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USFC 87 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edvin Rinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo has chosen Rancid - Indestructible 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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24
153 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edvin Rinne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kaukalo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rinne closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Kaukalo.
Rinne misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kaukalo as the two fighters clinch.
Rinne goes for a takedown attempt but Kaukalo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaukalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rinne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rinne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaukalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rinne at a distance.
Kaukalo's coach down at All Elite Coach Specialist was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaukalo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rinne moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaukalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaukalo rushes Rinne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaukalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rinne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinne.
Rinne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaukalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rinne backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo throws a head punch that misses.
Rinne lands with a light punch inside.
Rinne wants a takedown but no success here.
Rinne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rinne wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvin Rinne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaukalo prevents it.
I was talking to Rinne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaukalo.
A body shot lands from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo prevents a body shot from Rinne.
Rinne tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaukalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaukalo misses with some punches.
Kaukalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rinne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaukalo presses Rinne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rinne blocks an uppercut.
Kaukalo lands a right hand.
Rinne looking to stall.
Kaukalo throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinne tries to work over Kaukalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rinne blocks an uppercut.
Kaukalo misses with a body punch.
Kaukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rinne.
Kaukalo lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinne blocking some punches.
Rinne is working Kaukalo over against the cage.
Kaukalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaukalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rinne manages to pull guard.
Kaukalo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kaukalo thuds his shin into the meat of Rinne's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaukalo misses the target.
Rinne closes the distance and clinches.
Rinne blocking some punches.
Rinne has Kaukalo pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaukalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaukalo tries to work over Rinne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rinne is trying to force a seperation but Kaukalo has the dominant position.
Rinne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaukalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rinne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rinne blocks an uppercut.
Rinne pulls Kaukalo into guard.
Rinne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaukalo is aware though and is defending well.
Kaukalo stands and steps away. Rinne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rinne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaukalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rinne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kaukalo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaukalo.
Kaukalo scores with a shot to the side of Rinne's head.
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!
Rinne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaukalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaukalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaukalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rinne blocks a body shot from Kaukalo.
Rinne can't get the takedown.
Rinne jumps guard but Kaukalo stands there with Rinne around his waist. Rinne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaukalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaukalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaukalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaukalo lands a left hand.
Kaukalo blocking some punches.
A short right from Kaukalo.
Rinne jumps guard but Kaukalo stands there with Rinne around his waist. Rinne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaukalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rinne is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rinne.
Oh Rinne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaukalo has a couple of punches blocked by Rinne.
Rinne seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaukalo working aggressively here.
Rinne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaukalo clinches with his opponent.
Kaukalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rinne is trying to push Kaukalo away but Kaukalo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaukalo lands with a right to the head.
Kaukalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaukalo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaukalo.
Rinne takes a shot to the head.
Kaukalo creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rinne's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rinne drops to his knees and Kaukalo pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!
In his post fight interview, Pekka Kaukalo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov has chosen eRa- Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
150 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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24
166 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Taisumov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dur looks for the body kick but Taisumov saw that one coming.
As Dur backs off Taisumov throws a huge counter combo but Dur manages to avoid it all.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dur circles away quickly and effectively.
Dur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taisumov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taisumov is trying to pull guard but Dur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taisumov pulls guard.
Taisumov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taisumov being controlled here, momentarily.
Dur tries to free his leg and advance position but Taisumov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov working for a triangle but Dur defends it easily.
Dur preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taisumov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dur is aware though and is defending well.
Taisumov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dur should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taisumov has tightened it up now! Dur should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxim Taisumov!
After winning the bout, Maxim Taisumov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
211 lbs
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29
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thaddeus Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Campion!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor throws a series of punches but Campion moves out of range.
Proctor misses with a wild body shot.
Proctor scores with a decent looking hook.
Proctor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Proctor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Campion.
Campion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Proctor scores with a jab. Campion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Proctor looks to land a right hand but Campion moved out of range.
Campion throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Proctor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campion. Campion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proctor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campion in his tracks.
Proctor misses with a wild combination.
Campion moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick from Campion lands but Proctor takes it in his stride.
Campion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campion moves away.
Campion throws a leg kick but Proctor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Proctor cracks Campion with an open hand slap.
Proctor misses the shot to the body.
Proctor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Campion drives through and clinches with Proctor against the cage.
Proctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Proctor stalks Campion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Campion's face. Campion staggers backwards, shaken.
Campion gets a clinch.
Proctor manages to break the clinch.
Proctor tries to keep at a distance but Campion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proctor looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Proctor.
Campion moves into the clinch.
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor scores with a hook.
Campion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Proctor lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Campion misses.
Proctor works the jab nicely.
Proctor throws a hook but Campion avoids it easily.
Campion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Proctor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Proctor throwing a counter right hand but Campion manages to avoid it.
Campion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Proctor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Proctor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Proctor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Campion throws a head kick that misses.
Thaddeus Proctor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proctor moves out of range as Campion strikes.
Proctor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body kick from Campion.
A slow jab from Proctor misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Proctor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion forces Proctor back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Campion on the inside.
Proctor is looking to control Campion's arms but Campion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Proctor has his back to the cage.
Campion manages to break the clinch.
Campion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Campion.
Proctor blocks a head kick by Campion.
Proctor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Matthew Campion has been cut.
Proctor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campion.
Proctor scores with the left hand. Campion knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch but Proctor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Proctor swats away the attempt to clinch by Campion.
Campion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Proctor swings for the body but Campion moves out of range.
Proctor swinging wildly here.
Campion closes the distance and pushes Proctor back into the cage.
Proctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Proctor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Proctor scores with a jab.
Proctor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Campion misses
and Proctor counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Proctor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Campion'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.
Campion misses with a double jab.
Campion takes one to the chin there.
Campion takes the fight into the clinch.
Campion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Proctor.
Campion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Proctor blocks it with crossed arms.
Campion breaks from the clinch.
Campion throws a sloppy head kick and Proctor moves out of range easily.
Campion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campion takes a swing at Proctor's ribcage but misses.
Campion throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Proctor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Proctor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Campion.
Proctor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Proctor misses with a wild body shot.
Proctor misses with a looping left.
Proctor scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion throws a body punch but Proctor moves out of range.
Proctor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campion 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.
Proctor connects with a right hand. Campion shakes it off.
Proctor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campion avoids the body shot from Proctor.
Campion tries to clinch there but Proctor circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Campion. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Proctor.
Thaddeus Proctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Campion drives through and clinches with Proctor against the cage.
Campion tries to work over Proctor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion breaks the clinch.
Campion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Proctor avoids the head kick by Campion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Campion. Those never looked like landing.
Campion is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion throws a hook but Proctor blocks it.
Campion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proctor.
Proctor blocks a head kick by Campion.
Campion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proctor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thaddeus Proctor is winning the standup battle so far.
Proctor throws a nice looking combination but Campion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Campion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Campion tries to clinch up but Proctor circles away and keeps his distance.
Campion needs to keep his hands up - Proctor had a free shot at his head there.
Proctor throws a body punch but Campion moves out of range.
Proctor lands a jab to the head.
Campion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Campion. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Campion throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion drops his hands momentarily and Proctor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Campion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Campion tries a head kick but it misses.
Proctor cracks a nice hook into Campion's ribs.
Proctor lands a slapping body shot.
Campion throws a head kick that misses.
Proctor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proctor scores with a decent looking hook.
Proctor catches Campion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Proctor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Campion.
Good exchange - Proctor coming out on top.
Campion moves in looking to clinch but Proctor pushes him off.
Proctor cracks Campion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campion is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proctor plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Campion swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Campion face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thaddeus Proctor!
The defeated Matthew Campion had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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28
160 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stone Cold!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodrigo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cold.
Cold fails with the takedown.
Rodrigo connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodrigo, right into the meat.
Rodrigo takes a swing at Cold's ribcage but misses.
Cold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cold 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.
Rodrigo misses with a leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a nice head kick!
Rodrigo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigo misses with an uppercut. Cold saw that one coming.
Cold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigo is fending him off so far but Cold persists. Nope, Rodrigo circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Cold.
Rodrigo gets caught flat footed, as Cold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigo holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigo keeping full guard, as Cold tries to pass.
Cold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodrigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cold is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodrigo dives on top into guard.
Cold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cold looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigo defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo pushes down on Cold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigo is working away from the top position though.
Cold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigo pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigo is keen to just control but Cold is a slippery customer.
Cold is looking for a sweep. Rodrigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigo not doing much here.
Cold actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cold actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodrigo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodrigo is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.
Rodrigo wants to take a breather but Cold is having none of it.
Cold looking for subs from the bottom but Rodrigo mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold is trying to escape the mount.
Cold gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigo is fending him off so far but Cold persists. Nope, Rodrigo circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodrigo throws a big counter combination but Cold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold fails with the takedown.
Cold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodrigo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Cold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cold.
Rodrigo cracks Cold with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cold shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigo shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rodrigo scores with a three punch combo!
Rodrigo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cold on the side of the head.
Rodrigo cracks Cold with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodrigo, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Rodrigo.
Cold shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigo tries to sprawl out of it but Cold keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo jabs Cold right on the nose. Cold blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
Cold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cold.
Pablo Rodrigo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodrigo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cold moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigo pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold shoots in but Rodrigo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cold on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodrigo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cold goes for a double leg but Rodrigo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigo continues to drive forward.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodrigo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
Cold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigo circles away.
Cold blocks a head kick by Rodrigo.
Cold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodrigo counters with a left and a right that stings Cold.
Rodrigo pushes Cold away with a front kick.
Cold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigo. Rodrigo obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodrigo is trying to keep an underhook but Cold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cold stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rodrigo scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Stone Cold has been cut.
A left lands for Rodrigo.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that Cold avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cold.
Rodrigo stuffs the takedown.
Cold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Cold avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigo throws a combination that misses
and Cold counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cold has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cold goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodrigo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cold's guard! Nice work there by Rodrigo!
Cold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigo trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Stone Cold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cold looking for subs off his back but Rodrigo has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo prevents Cold from improving his position.
Cold trying to get back to full guard but Rodrigo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cold sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodrigo is taking a breather. Cold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo is keen to just control but Cold is a slippery customer.
Cold looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold tries to roll over but Rodrigo keeps him under control.
Cold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodrigo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigo trying to mount his opponent but Cold defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cold trying to control but Rodrigo postures up.
Cold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stone Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cold looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigo wants to pass the guard but Cold is defending well.
Pablo Rodrigo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigo moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold regains half guard.
Rodrigo trying to control the action but Cold is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo wants to pass the guard but Cold is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Rodrigo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Rodrigo!
A relieved looking Pablo Rodrigo 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 Stone Cold had this to say: 'Where's the beer at?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shino Ohio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen This Fire Burns as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shino Ohio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ohio momentarily.
Hawk connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ohio! He's out on his feet! Hawk rushes in and drops Ohio with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Hawk!
Tim Hawk looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Man im getting old.I've been with the USFC For about 5 years now.As much as i hate to say it,I Might be retiring soon.But not yet.Not until i can get a title shot.Let's do this!'.
Shino Ohio was interviewed post fight and said 'i just have to train harder always training for the belt'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman throws a head kick but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tillman.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Yaj backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yaj takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yaj misses the jab.
Yaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tillman ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tillman scores with a push kick.
Yaj fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tillman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yaj pinned against the cage. Yaj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Yaj misses.
Tillman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tillman looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj misses with a hook. Tillman ducked under it nicely.
Leo Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman needs to keep his hands up - Yaj had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman slips a jab and a cross from Yaj.
Tillman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Tillman.
Yaj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tillman.
Tillman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tillman doesn't seem bothered though.
Tillman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yaj as he jumps to the side.
Yaj bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tillman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tillman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yaj is out of range and Tillman settles back down.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Tillman misses.
Tillman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman feints a jab promting Yaj to slip. Tillman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yaj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yaj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman is looking for the big counter here.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Tillman.
Yaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yaj really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Tillman is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tillman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tillman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tillman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yaj throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tillman counters with a low kick, right behind Yaj 's knee.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses.
Tillman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tillman moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Yaj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tillman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj checks a low kick from Tillman.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yaj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tillman - the referee stops the clock and Yaj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tillman. Yaj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tillman lands with an overhand left.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Tillman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tillman is nestled in close to Yaj, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman moves nicely into side control.
Tillman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tillman working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman controlling the position.
Yaj is trying to control Tillman's posture but Tillman avoids it.
Yaj takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Yaj is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaj is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Tillman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tillman pushes Yaj away with a front kick.
Tillman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yaj rather than just go for the knockout.
Tillman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Tillman.
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tillman.
Tillman scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tillman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tillman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yaj scrambles back to his feet.
Yaj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Yaj.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Tillman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tillman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tillman connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Tillman tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Tillman tenderised Yaj's leg. Yaj is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tillman moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Tillman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tillman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leo Yaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick.
Tillman throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Tillman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tillman sprawls and moves away.
Yaj swinging wildly here.
Tillman throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Tillman scores with a spinning back kick!
Tillman keeps Yaj at a distance using the push kick.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but Yaj checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tillman! But no joy.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tillman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Tillman counters with a good low kick that Yaj was not able to check.
Tillman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj fails to land with a series of punches.
Tillman works the jab nicely.
Tillman throws a shot to the body.
Tillman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tillman tries to get to full guard but Yaj has control of the leg.
Yaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yaj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tillman tries to get to full guard but Yaj has control of the leg.
Yaj is trying to control. Tillman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tillman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman wants to get back to full guard.
Tillman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tillman.
Yaj advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tillman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yaj trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tillman looking to control.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaj throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yaj can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tillman wants to hit a switch here but Yaj passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tillman there!
Yaj landing shots from mount.
Tillman can't escape the position.
Yaj is landing with some decent strikes but Tillman is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tillman is working to get back to half guard.
Tillman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tillman taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pat Tillman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Tillman.
Tillman connects with a right hand. Yaj shakes it off.
Tillman jabs at Yaj's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tillman.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tillman misses with a low kick as Yaj jumps back.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Yaj misses.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Yaj misses with a wild body shot.
Tillman punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Tillman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Tillman thinks about the counter body kick.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tillman flicks out a counter leg kick but Yaj steps away.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Tillman moves out of range.
Yaj misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman connects with a leg kick. Yaj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yaj is looking to clinch.
Tillman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yaj.
Yaj throws a jab when Tillman was well out of range.
Tillman connects with an inside leg kick.
Yaj throws out a loose jab but Tillman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Tillman looks for the body kick but Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tillman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Tillman thinks about the counter body kick.
Yaj is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yaj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tillman throws out a powerful jab.
Tillman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yaj blocks the body kick.
Yaj feinted with a counter takedown.
Tillman swats away the attempt to clinch by Yaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj shoots and misses
and Tillman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yaj.
Yaj moves into the clinch.
Tillman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tillman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tillman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Yaj.
Tillman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tillman avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Tillman has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Tillman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yaj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Yaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leo Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tillman.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillman.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Tillman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tillman scores with a hook to the body.
Tillman misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tillman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tillman.
Yaj has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tillman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tillman misses with some punches.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Tillman on the inside.
Tillman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tillman misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Tillman.
Tillman is pushing Yaj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yaj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Tillman.
Yaj tries for a takedown but Tillman manages to get underhooks.
Tillman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Tillman breaks the clinch.
Tillman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but Yaj checks it.
Tillman stuffs the takedown.
Tillman connects with an inside leg kick.
Yaj throws a right and a left that Tillman avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tillman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Tillman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tillman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
Pat Tillman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm coming down to 145 and going after Neymar Jr. I'm coming for you, buddy!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Good is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wiz Khalifa - I'm Good. Jerome Seinfeld has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Seinfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Good!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good wants to slow Seinfeld down by chopping away at his legs.
Good throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good catches Seinfeld with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good misses with a double jab.
Seinfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seinfeld throws a sloppy head kick and Good moves out of range easily.
Seinfeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good misses with a hook. Seinfeld ducked under it nicely.
Good lands with a hook. Seinfeld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seinfeld takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good 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.
Seinfeld moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seinfeld misses the jab.
Good fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seinfeld.
Seinfeld avoids the body shot from Good.
Good displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seinfeld throws out the jab.
Seinfeld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seinfeld ducks under a wild hook from Good.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Good, right into the meat.
Good looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Seinfeld really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seinfeld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Good. Good obviously looking to wear him down.
Seinfeld checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seinfeld is looking to counter punch.
Seinfeld tries to move into range but Good moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Good.
Seinfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Good as he checks the leg kick.
Seinfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Good.
Seinfeld closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seinfeld throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good throws a series of punches but Seinfeld moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Seinfeld.
Good throws a leg kick that misses.
Good connects with a leg kick. Seinfeld looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Seinfeld.
Good throws out a powerful jab.
Good looks for the body kick but Seinfeld saw that one coming.
Good looks to score with a jab to the body but Seinfeld is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good throws a leg kick but Seinfeld sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good cracks Seinfeld with a good jab.
Good getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld lands an overhand right.
Good misses the shot to the body.
Seinfeld works Good's body with a nice hook.
Seinfeld scores with a hook to the body. Good takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seinfeld on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Good. Good obviously looking to wear him down.
Good misses with a body punch
and Seinfeld counters with a low kick, right behind Good 's knee.
Good throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seinfeld counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Good.
Good misses with a right hand
and Seinfeld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Good.
Good connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good shot there by Seinfeld.
Seinfeld throws out a powerful jab.
Seinfeld throws a hook but Good blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good lands a jab to Seinfeld's midsection.
Seinfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Good.
Seinfeld slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good loads up on a big right hand but Seinfeld slips the punch.
Seinfeld misses with a hook. Good ducked under it nicely.
Seinfeld cracks the inside of Good's front leg.
Seinfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
Seinfeld shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Good eats them both and turns towards Seinfeld to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Crunch! Good slams his shin into Seinfeld's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Good.
Good is looking to chop away at Seinfeld's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good throws a leg kick but Seinfeld sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seinfeld fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Good has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seinfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good throws a head kick but Seinfeld moves out of range.
It looked like Seinfeld wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seinfeld throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Seinfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seinfeld misses with a straight right.
Seinfeld cracks Good with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seinfeld 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.
Good is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seinfeld had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice inside leg kick there by Good. That's going to slow Seinfeld down.
Good lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick from Good misses.
Seinfeld walks into a left hand.
Seinfeld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good throws a head kick that misses.
Seinfeld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good looks to throw the jab but Seinfeld is out of range.
Seinfeld connects with a solid leg kick.
Seinfeld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seinfeld finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wes Good 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.
Good throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Seinfeld counters with a nice body kick.
Good misses with a head kick.
Good is looking to score with low kicks.
Seinfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Good crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seinfeld - the referee stops the clock and Good gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seinfeld. Good manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Seinfeld walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Good checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good looks to land a right hand but Seinfeld moved out of range.
Good throws a low kick but Seinfeld moves out of range easily.
Seinfeld throws a wild body kick that Good sees coming a mile off.
Good is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good is looking to score with low kicks.
Seinfeld throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seinfeld scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seinfeld cracks Good with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Some bone on bone action there as Seinfeld checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Seinfeld throws a head kick that misses.
Seinfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Good.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Good.
Seinfeld moves out of range as Good throws a body kick.
Seinfeld lands with an overhand left.
Good swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seinfeld.
Good connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seinfeld's hands.
Good throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Seinfeld counters with a nice body kick.
Good takes a swing at Seinfeld's ribcage but misses.
Seinfeld misses with a body kick.
Seinfeld fakes the leg kick and cracks Good in the body.
Seinfeld throws a head kick that Good semi-blocks.
Good throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Seinfeld counter with a right hand.
Seinfeld with a hook.
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!
Seinfeld cracks the inside of Good's front leg.
Seinfeld throws a chopping leg kick but Good manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good moves away from the strike by Seinfeld.
Good looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Seinfeld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seinfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good throws a wild body kick that Seinfeld sees coming a mile off.
Seinfeld swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good ducks under a wild hook from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Good circles away quickly and effectively.
Seinfeld moves into range and clinches up with Good.
Seinfeld prevents Good from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Seinfeld.
Good is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good pushes off an throws an elbow but Seinfeld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seinfeld fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld misses with a punch on the inside.
Good breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Seinfeld both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Wes Good has been cut.
Good blocks a low kick nicely.
Seinfeld's corner calls for a 1-2. Seinfeld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld scoring well with a low kick there.
Seinfeld tests Good's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seinfeld closes the distance and clinches.
Good lands a shoulder strike.
Good escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seinfeld misses with the body kick
and Good counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Seinfeld misses.
Seinfeld throws a shot from downtown. Good moves away and avoids it.
Good misses with a right hand
and Seinfeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good tried to score with a low kick but Seinfeld checks it.
Seinfeld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Good paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seinfeld lunges at Good with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Good's hand.
Seinfeld throws the left hand but Good avoids the punch easily.
Good throws a leg kick but Seinfeld sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Good misses.
Seinfeld half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seinfeld drops his hands momentarily and Good takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good misses with a body kick.
Seinfeld jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good walks into a straight right hand from Seinfeld.
Good waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seinfeld.
An inside leg kick lands from Seinfeld.
Jerome Seinfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Seinfeld takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good swats away the attempt to clinch by Seinfeld.
A head kick misses from Good.
Seinfeld misses with a kick to the body.
Good moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seinfeld throws out a powerful jab.
Good scores with a spinning back kick!
Seinfeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Good connects with a leg kick. Seinfeld looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Seinfeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wes Good'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. This is the final round!
Good is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seinfeld slips under a jab from Good.
Good throws a push kick but Seinfeld slaps the foot to one side.
Seinfeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seinfeld, right into the meat.
Good misses with a body kick.
Seinfeld jabs Good right on the nose. Good blinks but takes it well.
Seinfeld cracks Good with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good just misses with a punch to the body.
Good takes one to the side of the head.
Seinfeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good loads up on a big right hand but Seinfeld slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seinfeld dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Good. That did some damage!
Good throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seinfeld pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seinfeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Seinfeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seinfeld misses with a body shot.
Seinfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the body kick.
Good misses with a leg kick
and Seinfeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seinfeld. That did some damage!
Seinfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seinfeld.
Good takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seinfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Good.
Seinfeld goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good feints a counter leg kick.
Good gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seinfeld's calf.
Good tries to land a front kick but Seinfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seinfeld avoids the head kick by Good.
Good takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seinfeld digs a good body shot into Good's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good throws a hook but Seinfeld avoids it easily.
Seinfeld tried to counter with a leg kick but Good avoided it.
Good tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seinfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Good.
Seinfeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Good. Beautiful body shot.
Good slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Good releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Seinfeld!
Nice shot by Seinfeld.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seinfeld, as that shot connected.
Seinfeld moves out of range of the body kick from Good.
Seinfeld looks to land a left hand but Good moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Seinfeld does it's job there.
Good moves away from the strike by Seinfeld.
Good has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Good there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Seinfeld misses the target.
Seinfeld throws the kick towards the body but Good avoids it.
Seinfeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Good under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Seinfeld misses the target.
Good takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Seinfeld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Good looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seinfeld tries to land a front kick but Good steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seinfeld clinches up with Good and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seinfeld.
Good misses with an elbow strike.
Good lands a nice shot to the body.
Good blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seinfeld struggles to land a body shot inside as Good controls his hands.
Good comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jerome Seinfeld has been cut.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seinfeld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Good backwards.
Good creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good breaks the clinch.
Good lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seinfeld at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seinfeld scores with a sloppy right hand. Good should have avoided that one.
Good lands a nice looking kick to the body. Seinfeld takes a step back to recover.
Seinfeld tries to clinch there but Good circles away.
Seinfeld works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good staying out of range there.
Seinfeld throws a chopping leg kick but Good manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Good.
Good misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seinfeld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Good moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good throws a shot from downtown. Seinfeld moves away and avoids it.
Seinfeld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good scores with a sloppy right hand. Seinfeld should have avoided that one.
Good takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Seinfeld there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good moves out of range of the strikes.
Seinfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Seinfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seinfeld has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Seinfeld!
Jerome Seinfeld seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Wes Good was interviewed post fight and said 'Great fight Maharbek.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oró Sé do Bheath Abhaile . 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrescu takes one to the side of the head.
Petrescu wants to clinch
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns slips a jab from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrescu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu lands with a right hand.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrescu 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.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrescu's head.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Petrescu moves out of range easily.
Petrescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrescu loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrescu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrescu can pounce on him.
Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Petrescu takes one to the chin there.
Burns throws a push kick but Petrescu slaps the foot to one side.
Petrescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrescu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Petrescu moves out of range easily.
Petrescu scores with a hook.
Petrescu avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns tests Petrescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns throws a push kick but Petrescu slaps the foot to one side.
Brady Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Petrescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Petrescu throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Petrescu misses its intended target.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrescu's head backwards.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrescu with a hook.
Petrescu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot.
It looks like Burns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Petrescu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrescu.
Petrescu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrescu.
Good leg kick by Petrescu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Petrescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrescu misses with a straight left.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrescu blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrescu.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burns looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Petrescu jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Petrescu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns has got the better of the exchanges.
Burns avoids the body shot from Petrescu.
Petrescu looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrescu throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns throws the left hand but Petrescu avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrescu avoided it.
Petrescu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrescu tries to clinch up.
Burns misses the body punch
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrescu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Petrescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrescu misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Petrescu.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Petrescu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns misses with a hook. Petrescu ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns staying out of range there.
Petrescu takes one on the button.
Burns misses with a low kick as Petrescu jumps back.
That kick from Burns tenderised Petrescu's leg. Petrescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Petrescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Petrescu connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Petrescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a nice head shot.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrescu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns jabs Petrescu right on the nose. Petrescu blinks but takes it well.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns backing away here, and Petrescu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrescu tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Petrescu blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Petrescu there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Petrescu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Petrescu misses.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Petrescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Burns misses.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Burns.
Petrescu throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Petrescu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burns eats them both and turns towards Petrescu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrescu.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrescu blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrescu. That snapped Burns's head back.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice jab there from Burns.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Burns throws a push kick but Petrescu slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu scores with a nice right hand.
Petrescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a hook.
A cross from Petrescu lands.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrescu throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu lands a jab.
Petrescu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrescu looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Petrescu connects with a combination that backs up Burns into the cage. Petrescu lands a flurry of punches that gets past Burns's guard. Burns is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Petrescu bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimaera has chosen The Vikings warrior spirit as his entrance music. Gerard De Villefort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard De Villefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Villefort misses with a hook
and Chimaera counters with an outside leg kick.
De Villefort throws a hook to the side of Chimaera's head but Chimaera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chimaera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Villefort.
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
De Villefort swinging wildly here.
De Villefort moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChimaera.
De Villefort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chimaera was well out of range. Poor timing from De Villefort.
As De Villefort backs off Chimaera throws a huge counter combo but De Villefort manages to avoid it all.
De Villefort throws a lazy uppercut
and Chimaera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Villefort moves in looking to clinch but Chimaera pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimaera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Villefort trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Villefort is controlling him.
Chimaera has his feet on De Villefort's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gerard De Villefort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chimaera.
De Villefort misses with a jab to the body
and Chimaera counters with a thumping low kick.
De Villefort throws a nice looking combination but Chimaera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Villefort misses the shot to the body.
Chimaera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Villefort. That did some damage!
De Villefort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chimaera throws a fast counter high kick but De Villefort manages to duck under it in time.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Villefort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chimaera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Villefort misses with a shot to the body
and Chimaera counters with a head kick. That will keep De Villefort thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Chimaera misses
and De Villefort makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chimaera.
De Villefort misses with a combination
and Chimaera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
De Villefort throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Chimaera 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.
De Villefort cracks Chimaera with an uppercut from hell and Chimaera crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of De Villefort's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like The Chimaera has been cut.
Chimaera wants to get back to his feet but De Villefort is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Villefort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chimaera wants to stand and escape but De Villefort is having none of it.
De Villefort with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Villefort stops Chimaera from standing up.
De Villefort passes into half guard.
De Villefort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Villefort looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chimaera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Villefort has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Villefort prevents Chimaera from standing back up.
De Villefort missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but De Villefort is controlling him well.
De Villefort is looking for a kimura here.
De Villefort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chimaera tries to kick De Villefort off but De Villefort keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Villefort sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chimaera defending well though.
De Villefort throwing shots but Chimaera is blocking nicely.
Chimaera kicks De Villefort off and gets back to his feet.
Chimaera connects with a looping right hand.
Gerard De Villefort's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Villefort pushes Chimaera up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Villefort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Villefort's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Villefort just misses with a punch to the body.
Chimaera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Villefort falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chimaera counters with a body kick that stops De Villefort in his tracks momentarily.
De Villefort lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as De Villefort checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 Gerard De Villefort will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chimaera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Villefort closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chimaera did well to prevent De Villefort getting side control.
Chimaera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chimaera scores with a leg kick.
De Villefort digs a good body shot into Chimaera's ribs.
De Villefort is looking to wear down Chimaera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Villefort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chimaera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Villefort blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from De Villefort.
De Villefort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimaera at a distance.
Chimaera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Villefort. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chimaera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Villefort misses with the combination.
De Villefort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Villefort throws a body shot but no joy.
Chimaera throws a big counter head kick but De Villefort avoids it with no problem.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Villefort. Chimaera does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Villefort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Villefort blocks a head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chimaera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Villefort's head.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chimaera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Villefort misses with a series of wild punches.
Chimaera looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
De Villefort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chimaera manages to avoid it.
Chimaera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Villefort doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chimaera counters with a head kick that drops De Villefort to the mat! De Villefort scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gerard De Villefort's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Villefort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chimaera swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard De Villefort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera throws a sloppy head kick and De Villefort moves out of range easily.
De Villefort swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
De Villefort works Chimaera's body with a nice hook.
De Villefort throws a shot from downtown. Chimaera moves away and avoids it.
De Villefort wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort moves into range and clinches up with Chimaera.
De Villefort lands a nice uppercut.
Chimaera is trying to break the clinch but De Villefort is controlling him.
De Villefort presses Chimaera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimaera wants to break free but De Villefort has control.
Chimaera throws a head punch that misses.
De Villefort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chimaera wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Villefort lands a right hand.
Chimaera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chimaera tries a knee to the head but De Villefort blocks it.
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 Gerard De Villefort will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chimaera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Villefort swings for the body but Chimaera moves out of range.
Chimaera scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Villefort is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chimaera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
De Villefort avoids the body shot from Chimaera.
De Villefort swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Villefort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaera moves away.
Chimaera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Villefort throws an off balance right hand
and Chimaera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chimaera slips under a jab from De Villefort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Villefort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Villefort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
De Villefort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera tries a head kick but it misses.
De Villefort shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chimaera as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Chimaera.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Villefort takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Villefort looks to land a combination but Chimaera avoids it well.
De Villefort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chimaera finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chimaera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Villefort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chimaera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chimaera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Villefort takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
De Villefort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chimaera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Villefort.
De Villefort throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chimaera counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Villefort's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from De Villefort misses
and Chimaera counters with a good, hard body kick but De Villefort shrugs it off.
De Villefort is looking to clinch but Chimaera is avoiding it.
De Villefort misses with a body punch
and Chimaera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Gerard De Villefort's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
De Villefort missing with a left hand there. Chimaera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Villefort backing away here, and Chimaera unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Villefort avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Villefort darts in trying to clinch
and Chimaera counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Villefort is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerard De Villefort's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Chimaera!
The Chimaera really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen Drago as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ivan Drago enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bresnar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bresnar throws a lazy uppercut
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Bresnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bresnar misses the body punch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago defending well as Bresnar loads up on a big left hand.
Drago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bresnar lands a right hook to the body.
Bresnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.
A telegraphed right hand from Bresnar misses the target.
Drago scores with a jab.
Drago lands a body shot.
Bresnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
and Bresnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bresnar throws a combination that misses
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bresnar misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Bresnar misses.
Bresnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Bresnar misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Bresnar throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
Bresnar moves away from the strike by Drago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Bresnar throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bresnar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drago back to the cage. Bresnar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
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!
Bresnar throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
Drago connects with a single shot there.
Bresnar missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bresnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Drago lands with a hook. Bresnar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bresnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Drago avoids the body shot from Bresnar.
Lock Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bresnar misses with a hook to the body
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drago with a hook.
Drago might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Drago avoids the body shot from Bresnar.
Bresnar misses with a body punch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bresnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drago jabs Bresnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Bresnar moves into range and clinches up with Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Bresnar ducks right into an uppercut from Drago.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Drago has knocked Bresnar down with a huge combo! Drago steps away and waves a wobbly Bresnar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bresnar is rocked!
Drago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Bresnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bresnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Drago counters with a big right hand! Oh Bresnar is in trouble here! Drago follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
As Ivan Drago got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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pop
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