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*T117* - Fame and Glory PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drug Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drug Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulmann feints and then cracks Killjoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killjoy down.
Killjoy lands a big head kick that sends Schulmann tumbling to the mat! Killjoy takes a step backwards and waves Schulmann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schulmann is rocked!
It looks like Yaniv Schulmann has been cut.
A low kick from Schulmann is predictable there
and Killjoy counters with a huge right that knocks Schulmann out cold! Killjoy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drug Killjoy!
Yaniv Schulmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Farrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo Olah will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Farrelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Halo Olah!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olah staying out of range there.
Farrelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Farrelly.
Olah throws a big shot that misses.
Farrelly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farrelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrelly.
Farrelly misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Farrelly's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Olah moves away from the strike by Farrelly.
Olah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Olah blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrelly scores with a kick to the body.
Farrelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Olah's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olah throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrelly tries to work over Olah's front leg with a kick but Olah checks it.
Olah feints the counter takedown.
Farrelly throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Farrelly missing with a left hand there. Olah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Farrelly as he connects with a hook.
Farrelly swings for the body but Olah moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Olah.
Farrelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farrelly lands an overhand right.
Olah throws a body punch but Farrelly moves out of range.
Farrelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
An inside leg kick from Farrelly misses.
Olah throws the kick towards the body but Farrelly avoids it.
Olah slips a straight right by Farrelly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrelly. Olah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olah misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farrelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farrelly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Olah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farrelly cracks Olah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farrelly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Olah to stand back up!
Olah is rocked!
Farrelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Olah is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrelly finish him?
Olah walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Farrelly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seamus Farrelly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell Whitaker Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pernell Whitaker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker Jr misses with a right hand
and Newman counters with a nice leg kick.
Newman 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.
Newman throws a push kick but Whitaker Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Whitaker Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newman in his tracks.
Whitaker Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whitaker Jr scores with a push kick.
Newman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newman moves out of range as Whitaker Jr strikes.
A head kick from Newman lands but Whitaker Jr takes it in his stride.
It looks like Pernell Whitaker Jr has been cut.
Newman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Newman is predictable there
and Whitaker Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Whitaker Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Whitaker Jr connects with a high kick.
It looks like Paul Newman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Whitaker Jr throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Newman is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pernell Whitaker Jr!
Pernell Whitaker Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Paul Newman had this to say: 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Severn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spillane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Severn's guard.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Spillane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spillane has picked Severn up and slammed him! Severn can't keep hold of the triangle and Spillane manages to pass to side control!
Severn can't do much from the bottom here.
Spillane scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn is looking for a sweep.
Spillane controlling from side mount.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Spillane.
Severn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spillane.
Spillane looks up at the clock and then as Severn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spillane smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spillane has control of an arm but Severn manages to advance to Spillane's back!
I really don't envy Spillane right now.
Spillane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Severn looking to ground and pound but Spillane is blocking nicely.
Severn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spillane is looking to escape.
Spillane working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Severn lands a nice shot to the head.
Spillane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Severn trying to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn cracks Spillane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spillane tries to lock up and control but Severn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spillane gets back to half guard.
Severn throwing shots but Spillane is blocking nicely.
Spillane tries to get to full guard but Severn has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spillane is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nickey Spillane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Severn scores with a push kick.
Spillane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Severn slips under a jab from Spillane.
Severn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Severn unleashes a big counter combination but Spillane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spillane with a nice cross.
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Severn shoots in but Spillane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Severn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Severn, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Severn keeps Spillane at a distance using the push kick.
Severn connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Severn lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane throws a right and a left that Severn avoids nicely.
Severn throws a body kick that misses.
Spillane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Severn to the mat! Severn manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn can't keep his opponent in guard - Spillane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Severn to regain full guard.
Spillane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Severn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane can't keep his opponent in guard - Severn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Severn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spillane defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spillane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Severn wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn working some strikes from top position.
Spillane wants to hit a switch here but Severn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spillane there!
Severn lands a heavy elbow.
Spillane wants to hold on but Severn pushes him away.
Severn prevents Spillane from getting the reversal.
Severn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spillane is looking to escape.
Spillane tries to hold on but Severn pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Severn unloads with some shots from mount but Spillane bucks and avoids them well.
Spillane taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane gets back to half guard.
Spillane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spillane wants to improve his position but instead Severn has moved into half guard.
Severn lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Severn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Severn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spillane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Severn misses with a double jab
and Spillane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Severn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spillane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Severn.
Spillane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spillane looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Spillane.
Spillane misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn goes for a double leg but Spillane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spillane continues to drive forward.
Severn misses with a hook
and Severn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chris Severn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spillane moves out of range of the strikes.
Severn is looking to land body kicks.
Severn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spillane looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Severn.
Nice straight punches there by Spillane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spillane.
Severn throws a head kick but Spillane moves out of range.
Spillane throws a shot from downtown. Severn moves away and avoids it.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Severn moves away.
Spillane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Severn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severn throws a big elbow that misses.
Severn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severn trying to control but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Spillane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
Severn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spillane is now in half guard.
Severn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spillane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn manages to get to full guard.
Severn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Severn wants to control the position but Spillane says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Severn trying to control but Spillane postures up.
Severn gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Severn holds on and takes a little breather.
Spillane trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
Severn is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Severn ducks down to avoid it.
Spillane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spillane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nickey Spillane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Spillane misses.
Severn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Severn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spillane throws a lazy right hand but Severn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Severn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spillane 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.
Spillane walks into a left hand.
Spillane throws a sloppy body shot
and Severn counters with a nice leg kick.
Severn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spillane takes a step back to recover.
Severn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Severn works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spillane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spillane instigates a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spillane can't find room to land a body shot as Severn controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn tries to throw a body punch but Spillane avoids it by throwing Severn back against the cage.
Severn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severn blocks a body shot from Spillane.
Severn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Severn tries to pull guard but Spillane holds him up against the cage and eventually Severn drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Severn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Severn.
Severn scores with a shoulder strike.
Severn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spillane uses from the top position.
Severn controls Spillane momentarily but Spillane frees himself.
Severn keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Chris Severn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn is adopting a defensive guard.
Spillane postures up and lands a big shot to Severn's brow.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Severn has wrist control.
Severn being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Severn, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn stuns Spillane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Severn.
Spillane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Severn counters with a nice body kick.
Spillane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Severn.
A little jabbing left from Severn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Severn lands with a shot to the body.
Spillane misses with a body punch
and Severn counters with a good low kick that Spillane was not able to check.
Spillane throws a hook but Severn blocks it.
Severn lands a nice looking body kick.
Severn lands a left and a right that send Spillane crashing to the mat, dazed. Severn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Spillane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn looks to land a combination but Spillane avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn scores with a nice body kick.
Severn throws a body punch but Spillane moves out of range.
Severn scores with a body shot.
Severn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Severn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spillane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Severn throws a head kick but Spillane moves out of range.
Severn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spillane.
Spillane is rocked!
Severn lands with a shot to the body.
Spillane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spillane scores with a kick to the midsection.
Severn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spillane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spillane 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 Severn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Severn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Severn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Severn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spillane's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Severn dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Spillane lands a nice looking body kick.
Severn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Severn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Spillane.
Severn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Severn 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.
Spillane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spillane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severn.
Severn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spillane looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
Severn is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane misses with an uppercut. Severn saw that one coming.
Severn moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane thuds a left hand into Severn's body.
Spillane slips under a jab.
Spillane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Severn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spillane scores with a body shot.
Spillane throws a nice looking combination but Severn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spillane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spillane slips under a jab from Severn.
Severn throws a good cross that connects.
Severn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Severn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Severn looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Spillane lands a nice shot to the body.
Severn throws a jab when Spillane was well out of range.
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Spillane is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Despite the aggression on Severn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick from Severn misses.
It looked like Spillane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Severn.
Severn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Severn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Spillane.
Severn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spillane slaps away a takedown attempt from Severn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Severn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spillane 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.
Spillane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane cracks Severn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spillane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Severn takes a swing at Spillane's ribcage but misses.
Severn thumps Spillane with a low kick.
Spillane moves out of range of the leg kick from Severn.
Severn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spillane.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Severn.
Spillane avoids the head kick by Severn.
Spillane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Severn throws a lazy uppercut
and Spillane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spillane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Severn misses with an uppercut. Spillane saw that one coming.
That kick from Spillane tenderised Severn's leg. Severn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spillane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spillane finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Severn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spillane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Spillane.
Severn looks for the body kick but Spillane saw that one coming.
A left lands for Severn.
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spillane looks to land a right hand but Severn moved out of range.
Spillane looks to land a body kick but Severn moved away.
Severn counters with a body kick.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spillane moves away.
Spillane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severn defends it nicely.
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 Nickey Spillane.
I think Spillane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca has chosen Filthy Luca Greeting as his entrance music. 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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172 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Luca!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gatsby rushes Luca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gatsby.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatsby misses with some punches.
Gatsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gatsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luca backwards.
Good body shot from Luca.
Luca lands an elbow that stopped Gatsby in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Gatsby fails to land.
Luca struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatsby controls his hands.
Good body shot from Gatsby.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby moves into the clinch.
Luca misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatsby.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Gatsby finds it's way through Luca's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luca.
Luca misses with a low kick.
Luca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luca - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Gatsby finds it's way through Luca's defenses.
Luca lands a nice hook to Gatsby's body. Gatsby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatsby throws a hook but Luca blocks it.
Luca is looking to chop away at Gatsby's legs.
Luca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gatsby.
Luca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gatsby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Luca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luca just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been informed that Luca has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luca throws a leg kick
and Gatsby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling the position.
Luca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luca misses with some punches.
Luca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luca stalling the fight.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby lands a body punch.
Gatsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatsby blocks a body shot from Luca.
Luca slows down the pace here.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling the position.
Gatsby digs a right hand underneath Luca's ribcage. Luca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Luca controls the action.
Gatsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luca breaks from the clinch.
Gatsby wants to clinch.
Gatsby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gatsby tries to clinch up but Luca circles away and keeps his distance.
Luca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gatsby.
Luca throws a leg kick but Gatsby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luca misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Luca 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.
Gatsby wants to clinch.
Gatsby misses with a looping right.
Gatsby lands a head kick. Luca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luca throws a big shot that misses.
Gatsby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gatsby there.
Gatsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatsby throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Luca.
Luca throws a leg kick but Gatsby moved away.
Luca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby tries to clinch up.
Gatsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luca throws a lazy body kick
and Gatsby counters by moving into the clinch.
Luca breaks from the clinch.
Luca throws a shot from downtown. Gatsby moves away and avoids it.
Luca connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot by Gatsby.
Gatsby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Luca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatsby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luca manages to circle out of the way.
A good leg kick by Gatsby.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luca.
A head kick misses from Luca.
And Gatsby counters with a quick kick to the body but Luca blocks it.
Luca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatsby is able to avoid easily.
As Luca tries to get set, Gatsby tries to push him back and clinch up but Luca manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luca looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gatsby working aggressively here.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
Luca prevents a body shot from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Luca taking a breather.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Luca.
Gatsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Gatsby misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby motions for Luca to come forward. Gatsby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatsby blocks a jab.
Gatsby slips a jab from Luca.
Luca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luca scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Luca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatsby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luca manages to circle out of the way.
Luca tries to move into range but Gatsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gatsby rushes Luca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luca manages to break the clinch.
Luca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gatsby in his tracks.
Luca misses with a straight right.
Gatsby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnny Luca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luca swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
Luca throws a head kick that misses.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Luca.
Gatsby throws a head kick that misses.
Luca throws a low kick but Gatsby avoids it.
Luca lands with a hook. Gatsby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luca throws a leg kick but Gatsby checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca misses with a kick to the body.
Gatsby is looking to slow Luca down with leg kicks.
Gatsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luca misses with a punch to the body.
Luca is trying to push Gatsby away but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay Gatsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luca has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Luca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gatsby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatsby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luca, pushing him back against the cage.
Luca scores with a hook to the body.
Luca scores with a shoulder strike.
Gatsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luca's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatsby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gatsby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luca.
Gatsby tries to clinch up but Luca circles away and keeps his distance.
Gatsby blocks the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luca.
Luca misses with a head kick.
Gatsby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luca.
Luca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnny Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby defending well as Luca loads up on a big left hand.
Luca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luca avoids the head kick by Gatsby.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Gatsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Gatsby is controlling him.
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Luca wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsby won't allow it.
Luca is trying to force a seperation but Gatsby has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luca breaks the clinch.
Gatsby lands a leg kick that knocks Luca off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Luca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gatsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatsby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatsby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luca takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luca. That's going to slow Gatsby down.
Gatsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gatsby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gatsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatsby avoids the body shot from Luca.
Luca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luca is looking to score with low kicks.
Gatsby scores with a push kick.
Luca thuds a left hand into Gatsby's body.
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Luca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gatsby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatsby.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Luca.
A right handed body shot lands from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatsby.
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Luca is just out of range.
Gatsby darts in and clinches Luca up against the cage.
Luca working aggressively here.
Gatsby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Luca tries to throw a body punch but Gatsby avoids it by throwing Luca back against the cage.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby misses with a punch to the body.
Luca blocks a body shot from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands with a light punch inside.
Gatsby misses with the head strike.
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Luca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatsby, as that shot connected.
Gatsby jabs at Luca's body.
Luca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatsby.
Luca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gatsby forces Luca back against the cage and clinches.
Gatsby misses with some punches.
Luca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luca misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luca throws a leg kick but Gatsby sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Gatsby.
Luca connects with a right hand. Gatsby shakes it off.
Gatsby darts in and clinches Luca up against the cage.
Luca trying to stall but Gatsby improves his position.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Gatsby has him pressed against the cage.
Luca is looking to control Gatsby's arms but Gatsby gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luca has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatsby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luca.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Luca.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luca breaks from the clinch.
Luca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gatsby with a jab.
Luca is rocked!
Gatsby steps in with a hook that catches Luca right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gatsby follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Luca looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
As Jay Gatsby got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Cross Furia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross Furia has chosen Vivaldi's Winter as his entrance music. Itse Perkele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Cross Furia's chin.
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258 lbs
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276 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Cross Furia!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross Furia throws a head kick that misses.
Cross Furia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Cross Furia avoided it.
Perkele throws a nice looking combination but Cross Furia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cross Furia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele throws a wild body kick that Cross Furia sees coming a mile off.
Cross Furia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Cross Furia 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.
Perkele thows a body kick. Cross Furia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cross Furia lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Cross Furia counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Cross Furia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele misses with the body kick
and Cross Furia counters with a nice body shot.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cross Furia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cross Furia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkele circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Cross Furia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body kick from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkele on the side of the head.
Cross Furia drops Perkele with a beautiful combination! Perkele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cross Furia is looking for the KO!
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross Furia throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cross Furia.
Perkele is breathing heavily.
Perkele slips a straight right by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cross Furia is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Itse Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cross Furia.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Perkele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cross Furia throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
Perkele throws a head kick but Cross Furia moves out of range.
Cross Furia throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cross Furia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perkele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cross Furia - the referee stops the clock and Perkele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cross Furia. Perkele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cross Furia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Cross Furia throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia stuns Perkele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Cross Furia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross Furia checks a low kick from Perkele.
Cross Furia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cross Furia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cross Furia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkele.
Cross Furia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Cross Furia moved away.
Perkele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Cross Furia throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Cross Furia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele lunges at Cross Furia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross Furia's hand.
Cross Furia throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Cross Furia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkele will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Cross Furia lands.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross Furia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Cross Furia throws a fast counter high kick but Perkele manages to duck under it in time.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Cross Furia moved away.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Cross Furia misses with a left hand
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cross Furia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itse Perkele's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Perkele is looking to land body kicks.
Cross Furia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cross Furia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Cross Furia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perkele misses with an attempted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perkele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Perkele thows a body kick. Cross Furia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross Furia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cross Furia throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Cross Furia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Cross Furia tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Cross Furia.
Perkele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cross Furia 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.
Perkele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cross Furia misses.
Cross Furia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross Furia.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross Furia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Cross Furia drops Perkele with a beautiful combination! Perkele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cross Furia is looking for the KO!
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Cross Furia is out of range.
Cross Furia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perkele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cross Furia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perkele! Cross Furia lets Perkele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Perkele is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross Furia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Cross Furia.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Cross Furia avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with the body kick
enabling Cross Furia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Cross Furia counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Cross Furia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele drops his hands momentarily and Cross Furia needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Perkele just on the top of the head. Perkele drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Perkele - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dante Cross Furia!
A relieved looking Dante Cross Furia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Itse Perkele had this to say: 'Kemist 5x160Q'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timur Rubin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
Rubin feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Rubin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Wayne dips to his left and cracks Rubin with an uppercut!
Wayne has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rubin throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Wayne tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Wayne has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
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.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Rubin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Rubin is looking to pass into half guard but Wayne pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wayne is in guard.
Wayne won't allow Rubin to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rubin seems keen to control Wayne's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin drops Wayne with a big left hand and mounts him. Wayne is in big trouble!
Wayne is rocked!
Rubin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Wayne! Rubin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Wayne and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
After winning the bout, Timur Rubin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Bruce Wayne had this to say: 'What a load of horse shit'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai's entrance music is Firestarter. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, William King!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai walks into a left hand.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kai at a distance.
Kai misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Kai slips a straight right by King.
It appears Kai was looking to counter with a kick there.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kai.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
Kai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
Kai misses with a body shot.
King connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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 nice leg kick lands there from King.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai checks the leg kick nicely there.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Kai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kai misses with a body shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
King swinging wildly here.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai counters with a crisp one two that drops King! Kai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves King to his feet! King is in big trouble!
Kai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kai cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King thumps Kai with a low kick.
Kai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King blocks the body kick.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kai swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Kai misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
Kai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anakoni Kai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kai takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Kai looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King misses with a hook
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai scores with a nice right hand.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
King avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
King cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from King does it's job there.
William King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King tries for a takedown but Kai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kai throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from King.
King moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
King looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Kai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King stalks Kai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kai's face. Kai staggers backwards, shaken.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kai 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King 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.
Kai connects with an inside leg kick.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As King backs away, Kai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King misses with a body shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai swinging wildly here.
Kai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Kai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King delivers a nice body kick.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King thumps Kai with a low kick.
King scores with a hook.
King throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
King works Kai's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King closes the distance and clinches up with Kai, looking for a takedown. King pushes Kai against the cage but Kai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai checks a low kick from King.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King blocks a head kick by Kai.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
King scores with a body shot.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anakoni Kai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King delivers a nice body kick.
Kai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
King throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips under a jab from Kai.
King catches Kai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King thuds a left hand into Kai's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a series of strikes that have Kai backpedaling.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Kai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kai.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
As King looks to move away, Kai throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
King throws a right hand that Kai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kai also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body kick.
King throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Kai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kai lands with a slapping head kick.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King wants to take a breather but Kai is having none of it.
Kai is trying to control but can't.
Kai is trying to get back to full guard.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw King working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kai is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King throws a strike but Kai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kai trying to control the position here.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Kai working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but William King just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Anakoni Kai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kai lands a front kick.
Kai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
King throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King keeps Kai at a distance using the push kick.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Kai scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like William King has been cut.
King scores with a body shot.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kai as he avoids it easily.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
King is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
King misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King is rocked!
Kai cracks King with a hook to the temple - King is on wobbly legs here! Kai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! King falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kai wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anakoni Kai!
During a confident post fight interview, Anakoni Kai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Markovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Markovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jimmy Cornett - Rollin 81. Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
15 - 2 - 2 |
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135 lbs
34 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic throws a chopping leg kick but Lemieux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Markovic jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markovic lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Markovic.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lemieux 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.
Lemieux throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lemieux lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Markovic blocks a leg kick.
Markovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Markovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Markovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Lemieux throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Markovic throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Lemieux.
Markovic throws a leg kick
and Lemieux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Markovic is retaining full guard.
Markovic trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Markovic looking to control but Lemieux passes into half guard.
Markovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux drops an elbow to the side of Markovic's head.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Markovic is working away.
Markovic is trying is best to control the position here.
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markovic is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markovic avoid being mounted?
Lemieux throwing shots but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Markovic is trying to stand back up but Lemieux is controlling him
Lemieux is controlling the pace.
Markovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lemieux is thwarting Markovic's attempts to control the position.
Markovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markovic is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lemieux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lemieux won't allow Markovic to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Markovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lemieux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Markovic's calf.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Lemieux shoots in.
Markovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Markovic lands with a hook. Lemieux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Markovic misses.
Lemieux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Lemieux settles back down.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking hook.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Markovic takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Markovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lemieux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Markovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Markovic. That one must have hurt.
Markovic slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Markovic cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Markovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses with a takedown attempt - Markovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markovic connects with a jab.
Markovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux walks into a stiff left hand from Markovic.
Lemieux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markovic as he jumps to the side.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lemieux. That's going to slow Markovic down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markovic throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Lemieux defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Markovic leaves Lemieux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Markovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Lemieux avoided it.
Markovic moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lemieux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Markovic.
Lemieux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Markovic. No joy for Lemieux on that attempt.
Markovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Markovic throws the kick towards the body but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Lemieux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markovic.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemieux under the eye.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Markovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Markovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemieux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Zoran Markovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lemieux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Markovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Markovic defends the submission attempt.
Lemieux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Markovic's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux seems to be working for a kimura but Markovic defends the submission attempt.
Markovic won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount.
Markovic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markovic trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Markovic!
Lemieux trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic wants to hold on but Lemieux pushes him away.
Lemieux sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lemieux breaks from Markovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Markovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lemieux tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lemieux looking to finish with strikes here!
Lemieux landing shots from mount.
Markovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Markovic wants to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lemieux punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lemieux postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Markovic looks a forlorn figure.
Lemieux looking to finish Markovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Markovic!
Lemieux is landing with some decent strikes but Markovic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lemieux trying to control but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Markovic is squirming around nicely.
Markovic doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Lemieux landing strikes from the mount.
Lemieux with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux landing shots from mount.
Lemieux lands a heavy elbow.
Markovic is squirming around, avoiding Lemieux's attempts to control the action.
Ron Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Markovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux really 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.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Lemieux avoided it.
Lemieux wants to land a leg kick but Markovic is out of range.
Markovic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemieux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Lemieux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemieux throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux goes for a double leg but Markovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markovic continues to drive forward.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Markovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
A punch combination from Markovic misses.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemieux lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic lunges at Lemieux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemieux's hand.
Markovic cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Markovic as he avoids it easily.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Lemieux tries to land a leg kick but Markovic saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux motions for Markovic to come forward. Lemieux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
It looked like Markovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lemieux.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Lemieux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Lemieux tries a low kick but Markovic avoids it.
Lemieux thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux connects with a right hand. Markovic shakes it off.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
Lemieux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Markovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Markovic won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Lemieux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic stops Lemieux from passing to mount.
Markovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Markovic is working away.
Markovic prevents Lemieux from moving into mount.
The ground and pound from Lemieux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Markovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markovic is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Markovic, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zoran Markovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markovic defends it well.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux thumps Markovic with a low kick.
Markovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markovic throws a low kick, looking for Lemieux's leg but Lemieux calmly moves out of range.
Lemieux connects with a body shot that sends Markovic's belly button to the back.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux shoots in but no luck this time.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Markovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lemieux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markovic tries to work over Lemieux's front leg with a kick but Lemieux checks it.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Markovic avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lemieux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Markovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lemieux.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Lemieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Markovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux pushes down on Markovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux is nestled in close to Markovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Markovic trying to control here.
Lemieux is controlling the pace.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Markovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lemieux working Markovic over with strikes.
Markovic is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Markovic avoid being mounted?
Markovic actively working from the bottom here.
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lemieux controlling the pace.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Markovic is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Markovic pushes Lemieux away with a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Lemieux.
I think Lemieux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ice Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen Black Label Society - Bleed for Me 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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136 lbs
22 - 1 - 0 |
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31
146 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Price.
That kick from Price tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drago misses with a body kick.
Price takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Price throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
Dan Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Price throws a body shot but no joy.
Price throws a head kick that misses
and Drago counters with a low kick, right behind Price 's knee.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drago.
Price looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Drago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Drago.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drago's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Drago - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drago with a hook.
Price checks a low kick from Drago.
Drago scores with a jab.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
Price throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Price connects with a jab.
Price throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Price's calf.
Drago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drago lands a nice looking body kick.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago scores with a nice right hand.
Price misses with a leg kick.
It appears Drago was looking to counter with a kick there.
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago scores with a jab. Price acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drago throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but Drago manages to step out the way in time.
Price misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drago throws a body shot but no joy.
Price is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drago rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws out a leg kick but Drago moves out of range and Price only half commits.
That kick from Drago tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price is looking to chop away at Drago's legs.
It looked like Drago was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drago throws a leg kick but Price checks it.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price thows a leg kick but Drago checks it
and Drago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Price.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price misses with a looping right.
Drago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drago misses with a low kick.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but Drago manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drago lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Price lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Price throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Price connects with a high kick.
Drago lands a head shot.
Price tries to work over Drago's front leg with a kick but Drago checks it.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Price avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Drago jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 Ice Drago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Price paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Price in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Price takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drago lands a glancing blow to the side of Price's head.
Price is rocked!
Price misses with a body shot
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price is still on wobbly legs! Can Drago finish him?
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price avoids a kick to the body.
Price seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Price.
Drago looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Drago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Price checks a low kick from Drago.
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drago blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Drago throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drago connects with a leg kick. Price looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drago.
Price throws a leg kick that misses.
Drago throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price misses with a body shot.
Drago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Price throws a leg kick
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drago throws a nice head kick!
Drago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Price misses with a leg kick
and Drago counters with an inside leg kick.
Price punishes Drago's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price misses with a leg kick
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drago 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 Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Drago backing away here, and Price unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ice Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Price misses
and Drago counters with a crisp right hand that drops Price! Drago lets Price back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price moves out of range of the body kick.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Price avoids it.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Price unleashes a big counter combination but Drago bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drago looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Price stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drago slips a straight right by Price.
An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target.
Drago checks a low kick from Price.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Price dips to his left and cracks Drago with an uppercut!
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Price cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Drago throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drago misses with a kick to the body.
Drago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Price swinging wildly here.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
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 jab lands there for Price.
A jab from Price misses.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drago throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Price checks a leg kick.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a leg kick but Drago moved away.
Price takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Price takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drago throws a shot from downtown. Price moves away and avoids it.
Price throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drago connects with a leg kick. Price looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Price blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Drago.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Price connects with a single shot there.
Price connects with a body shot.
Drago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Price is out of range and Drago settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price avoids the body shot from Drago.
Price lunges at Drago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drago's hand.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Price throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Price misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Price!
Price misses with a low kick.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Drago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Price's sensitive parts.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Price on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big right from Price misses.
Price takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Drago tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drago cracks the inside of Price's front leg.
Drago lands a big head kick that sends Price tumbling to the mat! Drago takes a step backwards and waves Price back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Price misses with a hook.
Price drops his hands momentarily and Drago needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Price just on the top of the head. Price drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Price - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ice Drago!
Our winner, Ice Drago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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