the body.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato thumps De Fran with a low kick.
Kato stuns De Fran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kato.
Kato misses with a hook.
De Fran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kato with a body shot.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses.
Kato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Fran can pounce on him.
De Fran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Fran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Kato misses with an uppercut. De Fran saw that one coming.
Kato throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Fran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran needs to keep his hands up - Kato had a free shot at his head there.
De Fran throws a body kick that misses.
De Fran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Fran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and De Fran counters with a left to the body.
Kato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from Kato.
De Fran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Fran misses with a body shot.
De Fran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kato throws a shot from downtown. De Fran moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kato. That snapped De Fran's head back.
A low kick from Kato is predictable there
and De Fran counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Kato throws a lazy body kick
and De Fran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
De Fran slips under a jab.
De Fran misses with a hook to the body
and Kato counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fran tries to close the distance and clinch but Kato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Kato catches De Fran right on the button with a cross.
Kato moves into the clinch successfully.
Kato lands an uppercut.
Kato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Fran smiles and moves away.
Kato lands a jab to De Fran's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a head kick that Kato semi-blocks.
Kato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Fran checks it well.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Fran misses with a hook
and Kato counters with a nice leg kick.
Kato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Fran delivers a nice body kick.
Kato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Fran can do to turn this around?
Kato throws a hook but De Fran avoids it easily.
Kato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kato throws a hook but De Fran avoids it easily.
Kato swings widly with a right hand
and De Fran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Fran 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.
Jab, jab by De Fran - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Fran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kato. That did some damage!
Kato throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Fran misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Kato. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from De Fran misses.
Nice body kick from Kato.
De Fran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kato.
Kato connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato clearly takes 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.
De Fran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Fran looks for the body kick but Kato saw that one coming.
De Fran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Fran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Kato finds it's way through De Fran's defenses.
Kato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kato connects with a crisp jab.
Kato tests De Fran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Fran lands with a right hand.
Kato throws the left hand but De Fran avoids the punch easily.
De Fran throws an overhand right that lands on Kato's shoulder, as Kato tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Fran misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran throws out a powerful jab.
Kato throws out a leg kick but De Fran moves out of range and Kato only half commits.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kato throws a predictable looking body shot
letting De Fran counter with a right hand.
De Fran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Fran misses with a straight right.
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
Kato misses with the body kick
and De Fran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kato delivers a nice body kick.
Kato jabs De Fran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fran.
De Fran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick there by Kato.
Kato misses with a body kick.
De Fran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Fran misses the jab.
De Fran misses with a straight left.
De Fran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Fran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Fran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kato is out of range.
Kato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kato misses with a looping right.
Kato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kato swings for the body but De Fran moves out of range.
Kato sets himself, and De Fran steps forward looking for the clinch! Kato avoids it this time.
Kato darts in and clinches De Fran up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kato.
Kato managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
Kato lands a hook that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from De Fran.
Kato has De Fran pressed against the cage, preventing De Fran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato is trying to push De Fran away but De Fran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Fran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Fran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Fran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fran looking to slow down the pace here.
Kato tries to circle away but De Fran has him pinned against the cage.
De Fran has Kato pressed against the cage, preventing Kato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Fran misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kato.
De Fran breaks from the clinch.
De Fran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fran 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.
De Fran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato had his way with Andr De Fran in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
De Fran connects with a right hand. Kato shakes it off.
Kato works De Fran's body with a nice hook.
Kato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kato.
Kato misses with a body punch
and De Fran counters with a good low kick that Kato was not able to check.
Kato throws a leg kick but De Fran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Fran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato scores with a shot to the body.
De Fran throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fran is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
Kato stuns De Fran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Fran. That one must have hurt.
Kato takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Fran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Fran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kato steps away.
De Fran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kato.
Kato checks a low kick from De Fran.
Kato lands a nice hook to De Fran's body. De Fran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Fran slips a straight right by Kato.
De Fran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Fran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kato wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kato takes a step back to recover.
De Fran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kato's hands.
De Fran throws a hook but Kato blocks it.
Andr De Fran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Fran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kato's corner calls for a 1-2. Kato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fran scores with a leg kick.
Kato misses with a body shot
and De Fran counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kato.
Kato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Fran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kato lands with a nice body kick.
Kato throws a solid leg kick but De Fran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kato.
De Fran misses with a straight left.
Kato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Fran at a distance.
De Fran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kato is rocked!
De Fran throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.
Oh Kato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Fran is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
Kato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kato seems to have got his legs back now.
Kato lands a leg kick that knocks De Fran off balance momentarily.
Kato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fran. Kato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kato throws a low kick but De Fran avoids it.
Kato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Fran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato misses with a looping right.
Kato throws a nice looking combination but De Fran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Fran scores with a hook to the body. Kato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Fran throws out the jab.
De Fran throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fran digs a good body shot into Kato's ribs.
Kenji Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andr De Fran.
I think Kato 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Kato!
Kenji Kato retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Kenji Kato thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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