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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Riley Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov gets a clinch.
Malenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov lands a right hand.
Molovgomedov prevents a body shot from Malenko.
Molovgomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the ropes.
Malenko stalling in the clinch but Molovgomedov improves position.
A shot in the inside from Molovgomedov.
Malenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molovgomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Malenko avoiding damage.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Malenko blocks an uppercut.
Malenko misses with the head strike.
Malenko tries to throw a body punch but Molovgomedov avoids it by throwing Malenko back against the ropes.
Molovgomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Molovgomedov cracks Malenko with a nice body shot.
Malenko can't find room to land a body shot as Molovgomedov controls the action.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov is trying to escape back to his feet but Malenko uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Molovgomedov is trying to buck Malenko off.
Molovgomedov is not content to let Malenko control the position.
Malenko tries for a kimura but Molovgomedov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries to escape but Malenko is in control.
Molovgomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Molovgomedov tries to get out of the position.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malenko's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Malenko! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Molovgomedov has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Malenko!
A victorious Ray Malenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcus Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Marcus Gustav has been cut.
Gustav throws a series of punches but Perry moves out of range.
Perry throwing a counter right hand but Gustav manages to avoid it.
Gustav scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perry - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick there by Perry.
Gustav misses with a jab to the body
and Perry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Gustav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustav looks winded!
Perry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gustav has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Perry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Perry.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perry.
Perry throws a shot to the body.
Perry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perry tests Gustav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perry. Perry obviously looking to wear him down.
Gustav misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perry. That one must have hurt.
Gustav slips a jab and a cross from Perry.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Oooh a lovely combination from Perry sends Gustav down but not out. Perry dives into side control looking to finish.
Gustav is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd goes nuts as Perry knocks Gustav out cold with a massive hammerfist! Perry Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duane Perry!
In his post fight interview, Duane Perry gave a big smile as he said 'ROTFLMAO did you really think you could beat me? LOL hAhahahahah. STFU noob.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedrzejczyk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chase And Status - Fire In Your Eyes ft. Maverick Sabre. Tang Bang had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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242 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jedrzejczyk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jedrzejczyk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Tang Bang has been cut.
Bang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jedrzejczyk is able to avoid easily.
Jedrzejczyk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bang scores with a sloppy right hand. Jedrzejczyk should have avoided that one.
Jedrzejczyk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bang moves out of range as Jedrzejczyk strikes.
Jedrzejczyk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bang on the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedrzejczyk.
Bang misses with a low kick as Jedrzejczyk jumps back.
Tang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jedrzejczyk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bang under the eye.
Jedrzejczyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jedrzejczyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedrzejczyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jedrzejczyk takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Bang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Bang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jedrzejczyk misses with the body kick
and Bang counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang counters with a nice leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk lands a jab to the head.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jedrzejczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Jedrzejczyk slips a jab from Bang.
Bang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jedrzejczyk. Jedrzejczyk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bang throws a hook but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Jedrzejczyk swings widly with a right hand
and Bang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang backing away here, and Jedrzejczyk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jedrzejczyk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a looping right hand.
Bang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bang slips under a jab.
Bang slips under a jab from Jedrzejczyk.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
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!
Bang misses with a leg kick
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight right hand.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a low kick.
Bang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Bang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Jedrzejczyk as he connects with a hook.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk misses with an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Bang.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jedrzejczyk.
A head kick by Bang misses
and Jedrzejczyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jedrzejczyk looks to land a combination but Bang avoids it well.
Jedrzejczyk checks a leg kick.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Bang takes a swing at Jedrzejczyk's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Jedrzejczyk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang is looking to slow Jedrzejczyk down with leg kicks.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Jedrzejczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bang.
Jedrzejczyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bang.
Bang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jedrzejczyk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands with a kick to the temple. Jedrzejczyk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jedrzejczyk moves out of range of the leg kick from Bang.
An inside leg kick lands from Jedrzejczyk.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Bang misses
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jedrzejczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bang is rocked!
Jedrzejczyk drops Bang with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bang! Jedrzejczyk dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
After winning the bout, Jan Jedrzejczyk 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Contador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski comes to the ring accompanied by The King is Back. Oleg Bartowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alberto Contador's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Contador!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contador slips a jab from Bartowski.
Contador misses with a head kick.
Contador catches Bartowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bartowski takes a swing at Contador's ribcage but misses.
Bartowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Contador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contador moves away.
Contador throws a right and a left that Bartowski avoids nicely.
Bartowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Contador wants to stand up but Bartowski is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bartowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bartowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartowski stands up over Contador, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bartowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartowski postures up in Contador's guard and throws a big left but Contador blocks it.
Contador wants to get back to his feet but Bartowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bartowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Bartowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Contador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bartowski 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.
Bartowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Bartowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contador works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartowski is working Contador over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Contador working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bartowski.
Bartowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Contador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contador can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bartowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartowski throws an elbow that misses. Contador uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartowski's guard. Nice move by Contador!
Contador wants to pass the guard but Bartowski is keeping the position.
Bartowski wants to stand and escape but Contador is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contador wants to control from the top but Bartowski keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartowski misses the shot to the body.
Contador misses with a body shot.
Contador wants to land a leg kick but Bartowski is out of range.
Contador fails to land with a series of punches.
Contador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartowski.
Alberto Contador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Contador scores with a leg kick.
Bartowski avoids the head kick by Contador.
Bartowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contador scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Contador as Bartowski shoots in.
Bartowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alberto Contador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contador misses with a head kick.
Contador misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Contador.
Bartowski connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Contador.
Bartowski scores with the left hand. Contador knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartowski takes a swing at Contador's ribcage but misses.
Bartowski takes a swing at Contador's ribcage but misses.
Contador looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartowski is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Contador, which made it look bad.
Contador throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartowski lands an overhand right.
Bartowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartowski misses the jab.
Bartowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Contador throws a head kick that misses.
Bartowski looks to throw the jab but Contador is out of range.
Bartowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartowski looks to land a combination but Contador avoids it well.
Contador throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Contador defending well as Bartowski loads up on a big left hand.
Contador just misses with a punch to the body.
Contador is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bartowski rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Bartowski misses.
Contador is looking for the big counter here.
Contador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Bartowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Contador scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Contador throws a nice looking combination but Bartowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bartowski scores with a hook.
Contador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick from Contador lands but Bartowski takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Contador, as that shot connected.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Contador slips under a jab.
Contador cracks Bartowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bartowski dips to his left and cracks Contador with an uppercut!
Contador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Contador avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Contador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartowski manages to avoid it.
Bartowski swings for the body but Contador moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bartowski. Beautiful body shot.
Contador is looking to slow Bartowski down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bartowski.
Contador buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bartowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contador.
Bartowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contador misses with a head kick.
Contador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartowski throws out the jab.
Contador raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Contador scores with a one two! Bartowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contador moves away.
Contador swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartowski.
Contador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contador throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contador misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartowski misses the shot to the body.
Contador goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Contador with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bartowski throws a series of punches but Contador avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Bartowski blocks the low kick.
It looked like Bartowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartowski slips a jab and a cross from Contador.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartowski as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski avoids the body shot from Contador.
Bartowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Contador.
It seemed like Contador was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Contador.
Bartowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bartowski checks a low kick from Contador.
Bartowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contador was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartowski.
Bartowski throws a right hand that Contador ducks under and follows up with a left that Contador also avoids with ease.
Bartowski checks a low kick from Contador.
Bartowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Contador as he jumps to the side.
Bartowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contador is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Contador throws a head kick that misses
and Bartowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contador throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Contador throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Contador feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bartowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Contador moves away from the strike by Bartowski.
Contador moves away from the strike by Bartowski.
Bartowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Contador.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski throws out a loose jab but Contador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Contador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartowski misses with the combination.
Contador darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Contador. That's going to slow Bartowski down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contador. Bartowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartowski. Contador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contador raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alberto Contador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartowski throws the left hand but Contador avoids the punch easily.
Contador is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartowski with a body shot.
Contador slips a jab and a cross from Bartowski.
Contador throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartowski.
Bartowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Contador connects with a leg kick. Bartowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bartowski throws a lazy right hand but Contador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Contador lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartowski throws a right hand that Contador ducks under and follows up with a left that Contador also avoids with ease.
Contador throws a right and a left that Bartowski avoids nicely.
Bartowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartowski. Contador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Contador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartowski avoids the head kick by Contador.
Bartowski tries for a takedown but Contador sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Bartowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contador ducks under a wild hook from Bartowski.
Contador throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bartowski's head.
A head kick misses from Contador.
Bartowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Bartowski fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Bartowski. That snapped Contador's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contador scores with a hook to the body. Bartowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bartowski shoots in for a double leg but Contador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Contador let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Contador fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bartowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Contador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartowski.
Good exchange - Bartowski coming out on top.
Bartowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alberto Contador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contador tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bartowski is defended easily by Contador.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Bartowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contador misses with a hook. Bartowski ducked under it nicely.
Bartowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador thuds a left hand into Bartowski's body.
Contador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Contador misses with a hook to the body
and Bartowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Contador.
Bartowski takes a swing at Contador's ribcage but misses.
Contador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contador defends well and Bartowski ends up having to push Contador into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Contador.
Contador checks a low kick from Bartowski.
Contador scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Contador throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartowski goes for a double leg but Contador avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Contador continues to drive forward.
Contador gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bartowski won't allow Contador to get back to his feet.
Bartowski throwing strikes from guard but Contador blocks nicely.
Bartowski throws an elbow that misses. Contador uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bartowski's guard. Nice move by Contador!
Contador's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski wants to get back to his feet but Contador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bartowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Contador throws a head kick but Bartowski moves out of range.
Contador throws a head kick that misses.
Bartowski misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contador ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bartowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartowski misses with a wild body shot.
Contador throws a lazy right hand but Bartowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contador.
Nice body punch from Contador.
Bartowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartowski misses with a two punch combination.
Contador moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Bartowski.
Bartowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Contador moves out of range as Bartowski strikes.
Contador goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bartowski misses with an uppercut. Contador saw that one coming.
Contador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contador moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Contador scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Bartowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contador.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contador on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Contador swings for the body but Bartowski moves out of range.
Contador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Contador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Contador looks to land a combination but Bartowski avoids it well.
Contador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bartowski misses with a body shot.
Contador looks to land a combination but Bartowski avoids it well.
Bartowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contador takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Contador lands a head kick. Bartowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bartowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contador.
Bartowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bartowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Contador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Contador closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Contador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Contador lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bartowski throws a series of punches but Contador moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Contador.
I think Contador 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Contador!
In his post fight interview, Alberto Contador gave a big smile as he said 'Good fight, neither of us can take a punch, so that was fun.'.
The defeated Oleg Bartowski had this to say: 'I don't give a damn !!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Mouth For War. Kane has chosen Spiderman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dean Kane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Kane!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dean Kane has been cut.
Kane fails with the takedown.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Kane throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
Taylor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kane defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Kane drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Kane has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Planet Granite. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kane is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kane is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Kane seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kane working Taylor over with strikes.
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Kane moves nicely into side control.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kane on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kane is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Taylor is trying to escape and Kane transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Taylor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kane! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Kane!
In his post fight interview, Dean Kane 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes into the arena with ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona blaring out of the sound system. Menethil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Arthas - Let it go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthas Menethil!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a glancing blow to the side of Menethil's head.
Menethil misses with a wild body shot.
Menethil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Menethil.
Ahokas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menethil.
Ahokas throws a leg kick but Menethil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Menethil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Menethil moves out of range.
Ahokas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menethil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahokas.
Menethil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Menethil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Menethil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahokas dips to his left and cracks Menethil with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Menethil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Menethil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahokas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menethil blocks a jab.
Menethil darts in and clinches Ahokas up against the ropes.
Menethil has Ahokas pressed against the ropes.
Ahokas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahokas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menethil obliges.
Ahokas misses with a punch on the inside.
Menethil gets control of Ahokas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Menethil will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Menethil wants to sweep but no luck.
Menethil is pulling down on Ahokas's head to control his posture.
Menethil keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menethil is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ahokas rolls with it to try and escape but Menethil cranks on the arm and Ahokas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthas Menethil!
During a confident post fight interview, Arthas Menethil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garcia Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ahti Kaleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garcia Vega!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleva clinches.
Kaleva wants a takedown but no success here.
Vega lands a right hand.
Kaleva blocking some punches.
Kaleva is looking to control Vega's arms but Vega gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaleva has his back to the ropes.
Kaleva is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Vega can't fight it off and eventually Kaleva manages to take the fight to the floor. Vega looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kaleva manages to pass to side control.
Vega is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva tries to pass to full mount but Vega defends it.
Vega tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vega defend it? Kaleva steps over the head and cranks it - Vega is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kaleva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ahti Kaleva!
An out of breath Ahti Kaleva 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dead might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Better off Dead. Kawulski has chosen DMX - Slippin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Better Dead has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Kawulski!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dead looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawulski is just out of range.
Kawulski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kawulski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dead manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kawulski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Kawulski is controlling him.
Kawulski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Kawulski's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kawulski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead working aggressively here.
Kawulski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Dead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming.
Dead looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dead backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kawulski's temple! It sends Kawulski violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dead celebrates and the doctors try to help Kawulski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Better Dead!
Better Dead managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Grand Champion Apparel , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Wad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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287 lbs
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250 lbs
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Wad!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wad, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wad has him pressed against the ropes.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wad has him pressed against the ropes.
Cross tries to break the clinch but Wad is controlling the position.
Cross taking a breather.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Nice uppercut there from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross slips a straight right by Wad.
Cross connects with a looping right hand.
Cross lands with a nice body punch.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Wad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cross finds it's way round the side to connect with Wad's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wad circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cross. Wad falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Cross!
Magnus Cross was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hughtavious Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hughtavious Mingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mingo slips a straight right by Craig.
Mingo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mingo digs a good hook to Craig's body.
Mingo needs to keep his hands up - Craig had a free shot at his head there.
Craig misses with a wild body shot.
Mingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Craig.
Mingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Woodhouse's in the buildup to the fight.
Craig throws a lazy uppercut
and Mingo counters with a three punch combo that has Craig backing up. Craig nods at Mingo to acknowledge the strikes.
Craig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig takes a swing at Mingo's ribcage but misses.
Craig takes one on the button.
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
Craig tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingo misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mingo.
Mingo 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.
Craig tries to score with a low kick but Mingo moves his leg out of the way.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mingo moves away.
It looked like Mingo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Craig misses with the combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo misses with a few strikes there.
Craig lands a jab to the nose.
Mingo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Craig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mingo.
Mingo lands a body shot.
Craig scores with a three punch combo!
Mingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Mingo swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Craig misses with a wild body shot.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mingo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Craig back to the ropes. Mingo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Craig throws an overhand right that lands on Mingo's shoulder, as Mingo tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo scores with a jab. Craig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mingo lands a two punch combo.
Mingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mingo throws a hook but Craig avoids it easily.
Mingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mingo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Craig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mingo.
Craig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Craig! But no joy.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Craig misses with a straight right.
Mingo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooh!!! Mingo has knocked Craig down with a huge combo! Mingo steps away and waves a wobbly Craig back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Craig is rocked!
It looks like Jimmie Craig has been cut.
Craig misses with a hook. Mingo ducked under it nicely.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Mingo finish him?
Mingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Craig lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo digs a good body shot into Craig's ribs.
Oooooh!!! Craig has knocked Mingo down with a huge combo! Craig steps away and waves a wobbly Mingo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Craig seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Hughtavious Mingo has been cut.
Craig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Craig misses with a hook.
Mingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mingo scores with a shot to the body.
Mingo misses with a two punch combination.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mingo is rocked!
Craig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Mingo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Craig was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingo.
Mingo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mingo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Craig. Those never looked like landing.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mingo moves away.
Craig misses with a looping left.
Craig misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mingo.
Mingo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Craig.
Craig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Craig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mingo blocks a head kick by Craig.
A bone on bone clash there as Craig blocks the leg kick.
Craig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mingo is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mingo. Craig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mingo.
Craig throws a series of punches but Mingo avoids them all with ease.
Mingo misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Craig misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mingo. Craig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mingo slips a straight right by Craig.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craig circles away quickly and effectively.
Craig drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Mingo moves out of range easily.
Mingo is looking to wear down Craig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Craig defending well as Mingo loads up on a big left hand.
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 Hughtavious Mingo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Craig throws the left hand but Mingo avoids the punch easily.
Mingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craig scores with a push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mingo misses the target.
Hughtavious Mingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mingo lands a left and a right that send Craig crashing to the mat, dazed. Mingo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Craig takes a swing at Mingo's ribcage but misses.
Mingo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mingo swinging wildly 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!
Craig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mingo lands with a shot to the body.
Craig misses with a two punch combination.
Mingo misses with the combination.
Hughtavious Mingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mingo walks into a stiff left hand from Craig.
Craig misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Craig swings widly with a right hand
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Craig might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mingo has got the better of the exchanges.
Mingo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Craig throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mingo's head.
Mingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mingo.
Mingo lands a slapping body shot.
Mingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mingo scores with a leg kick.
Mingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
Mingo defending well as Craig loads up on a big left hand.
Craig needs to keep his hands up - Mingo had a free shot at his head there.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Mingo moves out of range easily.
Mingo dances in with a quick combination. Craig is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mingo snaps Craig's head back. Craig stumbles backwards against the ropes. Mingo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Craig's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Craig just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hughtavious Mingo!
Hughtavious Mingo retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Hughtavious Mingo 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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