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*T128* - Epicity vs Karter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs has chosen STILL BLAZIN as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Diggs throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy rushes Diggs and presses him up against the cage.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs's coach down at Convicted Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Kennedy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggs blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Diggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy cracks Diggs with a nice body shot.
Diggs tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs leaning against his opponent.
Kennedy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with the head strike.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Diggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennedy's calf.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Kennedy
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kennedy's knee momentarily.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Kennedy's leg. Kennedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands a nice looking body kick.
Diggs jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diggs checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diggs feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Kennedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Diggs lands a leg kick that knocks Kennedy off balance momentarily.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Diggs misses the jab.
Kennedy is looking to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a straight right.
Diggs lands a front kick.
Diggs is looking to land body kicks.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Diggs takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennedy with a hook.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diggs just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs'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.
Kennedy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Kennedy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kennedy cracks Diggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Diggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs feints and then cracks Kennedy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kennedy down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Diggs connects with a jab.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs 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 Kennedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kennedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
Diggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kennedy blocks the body kick.
Kennedy misses with a double jab.
Kennedy throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
Diggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Diggs misses.
Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Diggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy 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 Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs with a hook.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Kennedy stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggs! But no joy.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A quick step to the side and Kennedy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Diggs throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy misses the body punch
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggs throws a series of strikes that have Kennedy backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs 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 Kennedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kennedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Kennedy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kennedy misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy scores with a nice right hand.
Diggs jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Diggs does it's job there.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Diggs tries to get set, Kennedy tries to push him back and clinch up but Diggs manages to avoid the attempt.
Diggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kennedy is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
A left lands for Diggs.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Kennedy ducks right into an uppercut from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Diggs lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy checks a low kick from Diggs.
Diggs is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kennedy looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Diggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Diggs motions for Kennedy to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diggs!
Kennedy throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Kennedy only half commits.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Diggs misses.
Diggs cracks Kennedy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kennedy defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Diggs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diggs throws a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kennedy swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diggs 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sadie - Burst Zero. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Reijonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma throws a jab when Reijonen was well out of range.
Reijonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanma steps away.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Reijonen saw that one coming.
Hanma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reijonen throws a chopping leg kick but Hanma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reijonen moves away from the strike by Hanma.
Reijonen throws a big counter head kick but Hanma avoids it with no problem.
Hanma moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reijonen!
Hanma blocks a head kick by Reijonen.
Reijonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Hanma misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike.
Hanma blocks an uppercut.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanma working aggressively here.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijonen.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijonen digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank.
Hanma misses with some punches.
A short left from Hanma.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma is rocked!
Reijonen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hanma's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hanma drops to his knees and Reijonen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skreba Reijonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Skreba Reijonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leija kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Original Nuttah. Alfredo Leija could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Mendez's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leija pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendez is out of range and Leija settles back down.
Mendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Leija with a jab.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Leija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leija 's head backwards.
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Leija avoids the body shot from Mendez.
Leija fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendez just manages to avoid it.
Leija takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez throws a big shot that misses.
Mendez moves out of range as Leija strikes.
Mendez works Leija 's body with a nice hook.
Mendez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Leija avoids it with no problem.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendez scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
Mendez throws an off balance right hand
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez throws the left hand but Leija avoids the punch easily.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendez. That did some damage!
Mendez misses with a looping left.
Leija bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendez's head.
Mendez misses with a straight left.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Leija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leija feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
Leija uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija lands with a cross.
Leija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez cracks Leija with a good jab.
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leija moves away from the strike by Mendez.
Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Leija .
Leija tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mendez is able to avoid easily.
Mendez avoids the head kick by Leija .
Mendez thuds a left hand into Leija 's body.
Mendez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Leija .
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mendez scores with a four punch combination!
Mendez connects with a single shot there.
Leija throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a nice right hand that sends Leija toppling to the canvas! Leija scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mendez finish him?!
Leija is rocked!
Leija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
A little feinted left hand from Leija on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Leija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija is holding his hands too far apart here. Mendez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Leija is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Mendez!
An out of breath George Mendez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aatish Sunuwar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunuwar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Peace Sells. Stapleton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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16 - 14 - 0 |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aatish Sunuwar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sunuwar.
Stapleton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stapleton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunuwar.
Sunuwar is looking to land body kicks.
Stapleton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stapleton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sunuwar counters with an outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stapleton, as that shot connected.
Stapleton slips a jab from Sunuwar.
Nice body punch from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sunuwar lands a jab.
Sunuwar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stapleton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stapleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunuwar.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick and Sunuwar moves out of range easily.
Stapleton throws a jab when Sunuwar was well out of range.
Sunuwar digs a good hook to Stapleton's body.
Sunuwar cracks Stapleton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stapleton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sunuwar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stapleton throws a sloppy head kick and Sunuwar moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunuwar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunuwar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunuwar has Stapleton up against the cage in a clinch.
Stapleton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunuwar swings for the body but Stapleton moves out of range.
Sunuwar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStapleton.
Stapleton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sunuwar. Sunuwar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sunuwar jabs Stapleton right on the nose. Stapleton blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jeremy Stapleton has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut
and Sunuwar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stapleton is rocked!
Stapleton throws a poor cross that misses
and Sunuwar counters with a left to the body.
Stapleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Sunuwar finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sunuwar has cracked Stapleton with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sunuwar lands another huge swinging hook and Stapleton tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Stapleton, before Sunuwar can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aatish Sunuwar!
Aatish Sunuwar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Henderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
Daniels checks a low kick from Henderson.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Henderson defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels throws a wild body kick that Henderson sees coming a mile off.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Henderson throws a low kick, looking for Daniels's leg but Daniels calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Daniels does no damage.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Daniels pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Henderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daniels seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Henderson can turn it around.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson working Daniels over with knees to the body.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Henderson.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Daniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daniels is defending well for now.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henderson tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniels stalling the fight.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Henderson scores with a knee to the head.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
A short right from Henderson.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Henderson tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daniels tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Henderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Henderson working aggressively here.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daniels blocking some punches.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
Daniels pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels is working Henderson over against the cage.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson with a knee to the head.
A short left from Daniels.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Henderson as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels working aggressively here.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Daniels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Jack Daniels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels effectively controlling the action here.
Daniels tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Daniels lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Henderson misses with a knee to the head.
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Henderson - that landed with a thud.
Henderson landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Daniels.
Daniels lands a left hand.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Good body shot from Daniels.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels 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 Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Daniels has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henderson.
Henderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels gets a clinch.
Henderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Henderson connects with a knee to the head.
Daniels misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson.
Daniels is rocked!
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daniels avoids it.
Daniels tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Daniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Daniels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Henderson.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Henderson gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daniels.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Daniels tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daniels is defending well for now.
Daniels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniels clinches.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels tries to stall but Henderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daniels avoids it.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Henderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Henderson.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
Daniels is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Henderson lands a knee to the body.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson lands a knee to the head.
Oh Daniels 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!
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Henderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Henderson.
I think Henderson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Daniels!
Our winner, Jack Daniels, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conway Pulford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miric kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mitar Miric - Ko je onaj mladic. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitar Miric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conway Pulford!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulford lands a nice hook to Miric's body. Miric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miric connects with a body shot.
Miric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
Pulford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miric counters with a nice body shot.
Miric scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulford in his tracks.
Miric throws an overhand right that lands on Pulford's shoulder, as Pulford tries to avoid the shot.
Miric lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miric takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miric moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Conway Pulford has been cut.
Pulford pushes Miric away with a front kick.
Pulford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miric throws a shot from downtown. Pulford moves away and avoids it.
Miric digs a good body shot into Pulford's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric blocks a head kick by Pulford.
Pulford misses with a hook to the body
and Miric counters with a left to the body.
Miric is looking to wear down Pulford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pulford fails to land with a series of punches.
Miric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulford throws out the jab.
Miric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Miric.
Miric scores with a one two! Pulford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Miric misses with a wild body shot.
Miric tries to clinch there but Pulford circles away.
Pulford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miric.
An attempted straight right counter from Miric misses the target.
Pulford blocks a jab.
Miric moves away from the strike by Pulford.
Miric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulford throws a jab but it's blocked by Miric.
Miric throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulford lands a body shot.
Miric moves out of range as Pulford throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Pulford.
Mitar Miric's cut is getting worse.
Jab, jab by Miric - just one landing.
Pulford throws a hook but Miric avoids it easily.
Pulford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulford motions for Miric to come forward. Pulford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miric.
That has opened up Conway Pulford's cut even more.
Miric takes one on the button.
Miric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miric with a hook.
Miric slips a straight right by Pulford.
Miric tries to counter by clinching up but Pulford breaks away and moves out of range.
Pulford tries a head kick but it misses.
Miric throws a nice looking combination but Pulford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miric throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miric keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulford blocks a jab.
Miric with a nice cross.
Miric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Pulford misses
letting Miric counter with a right hand.
Miric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulford avoids the body shot from Miric.
Miric blocks a head kick by Pulford.
Pulford throws a lazy head kick
and Miric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Conway Pulford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pulford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miric swinging wildly here.
Pulford scores with a jab to the head.
Mitar Miric's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulford avoids the body shot from Miric.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pulford.
Pulford misses with an uppercut. Miric saw that one coming.
Pulford avoids the head kick by Miric.
Pulford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miric.
Miric checks a low kick from Pulford.
Pulford misses with a hook to the body
and Miric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miric misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miric jabs at Pulford's body.
Miric misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulford looks to land a combination but Miric avoids it well.
Pulford throws a right hand that misses
and Miric counters with a nice body shot.
Pulford misses with a kick to the body
and Miric counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Miric as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitar Miric dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Miric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Pulford misses.
Miric is looking to clinch.
Pulford scores with a hook to the body. Miric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Miric.
Miric is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Pulford.
Mitar Miric is winning the standup battle so far.
Miric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulford.
Pulford thuds his shin into the meat of Miric's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pulford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Miric has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulford throws a jab but it's blocked by Miric.
Miric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miric swings widly with a right hand
and Pulford counters with a big head kick but Miric shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miric blocks a head kick by Pulford.
Pulford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miric takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulford.
Pulford works Miric's body with a nice hook.
Pulford connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Pulford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miric doesn't seem phased though.
Jeez, Mitar Miric's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Conway Pulford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pulford! Miric is out on his feet! Pulford rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Miric is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Miric is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conway Pulford!
An out of breath Conway Pulford 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Odoacer's choice of entrance music: Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton walks into a jab.
We've been told by Newton's head coaches at Aaron's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick
and Odoacer counters with a left and a right that stings Newton.
Odoacer throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
A big right from Odoacer misses.
Newton looks to land a body kick but Odoacer moved away.
It seemed like Odoacer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Odoacer moves away and avoids it.
Odoacer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odoacer manages to avoid it.
Odoacer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
Odoacer 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.
Newton connects with a leg kick. Odoacer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Newton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Newton has managed to clinch.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Newton.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odoacer's elbow.
Newton pushes Odoacer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Odoacer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newton gets underhooks to prevent Odoacer's takedown attempt.
Newton is working Odoacer over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton blocks a body shot from Odoacer.
Odoacer misses with the head strike.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odoacer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton is pressed up against the cage. Odoacer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newton down to the mat. Newton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Newton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Odoacer. That did some damage!
Newton moves away from the strike by Odoacer.
Odoacer fails with a takedown attempt.
Aaron Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Odoacer.
Newton moves into the clinch.
Odoacer lands a nice uppercut.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odoacer manages to break the clinch.
Odoacer slips a jab from Newton.
Aaron Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Odoacer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton lands with a nice body kick.
Newton is looking to land body kicks.
Odoacer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odoacer, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Odoacer.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odoacer.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odoacer.
Odoacer looks winded!
Odoacer throws a head punch that misses.
Odoacer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Odoacer wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Newton wants to control but Odoacer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Odoacer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Newton is not content to let Odoacer control the position.
Odoacer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Odoacer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Odoacer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Newton blocking the ground and pound.
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Odoacer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Odoacer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Newton turns into him and now he's in Odoacer's guard.
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odoacer holds on and takes a little breather.
Newton looking to sit in guard and control but Odoacer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Odoacer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Newton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton takes one to the chin there.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Odoacer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newton throws a hook but Odoacer avoids it easily.
Odoacer misses with a wild body shot.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Odoacer is just out of range.
Odoacer missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Odoacer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Odoacer there.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Odoacer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odoacer misses with a straight right.
Odoacer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
Odoacer swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton lands a really nice looking cross but Odoacer seems unphased.
Odoacer is rocked!
Odoacer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Odoacer is still on wobbly legs! Can Newton finish him?
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odoacer swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odoacer seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Odoacer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Newton on the inside.
Odoacer looking for a takedown.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odoacer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newton working aggressively here.
Odoacer wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odoacer.
Newton has a couple of punches blocked by Odoacer.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odoacer tries for a takedown but Newton manages to get underhooks.
Aaron Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Odoacer.
Newton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Odoacer to his knees! Newton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Newton!
Aaron Newton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Flavius Odoacer was interviewed post fight and said 'Harrumph! A minor setback on my path to the throne.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Icky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wrecking Ball. Tolonen has chosen Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Icky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen lands with a shot to the body.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Icky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Icky closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Icky avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Icky throws a head punch that misses.
Icky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Icky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Icky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolonen's elbow.
Tolonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Icky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen throws a jab when Icky was well out of range.
Tolonen thows a leg kick but Icky checks it
and Icky counters with a left and a right that stings Tolonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Icky takes a swing at Tolonen's ribcage but misses.
Tolonen throws a front kick aimed at Icky's knee but Icky avoids it well.
Icky misses with a kick to the body.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Icky moves out of range.
Icky throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Icky.
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Icky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Icky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Icky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Icky throws a leg kick
enabling Tolonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolonen lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Icky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icky digs a good hook to Tolonen's body.
Tolonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Icky lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.
Tolonen misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Icky looks to land a combination but Tolonen avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Icky, right into the meat.
Icky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Icky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Tolonen does it's job there.
Icky cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen checks a leg kick nicely.
And Tolonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Icky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tolonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icky looks to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a nice body shot.
Tolonen swings widly with a right hand
and Icky counters with a two punch combo.
Icky tries to clinch there but Tolonen circles away.
Icky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tolonen.
Tolonen delivers a nice body kick.
Tolonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Icky cracks Tolonen with a good jab.
Tolonen connects with a body shot.
Icky is looking to wear down Tolonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen stuns Icky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolonen rushes Icky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ickys head.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Icky controls the action.
Icky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Icky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Icky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Icky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tolonen as Icky tries to tie him up.
Icky lands a left hand.
Icky working aggressively here.
Icky has a couple of punches blocked by Tolonen.
Icky can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Icky prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Icky throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Icky lands a jab.
Tolonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Icky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tolonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Icky's head.
Tolonen misses the body punch
and Icky counters with a left and a right that stings Tolonen.
Tolonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tolonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Icky lands a jab to Tolonen's midsection.
Tolonen takes a swing at Icky's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Icky.
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!
Icky connects with a jab.
Tolonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Icky, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Icky misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Icky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Icky breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Icky.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Icky moves away.
Tolonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Icky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolonen lands with a right hand.
Tolonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Icky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tolonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Icky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Icky seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tolonen can turn it around.
Icky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricky Icky is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Icky's hands.
A jab from Icky finds it's way through Tolonen's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Icky quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tolonen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Icky counter with a right hand.
Icky walks into a stiff left hand from Tolonen.
Tolonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Icky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Icky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks a body shot from Icky.
Icky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Icky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Icky.
Tolonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Icky has one foot on Tolonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tolonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Icky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen misses with a right hand
and Icky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky throws an overhand right that lands on Tolonen's shoulder, as Tolonen tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Icky finds it's target.
Tolonen misses with a double jab.
Icky tried to counter with a leg kick but Tolonen avoided it.
Tolonen moves to clinch but Icky breaks away
and Icky counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icky throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Icky tenderised Tolonen's leg. Tolonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tolonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Icky to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Icky.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tolonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Icky checks a leg kick.
Tolonen throws a chopping leg kick but Icky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Icky thuds a left hand into Tolonen's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Icky dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Icky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Icky misses with the combination.
Icky slips a straight right by Tolonen.
A little feinted left hand from Icky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tolonen tries to work over Icky's front leg with a kick but Icky checks it.
Icky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Tolonen misses
and Icky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Icky throws out a loose jab but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen tries to clinch up but Icky circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen tried to score with a low kick but Icky checks it.
Icky tries to counter by clinching up but Tolonen breaks away and moves out of range.
Icky scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolonen clinches up with Icky and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icky tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Icky prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Icky tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen letting Icky take a breather here.
Icky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Icky just leaning against Tolonen, taking a breather.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen lands a nice uppercut.
Icky tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Icky tries to throw a body punch but Tolonen avoids it by throwing Icky back against the cage.
Icky working aggressively here.
Icky lands with a left to the head.
Tolonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Icky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Icky controlling the action here for a moment.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Icky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen prevents Icky from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Icky on the inside.
Icky tries to work over Tolonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Icky backwards.
Icky misses with a punch to the body.
Icky digs a right hand into Tolonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolonen's gas tank.
Icky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tolonen's elbow.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Icky misses with a punch to the body.
Icky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Icky has a couple of punches blocked by Tolonen.
Icky throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Icky tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Icky.
Tolonen scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Icky backwards.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Icky misses with a body punch.
Icky blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
Icky breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Tolonen - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Icky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Icky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Icky tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Icky looks to land a combination but Tolonen avoids it well.
Tolonen forces Icky back against the cage and clinches.
Icky misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Icky.
I think Icky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Semerkhet's choice of entrance music: راقصة صغيرة. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duggan throws a chopping leg kick but Semerkhet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semerkhet misses with a wild body shot.
Semerkhet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duggan throws a hook but Semerkhet avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Semerkhet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick that knocks Duggan off balance momentarily.
Duggan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws the kick towards the body but Duggan avoids it.
Duggan throws a jab when Semerkhet was well out of range.
Semerkhet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semerkhet shoots in but Duggan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Semerkhet steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Duggan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Semerkhet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Semerkhet.
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Duggan lands with a shot to the body.
Duggan scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Semerkhet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Semerkhet misses.
Duggan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dean Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Semerkhet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semerkhet drops his hands momentarily and Duggan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Semerkhet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Semerkhet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Semerkhet moves away from the strike by Duggan.
A low kick from Duggan misses
and Semerkhet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Semerkhet checks it.
Duggan walks into a jab.
Semerkhet cracks Duggan with an open hand slap.
Duggan takes one on the button.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semerkhet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duggan. That did some damage!
Semerkhet throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
Semerkhet moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Semerkhet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
A slow jab from Semerkhet misses its intended target.
Semerkhet moves out of range of the body kick from Duggan.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semerkhet moves away.
Duggan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Duggan.
Duggan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Duggan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Semerkhet counters with a series of strikes. Duggan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Semerkhet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duggan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Semerkhet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Semerkhet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duggan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duggan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duggan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Semerkhet counters with a nice leg kick.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Semerkhet.
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Semerkhet ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan tries to land a front kick but Semerkhet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Semerkhet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semerkhet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan cracks a nice hook into Semerkhet's ribs.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semerkhet moves away.
A slow jab from Duggan misses its intended target.
Semerkhet tries to clinch but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semerkhet counters with a thumping low kick.
Duggan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semerkhet's sensitive parts.
Duggan throws a leg kick
and Duggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan checks a leg kick.
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Duggan tries to work over Semerkhet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan tries a body shot but Semerkhet blocks it.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Semerkhet avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Semerkhet tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Semerkhet uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duggan.
Semerkhet lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan tries a body shot but Semerkhet blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Semerkhet controls the action.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Semerkhet controls the action.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duggan feints and then cracks Semerkhet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semerkhet down.
Duggan connects with a crisp jab.
Semerkhet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat.
Duggan throws a leg kick which misses Semerkhet's front leg but catches the back leg as Semerkhet tries to avoid it.
Semerkhet is looking to land body kicks.
Duggan scores with a spinning back kick!
Semerkhet slips a jab and a cross from Duggan.
Duggan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Duggan throws a low kick but Semerkhet avoids it.
Semerkhet lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Semerkhet.
Duggan throws a right hand that misses
and Semerkhet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duggan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semerkhet to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Duggan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Semerkhet checks it.
Good work by Duggan as he checks the leg kick.
Duggan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Duggan tenderised Semerkhet's leg. Semerkhet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duggan missing with a left hand there. Semerkhet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duggan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duggan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semerkhet tries to move into range but Duggan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duggan throws an off balance right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duggan's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Duggan.
Duggan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duggan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan throws a big shot that misses.
Semerkhet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duggan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a wild body shot.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semerkhet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duggan misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Semerkhet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Duggan stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Semerkhet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semerkhet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is looking to land body kicks.
Semerkhet looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Duggan swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duggan misses with a wild body shot.
Duggan misses with a head kick.
Semerkhet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semerkhet rushes Duggan and presses him up against the cage.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
Duggan managing to block the knees to the body from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semerkhet misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan tries to work over Semerkhet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Semerkhet tries to pull guard but Duggan holds him up against the cage and eventually Semerkhet drops back down to his feet.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duggan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Semerkhet can turn it around.
Duggan breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan throws a nice looking combination but Semerkhet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duggan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Duggan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semerkhet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semerkhet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duggan lands a head shot.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Semerkhet misses.
Semerkhet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Duggan feints and then cracks Semerkhet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semerkhet down.
Semerkhet scores with a body shot.
Duggan misses with a straight left.
Semerkhet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Semerkhet.
A leg kick checked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duggan.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semerkhet misses with a low kick.
Semerkhet lands with a cross.
Duggan throws a body kick that misses.
Semerkhet jabs Duggan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Semerkhet missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duggan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duggan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semerkhet's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duggan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semerkhet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duggan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan throws a punch but it's blocked by Semerkhet.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Semerkhet swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan swinging wildly here.
Semerkhet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malakai Semerkhet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duggan.
A big right from Semerkhet misses.
Duggan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Semerkhet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Semerkhet sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Semerkhet.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Semerkhet catches Duggan right on the button with a cross.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan throws the kick towards the body but Semerkhet avoids it.
Duggan falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Duggan is looking to slow Semerkhet down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Semerkhet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan misses with a combination
and Semerkhet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duggan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duggan misses with a head kick.
Semerkhet throws a big shot that misses.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semerkhet.
Duggan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duggan lunges at Semerkhet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Semerkhet's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semerkhet.
Duggan misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duggan 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 Semerkhet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Semerkhet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duggan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan misses with a low kick as Semerkhet jumps back.
A cross from Semerkhet lands.
Duggan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet shoots and misses
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semerkhet cracks the inside of Duggan's front leg.
Semerkhet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duggan.
Duggan lands an overhand right.
Duggan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Semerkhet.
A low kick from Semerkhet misses
and Duggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malakai Semerkhet.
Well Duggan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Duggan!
Dean Duggan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SAIL - AWOLNATION. On his way into the cage it seems that Brynden Epicity has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brynden Epicity seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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170 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a nice outside leg kick.
Epicity lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity looks for the body kick but McKane saw that one coming.
Crunch! Epicity slams his shin into McKane's torso.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKane.
Brynden Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity thuds a left hand into McKane's body.
Brynden Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on McKane's shoulder, as McKane tries to avoid the shot.
McKane lands a left and a right that send Epicity crashing to the mat, dazed. McKane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Epicity is rocked!
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. McKane does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Epicity throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Epicity throws a head kick that half lands.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Epicity swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but McKane moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Epicity. That snapped McKane's head back.
A lazy body kick from Epicity
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
McKane feints the counter takedown.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKane. That did some damage!
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
McKane connects with a right hand. Epicity shakes it off.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
McKane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKane walks into a jab.
Epicity connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
Epicity connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKane. McKane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKane.
McKane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brynden Epicity's cut is getting worse.
Epicity throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicity throws a nice head kick!
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Epicity misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Epicity as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane throws a shot to the body.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Epicity's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a really nice looking cross but Epicity seems unphased.
McKane cracks Epicity with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McKane has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Epicity to stand back up!
Oh Epicity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epicity chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKane can pounce on him.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Epicity throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKane counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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