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HFC 243 Bloody War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, t.i and ludacris-wish you would. Amin has chosen Dangerous by Michael Jackson as his entrance music. Idi Amin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyson Drone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Drone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Idi Amin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drone tries to keep at a distance but Amin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amin instigates a clinch.
Amin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amin cracks a nice hook into Drone's ribs.
Amin lands a glancing blow to the side of Drone's head.
Amin takes the fight into the clinch.
Amin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amin can't get the takedown.
Amin lands a hook that snaps the head of Drone backwards.
Amin slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amin blocks an uppercut.
Drone is trying to force a seperation but Amin has the dominant position.
Amin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drone is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drone blocks a body shot from Amin.
Amin is struggling to control the position.
Amin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amin manages to break the clinch.
Amin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drone, pushing him back against the cage.
Amin lands with a left to the head.
Amin blocks an uppercut.
Amin slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amin.
Amin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amin leaning against his opponent.
Amin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amin wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyson Drone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idi Amin.
Amin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amin drops Drone with a beautiful combination! Drone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Amin is looking for the KO!
Drone is rocked!
Drone gets tackled into the cage by Amin. Amin maintains the clinch.
Oh Drone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amin moves into the clinch.
Amin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amin.
Amin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drone backwards.
Amin lands a body shot.
Amin pushes Drone against the cage. Amin is working some dirty boxing. Amin pushes off with a quick right hook! Drone goes down! Drone tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Amin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Idi Amin!
After the fight, Idi Amin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Ash has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ash throws a right and a left that Dekkers avoids nicely.
Dekkers is looking to clinch.
Dekkers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ash connects with a jab.
Ash misses with a straight left.
Ash fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Dekkers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ash misses the jab.
Ash checks a leg kick.
Dekkers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dekkerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ash misses with a series of wild punches.
Dekkers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ash lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ash looks for the body kick but Dekkers saw that one coming.
Ash backing away here, and Dekkers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Ash misses.
Dekkers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ash is out of range.
Dekkers lands with a shot to the body.
Dekkers 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.
A lazy left from Ash finds it's target.
Ash blocks a head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Adam Ash has been cut.
Ash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range.
Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch.
Ash avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a good knee to the midsection. Ash won't want to take too many of those.
Dekkers prevents a body shot from Ash.
Ash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ash lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers'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.
Ash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Ash avoids a wild elbow strike from Dekkers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ash throws a right hand that Dekkers ducks under and follows up with a left that Dekkers also avoids with ease.
Dekkers wants to counter the offense by Ash and move into the clinch position.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Ash is having none of it.
Ash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ash needs to keep his hands up - Dekkers had a free shot at his head there.
Ash throws a right hand that misses
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick.
Dekkers pushes Ash up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Dekkers tries to stall but Ash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ash letting Dekkers take a breather here.
Dekkers pushes off an throws an elbow but Ash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dekkers as Ash tries to tie him up.
Ash tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ash's defenses.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ash avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ash.
Dekkers has Ash pressed against the cage, preventing Ash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dekkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dekkers misses with an elbow strike.
Ash struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Ash throws an elbow but it misses.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Ash avoids the damage to the body.
Ash struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Ash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ash has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Ash breaks the clinch.
Adam Ash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ash throws out a loose jab but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers throws a front kick aimed at Ash's knee but Ash avoids it well.
Dekkers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dekkers.
Dekkers doesn't manage to clinch there - Ash circles away.
Ash throwing a counter right hand but Dekkers manages to avoid it.
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!
Ash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Ash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dekkers drives through and clinches with Ash against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ash.
Dekkers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ash misses with a body punch.
Ash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
Dekkers misses with an elbow strike.
Bas Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Dekkers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ash throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ash lands a jab.
Ash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ash checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Ash down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash checks a leg kick.
Ash throws a lazy uppercut
and Dekkers counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Ash misses.
Ash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dekkers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Dekkers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dekkers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ash looks to land a left hand but Dekkers moved out of range nicely.
Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ash.
Ash scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Ash.
Dekkers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick and Ash moves out of range easily.
Ash throws a nice looking combination but Dekkers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ash avoids it.
Ash pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dekkers throws an elbow that misses.
Ash avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Ash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bas Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ash throws a sloppy body shot
and Dekkers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Ash lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dekkers doesn't seem phased though.
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Ash.
Ash misses with an uppercut
and Dekkers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash drives through and clinches with Dekkers against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ash as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ash's defenses.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ash.
Dekkers wants to stall.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adam Ash's cut is getting worse.
Ash misses with the head strike.
Ash blocks an elbow strike.
Ash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dekkers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Ash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adam Ash is winning the standup battle so far.
Dekkers defending well as Ash loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ash.
Dekkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers throws a sloppy body shot
and Ash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dekkers dodges the punch combination from Ash.
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!
Dekkers is looking to clinch but Ash is avoiding it.
Ash is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
Dekkers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dekkers moves out of range as Ash strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ash.
Dekkers slips a straight right by Ash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ash is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
Ash taking a breather.
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 Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Ash's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dekkers back to the cage. Ash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ash closes the distance and clinches.
Ash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ash is defending well for now.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Ash takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Ash in his tracks for a moment.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Adam Ash's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped Ash in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into Ash's ribcage.
Ash takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Adam Ash's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Ash's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bas Dekkers!
Our winner, Bas Dekkers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jetro Chivon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jacobson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Party By Myself. 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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280 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jacobson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jetro Chivon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chivon is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooh!!! Jacobson has knocked Chivon down with a huge combo! Jacobson steps away and waves a wobbly Chivon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chivon is rocked!
It looks like Jetro Chivon has been cut.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Chivon clean off his feet! He's out cold! Jacobson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Jacobson !
An out of breath Tom Jacobson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Lindgraf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emil Yanenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanenko shoots in for a takedown but Lindgraf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yanenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yanenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Lindgraf looking for a guillotine here but Yanenko defends easily.
Lindgraf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yanenko trying to control but Lindgraf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yanenko trying to control but Lindgraf is working from the bottom.
Yanenko drops back looking for a leg! Lindgraf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lindgraf manages to kick Yanenko off! Yanenko jumps back into Lindgraf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yanenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindgraf is keeping the position for now.
Lindgraf working for a triangle but Yanenko defends it easily.
Yanenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yanenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lindgraf controls Yanenko momentarily but Yanenko frees himself.
Yanenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindgraf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yanenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindgraf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yanenko advances position into side control!
Lindgraf is trying to control Yanenko's posture but Yanenko avoids it.
Lindgraf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yanenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lindgraf wants to control but Yanenko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindgraf trying to remain calm as Yanenko controls from the top position.
Yanenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lindgraf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yanenko but great work by Lindgraf.
Lindgraf is looking to take a break and control but Yanenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindgraf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindgraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Yanenko is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lindgraf is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Yanenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yanenko wants to get back to full guard but Lindgraf has passed into side control.
Lindgraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yanenko keeps working.
Yanenko regains half guard.
Yanenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lindgraf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Yanenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yanenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindgraf is trying to defend but Yanenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lindgraf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yanenko stands and throws Lindgraf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yanenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yanenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindgraf keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgraf is trying to improve his position.
Yanenko works to advance to full mount. Lindgraf defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf wants to control but Yanenko is having none of it.
Yanenko tries to control but Lindgraf wriggling away.
Yanenko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lindgraf is working to get back to half guard.
Lindgraf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lindgraf can't escape the position.
Yanenko has hold of Lindgraf's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lindgraf manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lindgraf wants to hold on but Yanenko pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko wants to control the pace but Lindgraf is squirming around nicely.
Lindgraf tries to hold on but Yanenko postures up.
Yanenko content just to control the position here.
Lindgraf is squirming around, avoiding Yanenko's attempts to control the action.
Yanenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lindgraf turns into him and now he's in Yanenko's guard.
Lindgraf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yanenko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko trying to hold on to Lindgraf's head to control him but Lindgraf postures up.
Lindgraf seems to be working for a kimura but Yanenko defends the submission attempt.
Yanenko moves into full guard.
Yanenko controls Lindgraf momentarily but Lindgraf frees himself.
Lindgraf distracts Yanenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lindgraf wants to control from the top but Yanenko keeps moving.
Lindgraf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yanenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lindgraf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lindgraf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yanenko looking for a guillotine here but Lindgraf defends easily.
Yanenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko is trying to keep Lindgraf in close.
Yanenko is looking for a triangle here but Lindgraf uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yanenko is not content to let Lindgraf control the position.
Yanenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Yanenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yanenko with a poor takedown
and Lindgraf moves into the clinch.
Lindgraf pushes off an throws an elbow but Yanenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lindgraf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lindgraf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yanenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lindgraf counters with a straight right hand.
Mats Lindgraf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emil Yanenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanenko gets caught napping as Lindgraf dives in and scores a takedown. Yanenko manages to retain guard.
Yanenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lindgraf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yanenko wants to sweep here but Lindgraf controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgraf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep. Lindgraf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lindgraf is keen to just control but Yanenko is a slippery customer.
Yanenko actively working from the bottom here.
Yanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yanenko wants to control the action here but instead Lindgraf manages to pass to full mount!
Lindgraf landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yanenko is looking to get to half guard.
Yanenko keeps trying to improve his position.
Emil Yanenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lindgraf has hold of Yanenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yanenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lindgraf wants to control the pace but Yanenko is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yanenko is looking for a sweep. Lindgraf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lindgraf working over Yanenko with some ground and pound. Yanenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yanenko tries to get to full guard but Lindgraf has control of the leg.
Lindgraf seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lindgraf prevents Yanenko from improving his position.
Lindgraf is looking to advance position but Yanenko won't allow it.
Yanenko wants to control but Lindgraf is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf wants to take a breather but Yanenko is having none of it.
Yanenko gets back to full guard.
Lindgraf tries to stand but Yanenko is controlling from the bottom.
Yanenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yanenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Yanenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yanenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lindgraf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lindgraf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yanenko is just riding it out for now. Lindgraf eventually gives up the hold.
Yanenko tries to get to full guard but Lindgraf has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf uses his free foot to push down on Yanenko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yanenko.
Lindgraf jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yanenko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yanenko and Lindgraf has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yanenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Emil Yanenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lindgraf stands up and beckons Yanenko to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yanenko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Lindgraf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yanenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Yanenko!
Emil Yanenko took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im glad I won, It means another Fight for me!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mansour Barnaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 lbs
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31
159 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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Great low kicks
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mansour Barnaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnaoui.
Barnaoui throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnaoui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnaoui stuffs the takedown.
Barnaoui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Barnaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnaoui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Barnaoui moved out of range.
Barnaoui digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Some wild striking there from Barnaoui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnaoui misses with a two punch combination.
Mansour Barnaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Barnaoui misses its intended target.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Barnaoui sprawls well.
Barnaoui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnaoui lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnaoui displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barnaoui is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnaoui looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnaoui pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnaoui is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnaoui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnaoui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnaoui takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnaoui connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnaoui.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnaoui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnaoui defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Barnaoui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnaoui feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Barnaoui misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnaoui. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnaoui displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Barnaoui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnaoui defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Barnaoui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnaoui appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mansour Barnaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnaoui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnaoui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnaoui is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Barnaoui stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnaoui misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mansour Barnaoui dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Barnaoui.
Barnaoui lands with a cross.
Barnaoui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Barnaoui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui gets back to full guard.
Barnaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnaoui's head.
Barnaoui isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Barnaoui on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
Barnaoui tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnaoui is defending well.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnaoui is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnaoui tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Barnaoui stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barnaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ronaldo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnaoui flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to control but Barnaoui wriggling away.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie tries to control but Barnaoui wriggling away.
Barnaoui is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Barnaoui really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnaoui prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Barnaoui tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Barnaoui is trying to stand back up.
Gracie is hanging on to Barnaoui's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control.
Barnaoui breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnaoui throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mansour Barnaoui is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnaoui bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Barnaoui keeps it at a distance.
Barnaoui lands a body shot.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnaoui throws out the jab.
Ronaldo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Mansour Barnaoui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gracie.
Barnaoui throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Barnaoui bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnaoui connects with a jab.
Barnaoui misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Barnaoui.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Barnaoui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnaoui.
Barnaoui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barnaoui stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Barnaoui circles away easily
and Barnaoui counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to roll over but Barnaoui keeps him under control.
Barnaoui is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Barnaoui sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnaoui is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie trying to hold on to Barnaoui's head to control him but Barnaoui postures up.
Barnaoui seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Barnaoui has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Barnaoui is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnaoui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnaoui is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnaoui is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mansour Barnaoui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnaoui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mansour Barnaoui!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
165 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
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33
168 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Flores!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flores moves into the clinch.
Binay missing with knees to the body.
Binay lands with a short shot to the head.
Flores dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
Binay lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Binay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Binay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flores tries for a takedown. No joy.
Binay lands with a left to the head.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Binay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flores is rocked!
Nice elbow from Binay.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Binay finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binay lands a damaging elbow.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Binay lands an elbow that stopped Flores in his tracks for a moment.
Flores on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Binay lands a damaging elbow.
Flores tries to break the clinch but Binay is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay tries a knee to the head but Flores blocks it.
Binay misses with a knee to the head.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Flores blocks with his arms.
Binay stops a takedown attempt from Flores.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
Binay unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Flores! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Binay is unloading with more strikes now! Flores drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jose Binay!
Mario Jose Binay is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Mario Jose Binay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
204 lbs
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203 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Whiston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Grossman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whiston throwing a counter right hand but Grossman manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whiston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grossman circles away quickly and effectively.
Grossman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown. Whiston tries to sprawl out of it but Grossman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whiston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grossman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whiston is fending him off so far but Grossman persists. Nope, Whiston circles away and we're back to standing.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown but Whiston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grossman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Grossman.
Whiston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grossman back to the cage. Whiston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like David Grossman has been cut.
Grossman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grossman is rocked!
Grossman tries to clinch up
and Whiston counters with a right hand that sends Grossman tumbling to the canvas! Can Whiston finish him? He dives into Grossman's guard looking to do just that!
Grossman is still in real trouble! Can Whiston finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiston is looking to stand up but Grossman won't let him.
Grossman has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.
Grossman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grossman seems to have recovered his senses.
Grossman trying to control the position here.
Whiston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grossman is proving hard to escape from.
Grossman looking for a guillotine here but Whiston defends easily.
Grossman looking for a guillotine here but Whiston defends easily.
Whiston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whiston wants to get up but he can't break Grossman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grossman looking for a guillotine here but Whiston defends easily.
Grossman looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grossman's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiston scores with a hook.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston tries to keep at a distance but Grossman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whiston breaks from the clinch.
Grossman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whiston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grossman shoots in for a double leg but Whiston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grossman drops his hands momentarily and Whiston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whiston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rupert Whiston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whiston lunges at Grossman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossman's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman shoots in but no luck this time.
Whiston cracks Grossman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grossman wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whiston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossman somewhat.
Grossman moves into the clinch.
Whiston is trying to force a seperation but Grossman has the dominant position.
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grossman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Whiston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiston swats away the attempt to clinch by Grossman.
Whiston drops Grossman with a big left hand and mounts him. Grossman is in big trouble!
Whiston stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Grossman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grossman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whiston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiston with a nice cross.
Whiston drops Grossman with a nice combination! Whiston dives into Grossman's guard, looking to finish!
Whiston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grossman's guard.
Grossman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grossman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grossman trying to control the position.
Whiston is looking to stand up but Grossman won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grossman has closed the distance and engaged Whiston in a clinch.
Grossman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston breaks the clinch.
Whiston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Grossman with that takedown attempt.
A left lands for Whiston.
Whiston connects with a nice looking jab.
Grossman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiston lands with an uppercut that bounces Grossman off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rupert Whiston is winning the standup battle so far.
Grossman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whiston.
Grossman closes the distance and clinches up with Whiston, looking for a takedown. Grossman pushes Whiston against the cage but Whiston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Grossman.
Whiston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiston lands with a nice body punch.
Grossman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grossman with a poor takedown
and Whiston counters with a nice uppercut.
Whiston cracks Grossman with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grossman falls to his knees and Whiston doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Whiston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine- DMX. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Lagk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barksdale backing away here, and Lagk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lagk moves into the clinch successfully.
Lagk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lagk.
Barksdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lagk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lagk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lagk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagk.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagk.
Lagk crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
Lagk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lagk gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lagk blocking some punches.
Barksdale misses with the head strike.
Lagk can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
Lagk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barksdale seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lagk can turn it around.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
Barksdale avoiding damage as Lagk throws knees to the body.
Lagk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lagk throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagk backwards.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
Lagk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Barksdale's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lagk digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk lands a shot to the body.
Barksdale has Lagk pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lagk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale blocks a body shot from Lagk.
Lagk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale is struggling to control the position.
Lagk misses with a body punch.
Lagk missing with knees to the body.
Barksdale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lagk lands with a short shot to the head.
Barksdale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lagk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Barksdale struggles to land a body shot inside as Lagk controls his hands.
Lagk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Lagk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lagk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barksdale is keeping busy.
Lagk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks with his arms.
Barksdale digs a right hand underneath Lagk's ribcage. Lagk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the side of Lagk's head.
Barksdale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lagk prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale wants to stall.
Lagk misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lagk takes a shot to the head.
Barksdale slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lagk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lagk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Lagk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Lagk has Barksdale up against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale blocks a body shot from Lagk.
Barksdale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lagk throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale can't find room to land a body shot as Lagk controls the action.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Lagk scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk dominated that round.
That's time! Barksdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lagk blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Lagk rushes Barksdale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lagk up against the cage.
Lagk is trying to maintain a safe position but Barksdale gets an underhook and turns Lagk into the cage.
Lagk lands with a light punch inside.
Barksdale lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
Barksdale leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barksdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barksdale.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Barksdale fails to land.
Barksdale blocks an elbow strike.
Lagk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lagk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barksdale.
Lagk prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a hook that snaps the head of Lagk backwards.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lagk.
Barksdale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lagk backwards.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Lagk scores with a shoulder strike.
Barksdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lagk's elbow.
Lagk tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barksdale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagks head.
Lagk tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lagk throws an elbow but misses.
Barksdale digs a right hand into Lagk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lagk's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagk stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with a short shot to the head.
Barksdale trying to stall but Lagk improves his position.
Nick Lagk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lagk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lagk leaning against his opponent.
Lagk scores with a shoulder strike.
Barksdale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lagk missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lagk.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Lagk.
Lagk takes a shot to the head.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Lagk.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
Lagk can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
Lagk controlling the action here for a moment.
Lagk trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lagk lands a damaging elbow.
Barksdale taking a breather.
Lagk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lagk is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lagk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barksdale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lagk wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Lagk - that landed with a thud.
Lagk missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale leaning against his opponent.
Barksdale stalling in the clinch but Lagk improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a combination
and Lagk counters by moving into the clinch.
Barksdale being controlled against the cage.
Lagk misses with some punches.
Lagk has Barksdale pressed against the cage.
Barksdale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lagk.
Lagk is trying to maintain a safe position but Barksdale gets an underhook and turns Lagk into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Lagk 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. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lagk.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lagk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Lagk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lagk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lagk checks a leg kick nicely.
Lagk wants to counter with a clinch but Barksdale pushes him away.
Lagk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lagk shoots and misses
and Lagk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lagk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lagk is struggling to control the position.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lagk misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lagk.
Barksdale manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lagk is looking to control Barksdale's arms but Barksdale gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lagk has his back to the cage.
Lagk misses with the head strike.
Lagk trying to stall but Barksdale improves his position.
Lagk prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lagk wants to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Lagk.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Lagk.
Lagk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale gets tackled into the cage by Lagk. Lagk maintains the clinch.
Barksdale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lagk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Barksdale lands with a light punch inside.
Lagk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lagk is struggling to control the position.
Lagk digs a right hand underneath Barksdale's ribcage. Barksdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lagk trying to stall but Barksdale improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barksdale.
A short body shot lands from Barksdale as the two fighters clinch.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
A short left from Barksdale.
Barksdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lagk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Lagk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barksdale works on Lagk's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Barksdale.
Lagk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barksdale lands a nice uppercut.
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Barksdale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barksdale displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lagk up against the cage.
Lagk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lagk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lagk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barksdale slowing the pace effectively.
Barksdale is looking to control Lagk's arms but Lagk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barksdale has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale is trying to stall.
Jermaine Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lagk lands with a right to the head.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lagk prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a left hand.
Lagk looking to stall.
Lagk takes a shot to the head.
Nick Lagk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Lagk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Lagk.
Lagk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barksdale struggles to land a body shot inside as Lagk controls his hands.
Barksdale can't find room to land a body shot as Lagk controls the action.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lagk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jermaine Barksdale!
During a confident post fight interview, Jermaine Barksdale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd comes to the cage accompanied by Lift me up. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edern Ap Nudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Donatelli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Ap Nudd moves forwards but Donatelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donatelli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donatelli misses with a body kick.
Ap Nudd fails to land with a series of punches.
Donatelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donatelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ap Nudd was well out of range. Poor timing from Donatelli.
Ap Nudd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donatelli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ap Nudd takes one on the button.
Ap Nudd slips a straight right by Donatelli.
Ap Nudd went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ap Nudd ducks under a wild hook from Donatelli.
Donatelli looks to throw the jab but Ap Nudd is out of range.
Donatelli has Ap Nudd up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ap Nudd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli blocks a body shot from Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd is trying to break free.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donatelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ap Nudd is just out of range.
Donatelli doesn't manage to clinch there - Ap Nudd circles away.
Good exchange - Donatelli coming out on top.
Donatelli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ap Nudd. Ap Nudd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ap Nudd takes one to the chin there.
Ap Nudd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Ap Nudd.
It looks like Pietro Donatelli has been cut.
Donatelli lands a nice shot to the body.
Donatelli misses with a hook to the body
letting Ap Nudd counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donatelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donatelli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ap Nudd needs to keep his hands up - Donatelli had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick there by Donatelli.
A lazy body kick from Donatelli
and Ap Nudd counters with a solid body kick.
Donatelli misses the jab.
As Donatelli looks to move away, Ap Nudd throws a big counter combo but Donatelli just gets out of the way.
Donatelli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donatelli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donatelli looks to throw the jab but Ap Nudd is out of range.
Ap Nudd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donatelli misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Donatelli.
Donatelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donatelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donatelli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ap Nudd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ap Nudd is looking for a counter combo.
Ap Nudd moves out of range of the body kick from Donatelli.
Ap Nudd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Donatelli catches Ap Nudd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Donatelli misses its intended target.
Donatelli slips under a jab.
Donatelli lands a nice hook to Ap Nudd's body. Ap Nudd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ap Nudd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ap Nudd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ap Nudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donatelli throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ap Nudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Ap Nudd misses the target.
Ap Nudd throws a jab but it's blocked by Donatelli.
Ap Nudd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donatelli blocks a head kick by Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Donatelli.
Pietro Donatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Donatelli as he connects with a hook.
Donatelli misses with a looping left.
Donatelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Ap Nudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ap Nudd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donatelli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Donatelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pietro Donatelli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ap Nudd slips under a jab.
Donatelli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Edern Ap Nudd has been cut.
Donatelli closes the distance and clinches.
Donatelli prevents Ap Nudd from breaking the clinch.
Donatelli has Ap Nudd pressed against the cage, preventing Ap Nudd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donatelli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Donatelli fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donatelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donatelli lands a hook that snaps the head of Ap Nudd backwards.
Ap Nudd lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donatelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donatelli.
Donatelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donatelli lands a left hand.
Ap Nudd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donatelli has him pressed against the cage.
Ap Nudd is trying to force a seperation but Donatelli has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donatelli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Donatelli. Beautiful body shot.
Donatelli lands a jab to the nose.
Donatelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Ap Nudd throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Donatelli.
Ap Nudd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Donatelli.
Ap Nudd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ap Nudd misses with a wild body shot.
Pietro Donatelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ap Nudd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donatelli is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donatelli just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donatelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ap Nudd.
A quick step to the side and Ap Nudd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donatelli staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Donatelli misses.
Donatelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ap Nudd walks into a left hand.
Donatelli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ap Nudd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Donatelli with a nice cross.
Ap Nudd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ap Nudd is rocked!
Ap Nudd tries to get into range but Donatelli steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ap Nudd! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Donatelli scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pietro Donatelli!
Pietro Donatelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarazen comes to the cage accompanied by Montana of 300 - Chiraq (remix). On his way into the cage it seems that Gene Sarazen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gene Sarazen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarazen misses with a hook.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sarazen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington wants to break free but Sarazen has control.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Sarazen misses with a head kick.
Washington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sarazen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarazen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Washington has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarazen counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sarazen.
Some bone on bone action there as Sarazen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Washington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Gene Sarazen has been cut.
Sarazen tries a head kick but it misses.
As Sarazen backs off Washington throws a huge counter combo but Sarazen manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarazen.
Nice cross by Sarazen.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Sarazen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sarazen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Washingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarazen catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Sarazen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sarazen misses with a straight right.
Sarazen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Sarazen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarazen.
Washington swings for the body but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sarazen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sarazen tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws a series of punches but Sarazen moves out of range.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington 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.
Sarazen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sarazen has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sarazen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sarazen thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sarazen.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Sarazen's shoulder, as Sarazen tries to avoid the shot.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarazen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarazen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington darts in and clinches Sarazen up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Washington swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarazen misses its target.
Sarazen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sarazen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Sarazen counters with a nice body kick.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Washington is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarazen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen with a jab.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by Washington misses
and Sarazen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sarazen manages to pass to side control.
Washington looks winded!
Sarazen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Washington is not content to let Sarazen control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sarazen scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington looks to land a combination but Sarazen avoids it well.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarazen.
Washington gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Sarazen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarazen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Denver Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarazen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sarazen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarazen.
Gene Sarazen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarazen works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
Denver Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington is looking to chop away at Sarazen's legs.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarazen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sarazen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarazen slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Sarazen connects with a body shot.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sarazen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Sarazen punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sarazen.
Sarazen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sarazen is on him like a limpet, forcing Washington back against the cage.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington throws a series of strikes that have Sarazen backpedaling.
Sarazen pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarazen throws a nice head kick!
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Sarazen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sarazen connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Sarazen moves out of range easily.
Washington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarazen. Sarazen obviously looking to wear him down.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Sarazen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Washington.
Sarazen lands a front kick.
Sarazen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Washington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Sarazen scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sarazen throws a one two combo.
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!
Washington throws a right hand that Sarazen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarazen also avoids with ease.
Sarazen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Washington avoids it.
Sarazen lands with a straight right. Washington didn't see that one coming.
Sarazen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarazen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to slow Sarazen down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarazen scores with a jab to the head.
Sarazen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarazen.
Sarazen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarazen somewhat.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Sarazen blocks the low kick.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Sarazen had a free shot at his head there.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarazen manages to avoid it.
Washington just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSarazen.
Sarazen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen'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.
Washington throws a body kick that misses
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Washington. No joy for Sarazen on that attempt.
Sarazen misses with a low kick.
Washington blocks a head kick by Sarazen.
Sarazen moves out of range as Washington throws a body kick.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington closes the distance but Sarazen moves to the side
and Sarazen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sarazen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington slips under a jab from Sarazen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarazen rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen lands a jab to the head.
Washington throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sarazen to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Sarazen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sarazen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarazen tries to clinch up.
Washington unleashes a big counter combination but Sarazen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarazen connects with a jab.
Sarazen connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarazen.
Washington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Sarazen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sarazen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washington as he jumps to the side.
Washington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Sarazen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sarazen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Washington.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington misses with a head kick.
As Washington backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarazen circles away.
Sarazen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarazen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarazen throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington wants to control the position but Sarazen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sarazen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sarazen decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Sarazen.
Washington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sarazen scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a right hook to the body.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sarazen lands a head kick!
Washington takes a swing at Sarazen's ribcage but misses.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Washington throws a hook but Sarazen avoids it easily.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Sarazen digs a good hook to Washington's body.
A head kick by Washington misses
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a straight right.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Sarazen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sarazen catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Sarazen.
Washington gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarazen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarazen blocks a body shot from Washington.
Washington blocking some punches.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Sarazen.
Sarazen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarazen scores with a four punch combination!
Washington is looking to clinch.
Sarazen moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
Sarazen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarazen throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a head kick that Washington semi-blocks.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Washington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen blocks a head kick by Washington.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarazen can pounce on him.
Sarazen throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Sarazen misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to clinch up but Sarazen keeps it at a distance.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Sarazen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sarazen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Washington finds it's target.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Sarazen - just one landing.
Sarazen with a hook.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sarazen.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Nice shot by Sarazen.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Sarazen moves out of range easily.
Sarazen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Sarazen finds it's way through Washington's defenses.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarazen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarazen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington's calf.
Washington connects with a high kick.
Washington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sarazen scores with a jab.
Washington misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sarazen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Washington's head.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Sarazen lands a glancing blow to the side of Washington's head.
Sarazen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sarazen throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington throws a right and a left that Sarazen avoids nicely.
Sarazen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Washington if he has to take too many more of those.
Sarazen swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen connects with the punch.
Sarazen lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarazen misses the target.
Washington is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses.
Sarazen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sarazen dodges the punch combination from Washington.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sarazen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Washington - the referee stops the clock and Sarazen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Washington. Sarazen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Washington tries to clinch there but Sarazen circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarazen was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Sarazen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Sarazen misses
and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Sarazen.
Sarazen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarazen blocks the leg kick.
As Washington backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sarazen.
Sarazen cracks Washington with an open hand slap.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarazen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A lazy left from Sarazen finds it's target.
Sarazen checks a low kick from Washington.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Sarazen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Sarazen had his way with Denver Washington in that round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Washington tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington misses with a combination
letting Sarazen counter with a right hand.
Washington scores with a head kick. Sarazen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sarazen blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Sarazen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though.
Washington tries to clinch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Sarazen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarazen tries to avoid it.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarazen misses the target.
Sarazen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarazen is defended easily by Washington.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarazen is just out of range.
Sarazen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a nice head kick!
Washington misses the jab.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarazen doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington avoids the head kick by Sarazen.
Washington throws a counter combo.
Sarazen walks into a stiff left hand from Washington.
Sarazen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington takes a swing at Sarazen's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Sarazen misses.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sarazen.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarazen with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington looks to throw a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gene Sarazen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarazen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sarazen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarazen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarazen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington misses the jab.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarazen throws out the jab.
Washington throws a right hand that Sarazen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarazen also avoids with ease.
And Sarazen counters with a quick kick to the body but Washington blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Washington.
Washington is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sarazen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarazen thumps Washington with a low kick.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Sarazen moves out of range easily.
Sarazen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarazen is looking to counter punch.
Sarazen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarazen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick but Sarazen moves out of range.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sarazen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarazen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarazen lands with a cross.
Sarazen misses with a looping right.
Sarazen jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Denver Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Washington swinging wildly here.
As Washington backs away, Sarazen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sarazen counters with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Washington takes one on the button.
Washington looks to land a combination but Sarazen avoids it well.
Sarazen throws a good cross that connects.
Sarazen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Washington has time to react.
Sarazen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sarazen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sarazen moves into range and clinches up with Washington.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Sarazen blocks it.
Sarazen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Sarazen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sarazen, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen retains his welterweight title!
Gene Sarazen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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