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I-108: Alvaro v Makarenko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?. Gracie has chosen Broke & Hungry as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Montreal, Charles Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Grace sees coming a mile off.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Grace sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Grace misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
We've been told by Grace's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Grace scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Grace feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Grace's head but Grace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grace misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Grace is wise to it.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grace checks it well.
Grace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Gracie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grace doesn't seem phased though.
Grace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Charles Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Grace's ribs.
Grace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grace works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grace manages to avoid it.
Grace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Grace moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie defending well as Grace loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grace moves away.
Gracie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrace.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Grace finds it's target.
Grace lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Grace counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grace.
Grace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Grace counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie is rocked!
Grace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Grace finish him?
Gracie misses with a head kick.
It appears Grace was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Mateus Gracie's cut even more.
Grace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Grace counters with a left and a right... And another left! Gracie is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Grace!
Charles Grace made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm gonna debate the f@ck outta myself as soon as I hit the shower!'.
The defeated Mateus Gracie had this to say: 'Oh man will this mean another damn thread...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mela throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mela throws a jab when Shifter was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shifter 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.
Mela swats away the attempt to clinch by Shifter.
Mela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch but Mela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range.
Mela shoots in but no luck this time.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shifter tries to clinch up but Mela circles away and keeps his distance.
Mela throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mela throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Mela looks to land a combination but Shifter avoids it well.
Mela throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Shifter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mela blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifter.
Mela misses the jab.
Antero Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shifter showed some decent athleticism there.
Shifter is looking to advance position but Mela won't allow it.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Mela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mela gets full guard.
Mela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shifter manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Mela pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Mela tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mela's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shifter working for a triangle but Mela defends it easily.
Mela slips nicely into half guard.
Mela wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Mela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Mela seems to be working for a kimura but Shifter defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela working the head and body with strikes.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shifter gets full guard.
Shifter is looking for a triangle but Mela pushes his legs off easily.
Shifter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mela should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shifter has tightened it up now! Mela should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter!
After the big win, Shape Shifter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Myles throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Myles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.
Myles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan wants to stand but Myles is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles stops Morgan from standing up.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Myles does no damage.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Myles manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Myles shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Myles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myles throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Myles misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myles throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Myles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Myles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet but Myles drags him back down.
Myles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Morgan pushes Myles away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Myles gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan 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.
Myles slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Myles moved out of range nicely.
Darren Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Myles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan catches Myles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Myles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myles is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan wants to stand up but Myles is controlling him.
Myles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Myles is having none of it.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myles stops Morgan from standing up.
Myles throws an elbow that misses. Morgan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myles's guard. Nice move by Morgan!
Myles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Myles wants to hit a switch here but Morgan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Myles there!
Morgan avoids the attempt from Myles to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles can't escape the position.
Morgan goes for an armbar but Myles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Myles.
Morgan pushes Myles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Morgan both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Myles shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Myles. Myles gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrew Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Myles.
Myles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Myless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Myles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Myles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Myles's head but Myles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Morgan.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myles.
Myles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morgan slips a straight right by Myles.
Myles slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles shoots in and gets a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Myles isn't so interested in that idea.
Myles wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Darren Myles has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Myles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Myles shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrew Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Myles.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Myles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrew Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Myles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Myles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myles misses with a series of wild punches.
Myles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
That has opened up Darren Myles's cut even more.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Myles's ribs.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myles!
Myles is breathing heavily.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Myles's ribs.
Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morgan wriggles free and stands up.
Morgan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Myles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan tests Myles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan clobbers Myles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles slips under a jab.
Myles is looking for the big counter here.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myles.
Myles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Myles finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myles.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Myles seems unphased.
Myles is rocked!
Myles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Myles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Myles is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan knocks out Myles with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Morgan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Morgan picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Morgan!
Andrew Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Plexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Plexico lands a jab.
Coleman jabs Plexico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plexico.
Plexico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman misses with a low kick as Plexico jumps back.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Plexico throws a counter high kick but Coleman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Plexico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coleman - that will leave a mark!
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coleman.
Plexico is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Plexico counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Plexico momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coleman lands a leg kick that knocks Plexico off balance momentarily.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Plexico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Plexico knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Flex Plexico has been cut.
Plexico cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plexico.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coleman.
Plexico scores with a head kick. Coleman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plexico motions for Coleman to come forward. Plexico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman checks a leg kick nicely.
Coleman throws a jab when Plexico was well out of range.
As Coleman backs away, Plexico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Plexico dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
Plexico ducks under a wild hook from Coleman.
Plexico's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Plexico defending well as Coleman loads up on a big left hand.
Plexico appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plexico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman thuds his shin into the meat of Plexico's side.
Plexico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coleman lands a leg kick that knocks Plexico off balance momentarily.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman's coach down at RNC Sport Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coleman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Plexico takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coleman closes the distance and pushes Plexico back into the cage.
Coleman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coleman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plexico lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coleman managing to block the knees to the body from Plexico.
Coleman lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plexico backwards.
Coleman tries to work over Plexico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Coleman.
Plexico misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coleman avoids it.
Coleman pushes Plexico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Coleman on the inside.
Plexico blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman tries to work over Plexico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plexico.
Coleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coleman.
A hook to the body from Coleman.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plexico circles away quickly and effectively.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Plexico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Plexico avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Plexico on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coleman dips to his left and cracks Plexico with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plexico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plexico throws a body shot but no joy.
Coleman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plexico quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman working Plexico over with strikes.
Coleman working Plexico over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plexico is staying active underneath Coleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plexico has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Plexico's temple.
Coleman is nestled in close to Plexico, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Plexico wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roosevelt Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flex Plexico's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Plexico throwing a counter right hand but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Plexico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coleman.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plexico.
Plexico connects with a body shot that sends Coleman's belly button to the back.
Roosevelt Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Coleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plexico misses with a few strikes there.
Plexico blocks the body kick.
Coleman takes a swing at Plexico's ribcage but misses.
Coleman throws a wild body kick that Plexico sees coming a mile off.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Plexico uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman moves out of range as Plexico throws a body kick.
Coleman misses with a hook. Plexico ducked under it nicely.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plexico fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coleman just manages to avoid it.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Plexico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plexico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico misses with a looping left.
Coleman tries to counter with a clinch but Plexico shakes him off and moves away.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Plexico misses the jab.
Coleman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Plexico with a body shot.
Coleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Plexico doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plexico tries to score with a low kick but Coleman moves his leg out of the way.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plexico 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.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Coleman throws a chopping leg kick but Plexico manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Plexico misses with a few strikes there.
Coleman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman controlling the pace.
Plexico taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Coleman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Coleman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Plexico can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Plexico sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coleman works his way into full mount!
Coleman raining down shots from the mount!
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
Coleman unloading with bombs!
Plexico is rocked!
Coleman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Plexico in real trouble here! The ref calls for Plexico 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 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazer comes into the arena with What what (in the butt) blaring out of the sound system. Ricky Blazer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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176 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Daniels lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blazer lands an uppercut.
Blazer taking a breather.
Blazer'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.
Blazer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blazer looking to slow down the pace here.
We've been informed that Daniels has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blazer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blazer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Blazer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Blazer.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels has Blazer pressed against the cage, preventing Blazer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daniels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
Blazer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniels tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
Daniels has Blazer pressed against the cage, preventing Blazer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blazer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blazer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Blazer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels trying to control the position but instead, Blazer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daniels into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Blazer.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Blazer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blazer scores with a shoulder strike.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Blazer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daniels leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blazer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazer throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazer.
Blazer tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blazer as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Blazer.
A nice left hand lands by Blazer.
Blazer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blazer breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Blazer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blazer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Blazer back into the cage.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blazer lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazer manages to break the clinch.
Blazer throws a lazy right hand but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Blazer there.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels clinches.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazer stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position.
Blazer looking to stall.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Blazer.
Daniels pushes Blazer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels presses Blazer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blazer scores with a shoulder strike.
Blazer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daniels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daniels is working Blazer over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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 Ricky Blazer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blazer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Daniels slips under a jab.
Blazer misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Blazer misses the target.
Daniels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blazer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Blazer circles away and keeps his distance.
Blazer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Blazer stumbling back into the cage.
Blazer throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Blazer blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Blazer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Blazer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blazer is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Blazer circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Blazer back into the cage.
Blazer manages to break the clinch.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Blazer.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Blazer.
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
Daniels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blazer tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blazer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blazer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazer.
Daniels rushes Blazer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blazer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blazer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blazer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels pushes Blazer away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Blazer trying to control the position but instead, Daniels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blazer into the cage.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Blazer.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blazer lands a left hand.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Daniels misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Blazer wants to stall.
Blazer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Blazer avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Blazer is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Blazer.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Blazer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ricky Blazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Blazer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Blazer's ribcage. Blazer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blazer working aggressively here.
Daniels keeps control of Blazer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazers head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daniels.
Daniels trying to stall but Blazer improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daniels - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blazer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Daniels.
Blazer misses with the head strike.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels works on Blazer's body with a couple of short punches.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blazer lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniels is trying to stall.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazer's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Blazer'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!
Daniels moves into the clinch successfully.
Daniels lands a hook that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
A body shot lands from Daniels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blazer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Daniels on the inside.
Daniels is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blazer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels keeps control of Blazer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blazer is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daniels tries to clinch but Blazer moves out of range.
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Blazer back into the cage.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blazer tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Blazer's head.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazer controls his hands.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Blazer controls his hands.
Daniels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Blazer is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels stalling.
Blazer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blazer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blazer has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Blazer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazer prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Blazer blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
Daniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Blazer stuffs the takedown.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazer.
Daniels punishes Blazer's body with a nice straight punch.
Daniels drives through and clinches with Blazer against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
Blazer is looking to break free of the clinch but Daniels has double underhooks.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blazer prevents it.
Blazer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Blazer wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
A short left from Daniels.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazer.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
Blazer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniels prevents Blazer from breaking the clinch.
Blazer is trying to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Blazer improves position.
Blazer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blazer.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazers head.
Daniels prevents Blazer from breaking the clinch.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ricky Blazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels presses Blazer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blazer working hard to break the clinch.
Blazer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blazer takes a shot to the head.
Blazer is rocked!
Blazer breaks from the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
Our winner, Jack Daniels, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pedan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Pedan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedan tries to work over Bammer's front leg with a kick but Bammer checks it.
And Bammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Pedan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pedan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedan throws a leg kick but Bammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pedan with a nice cross.
It looks like Sammer Bammer has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedan, right into the meat.
Bammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bammer tries to move into range but Pedan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Bammer misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Pedan finds it's way through Bammer's defenses.
Bammer is rocked!
Bammer misses with a double jab.
Pedan defending well as Bammer loads up on a big left hand.
Pedan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Pedan.
Bammer dodges the punch combination from Pedan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedan is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Bammer.
Bammer throws a lazy right hand but Pedan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Pedan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pedan throws a head kick that misses.
Pedan lands a jab to the head.
Bammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pedan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedan finish him?
Pedan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Bammer gets tackled into the cage by Pedan. Pedan maintains the clinch.
Bammer has a couple of punches blocked by Pedan.
Pedan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bammer.
Pedan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bammer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pedan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedan slips a jab from Bammer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pedan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedan.
Pedan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bammer cracks Pedan with a good jab.
Pedan needs to keep his hands up - Bammer had a free shot at his head there.
Pedan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bammer counters with a two punch combo.
Bammer blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bammer! But no joy.
Bammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pedan doesn't seem bothered though.
Pedan throws a hook but Bammer avoids it easily.
Bammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bammer drives through with a takedown into Pedan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pedan keeping full guard, as Bammer tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer stands up from Pedan's guard - Bammer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pedan throws a leg kick but Bammer checks it.
Bammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedan.
Pedan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bammer checks it well.
Pedan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedan.
Pedan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Pedan misses.
Bammer throws out a counter right but Pedan avoids it with no problem.
Bammer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedan as he avoids it easily.
Alexander Pedan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammer Bammer.
A jab from Pedan misses.
Bammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pedan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bammer has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedan throws a right hand that misses
letting Bammer counter with a right hand.
Pedan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedan tries to clinch up.
Bammer misses with a straight left.
Alexander Pedan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Pedan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bammer circles away.
Bammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bammer shoots in and drives through. Pedan sprawls well.
Pedan misses with a low kick.
Bammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bammer connects with a jab.
Pedan throws a chopping leg kick but Bammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bammer digs a good body shot into Pedan's ribs.
Bammer staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Bammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedan clinches up against the cage.
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 Alexander Pedan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sammer Bammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexander Pedan is winning the standup battle so far.
Bammer ducks right into an uppercut from Pedan.
Pedan looks to land a right hand but Bammer moved out of range.
Pedan stuns Bammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pedan throws a series of punches but Bammer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bammer misses.
A big left from Pedan misses.
Pedan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Bammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pedan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Bammer.
The fighters circle, before Pedan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bammer's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pedan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alexander Pedan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Loosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKane comes to the cage accompanied by SAIL - AWOLNATION. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Loosa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosa avoids the body shot from McKane.
McKane thuds his right hand into Loosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKane on the side of the head.
Loosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loosa throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Loosa tries to clinch but McKane moves out of range.
McKane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loosa's head.
Loosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
Loosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Loosa.
Loosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
Loosa throws out a counter right but McKane avoids it with no problem.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Loosa moved out of range nicely.
McKane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
McKane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loosa in his tracks.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKane. McKane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane throws a jab when Loosa was well out of range.
Loosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
A punch lands to the side of McKane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loosa thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loosa.
Loosa doesn't manage to clinch there - McKane circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane looks for the body kick but Loosa saw that one coming.
McKane connects with a body shot.
Victor Loosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
Loosa slips under a jab.
Loosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from McKane does no damage.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
The fighters circling - Loosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loosa throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Loosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loosa ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Loosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loosa misses with a hook. McKane ducked under it nicely.
Loosa moves forwards but McKane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane swings for the body but Loosa moves out of range.
McKane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McKane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKane trying to control the action but Loosa is working from the bottom.
Loosa is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loosa wants to control but McKane is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane seems to be working for a kimura but Loosa defends the submission attempt.
McKane wants to take a breather but Loosa is having none of it.
McKane controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loosa connects with the punch.
Loosa misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Loosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
Loosa working hard to break the clinch.
Loosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Loosa controls the action.
Loosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loosa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane tries a body shot but Loosa blocks it.
Loosa scores with a hook to the body.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Loosa's head.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loosa tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loosa.
Loosa struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loosa misses with a punch to the body.
Loosa blocks a body shot from McKane.
Loosa tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane working aggressively here.
Loosa lands with a light punch inside.
McKane pushes Loosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Loosa controls the action.
McKane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ozzy McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loosa can do to turn this around?
Loosa prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane stalling in the clinch but Loosa improves position.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loosa's elbow.
Loosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Loosa tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
Loosa breaks the clinch.
Loosa lands with an uppercut that bounces McKane off the cage and back into range.
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
Loosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loosa blocks an uppercut.
Loosa blocks a body shot from McKane.
Loosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Loosa can turn it around.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Loosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loosa can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Loosa controls the action.
Loosa can't find room to land a body shot as McKane controls the action.
Loosa scores with a shot to the side of McKane's head.
Loosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing McKane up against the cage.
Loosa misses with a body punch.
Loosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loosa throws a head punch that misses.
Loosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loosa throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loosa.
Victor Loosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy McKane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozzy McKane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loosa! But no joy.
Loosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McKane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loosa cracks the inside of McKane's front leg.
Loosa with a hook.
Loosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKane swats away the attempt to clinch by Loosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane throws a series of punches but Loosa moves out of range.
Loosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Loosa cracks McKane with a good jab.
Loosa takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
Loosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKane momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKane under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loosa.
McKane staying out of range there.
Loosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Loosa lands a two punch combo.
McKane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loosa moves into the clinch.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loosa's elbow.
Loosa blocks a body shot from McKane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
McKane lands a body punch.
Loosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
Victor Loosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKane blocks a body shot from Loosa.
Loosa tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Loosa back against the cage.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
Loosa tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Loosa back against the cage.
McKane misses with a body punch.
McKane tries for a takedown but Loosa manages to get underhooks.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loosa's elbow.
Loosa tries a body shot but McKane blocks it.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
Loosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKane stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa lands a body punch.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loosa struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Loosa.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Loosa - that landed with a thud.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Loosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loosa blocking some punches.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loosa struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
Ozzy McKane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loosa blocking some punches.
Loosa tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Loosa fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Loosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forclit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rollins's head backwards.
Rollins misses with an uppercut
letting Forclit counter with a right hand.
Forclit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rollins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Forclit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Forclit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forclit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Do you even lift BRO? in the buildup to the fight.
Rollins lands a big head kick that sends Forclit tumbling to the mat! Rollins takes a step backwards and waves Forclit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forclit.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forclit lands a high kick to the side of Rollins's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Forclit dives into guard, looking to finish.
Rollins is rocked!
Forclit trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins is still in real trouble! Can Forclit finish him?
Forclit arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rollins's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Happy Forclit!
Happy Forclit is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Happy Forclit waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alvaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Alvaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jose Alvaro has been cut.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Alvaro moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Alvaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Makarenko 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.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body
and Alvaro counters with a good low kick that Makarenko was not able to check.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Alvaro checks it.
Alvaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko scores with a push kick.
Makarenko lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvaro misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro blocks the body kick.
Makarenko misses with a hook
and Alvaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makarenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvaro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko throws a jab when Alvaro was well out of range.
Alvaro drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makarenko checks it well.
Alvaro checks a low kick from Makarenko.
Alvaro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvaro is looking to chop away at Makarenko's legs.
Alvaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Makarenko avoided it.
Makarenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvaro.
Alvaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Alvaro.
Alvaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
A shot in the inside from Alvaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Alvaro.
Alvaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Alvaro lands a shot to the body.
Alvaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Alvaro blocks it.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Alvaro.
Alvaro can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Makarenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Alvaro blocks an uppercut.
Alvaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvaro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice body kick there by Makarenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko tries to land a body kick
and Alvaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvaro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makarenko checks it well.
Makarenko misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Alvaro moves out of range.
Alvaro dips to his left and cracks Makarenko with an uppercut!
Alvaro throws a leg kick which misses Makarenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Makarenko tries to avoid it.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Alvaro throws the kick towards the body but Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvaro's calf.
Makarenko misses with the body kick
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Alvaro moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko punishes Alvaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Alvaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Alvaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvaro moves into the clinch.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Alvaro breaks the clinch.
Makarenko takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
Alvaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makarenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarenko is looking to slow Alvaro down with leg kicks.
Makarenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Alvaro stuns Makarenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Alvaro'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.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. Alvaro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Alvaro saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Alvaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvaro slips a jab from Makarenko.
Alvaro throws a leg kick but Makarenko checks it.
Alvaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makarenko's head.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko takes one to the chin there.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Alvaro moved out of range nicely.
Alvaro throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko throws out a loose jab but Alvaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alvaro is able to avoid easily.
Alvaro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Makarenko misses.
Alvaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro scores with a push kick.
It looks like Alvaro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Alvaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko.
Alvaro misses with a looping right.
Alvaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarenko loads up on a big right hand but Alvaro slips the punch.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Alvaro slaps the foot to one side.
Alvaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makarenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvaro's head.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.
Alvaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvaro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Alvaro is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Alvaro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the body.
Alvaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvaro.
Nice defenses there by Alvaro.
Makarenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvaro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makarenko.
A jab from Alvaro finds it's way through Makarenko's defenses.
Alvaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makarenko is out of range and Alvaro settles back down.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makarenko feints and then cracks Alvaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvaro down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro lands a leg kick that knocks Makarenko off balance momentarily.
Makarenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvaro.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvaro looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvaro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makarenko's hands.
Alvaro looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
Alvaro digs a good hook to Makarenko's body.
Alvaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makarenko in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvaro.
Alvaro moves away from the strike by Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to land a front kick but Alvaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvaro slips under a jab from Makarenko.
Alvaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
Alvaro blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Alvaro misses.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvaro throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Alvaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Alvaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Makarenko misses with a jab to the body
and Alvaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Alvaro scores with a shot to the body.
Alvaro throws a body kick that misses.
Alvaro throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvaro. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro missing with a left hand there. Makarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Makarenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvaro doesn't seem phased though.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvaro.
Alvaro moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Alvaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Alvaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body. Alvaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvaro tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Makarenko responds with a good body kick, but Alvaro manages to step out the way in time.
Makarenko throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Alvaro down.
Alvaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvaro is just out of range.
Alvaro misses with a straight left.
Makarenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvaro's calf.
Alvaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvaro throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvaro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvaro throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko throws a counter combo.
Alvaro cracks a nice hook into Makarenko's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Alvaro blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Alvaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makarenko digs a right hand into Alvaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alvaro's gas tank.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Alvaro blocks it.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvaro digs a right hand into Makarenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makarenko's gas tank.
Alvaro blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Still in the clinch, Makarenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makarenko tries to work over Alvaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvaro has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Makarenko.
Alvaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jose Alvaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makarenko tries to break free but Alvaro pushes him back against the cage.
Alvaro misses with the head strike.
Alvaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvaro lands with a nice body kick.
Makarenko blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Alvaro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makarenko manages to circle out of the way.
Alvaro lands with an overhand left.
Alvaro avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Alvaro checks it.
Alvaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makarenko in his tracks.
Alvaro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jose Alvaro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jose Alvaro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alvaro blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvaro.
Alvaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvaro manages to avoid it.
Makarenko throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Alvaro moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Makarenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Alvaro - just one landing.
Alvaro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Makarenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvaro throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Alvaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Alvaro slaps the foot to one side.
Alvaro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Alvaro checks it.
Alvaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvaro slips a jab from Makarenko.
Makarenko takes a swing at Alvaro's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Alvaro.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makarenko misses with a looping left.
Makarenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Alvaro saw that one coming.
Makarenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvaro counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Alvaro's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Alvaro sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Alvaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alvaro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makarenko.
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Alvaro moved out of range nicely.
Alvaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut
and Alvaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Makarenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvaro staying out of range there.
Alvaro moves out of range as Makarenko strikes.
Alvaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvaro scores with a leg kick.
Alvaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makarenko throws a hook but Alvaro blocks it.
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvaro moves away.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko tests Alvaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvaro.
Makarenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Alvaro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makarenko's calf.
Alvaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvaro.
Alvaro takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko is trying to break free.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko missing with knees to the body.
Makarenko tries to work over Alvaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jose Alvaro'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!
Makarenko lands a head kick!
Makarenko clobbers Alvaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko tries to score with a low kick but Alvaro moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Alvaro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makarenko lands with a nice body kick.
Alvaro misses with a straight left.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Alvaro.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko moves out of range as Alvaro throws a body kick.
Alvaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko avoids the head kick by Alvaro.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alvaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvaro's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Makarenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvaro counters with a thumping low kick.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Alvaro avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Alvaro saw that one coming.
Makarenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Alvaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
Jose Alvaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro stuns Makarenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvaro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvaro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko 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.
Alvaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the body
and Alvaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Makarenko wants to slow Alvaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvaro throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alvaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alvaro swings widly with a right hand
and Alvaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvaro throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.
Alvaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makarenko.
Alvaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvaro throws the left hand but Makarenko avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makarenko jabs at Alvaro's body.
Makarenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makarenko 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makarenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvaro if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvaro misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Makarenko.
Alvaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alvaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvaro throws a chopping leg kick but Makarenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makarenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cyril Makarenko! Cyril Makarenko retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Makarenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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