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MFN 268: Olympics Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Irenicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irenicus comes to the cage accompanied by Shadows of Amn. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Irenicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irenicus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hero fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Irenicus misses.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irenicus.
Irenicus tries to work over Hero's front leg with a kick but Hero checks it.
Irenicus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irenicus scores with a head kick.
It looks like Canadian Hero has been cut.
Irenicus throws a solid leg kick but Hero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Irenicus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hero.
Irenicus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hero wants to counter the offense by Irenicus and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is looking to chop away at Irenicus's legs.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Hero scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irenicus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hero is keeping busy.
Irenicus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irenicus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jon Irenicus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irenicus misses with a low kick.
Irenicus connects with an inside leg kick.
Hero moves out of range as Irenicus strikes.
Irenicus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hero unleashes a big counter combination but Irenicus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hero looks to land a body kick but Irenicus moved away.
Irenicus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hero instigates a clinch.
Hero takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hero.
It looks like Jon Irenicus has been cut.
Irenicus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irenicus misses with some punches.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero trying to stall but Irenicus improves his position.
Hero holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hero has Irenicus pressed against the cage.
Irenicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irenicus throws an overhand right that lands on Hero's shoulder, as Hero tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irenicus thumps Hero with a low kick.
Irenicus lands with an overhand left.
Hero is rocked!
Irenicus steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hero is out on his feet! Irenicus sets himself and nearly takes Hero's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Irenicus!
A very excited looking Jon Irenicus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Arrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Combat Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack has chosen l as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Arrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Combat Jack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with a wild combination.
William Arrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrol scores with a shot to the body.
Arrol scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arrol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Combat Jack has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arrol.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Arrol ducks down to avoid it.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arrol looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Arrol moves out of range easily.
Jack throws a series of punches but Arrol moves out of range.
Arrol throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Arrol lands a body shot.
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!
Jack keeps Arrol at a distance using the push kick.
Jack throws a push kick but Arrol slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arrol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arrol scores with a jab to the body.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arrol. Jack shrugs it off though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jack 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.
Arrol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jack. Jack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arrol is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks.
Jack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arrol.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Arrol moved out of range.
Arrol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack.
Jack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arrol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack misses with a hook. Arrol ducked under it nicely.
Jack throws a combination that misses
and Arrol counters with a straight right hand.
Arrol throws a body shot but no joy.
Arrol moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJack.
Arrol moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Jack tries a knee to the head but Arrol blocks it.
Arrol tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Arrol back against the cage.
Arrol can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Arrol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Arrol lands a shoulder strike.
Arrol misses with the head strike.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Arrol throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
A shot in the inside from Jack.
I was talking to Arrol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Arrol working aggressively here.
Arrol takes a shot to the head.
Arrol working aggressively here.
Jack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arrol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arrol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arrol is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arrol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arrol backwards.
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Arrol can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Arrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack scores with a knee to the head.
Jack lands a right hand.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arrol tries to land a knee to the head but Jack blocks with his arms.
Arrol misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jack.
A short uppercut from Arrol.
Jack misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack prevents a body shot from Arrol.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jack taking a breather.
Arrol tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Arrol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arrol tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Arrol throws a head punch that misses.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Jack tries to land knees in the clinch but Arrol avoids the damage to the body.
Arrol throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arrol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Jack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Arrol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Combat Jack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like William Arrol has been cut.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arrol.
Arrol pushes Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Arrol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Arrol is blocking nicely.
Arrol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Arrol connects with a knee to the head.
Arrol has a couple of punches blocked by Jack.
Jack taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Arrol.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arrol working Jack over with knees to the body.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Jack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arrol.
Jack taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Arrol.
Arrol can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arrol blocks it with crossed arms.
Jack misses with the head strike.
Arrol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacks head.
Arrol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arrol tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arrol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arrol working aggressively here.
Jack looking to throw knees to the head but Arrol is blocking nicely.
Arrol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arrol tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Arrol tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Arrol.
Arrol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
Arrol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arrol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Combat Jack's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arrol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arrol misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Jack.
Arrol misses with a body punch.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arrol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack looking to stall.
Jack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arrol blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Arrol.
Jack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arrol struggles to land a body shot inside as Jack controls his hands.
Jack is trying to maintain a safe position but Arrol gets an underhook and turns Jack into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jack.
Jack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Arrol.
Arrol lands with a left to the head.
Arrol lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack blocks a body shot from Arrol.
A short right from Arrol on the inside.
Arrol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jack is rocked!
Nice body punch from Arrol - that landed with a thud.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Arrol finish him?
Arrol throws a big uppercut that drops Jack! More strikes from Arrol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jack lies dazed against the cage as Arrol celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Arrol!
A victorious William Arrol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonqw Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Al Haddad (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonqw Fray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Fray saw that one coming.
Al Haddad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fray manages to avoid it.
Fray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fray fails with the takedown.
Al Haddad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fray. Fray obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Al Haddad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Haddad pushes Fray up against the cage in a clinch.
Fray goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Al Haddad.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Fray.
Al Haddad wants to counter with a clinch but Fray pushes him away.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped Fray's head back.
Al Haddad misses with a looping right.
Fray looking to score a takedown here. Al Haddad is defending well but Fray drives through and ends up in Al Haddad's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Haddad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fray trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom.
Fray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Haddad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Haddad controlling the position.
Al Haddad pushes Fray off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Al Haddad has Fray up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray taking a breather.
Fray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Haddad crunches a lovely knee into Fray's ribcage.
Al Haddad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Haddad after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Al Haddad.
Fray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Haddad is defending well for now.
Fray blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Haddad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
Al Haddad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fray.
Al Haddad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Haddad smiles and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Haddad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Haddad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fray attempts a counter takedown but Al Haddad avoids it well and moves away.
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Al Haddad is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Haddad cracks Fray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fray takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
Al Haddad wants to counter the offense by Fray and move into the clinch position.
A punch combination from Al Haddad misses.
Fray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al Haddad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fray scrambles back to his feet.
Al Haddad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Fray missing with a left hand there. Al Haddad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
Fray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fray.
Al Haddad 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.
Fray fails with a takedown attempt.
Fray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fray staying out of range there.
Fray moves out of range as Al Haddad strikes.
Al Haddad slips a jab from Fray.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Fray avoids nicely.
Al Haddad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but Fray pushes him off.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
That's time! Fray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Al Haddad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fray blocks a jab.
Al Haddad lands the left hand.
Al Haddad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fray throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Haddad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Haddad misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped Fray's head back.
Fray shoots in and gets a takedown into Al Haddad's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fray'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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fray passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up but Fray is controlling him
Al Haddad tries to kick Fray off in order to stand up. Fray Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Al Haddad throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Al Haddad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray working away.
Al Haddad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fray is working Al Haddad over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Haddad struggling a bit here.
Fray working the head with strikes.
Al Haddad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Al Haddad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fray connects with a decent elbow.
Fray working away.
Al Haddad tries to buck Fray off but Fray is having none of it.
Al Haddad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Haddad manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Haddad is staying active underneath Fray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Haddad kicks Fray off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Haddad. Fray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Haddad defends well and Fray ends up having to push Al Haddad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
Fray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Haddad is able to avoid easily.
Al Haddad looks to throw the jab but Fray is out of range.
Fray staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fray thumps Al Haddad with a low kick.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Haddad is able to avoid easily.
Al Haddad stuffs the takedown attempt from Fray. Fray gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Haddad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fray back to the cage. Al Haddad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fray on the side of the head.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fray throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
Fray throws a leg kick which misses Al Haddad's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Haddad tries to avoid it.
Fray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Al Haddad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fray cracks Al Haddad with a big right hand but Al Haddad just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Al Haddad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Haddad throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fray in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad is trying to get back to his feet.
Al Haddad takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Al Haddad is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Haddad is trying to control Fray's posture but Fray avoids it.
Fray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Haddad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Haddad gets back to half guard.
Al Haddad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elias Al Haddad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Haddad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fray lands a jab to the head.
Fray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Haddad.
Fray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al Haddad is out of range and Fray settles back down.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fray throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Al Haddad scores with a four punch combination!
Fray shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Haddad sprawls well. He's pushed Fray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Haddad clobbers Fray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fray lands with an overhand left.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab.
Fray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Al Haddad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Haddad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fray is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonqw Fray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray wants a takedown.
Al Haddad lands a hook that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Haddad can turn it around.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fray or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Haddad with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jonqw Fray has been cut.
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fray backwards.
Fray decides to pull guard.
Fray is adopting a defensive guard.
Al Haddad throws a strike but Fray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jonqw Fray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray stopping the sweep attempt from Al Haddad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fray wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Fray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Haddad wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Haddad wants to stand up but Fray is controlling him.
Fray is looking to work some ground and pound but Al Haddad has wrist control.
Al Haddad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fray regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Haddad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fray trying to keep a closed guard but Al Haddad is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad gets to his feet - Fray follows without any prompting.
Nice uppercut there from Al Haddad.
Fray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fray misses with a leg kick.
Fray tries for a takedown but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Al Haddad lands with a straight right. Fray didn't see that one coming.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Haddad as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Al Haddad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fray momentarily.
Al Haddad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Haddad manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Al Haddad. Those never looked like landing.
Fray misses with a body shot.
Al Haddad lands with a right hand.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fray.
Fray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Haddad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Haddad lands the left hand.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fray misses with a looping right.
Fray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elias Al Haddad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Haddad wants to clinch up but Fray keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Fray with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Haddad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Pickton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haigh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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161 lbs
8 - 4 - 3 |
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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
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Pickton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Haigh misses.
Pickton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haigh.
Pickton avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Haigh does no damage.
Haigh lands a high kick!
It looks like Robert Pickton has been cut.
Pickton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haigh on the side of the head.
Haigh sends Pickton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Haigh is motioning to the referee to let Pickton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pickton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickton misses with a straight left.
Pickton is still on wobbly legs! Can Haigh finish him?
Haigh cracks Pickton with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pickton tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Haigh pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pickton is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Haigh!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Haigh waved his t-shirt featuring Mystic Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xathras Choate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choate comes to the cage accompanied by Dog the Nine. Gomes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roadhouse Blues. Dave Gomes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xathras Choate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Choate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Choate misses its target.
Good shot there by Gomes.
Gomes tests Choate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gomes misses with a kick to the body
and Choate counters with a nice uppercut.
Dave Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes throws a low kick, looking for Choate's leg but Choate calmly moves out of range.
Choate lands with a kick to the ribs.
Choate clobbers Gomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choate.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes tries to land a leg kick but Choate saw it coming and moves away.
Gomes lands with a nice body kick.
Choate looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomes is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomes! But no joy.
Gomes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Choate working a defensive guard here.
Gomes chips away with some ground and pound.
Gomes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Choate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Choate's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gomes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Choate throws up his legs and catches Gomes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gomes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Choate! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xathras Choate!
Xathras Choate 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Atunes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Octavio Saades's chin.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Atunes counters with a low kick, right behind Saades 's knee.
Atunes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saades - that will leave a mark!
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Saades counters with a body kick that stops Atunes in his tracks momentarily.
Atunes throws a body punch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades slips under a jab from Atunes.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saades chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Saades scores with a head kick.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Saades down.
Nice shot lands for Saades.
Atunes checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saades.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saades sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saades throws out a leg kick but Atunes moves out of range and Saades only half commits.
Octavio Saades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saades works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A leg kick checked by Saades.
Atunes connects with a single shot there.
Saades has managed to clinch.
Atunes working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Saades tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Saades cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Saades avoiding damage.
Saades stalling.
Good body shot from Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Saades misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saades - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atunes tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Saades's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saades is trying to stall.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Saades tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
Saades is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Saades fails to land.
A hook to the body from Atunes.
Still in the clinch, Saades scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Atunes.
Saades prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Saades is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Saades tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saades slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Saades connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atunes. Atunes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saades lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saades scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saades avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades misses with a shot to the body
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saades in his tracks.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Saades avoids it.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saades checks it.
Atunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Saades fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saades takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes slips a straight right by Saades.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Saades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saades tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Saades throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
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.
Atunes connects with a body shot.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Saades.
Nice body kick from Saades.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Saades throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saades takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes is looking to counter the offense by Saades and move into the clinch.
Atunes catches Saades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Saades misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saades throws a leg kick but Atunes checks it.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saades.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Saades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades looks to throw a body kick
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saades scores with a nice head shot.
Saades keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
A low kick from Saades misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Saades moved away.
Saades connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
Saades's corner calls for a 1-2. Saades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Saades saw that one coming.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saades counters with a straight right hand.
Saades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Saades circles away.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Saades swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes throws a jab when Saades was well out of range.
And Saades responds with a good body kick, but Atunes manages to step out the way in time.
Saades's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes scores with the left hand. Saades knows he should have avoided that one.
Saades fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Saades avoids it.
A good leg kick by Saades.
Saades lands a body shot.
Atunes shoots in looking for a takedown. Saades tries to sprawl out of it but Atunes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saades manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
Saades lands with a kick to the ribs.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saades feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saades fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Saades. That snapped Atunes's head back.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saades finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Saades
and Atunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Atunes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saades. That one must have hurt.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saades was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Nice uppercut there from Saades.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Saades working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saades as Atunes tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades stalling.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saades.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Saades prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Nice body punch from Saades.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Saades struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Saades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saades doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes has a takedown stuffed.
Saades scores with a jab to the body.
Saades looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Saades fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saades misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saades.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Atunes.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saades checks it well.
Saades displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Saades counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saades takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Saades moves out of range.
Saades slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saades throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes checks a low kick from Saades.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atunes lunges at Saades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saades's hand.
Atunes dives in and grabs Saades's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saades pushes down on Atunes's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Saades.
A swing and a miss from Atunes.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saades throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saades lands an overhand right.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saades connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saades looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Atunes moves into the clinch.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Atunes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saades can turn it around.
Atunes avoiding damage.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Saades lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saades breaks from the clinch.
Atunes lands a nice shot that snaps Saades's head back.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Atunes showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saades is trying to control but can't.
Saades gets back to full guard.
Atunes throws a big elbow that misses.
Saades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saades is looking for a triangle but Atunes pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Atunes throws a big elbow that misses.
Atunes wants to control from the top but Saades keeps moving.
Saades working for submissions but it's allowed Atunes to get to half guard.
Saades wants to get back to full guard.
Saades actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Octavio Saades just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saades walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Saades's leg. Saades is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saades looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Saades.
Saades tries a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a strike but Saades avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saades working for submissions but it's allowed Atunes to get to half guard.
Saades actively working from the bottom here.
Atunes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saades moves into full guard.
Saades is trying to hold Atunes in close to prevent damage but Atunes has managed to pass into half guard.
Atunes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saades with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saades actively working from the bottom here.
Atunes winds up and cracks Saades with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saades tries to roll over but Atunes keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades keeping control of the position.
Atunes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Atunes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saades trying to hold on to Atunes's head to control him but Atunes postures up.
Arturo Atunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atunes in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saades has hold of Atunes's hands but Atunes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saades is trying to get back to full guard.
Saades regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atunes is looking to work some ground and pound but Saades has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saades is pulling down on Atunes's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saades throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saades takes one to the chin there.
Saades is rocked!
Saades scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes had his way with Octavio Saades in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat.
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Saades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Saades seems to have recovered his senses.
Saades checks a leg kick nicely.
Saades slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Saades does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Saades's leg. Saades is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes moves forwards but Saades connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a head kick that half lands.
Saades throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Saades feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Saades moved out of range nicely.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Saades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Saades scores with a spinning back kick!
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Saades.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saades is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saades's calf.
Saades throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Octavio Saades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Saades steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saades feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.
A slow jab from Saades misses its intended target.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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.
Saades throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
Saades just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAtunes.
Saades thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saades moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saades.
Atunes slips a jab from Saades.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Saades manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Saades ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes shoots in for a takedown but Saades shows good takedown defense.
Saades drops his hands momentarily and Atunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Saades.
Saades explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arturo Atunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atunes moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
Saades checks the leg kick.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saades misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a one-two to the body.
Saades throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atunes - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Saades is out of range.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Saades slips the punch.
Saades thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saades attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Saades throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
That kick from Saades tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saades is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saades avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Saades throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Atunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!
Octavio Saades made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Booooyaa!!! Underdog whaaaaaaat?? Show me tha money!!!!'.
The defeated Arturo Atunes had this to say: 'Been an honour.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd has chosen Jeeves and Wooster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Icky.
Icky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Icky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Icky's belly button to the back.
Icky avoids the body shot from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Icky. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Icky blocks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Todd 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.
Todd throws a one two combo.
Icky throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Icky misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Icky.
Icky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Icky moves away and avoids it.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Icky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Icky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Icky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Icky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Icky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Icky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Icky is out of range.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Icky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Icky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Icky misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Icky thumps Todd with a low kick.
We've been told by Icky's head coaches at Blackthorn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Icky scrambles back to his feet.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Icky throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Icky.
Icky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Icky defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Todd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Icky. That snapped Todd's head back.
Icky punishes Todd's body with a nice straight punch.
Todd throws a jab when Icky was well out of range.
Icky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Icky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Icky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Icky's head.
Icky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Todd throws an off balance right hand
and Icky counters with a leg kick.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Icky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd tests Icky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Icky seems unphased.
Icky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Icky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd throws a right hand that misses
and Icky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Rockmeteller Todd has been cut.
Icky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Icky.
Icky blocks a leg kick.
Icky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Icky.
Todd lands a jab to the nose.
Icky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Icky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Todd with a nice cross.
Icky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Todd wants to slow Icky down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Icky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd'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.
Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Icky misses with a low kick.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a hook but Icky avoids it easily.
Icky was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Icky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Icky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Icky misses.
Todd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Icky - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Icky. Beautiful body shot.
Icky throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Icky is predictable there
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Todd.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Icky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Icky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd tests Icky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Icky 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.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Icky fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Icky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd jabs Icky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky misses with a double jab.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Icky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Icky.
Icky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Icky.
A jab from Icky finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
Icky misses the shot to the body.
Icky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Icky misses with an uppercut.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Icky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Icky moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Icky only half commits.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Icky counters with a good low kick that Todd was not able to check.
Icky checks the leg kick.
Todd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Icky eats them both and turns towards Todd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Icky lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Icky lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Icky slips under a jab.
Icky feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Icky at a distance.
Icky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky checks a low kick from Todd.
Donk. Todd catches Icky right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd throws a leg kick but Icky sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Icky misses
and Todd counters with a good, hard body kick but Icky shrugs it off.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Icky misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Icky.
Icky misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Todd throws a series of strikes that have Icky backpedaling.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Icky backing away here, and Todd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Icky should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Icky moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Icky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Icky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Icky swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd tries to land a body kick
enabling Icky to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Icky is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Icky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Icky throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
A swing and a miss from Icky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky misses with an uppercut
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Todd misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Icky misses
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Icky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Icky slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Icky.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Icky wants to clinch
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Icky was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
Icky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Icky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd throws a body punch but Icky moves out of range.
Icky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd slips under a jab from Icky.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Icky is wise to it.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoids the head kick by Icky.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Icky moved away.
Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Icky is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd thows a body kick. Icky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd misses the jab.
Icky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Icky scores with a head kick.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Icky manages to avoid it.
Icky wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Icky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Icky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Icky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Icky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd is looking to slow Icky down with leg kicks.
Icky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Icky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Icky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Todd scores with a jab to the body.
Icky checks a low kick from Todd.
Icky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Icky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a leg kick
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Todd connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd misses with a low kick.
Icky throws a body shot but no joy.
Icky lands a nice looking body kick.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Icky with a nice cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Icky.
Icky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Icky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd throws a body kick that misses
and Icky counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Icky shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd'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.
Icky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Icky under the eye.
Icky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Icky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Todd moves forwards but Icky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Icky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Icky looks to clinch
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Icky moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky missing with a left hand there. Todd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd with a hook.
Todd cracks Icky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Icky thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Icky connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Icky.
Todd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Icky is just out of range.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Icky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Icky moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd 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.
Todd throws a hook but Icky avoids it easily.
Icky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Icky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Icky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Icky scores with a push kick.
Icky lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Icky misses the target.
Icky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Icky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
Todd lands with an overhand left.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Icky staying out of range there.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Icky counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Todd.
Todd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Icky has time to react.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Icky throws out a powerful jab.
Icky moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Todd is leaning against Icky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Icky has him pressed against the cage.
Icky throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Icky blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricky Icky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rockmeteller Todd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Icky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Icky connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Icky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Icky throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Icky.
Icky jabs at Todd's body.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd digs a good body shot into Icky's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd avoids the head kick by Icky.
Icky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky slips under a jab.
Icky lands with a nice body kick.
Icky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Icky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Icky just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Icky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd 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.
Todd avoids the body shot from Icky.
Icky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Icky throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Icky throws an off balance right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Icky misses with a low kick.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Icky's knee but Icky avoids it well.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Icky avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Icky.
Todd scores with a sloppy right hand. Icky should have avoided that one.
A head kick by Icky misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Icky - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Icky. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd throws a jab when Icky was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Icky misses the target.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Icky.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a right hand that Icky ducks under and follows up with a left that Icky also avoids with ease.
Icky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Icky counters with a big head kick but Todd shrugs it off.
Todd throws a leg kick which misses Icky's front leg but catches the back leg as Icky tries to avoid it.
Icky lands with a cross.
Todd stuns Icky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Icky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Icky.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Icky.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Icky was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Icky lands a body shot.
Todd misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Icky ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Icky's knee but Icky avoids it well.
Icky lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Icky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick as Icky jumps back.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Todd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Icky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Icky down.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Icky counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Icky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Icky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu comes to the cage accompanied by A Fifth Of Beethoven. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manolo Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Bennet!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fu throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fu but Fu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Fu misses.
Bennet throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Bennet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fu counters with a two punch combo.
Fu throws a lazy head kick
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bennet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fu's calf.
Fu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Bennet misses with a low kick as Fu jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet blocks a leg kick.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Fu.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet stuns Fu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fu tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bennet. That's going to slow Fu down.
Bennet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scotty Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bennet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fu rather than just go for the knockout.
Fu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet needs to keep his hands up - Fu had a free shot at his head there.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fu is able to avoid easily.
Fu misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Fu finds it's target.
A clash of legs there as Bennet blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Fu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Fu as he checks the leg kick.
Fu throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet tried to score with a low kick but Fu checks it.
Bennet punishes Fu's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Fu moves out of range.
Bennet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Fu checks it.
Fu misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bennet does no damage.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennet.
Fu digs a good body shot into Bennet's ribs.
Fu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet swinging wildly here.
Bennet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fu wants to get back to full guard.
Fu wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bennet lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu tries to roll over but Bennet keeps him under control.
Fu wants to control but Bennet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fu wants to get back to his feet.
Fu wants to control but Bennet is keeping busy.
Bennet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bennet trying to control from half guard but Fu is working away.
Fu gets back to full guard.
Bennet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Manolo Fu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Fu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fu.
Fu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
Fu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fu lands a head kick!
A head kick from Fu lands but Bennet takes it in his stride.
Fu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bennet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu moves out of range of the leg kick from Bennet.
Fu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manolo Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Fu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Fu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bennet.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Fu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bennet throws a front kick aimed at Fu's knee but Fu avoids it well.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Fu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bennet was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu.
Bennet tries to land a leg kick but Fu saw it coming and moves away.
Manolo Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Fu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Bennet tries to land a leg kick but Fu saw it coming and moves away.
Fu tries to clinch up.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Fu moves away and avoids it.
Fu digs a good hook to Bennet's body.
Fu tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fu connects with a looping right hand.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Bennet throws the left hand but Fu avoids the punch easily.
Bennet tried to score with a low kick but Fu checks it.
Fu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Bennet misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Fu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fu looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Fu moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Bennet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fu lands with a nice body punch.
Fu misses with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Fu
enabling Bennet to counter with a crisp jab.
Fu drops his hands momentarily and Bennet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fu misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Fu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Fu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet dips to his left and cracks Fu with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
A combination from Bennet does no damage.
Fu defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Fu misses.
Fu misses with a hook. Bennet ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet fails to land with a series of punches.
Fu misses with a low kick.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fu defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu scores with a body shot.
Fu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Fu's head.
A big right from Fu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fu lands a glancing blow to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fu checks it well.
No joy there for Bennet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fu checks the leg kick.
Fu drops his hands momentarily and Bennet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Fu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
A counter left hand to the body from Fu misses its target.
Fu throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Fu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
Fu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bennet.
Fu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
Bennet throws a lazy head kick
and Fu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Fu saw that one coming.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu moves away.
Fu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennet.
Fu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bennet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fu throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fu throws a leg kick that misses.
Fu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu.
Fu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennet lands a jab.
Fu loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Fu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennet can pounce on him.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Fu misses with a jab to the body
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet connects with the punch.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Fu slips the punch.
A big right from Bennet misses.
Fu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet defending well as Fu loads up on a big left hand.
Fu takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fu has Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Fu lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet throws a series of punches but Fu avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu checks a leg kick.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Fu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Fu slips the punch.
Bennet walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fu.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Fu slips the punch.
Fu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fu checks a leg kick.
Fu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu scores with a hook to the body. Bennet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Fu works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Scotty Bennet just about did enough to take it.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.
Fu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu.
Bennet closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fu works Bennet's body with a nice hook.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Fu's head back.
Fu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu throws a good cross that connects.
Bennet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fu backs up against the cage.
Fu defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Fu moves away from the strike by Bennet.
It looked like Fu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet shoots in and gets a takedown into Fu's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fu pushes Bennet off and gets back to his feet.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Fu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bennet's hands.
Bennet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bennet is keen to just control but Fu is a slippery customer.
Fu is trying to stand.
Fu taking some punishment here, with Bennet in his half guard.
Bennet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fu defending well though.
Bennet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fu trying to keep a closed guard but Bennet is proving a slippery customer.
Bennet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennet trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bennet fails to land with a series of punches.
Fu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet cracks Fu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bennet tries to score with a low kick but Fu moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Fu is out of range.
Fu throws a hook to the side of Bennet's head but Bennet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fu throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Fu there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fu tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Fu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu slips a jab from Bennet.
Nice shot by Bennet.
Bennet throws a hook but Fu avoids it easily.
Fu walks into a left hand.
Fu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Fu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet misses with a few strikes there.
Fu throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fu.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fu moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Fu scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet 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.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Fu lands a nice shot that snaps Bennet's head back.
Fu throws a head kick that misses
and Bennet counters with an inside leg kick.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Fu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennet's corner calls for a 1-2. Bennet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet is looking to slow Fu down with leg kicks.
A jab from Fu does it's job there.
Manolo Fu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bennet.
Bennet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu.
Bennet punishes Fu's body with a nice straight punch.
Fu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Fu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet digs a good hook to Fu's body.
Bennet moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
Bennet cracks Fu with an open hand slap.
Fu misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bennet.
Bennet throws a jab when Fu was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennet thumps Fu with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Bennet avoids a kick to the body.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet walks into a stiff left hand from Fu.
Fu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scotty Bennet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet throws a right and a left that Fu avoids nicely.
Fu avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fu.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Fu tries to clinch up.
Bennet swinging wildly here.
Fu looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet throws a counter combo.
Bennet checks a low kick from Fu.
Fu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Fu avoids it with no problem.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennet 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bennet!
A very excited looking Scotty Bennet rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reach has chosen Rich Like Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Santiago Colon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reach scores with a jab to the head.
Colon misses with an uppercut
and Reach counters with a good, hard body kick but Colon shrugs it off.
Colon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colon looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.
Reach throws a lazy right hand but Colon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Colon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Colon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness in the buildup to the fight.
Reach connects with a right hand. Colon shakes it off.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick from Colon.
Reach is looking to chop away at Colon's legs.
Colon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reach checks it well.
Reach was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Colon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reach moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colon misses the shot to the body.
Reach misses with a body shot.
As Reach looks to move away, Colon throws a big counter combo but Reach just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Reach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon tests Reach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Colon misses with a body shot.
Colon throws the left hand but Reach avoids the punch easily.
Colon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Colon throws a lazy uppercut
and Reach counters with an inside leg kick.
Reach lands with a kick to the temple. Colon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reach has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Colon has time to react.
Reach staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reach! But no joy.
Colon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reach throws a chopping leg kick but Colon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Reach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Colon misses.
A low kick from Colon misses
and Reach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colon misses with a hook. Reach ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Colon lands.
Reach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colon is out of range.
Colon scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Colon.
Colon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reach.
Reach looks for the body kick but Colon saw that one coming.
Reach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reach sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Colon throws a low kick but Reach avoids it.
Reach slips under a jab from Colon.
Reach is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Colon lands a head shot.
Colon misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Colon throws a low kick but Reach moves out of range easily.
Reach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reach thuds his shin into the meat of Colon's side.
Reach jabs at Colon's body.
Reach scores with a nice head shot.
Reach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colon.
Reach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Colon just misses with a punch to the body.
Reach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reach scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Colon blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon looks to land a right hand but Reach moved out of range.
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colon. Colon obviously looking to wear him down.
Reach will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Colon finds it's way through Reach's defenses.
Donk. Reach catches Colon right on the button with a cross.
Reach slips a straight right by Colon.
Colon scores with a shot to the body.
Reach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colon throws a body shot but no joy.
Reach takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colon throws a front kick aimed at Reach's knee but Reach avoids it well.
Colon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Reach will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reach throws a head kick but Colon moves out of range.
Colon throwing a counter right hand but Reach manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Reach there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reach throws a shot from downtown. Colon moves away and avoids it.
Reach scores with a push kick.
A jab from Colon does it's job there.
Reach scores with a push kick.
Colon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Colon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reach on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach avoids the body shot from Colon.
Reach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colon.
Reach throws a big counter head kick but Colon avoids it with no problem.
Reach lands the left hand.
Reach with a jab.
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!
Reach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Colon misses the target.
Colon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colon. Reach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colon misses with a kick to the body
and Reach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colon throws a leg kick but Reach checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Colon misses the target.
Reach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Colon missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colon throws a big shot that misses.
Colon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reach moves away.
Reach fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colon.
Reach throws out a powerful jab.
Johnny Reach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach thows a leg kick but Colon checks it
and Colon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reach blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colon.
Reach lands a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reach, right into the meat.
Colon misses the jab.
Colon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colon scores with a head kick. Reach tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Colon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reach is rocked!
A jab from Reach does it's job there.
Reach thumps Colon with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon lands a big uppercut and Reach crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Reach looks OK. Colon waves Reach back to his feet!
Reach is still on wobbly legs! Can Colon finish him?
Reach misses with a wild body shot.
Reach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colon is looking to counter the offense by Reach and move into the clinch.
Colon thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reach! But no joy.
Reach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Colon cracks Reach with a hook to the temple - Reach is on wobbly legs here! Colon swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reach falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Colon wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santiago Colon!
Santiago Colon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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