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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Badger comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around. On his way into the cage it seems that Bucky The Badger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bucky The Badger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 5, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
The Badger scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saibot 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.
Bucky The Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
The Badger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Badger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Badger throws a combination that misses
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
The Badger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The Badger throws a front kick aimed at Saibot's knee but Saibot avoids it well.
Saibot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Badger blocks a jab.
The Badger gets caught napping as Saibot dives in and scores a takedown. The Badger manages to retain guard.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. The Badger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by The Badger!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot has his foot on The Badger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Badger works his way back into a safe position though.
Saibot working for submissions but it's allowed The Badger to get to half guard.
The Badger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Badger trying to control the pace.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard but The Badger has passed into side control.
Saibot is looking to regain half guard here but The Badger keeps moving and retains side control.
The Badger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The Badger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
Saibot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Badger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Badger trying to control the position but Saibot is working away.
The Badger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saibot is avoiding damage well.
The Badger working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes.
Saibot is being controlled here.
Saibot is looking to reverse the position.
The Badger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The Badger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Saibot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Badger misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saibot tries to bench press The Badger off him but The Badger keeps the position.
Saibot is trying to control The Badger's posture but The Badger avoids it.
Saibot is looking for a sweep.
The Badger taking a breather here.
The Badger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saibot is avoiding damage well.
Saibot tries to buck The Badger off but The Badger is having none of it.
The Badger happy to just control the position for now.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Badger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if The Badger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but The Badger has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Badger misses with a head shot. Saibot uses the momentum to regain guard.
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 Bucky The Badger will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saibot connects with a right hand. The Badger shakes it off.
The Badger throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
The Badger dodges the punch combination from Saibot.
The Badger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by The Badger there.
The Badger throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
Saibot 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.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot misses with a hook.
The Badger lands a head shot.
Saibot lunges at The Badger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Badger's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Badger tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and The Badger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
The crowd cheers as Saibot lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Badger doesn't seem phased though.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saibot throws a right hand that misses
and The Badger counters with a nice body kick.
The Badger scores with a head kick. Saibot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Badger misses with a looping left.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Badger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Badger. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Badger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot misses with a hook
and The Badger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot lands a head shot.
The Badger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Badger throws a lazy head kick
and Saibot counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Badger as he avoids it easily.
Saibot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saibot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Badger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
The Badger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Badger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger connects with an inside leg kick.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
The Badger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Badger ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but The Badger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Badger throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
The Badger slips a jab from Saibot.
The Badger throws a big shot that misses.
The Badger misses with a body kick.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Badger throws out the jab.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but The Badger is out of range.
Saibot 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.
The Badger throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Badger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Badger throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
The Badger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Badger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Badger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Badger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saibot scores with a hook.
The Badger avoids the body shot from Saibot.
The Badger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Saibot throws out a counter right but The Badger avoids it with no problem.
Saibot goes for a double leg but The Badger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Badger continues to drive forward.
The Badger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saibot manages to circle out of the way.
The Badger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot moves out of range as The Badger throws a body kick.
Saibot let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Badger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
The Badger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Badger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Badger avoids the body shot from Saibot.
The Badger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Badger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Badger thinking.
The Badger misses with a straight left.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Badger on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from The Badger misses the target.
The Badger ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
The Badger with a nice cross.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Badger.
The Badger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger connects with a jab.
The Badger staying out of range there.
The Badger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Badger misses with a right hand
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Badger on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Badger.
The Badger takes one on the button.
Saibot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Badger on the side of the head.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from The Badger.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Badger.
Saibot throws out a counter right but The Badger avoids it with no problem.
Saibot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Badger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Badger misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Badger misses.
Saibot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot is looking to chop away at The Badger's legs.
Saibot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Badger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Badger walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends The Badger's belly button to the back.
Saibot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Badger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Badger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Badger misses with a double jab.
The Badger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saibot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Badger misses with a head kick.
The Badger swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from The Badger. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot throws a series of strikes that have The Badger backpedaling.
The Badger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Badger.
A head kick by The Badger misses
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
The Badger walks into a left hand.
The Badger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Badger tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saibot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The Badger managing to control the position.
The Badger looking to control.
Saibot landing some decent shots from guard.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Badger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saibot.
The Badger controls Saibot momentarily but Saibot frees himself.
The Badger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bucky The Badger!
An out of breath Bucky The Badger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Fade to Black" by Metallica. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahtisaari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahtisaari.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahtisaari.
Nazarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazarov slips a jab from Mahtisaari.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarov defending well as Mahtisaari loads up on a big left hand.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahtisaari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with an uppercut.
Nazarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahtisaari slips a straight right by Nazarov.
A jab from Mahtisaari misses.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Mahtisaari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazarov defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook. Nazarov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Mahtisaari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahtisaari slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov throws the left hand but Mahtisaari avoids the punch easily.
Mahtisaari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahtisaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov is looking to counter punch.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Mahtisaari feints the counter takedown.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
Mahtisaari walks into a left hand.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Nazarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Mahtisaari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mahtisaari loads up on a big right hand but Nazarov slips the punch.
Nazarov moves out of range as Mahtisaari strikes.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahtisaari manages to avoid it.
Nazarov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $900 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Mahtisaari misses the jab.
Nazarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahtisaari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahtisaari misses with a straight left.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Nazarov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Mahtisaari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahtisaari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazarov defends it well.
Mahtisaari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Mahtisaari moves out of range.
Mahtisaari throws the left hand but Nazarov avoids the punch easily.
Mahtisaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Nazarov misses its target.
Mahtisaari slips a jab from Nazarov.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahtisaari. Mahtisaari gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahtisaari throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahtisaari.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazarov misses the target.
Mahtisaari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Nazarov blocks it.
Mahtisaari is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahtisaari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahtisaari needs to keep his hands up - Nazarov had a free shot at his head there.
Mahtisaari ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahtisaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahtisaari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahtisaari is rocked!
Mahtisaari moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
Mahtisaari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazarov defending well as Mahtisaari loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Nazarov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahtisaari misses with a wild combination.
Nazarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nazarov cracks Mahtisaari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahtisaari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a shot from downtown. Mahtisaari moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov scores with a nice strike.
Mahtisaari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Nazarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahtisaari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahtisaari is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazarov finish him?
Nazarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahtisaari seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot.
Nazarov is looking to counter punch.
Mahtisaari misses with a right hand
and Nazarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahtisaari misses the body punch
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahtisaari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazarov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahtisaari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov is looking to counter punch.
Nazarov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mahtisaari falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nazarov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Nazarov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Nazarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volcanic comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac ft stretch-Under Pressure. Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
35 - 17 - 2 |
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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
58 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Volcanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic looks to land a body kick but Cero moved away.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volcanic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volcanic.
Cero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volcanic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Volcanic misses with a leg kick
and Cero counters with a body kick.
Cero checks a low kick from Volcanic.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volcanic if he has to take too many more of those.
Cero thows a body kick. Volcanic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volcanic throws the kick towards the body but Cero avoids it.
Volcanic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volcanic is breathing heavily.
Cero lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cero throws a leg kick but Volcanic moved away.
Cero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volcanic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cero lands a nice looking body kick.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volcanic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cero - that will leave a mark!
Numero Cero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volcanic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic jabs at Cero's body.
Volcanic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volcanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Volcanic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cero delivers a nice body kick.
Cero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volcanic.
Cero flicks out a counter leg kick but Volcanic steps away.
Cero tries to land a front kick but Volcanic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volcanic.
Cero is looking to land body kicks.
Volcanic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cero is out of range.
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volcanic is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Cero lands.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volcanic takes a step back to recover.
Volcanic ducks right into an uppercut from Cero.
Volcanic moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Volcanic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volcanic blocks a head kick by Cero.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volcanic takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
Volcanic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volcanic works Cero's body with a nice hook.
Volcanic moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Cero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volcanic will feel that in the morning.
Cero tries to land a leg kick but Volcanic saw it coming and moves away.
Cero fakes the leg kick and cracks Volcanic in the body.
Cero moves out of range of the body kick.
Cero scores with a spinning back kick!
Cero 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.
Cero needs to keep his hands up - Volcanic had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volcanic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Cero.
Cero throws out a counter right but Volcanic avoids it with no problem.
Volcanic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volcanic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cero.
Volcanic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cero is just out of range.
Volcanic is looking to chop away at Cero's legs.
Cero throws a low kick but Volcanic moves out of range easily.
Cero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volcanic misses the shot to the body.
Cero ducks under a wild hook from Volcanic.
Volcanic moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Cero
and Volcanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cero!
Volcanic takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
Volcanic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volcanic throws a looping overhand right but Cero ducks down to avoid it.
Cero takes a swing at Volcanic's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cero cracks Volcanic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cero slips a straight right by Volcanic.
Cero looks to land a right hand but Volcanic moved out of range.
Cero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volcanic swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
Volcanic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cero.
Volcanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from Volcanic.
Cero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cero throws a hook but Volcanic blocks it.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volcanic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cero is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cero defending well as Volcanic loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volcanic, as that shot connected.
Volcanic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volcanic throws a series of punches but Cero avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cero ducks under a wild hook from Volcanic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cero. That's going to slow Volcanic down.
Good standup being displayed there by Volcanic as he connects with a hook.
Volcanic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cero scoring well with a low kick there.
Cero looks to score with a jab to the body but Volcanic is just out of range.
Volcanic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
Cero tries to land a leg kick but Volcanic saw it coming and moves away.
Cero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volcanic scores with a nice head shot.
Volcanic scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volcanic throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Volcanic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cero connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Volcanic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic avoids the head kick by Cero.
Cero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volcanic checks a leg kick.
Volcanic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cero looks for the body kick but Volcanic saw that one coming.
Volcanic slips under a jab.
As Cero backs away, Volcanic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cero lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volcanic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volcanic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volcanic takes a swing at Cero's ribcage but misses.
Cero raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Volcanic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cero. Cero obviously looking to wear him down.
Volcanic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volcanic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Cero wants to slow Volcanic down by chopping away at his legs.
Cero throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volcanic will feel that in the morning.
Cero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Volcanic. Cero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volcanic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volcanic loads up on a big right hand but Cero slips the punch.
Volcanic thumps Cero with a low kick.
Cero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy body kick from Cero
and Volcanic counters with a good low kick that Cero was not able to check.
Cero takes one to the chin there.
Volcanic swings for the body but Cero moves out of range.
A cross from Cero lands.
Volcanic misses the shot to the body.
Cero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volcanic throws a body kick that misses.
Volcanic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A clash of legs there as Volcanic blocks the low kick.
Cero checks a leg kick nicely.
Volcanic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Volcanic.
Volcanic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cero thinks about the counter body kick.
Cero lands an overhand right.
Cero misses with a body kick.
Cero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cero lands a jab to Volcanic's midsection.
Volcanic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Numero Cero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volcanic throws a low kick, looking for Cero's leg but Cero calmly moves out of range.
Cero follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cero throws a push kick but Volcanic slaps the foot to one side.
Volcanic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Volcanic misses the target.
Cero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volcanic.
Volcanic throws a lazy right hand but Cero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volcanic moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Volcanic avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cero throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Cero.
Cero throws a leg kick but Volcanic checks it.
Cero ducks under a wild hook from Volcanic.
Volcanic clobbers Cero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volcanic misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick from Cero.
Volcanic jabs Cero right on the nose. Cero blinks but takes it well.
Volcanic blocks the body kick.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Volcanic throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volcanic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Numero Cero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Volcanic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cero counters with a low kick, right behind Volcanic 's knee.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volcanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from Volcanic.
Cero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volcanic misses with a low kick as Cero jumps back.
A left lands for Cero.
Cero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volcanic throws a chopping leg kick but Cero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volcanic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volcanic is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Volcanic blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cero throws a sloppy head kick and Volcanic moves out of range easily.
Cero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Cero misses.
Good leg kick by Volcanic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volcanic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero just misses with a punch to the body.
Volcanic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volcanic moves away.
Cero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cero looks for the body kick but Volcanic saw that one coming.
Cero lands with a slapping head kick.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volcanic.
Volcanic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volcanic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cero counters with a left and a right that stings Volcanic.
Volcanic throws a head kick that misses.
Volcanic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volcanic throws a wild body kick that Cero sees coming a mile off.
Cero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volcanic throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but Cero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danny Volcanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cero lands with a right hand.
Cero lands a nice looking body shot.
Volcanic throws a lazy right hand but Cero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Cero
and Cero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cero throws a head kick but Volcanic moves out of range.
Volcanic swinging wildly here.
Volcanic avoids the head kick by Cero.
Volcanic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cero slips under a jab.
Volcanic throws out a loose jab but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volcanic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volcanic avoids the head kick by Cero.
Volcanic tries to land a front kick but Cero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volcanic throws a body shot but no joy.
Cero cracks the inside of Volcanic's front leg.
Volcanic motions for Cero to come forward. Volcanic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volcanic misses with a body shot.
Cero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volcanic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cero.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Cero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Volcanic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cero is looking to slow Volcanic down with leg kicks.
Cero keeps Volcanic at a distance using the push kick.
Cero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cero connects with the punch.
Cero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Numero Cero 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volcanic throws a wild body kick that Cero sees coming a mile off.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Volcanic avoids it.
Volcanic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cero.
Cero moves out of range of the body kick.
Volcanic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cero cracks the inside of Volcanic's front leg.
Cero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cero cracks Volcanic with an open hand slap.
Cero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volcanic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cero.
Cero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volcanic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volcanic misses with a leg kick
and Cero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volcanic tries to land a front kick but Cero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Cero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
In his post fight interview, Numero Cero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes into the arena with I'm Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beckett throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beckett.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Beckett.
Beckett slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Beckett pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Beckett.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy throws a hook but Beckett avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy lands a jab to Beckett's midsection.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beckett lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Beckett tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beckett connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Beckett finds it's target.
Beckett throws a sloppy head kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beckett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Beckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.
Murphy swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Beckett.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Beckett moved out of range.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beckett with a nice cross.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
Beckett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Beckett moved out of range nicely.
Beckett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beckett throws a nice head kick!
Beckett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beckett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
The fighters circling - Beckett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beckett slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beckett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Beckett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Beckett with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Beckett has a takedown stuffed.
Beckett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beckett manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Beckett takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Murphy. Those never looked like landing.
And Beckett tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beckett fails with the takedown.
Beckett looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Beckett throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Beckett.
Beckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckett throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Beckett throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.
Beckett drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
Beckett just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Beckett misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beckett walks into a jab.
Murphy swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
And Beckett tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy scores with a jab. Beckett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beckett takes one to the chin there.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beckett misses with a looping right.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Beckett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Beckett's head but Beckett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beckett cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Beckett avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beckett throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Beckett saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beckett works the jab nicely.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Beckett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Beckett.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Beckett shoots in.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Beckett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beckett keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckett throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Beckett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy checks a low kick from Beckett.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Beckett moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beckett.
Beckett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Corbin Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Beckett.
Murphy swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beckett under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Beckett's head but Beckett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a hook but Beckett blocks it.
Beckett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Beckett throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Beckett missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beckett throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beckett misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beckett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a body punch.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Beckett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beckett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beckett pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Beckett digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beckett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Beckett.
Beckett tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Beckett tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beckett.
Murphy is working Beckett over against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Beckett.
Beckett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corbin Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beckett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Murphy.
Beckett lands a right hand.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Beckett - that landed with a thud.
Beckett throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Beckett scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckett controls his hands.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beckett is defending well for now.
Beckett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beckett blocks a body shot from Murphy.
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 Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Beckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Beckett moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Beckett misses its intended target.
Beckett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Murphy misses.
And Beckett tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beckett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Beckett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beckett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Beckett.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beckett. Murphy shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckett moves away.
Beckett moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beckett throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Beckett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Beckett.
Beckett ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Beckett lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Beckett lands with a right hand.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Beckett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beckett catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckett throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beckett.
Jim Beckett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beckett.
Beckett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beckett throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Beckett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckett lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Beckett circles away.
Beckett throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beckett under the eye.
Beckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett connects with a high kick.
Beckett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beckett, right into the meat.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beckett.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beckett is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beckett.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Beckett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Beckett misses.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Corbin Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beckett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beckett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beckett has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy keeps control of Beckett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Beckett avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Becketts head.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy is leaning against Beckett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy tries to work over Beckett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Murphy!
A relieved looking Corbin Murphy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marekh Hazczshak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tree Knee Dad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Not Falling by Mudvayne. Hazczshak has chosen Tupac - Me and My Girlfriend as his entrance music. Venum Tree Knee Dad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marekh Hazczshak's chin.
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152 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marekh Hazczshak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hazczshak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a body kick
and Hazczshak counters with a good low kick that Tree Knee Dad was not able to check.
We've been hearing reports that Tree Knee Dad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazczshak manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazczshak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Hazczshak's midsection.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Hazczshak throws a solid leg kick but Tree Knee Dad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hazczshak.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Hazczshak counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hazczshak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hazczshak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Hazczshak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazczshak was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Hazczshak throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Hazczshak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Hazczshak throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws the kick towards the body but Hazczshak avoids it.
Hazczshak misses with a low kick.
Hazczshak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Hazczshak's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hazczshak.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hazczshak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazczshak is trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Hazczshak is working from the bottom.
Hazczshak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hazczshak is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazczshak keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad taking a breather here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazczshak keeps working.
Hazczshak regains half guard, as Tree Knee Dad was trying to land strikes.
Hazczshak is trying to stand up here but Tree Knee Dad is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Hazczshak is working away.
Tree Knee Dad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hazczshak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hazczshak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazczshak's head.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Hazczshak defending well.
Tree Knee Dad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hazczshak wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Hazczshak lands a jab to the head.
Hazczshak avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Hazczshak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to wear down Hazczshak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Hazczshak.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hazczshak gets back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Hazczshak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been informed that Hazczshak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazczshak won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the action here.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazczshak can do to turn this around?
Hazczshak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Hazczshak is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to stall here but Hazczshak recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Hazczshak is keeping the position.
Hazczshak is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Hazczshak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazczshak is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad lands a big shot there that rocks Hazczshak but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hazczshak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hazczshak because Tree Knee Dad loaded up on that one.
Hazczshak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the full mount.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hazczshak tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hazczshak is squirming around, avoiding Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the action.
Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hazczshak turns into him and now he's in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep a closed guard but Hazczshak is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hazczshak trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Hazczshak with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazczshak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Hazczshak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Hazczshak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Hazczshak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazczshak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Hazczshak takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazczshak checks a leg kick.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazczshak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazczshak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Hazczshak.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Hazczshak is out of range.
Hazczshak takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice hook to Hazczshak's body. Hazczshak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hazczshak.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazczshak is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad has a takedown stuffed.
Hazczshak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marekh Hazczshak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazczshak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazczshak throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hazczshak misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a slapping body shot.
Hazczshak throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazczshak is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad works Hazczshak's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad lands an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad wants a takedown.
Hazczshak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazczshak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hazczshak.
Hazczshak stops a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but Hazczshak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hazczshak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hazczshak struggles to land a body shot inside as Tree Knee Dad controls his hands.
Tree Knee Dad gets control of Hazczshak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tree Knee Dad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazczshak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tree Knee Dad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but Hazczshak is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad has a hand on Hazczshak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hazczshak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Hazczshak has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Tarczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
190 lbs
15 - 3 - 1 |
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32
185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scot Goodbarrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Tarczynski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Tarczynski misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tarczynski!
Tarczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tarczynski swinging wildly here.
Tarczynski throws a big shot that misses.
Tarczynski moves away from the strike by Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodbarrel circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarczynski throws out a loose jab but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarczynski tried to score with a low kick but Goodbarrel checks it.
Goodbarrel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarczynski.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tarczynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodbarrel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodbarrel can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Goodbarrel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarczynski doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tarczynski dips to his left and cracks Goodbarrel with an uppercut!
Goodbarrel slips under a jab from Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodbarrel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands with a shot to the body.
Goodbarrel misses with a body shot.
Goodbarrel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarczynski. Tarczynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodbarrel throws a front kick aimed at Tarczynski's knee but Tarczynski avoids it well.
Tarczynski cracks a nice hook into Goodbarrel's ribs.
Goodbarrel moves away from the strike by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodbarrel under the eye.
Tarczynski closes the distance and clinches.
Tarczynski lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Goodbarrel working aggressively here.
Goodbarrel tries to work over Tarczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Tarczynski controls the action.
A short left from Tarczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodbarrel backwards.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarczynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel working aggressively here.
Tarczynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a body punch.
Tarczynski misses with a knee strike.
Tarczynski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodbarrel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodbarrel gets through Tarczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Goodbarrel.
I was talking to Goodbarrel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tarczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Goodbarrel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goodbarrel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tarczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodbarrel misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goodbarrel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tarczynski looking to stall.
Tarczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski lands with a right to the head.
Tarczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tarczynski misses with a punch to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a shot to the body.
Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
A short uppercut from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski scores with a shot to the side of Goodbarrel's head.
Tarczynski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarczynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodbarrel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodbarrel digs a right hand underneath Tarczynski's ribcage. Tarczynski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodbarrel avoids the damage to the body.
Goodbarrel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodbarrel lands a jab.
Tarczynski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodbarrel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tarczynski counters with a low kick, right behind Goodbarrel 's knee.
The fighters circling - Goodbarrel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tarczynski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel defending well as Tarczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Goodbarrel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tarczynski thuds a left hand into Goodbarrel's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski lands the left hand.
Tarczynski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodbarrel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodbarrel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodbarrel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarczynski on the side of the head.
No joy there for Tarczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tarczynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tarczynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarczynski looks to land a combination but Goodbarrel avoids it well.
Goodbarrel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarczynski on the side of the head.
Tarczynski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Goodbarrel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodbarrel avoids the body shot from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski missing with a left hand there. Goodbarrel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarczynski misses with a wild body shot.
Goodbarrel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Goodbarrel misses.
Tarczynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodbarrel blocks the body kick.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice head shot.
Goodbarrel scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Goodbarrel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarczynski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodbarrel doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarczynski misses the body punch
and Goodbarrel counters with an outside leg kick.
Tarczynski scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodbarrel misses with a hook.
Tarczynski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tarczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski throws an overhand right that lands on Goodbarrel's shoulder, as Goodbarrel tries to avoid the shot.
Goodbarrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Tarczynski throws a one two combo.
It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut.
Goodbarrel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Goodbarrel throws an overhand right that lands on Tarczynski's shoulder, as Tarczynski tries to avoid the shot.
Goodbarrel connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodbarrel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski throws a wild body kick that Goodbarrel sees coming a mile off.
Tarczynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range.
Tarczynski blocks the body kick.
A jab from Goodbarrel misses.
Tarczynski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodbarrel connects with a leg kick. Tarczynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodbarrel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel blocks a head kick by Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel lands with an overhand left.
Tarczynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodbarrel manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Goodbarrel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodbarrel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodbarrel misses with a leg kick.
Goodbarrel is looking to chop away at Tarczynski's legs.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel avoids the body shot from Tarczynski.
A jab from Goodbarrel misses.
Goodbarrel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarczynski is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with a body kick.
Donk. Tarczynski catches Goodbarrel right on the button with a cross.
Tarczynski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodbarrel throws the kick towards the body but Tarczynski avoids it.
That kick from Tarczynski tenderised Goodbarrel's leg. Goodbarrel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Goodbarrel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Tarczynski finds it's way through Goodbarrel's defenses.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot.
Goodbarrel cracks Tarczynski with a good jab.
Goodbarrel moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodbarrel checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Goodbarrel misses.
Tarczynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarczynski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodbarrel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodbarrel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarczynski cracks Goodbarrel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tarczynski cracks Goodbarrel with an open hand slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Tarczynski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Goodbarrel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarczynski misses the shot to the body.
Goodbarrel is looking for a counter combo.
Nice straight punches there by Tarczynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tarczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tarczynski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tarczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Tarczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tarczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Goodbarrel lands but Tarczynski takes it in his stride.
Tarczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Tarczynski lands with a hook. Goodbarrel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarczynski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodbarrel's head.
Tarczynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tarczynski is looking to slow Goodbarrel down with leg kicks.
Tarczynski avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodbarrel. Tarczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodbarrel blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarczynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tarczynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarczynski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodbarrel connects with an inside 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!
Goodbarrel tried to score with a low kick but Tarczynski checks it.
Tarczynski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Tarczynski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarczynski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tarczynski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodbarrel. That one must have hurt.
Goodbarrel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarczynski cracks Goodbarrel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarczynski throws an off balance right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodbarrel throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarczynski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodbarrel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarczynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarczynski swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Goodbarrel moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodbarrel scores with a leg kick.
Tarczynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Tarczynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tarczynski.
Scot Goodbarrel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarczynski throws a hook but Goodbarrel avoids it easily.
Goodbarrel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski lands a head kick!
Goodbarrel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodbarrel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodbarrel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarczynski. Goodbarrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodbarrel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarczynski manages to avoid it.
Tarczynski tries to land a body kick
enabling Goodbarrel to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodbarrel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarczynski takes a swing at Goodbarrel's ribcage but misses.
Goodbarrel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodbarrel lands a high kick!
Tarczynski throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range.
Goodbarrel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarczynski with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodbarrel misses with a low kick.
Tarczynski slips a straight right by Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski jabs Goodbarrel right on the nose. Goodbarrel blinks but takes it well.
Tarczynski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tarczynski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodbarrel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tarczynski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tarczynski's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodbarrel, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodbarrel.
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Tarczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodbarrel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Goodbarrel on the inside.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodbarrel misses with the head strike.
Goodbarrel scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.
Nice body punch from Goodbarrel.
Tarczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tarczynski blocking some punches.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Goodbarrel prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski trying to stall but Goodbarrel improves his position.
Goodbarrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski.
Goodbarrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarczynski can't find room to land a body shot as Goodbarrel controls the action.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tarczynski or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodbarrel.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scot Goodbarrel.
Well Tarczynski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corll might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to South Texas Death Ride. Dean Corll could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tarik Gibson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson scores with a body shot.
Gibson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gibson moves into the clinch.
Corll breaks the clinch.
Gibson avoids a kick to the body.
Corll throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gibson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corll is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gibson.
Corll throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson looks for the body kick but Corll saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Gibson.
Gibson wants to clinch up but Corll keeps it at a distance.
Corll looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson looks to land a combination but Corll avoids it well.
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!
Gibson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corll checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibson rushes Corll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gibson trying to land knees to the body.
Corll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gibson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gibson feints and then cracks Corll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corll down.
Gibson throws a leg kick but Corll moved away.
Corll appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corll lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gibson takes a step back to recover.
Gibson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gibson staying out of range there.
A left lands for Corll.
It looks like Tarik Gibson has been cut.
Gibson lands a body shot.
Corll throws a sloppy head kick and Gibson moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corll, right into the meat.
Gibson clinches up with Corll and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corll avoids it.
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gibson wants to slow Corll down by chopping away at his legs.
Corll misses with a head kick.
Corll scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gibson checks a leg kick.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corll is looking to wear down Gibson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gibson throws a nice looking combination but Corll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gibson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarik Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibson blocks a head kick by Corll.
Corll stuns Gibson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corll throws the kick towards the body but Gibson avoids it.
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
Gibson with a nice cross.
Gibson lands with a straight right. Corll didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Gibson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corll is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Corll misses with a body kick.
Gibson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gibson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands an uppercut.
Corll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gibson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corll misses with a wild body shot.
Gibson misses with an uppercut. Corll saw that one coming.
Corll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibson throws out the jab.
Gibson throws a solid leg kick but Corll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gibson.
Corll takes a swing at Gibson's ribcage but misses.
Corll throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gibson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Gibson rushes Corll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
Corll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Corll dives in and grabs Gibson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes down on Corll's head and hops out.
Gibson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corll just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gibson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll scoring well with a low kick there.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
Gibson throws a leg kick but Corll checks it.
Corll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Corll there.
A clash of legs there as Gibson blocks the low kick.
Corll lands a nice looking body kick.
Gibson scoring well with a low kick there.
Corll tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gibson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corll checks a leg kick.
Gibson throws out a leg kick but Corll moves out of range and Gibson only half commits.
Corll ducks under a wild hook from Gibson.
Corll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarik Gibson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarik Gibson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gibson misses the jab.
Gibson throws a head kick but Corll moves out of range.
Gibson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gibson forces Corll back against the cage and clinches.
Corll manages to break the clinch.
Tarik Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corll throws out the jab.
Corll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corll.
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson throws a hook to the side of Corll's head but Corll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corll doesn't seem bothered though.
Gibson misses with a low kick.
Corll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gibson staying out of range there.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gibson moves away.
Corll looks to score with a jab to the body but Gibson is just out of range.
Gibson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gibson throws a low kick, looking for Corll's leg but Corll calmly moves out of range.
Corll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibson throws a leg kick but Corll sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corll appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corll misses the shot to the body.
Gibson throws a big counter head kick but Corll avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Gibson misses its intended target.
Corll scores with a kick to the body.
Corll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gibson was well out of range. Poor timing from Corll.
Gibson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Corll.
Gibson misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Corll was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gibson.
Gibson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gibson misses with a leg kick.
Corll tries to counter with a takedown but Gibson is quick to defend against it.
Corll cracks Gibson with an open hand slap.
Gibson moves out of range as Corll throws a body kick.
Gibson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corll delivers a nice body kick.
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gibson to the floor! Corll dives in looking for the finish!
Gibson is rocked!
Corll missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gibson is still in real trouble! Can Corll finish him?
Gibson wants to control but Corll is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corll lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gibson quite badly. Gibson pulls Corll in close trying to recover. Corll postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gibson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gibson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
A very excited looking Dean Corll 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawajiri. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawajiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kawajiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the side of Kawajiri's head but Kawajiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawajiri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong Hyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong Hyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawajiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawajiri defending well as Dong Hyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Kawajiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Dong Hyuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawajiri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Kawajiri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kawajiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dong Hyuk throws a wild body kick that Kawajiri sees coming a mile off.
Kawajiri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawajiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dong Hyuk thinking.
Kawajiri takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk is predictable there
and Kawajiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dong Hyuk thinking.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawajiri checks it well.
Kawajiri pushes Dong Hyuk away with a front kick.
Kawajiri throws a push kick but Dong Hyuk slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Dong Hyuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dong Hyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawajiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawajiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping left.
Kawajiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong Hyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk checks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong Hyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri throwing a counter right hand but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawajiri on the side of the head.
Kawajiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawajiri.
Good standup being displayed there by Kawajiri as he connects with a hook.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
A good leg kick by Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dong Hyuk misses with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong Hyuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawajiri tries to work over Dong Hyuk's front leg with a kick but Dong Hyuk checks it.
Dong Hyuk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Kawajiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dong Hyuk doesn't seem phased though.
Dong Hyuk checks a leg kick.
Kawajiri backing away here, and Dong Hyuk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kawajiri connects with a looping right hand.
Kawajiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dong Hyuk is out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a fast counter high kick but Kawajiri manages to duck under it in time.
Dong Hyuk digs a good body shot into Kawajiri's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri tries to move into range but Dong Hyuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong Hyuk jabs at Kawajiri's body.
Dong Hyuk catches Kawajiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kawajiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong Hyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Kawajiri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kawajiri throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk scores with a hook to the body. Kawajiri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kawajiri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawajiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
Kawajiri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong Hyuk counters with a good low kick that Kawajiri was not able to check.
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk moves away from the strike by Kawajiri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong Hyuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk throws out a counter right but Kawajiri avoids it with no problem.
Dong Hyuk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
Dong Hyuk scores with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong Hyuk lands a body shot.
Dong Hyuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawajiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kawajiri misses with a right hand
and Dong Hyuk counters with a good low kick that Kawajiri was not able to check.
Dong Hyuk cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
Dong Hyuk cracks Kawajiri with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shin Dong Hyuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dong Hyuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawajiri takes one to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawajiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri is looking to slow Dong Hyuk down with leg kicks.
Kawajiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Dong Hyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kawajiri.
Kawajiri connects with a crisp jab.
Kawajiri ducks right into an uppercut from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a right hand that Kawajiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawajiri also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong Hyuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong Hyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dong Hyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawajiri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kawajiri blocks a head kick by Dong Hyuk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Kawajiri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong Hyuk throws a counter combo.
Kawajiri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong Hyuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dong Hyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk throws the left hand but Kawajiri avoids the punch easily.
Dong Hyuk lands a head shot.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch up.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong Hyuk in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawajiri misses the target.
Dong Hyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri moves away from the strike by Dong Hyuk.
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!
Kawajiri misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a leg kick but Kawajiri saw it coming and moves away.
Dong Hyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong Hyuk cracks Kawajiri with an open hand slap.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Dong Hyuk misses.
Kawajiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri slips under a jab.
Dong Hyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk throws a series of strikes that have Kawajiri backpedaling.
Kawajiri is rocked!
Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Dong Hyuk.
Oh Kawajiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong Hyuk lands a nice hook to Kawajiri's body. Kawajiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawajiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Kawajiri moved away.
A cross from Kawajiri lands.
A big left from Dong Hyuk misses.
Dong Hyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawajiri.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kawajiri seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid body kick from Kawajiri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawajiri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kawajiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawajiri throws a big shot that misses.
Dong Hyuk defending well as Kawajiri loads up on a big left hand.
Kawajiri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dong Hyuk counters with a good, hard body kick but Kawajiri shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kawajiri, right into the meat.
Dong Hyuk staying out of range there.
Kawajiri misses with a body shot.
Kawajiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong Hyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Hyuk is just out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Kawajiri misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kawajiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong Hyuk throws a series of punches but Kawajiri avoids them all with ease.
Kawajiri scores with a nice head shot.
Dong Hyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawajiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong Hyuk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kawajiri really felt that one!
Kawajiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong Hyuk misses with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri tries a low kick but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk misses
and Kawajiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dong Hyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Kawajiri strikes.
Kawajiri just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kawajiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong Hyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong Hyuk needs to keep his hands up - Kawajiri had a free shot at his head there.
Dong Hyuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk throws a body punch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk misses with a kick to the body.
Kawajiri missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawajiri ducks under a wild hook from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawajiri avoids the head kick by Dong Hyuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong Hyuk. Kawajiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Kawajiri misses.
Dong Hyuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kawajiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dong Hyuk's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawajiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong Hyuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kawajiri misses with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk feints a counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawajiri cracks Dong Hyuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kawajiri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawajiri checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk catches Kawajiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kawajiri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawajiri misses with a straight left.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook. Kawajiri ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawajiri throws a sloppy head kick
and Dong Hyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawajiri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Kawajiri misses.
Dong Hyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong Hyuk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawajiri in his tracks.
Donk. Dong Hyuk catches Kawajiri right on the button with a cross.
Kawajiri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong Hyuk cracks the inside of Kawajiri's front leg.
Dong Hyuk throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong Hyuk misses with the combination.
Dong Hyuk takes one to the chin there.
Kawajiri connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong Hyuk lands with a hook. Kawajiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawajiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawajiri lands with a nice body punch.
Kawajiri misses the jab.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawajiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawajiri looks to land a body kick but Dong Hyuk moved away.
Kawajiri lands a jab to the head.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight right.
Dong Hyuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawajiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong Hyuk is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk tries to clinch but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Kawajiri.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawajiri moves away.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong Hyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Kawajiri's shoulder, as Kawajiri tries to avoid the shot.
Shin Dong Hyuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong Hyuk blocks the leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri moves forwards but Dong Hyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Dong Hyuk.
Kawajiri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kawajiri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawajiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kawajiri tries to land a front kick but Dong Hyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawajiri misses with a low kick.
Dong Hyuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kawajiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. That's going to slow Kawajiri down.
Dong Hyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shin Dong Hyuk.
Well Dong Hyuk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Dong Hyuk!
Shin Dong Hyuk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
28 - 16 - 2 |
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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
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Portier tries to get set, Escobar tries to push him back and clinch up but Portier manages to avoid the attempt.
Portier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Portier loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Portier.
Portier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Portier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Portier lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Portier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Portier slips a jab from Escobar.
Portier moves into range and connects 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Portier.
A jab from Portier misses.
Escobar defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar moves out of range as Portier strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Portier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Portier ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar swings for the body but Portier moves out of range.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier scores with a nice right hand.
Portier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Portier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar throws a jab when Portier was well out of range.
Portier throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but Portier checks it.
Portier throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar throws a big counter combination but Portier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Portier's shoulder, as Portier tries to avoid the shot.
Portier throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Portier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobar eats them both and turns towards Portier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar slips under a jab from Portier.
Escobar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar, right into the meat.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Portier had a free shot at his head there.
Portier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portier throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Portier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Portier throws a leg kick
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Portier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Portier.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar thinks about countering with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Portier.
The fighters circle momentarily. Portier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Portier lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar walks into a stiff left hand from Portier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Portier swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Portier misses with an uppercut.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Portier.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Portier!
Portier defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Portier looks to land a combination. Escobar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Escobar lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Portier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick from Portier misses.
Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Portier tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Portier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Portier ducks down to avoid it.
Portier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar throws a big counter combination but Portier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escobar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Portier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar tried to counter with a leg kick but Portier avoided it.
Portier stalks Escobar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Escobar's face. Escobar staggers backwards, shaken.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Portier connects with a solid leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Escobar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Portier moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Portier misses with a double jab
and Escobar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Portier really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Portier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Portier.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Portier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portier throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Portier is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Portier misses.
Portier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Portier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Portier 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.
Portier looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Portier takes one on the button.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Portier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Portier.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Portier throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portier misses with a leg kick.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar pushes Portier away with a front kick.
Escobar catches Portier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Portier lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
Portier tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Portier throws a leg kick
and Portier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Escobar scores with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Portier coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Portier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Portier.
Portier staying out of range there.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Portier throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Portier manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a hook. Portier ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portier.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portier thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Portier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Portier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Portier moves away from the strike by Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Portier.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Portier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Portier lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Portier as he checks the leg kick.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobar duly obliges.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Portier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Portier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Portier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier misses with the head strike.
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portier lands a body punch.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Portier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Portier scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Portier gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier lands a shoulder strike.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Portier misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Portier cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier misses with some punches.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier blocking some punches.
A short right from Portier on the inside.
Portier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
A short right from Portier on the inside.
Portier scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Portier avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Portier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Portier throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Linkin Portier just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Portier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Portier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Portier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar throws a head kick but Portier moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Portier misses.
Portier throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Portier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Portier forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Portier.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Portier has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Portier fails to land.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Portier.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Portier.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier is working Escobar over against the cage.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portier backwards.
Portier lands a right hand.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Portier lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands a left hand.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Portier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Portier scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier working aggressively here.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Linkin Portier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Portier's sensitive parts.
Portier misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Portier misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws a big counter combination but Portier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Portier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Portier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Portier does no damage.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Portier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar looks to clinch
and Portier counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar tries to score with a low kick but Portier moves his leg out of the way.
Portier appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Portier moves away.
Escobar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portier.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Portier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice combination there by Portier.
A telegraphed right hand from Portier misses the target.
Portier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar tried to counter with a leg kick but Portier avoided it.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portier.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Portier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar misses the jab.
Portier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Portier had a free shot at his head there.
Portier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Portier wants to clinch but Escobar slips to the side
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar thows a leg kick but Portier checks it
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice body kick.
Portier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Good exchange - Portier coming out on top.
Portier misses with a low kick.
Portier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar.
Portier 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.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Portier slips a jab from Escobar.
Portier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Portier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Portier cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Portier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Portier thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Portier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Portier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portier tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Portier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linkin Portier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Portier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linkin Portier!
A very excited looking Linkin Portier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco comes to the cage accompanied by Born Slippy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bishop backs away, Franco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bishop has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
Franco tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage.
Franco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco lands a right hand.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Franco's ribcage. Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tries a body shot but Franco blocks it.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop connects with the punch.
Franco connects with a body shot.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Franco there.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Franco.
Franco throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Franco.
Franco swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Franco moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Franco is looking for a counter combo.
Franco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Franco's head back.
Bishop has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Franco misses.
Franco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bishop throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Franco counters with a crisp one two that drops Bishop! Franco thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bishop to his feet! Bishop is in big trouble!
Bishop is rocked!
Lucas Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Bishop swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Franco breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco motions for Bishop to come forward. Franco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Franco with a jab.
Bishop lands with a hook. Franco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Franco lands a front kick.
Franco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Franco moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Franco blocks a head kick by Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Franco sees coming a mile off.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Bishop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Franco is out of range.
Franco misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Franco.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Franco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco misses with a wild combination.
Franco moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
It looked like Franco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Franco's leg. Franco is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A quick step to the side and Franco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Franco.
Franco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Franco throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Franco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Franco blocks a jab.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Franco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Franco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Bishop has knocked Franco down with a huge combo! Bishop steps away and waves a wobbly Franco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Franco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Franco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franco.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Franco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Franco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Franco counters with a nice leg kick.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franco.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop throws a leg kick
enabling Franco to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Franco.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Franco throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Franco with a body shot.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Franco's belly button to the back.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
It looked like Franco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bishop thuds a left hand into Franco's body.
Franco ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Franco checks a leg kick.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Franco only half commits.
Bishop throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Franco - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Franco counters with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Franco.
Bishop lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco slips under a jab from Bishop.
Franco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Franco.
Bishop cracks Franco with a good jab.
Franco is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Franco looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lucas Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franco's calf.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Franco misses with a hook.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Franco.
Bishop swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bishop misses.
Franco defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Franco if he has to take too many more of those.
Franco avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Franco scores with a push kick.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco lands a head shot.
Franco tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Bishop to the canvas! Franco follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Begbie Franco!
A victorious Begbie Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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