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*T129* - Devil's Delight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone Jr has chosen Who Let the Dogs Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carson Battistoni could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zoey Malone Jr's chin.
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11 - 8 - 0 |
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223 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone Jr takes a swing at Battistoni's ribcage but misses.
Malone Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Battistoni.
Battistoni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battistoni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Battistoni throws a looping overhand right but Malone Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Battistoni throws a jab when Malone Jr was well out of range.
Battistoni throws out a powerful jab.
Malone Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malone Jr misses with a wild combination.
Battistoni moves forwards but Malone Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Battistoni fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battistoni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battistoni digs a good body shot into Malone Jr's ribs.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot.
Battistoni throws an overhand right that lands on Malone Jr's shoulder, as Malone Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Battistoni connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battistoni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone Jr's hands.
Battistoni slips a jab from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr lands with a good body shot.
Malone Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
Battistoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battistoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Battistoni scores with a shot to the body.
Battistoni's corner calls for a 1-2. Battistoni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malone Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone Jr blocks a jab.
Malone Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Battistoni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Battistoni rather than just go for the knockout.
Battistoni throws a combination. Malone Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut.
Malone Jr 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone Jr cracks Battistoni with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a body punch but Battistoni moves out of range.
Malone Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Battistoni backs up against the cage.
Battistoni 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.
Nice straight punches there by Battistoni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battistoni.
Battistoni looks to land a left hand but Malone Jr moved out of range nicely.
Battistoni misses with a hook. Malone Jr ducked under it nicely.
Malone Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battistoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battistoni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battistoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malone Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Battistoni misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone Jr misses.
Malone Jr scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Battistoni misses.
Malone Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Battistoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone Jr swings for the body but Battistoni moves out of range.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Battistoni.
Malone Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Malone Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Battistoni ducks under a wild hook from Malone Jr.
Battistoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Battistoni misses with a hook.
Malone Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Malone Jr defending well as Battistoni loads up on a big left hand.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Battistoni is just out of range.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone Jr! But no joy.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut. Malone Jr saw that one coming.
Battistoni lands an overhand right.
Malone Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malone Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Malone Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battistoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malone Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battistoni throws a looping overhand right but Malone Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr throws out a loose jab but Battistoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battistoni walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Battistoni counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malone Jr moves out of range as Battistoni strikes.
Battistoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battistoni swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Battistoni slips under a jab from Malone Jr.
It looked like Battistoni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Battistoni's ribcage but misses.
Battistoni misses with a hook. Malone Jr ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Battistoni.
Malone Jr moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
Malone Jr jabs Battistoni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battistoni missing with a left hand there. Malone Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone Jr blocks a jab.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr lands a jab to Battistoni's midsection.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Battistoni is looking to counter punch.
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 Carson Battistoni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
That's time! Battistoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Battistoni throws a big shot that misses.
Battistoni throws the left hand but Malone Jr avoids the punch easily.
Malone Jr avoids the body shot from Battistoni.
Battistoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone Jr.
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.
The fighters circling - Battistoni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malone Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Malone Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Battistoni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battistoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone Jr is just out of range.
Malone Jr throws a looping overhand right but Battistoni ducks down to avoid it.
Malone Jr punishes Battistoni's body with a nice straight punch.
Battistoni moves out of range as Malone Jr strikes.
Malone Jr throws the left hand but Battistoni avoids the punch easily.
Battistoni jabs Malone Jr right on the nose. Malone Jr blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson Battistoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battistoni throws a lazy right hand but Malone Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Malone Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battistoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malone Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Battistoni throws a right hand that misses
and Malone Jr counters with a left to the body.
Battistoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a counter combo.
Malone Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battistoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battistoni tries to work over Malone Jr's front leg with a kick but Malone Jr checks it.
Malone Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone Jr staying out of range there.
Malone Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Battistoni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Battistoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr jabs at Battistoni's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone Jr misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battistoni with a body shot.
Malone Jr scores with the left hand. Battistoni knows he should have avoided that one.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr jabs Battistoni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Battistoni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Battistoni is just out of range.
Battistoni throws a big shot that misses.
Malone Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Battistoni misses with a hook
and Malone Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Malone Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battistoni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malone Jr moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
Battistoni connects with a crisp jab.
Battistoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone Jr.
Malone Jr drops his hands momentarily and Battistoni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battistoni. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni throws a shot from downtown. Malone Jr moves away and avoids it.
Malone Jr throws a counter combo.
Battistoni misses with a right hand
and Malone Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battistoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Battistoni misses with a leg kick
and Malone Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.
Battistoni throws a hook but Malone Jr avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battistoni throws a right hand that misses
letting Malone Jr counter with a right hand.
Battistoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battistoni.
Battistoni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Battistoni.
Battistoni moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalone Jr.
Malone Jr defending well as Battistoni loads up on a big left hand.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Malone Jr slips the punch.
Battistoni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Malone Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battistoni throws out the jab.
Malone Jr 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.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends Battistoni's belly button to the back.
A big left from Battistoni misses.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battistoni moves away.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away.
Malone Jr cracks a nice hook into Battistoni's ribs.
Malone Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Battistoni on the side of the head.
Malone Jr swings for the body but Battistoni moves out of range.
Malone Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battistoni.
Malone Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malone Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Battistoni misses with a straight right.
Malone Jr lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battistoni.
Battistoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battistoni avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr stuns Battistoni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
That's time! Battistoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Battistoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone Jr.
Malone Jr cracks Battistoni with a good jab.
Battistoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr scores with a hook to the body. Battistoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Battistoni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Battistoni. Those never looked like landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Battistoni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Malone Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battistoni.
Battistoni works Malone Jr's body with a nice hook.
Malone Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Battistoni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battistoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Malone Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malone Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Battistoni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone Jr lands a nice hook to Battistoni's body. Battistoni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone Jr lands with a hook. Battistoni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone Jr swinging wildly here.
Malone Jr digs a good hook to Battistoni's body.
Malone Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Battistoni.
Malone Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Battistoni is just out of range.
Malone Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone Jr misses the target.
Battistoni misses the jab.
Malone Jr throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Battistoni misses its intended target.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut. Malone Jr saw that one coming.
Battistoni throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battistoni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malone Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone Jr connects with a jab.
Battistoni lunges at Malone Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone Jr's hand.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Battistoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battistoni throws out a leg kick but Malone Jr moves out of range and Battistoni only half commits.
Battistoni throws a hook but Malone Jr blocks it.
Malone Jr throws a head kick but Battistoni moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. Battistoni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battistoni ducks under a wild hook from Malone Jr.
Battistoni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone Jr.
Battistoni swinging wildly here.
Malone Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battistoni doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends Battistoni's belly button to the back.
Battistoni throws an off balance right hand
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battistoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Battistoni dodges the punch combination from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battistoni moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Battistoni avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
Battistoni slips a jab from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battistoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone Jr.
Battistoni throws a hook but Malone Jr blocks it.
Malone Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battistoni misses with a low kick.
Malone Jr slips a jab from Battistoni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away.
Battistoni motions for Malone Jr to come forward. Battistoni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Malone Jr slips the punch.
Battistoni moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone Jr throws a nice looking combination but Battistoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Battistoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Malone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Battistoni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battistoni misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Battistoni.
Malone Jr slips under a jab.
Malone Jr takes a swing at Battistoni's ribcage but misses.
Malone Jr scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoey Malone Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malone Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr!
Zoey Malone Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Al Haddad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Al Haddad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
17 - 17 - 2 |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Elias Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Al Haddad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Haddad misses the target.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Haddad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray lands a body shot.
We've been told by Murray's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Al Haddad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Haddad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Al Haddad misses.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray stuns Al Haddad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
John Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Haddad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Haddad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Haddad. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
Murray is looking to wear down Al Haddad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Haddad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Haddad moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Al Haddad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murray defending well as Al Haddad loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad misses with a hook.
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray scores with the left hand. Al Haddad knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Al Haddad misses.
Nice body punch from Murray.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murray throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
Al Haddad is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Al Haddad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray throws a series of strikes that have Al Haddad backpedaling.
Al Haddad slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
A jab from Murray misses.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Haddad.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Haddad looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Al Haddad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Haddad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray scores with a jab. Al Haddad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Haddad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Haddad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Al Haddad throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Al Haddad's head but Al Haddad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Haddad 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad lands with a nice body punch.
Al Haddad just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Al Haddad is looking to clinch.
Murray throws a head kick but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad scores with a jab to the head.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
Murray takes one on the button.
Al Haddad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Murray catches Al Haddad right on the button with a cross.
Al Haddad throws a big shot that misses.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Al Haddad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Haddad throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Al Haddad cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Haddad manages to avoid it.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Al Haddad's head but Al Haddad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Al Haddad cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al Haddad's head.
Murray throws a body punch but Al Haddad moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray dominated that 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.
Al Haddad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Haddad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Haddad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Haddad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murray circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Haddad moves away.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Haddad throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Haddad. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray lands a slapping body shot.
Al Haddad walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Al Haddad does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Haddads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Haddad has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a good cross that connects.
Al Haddad walks into a straight right hand from Murray.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Al Haddad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murray has got the better of the exchanges.
Al Haddad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Al Haddad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al Haddad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Haddad misses with a straight left.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Murray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Haddad momentarily.
Murray 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.
Al Haddad cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
Al Haddad missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Haddad takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with a hook.
Al Haddad misses with a wild combination.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Al Haddad misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad connects with a crisp jab.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Haddad wants to counter with a clinch but Murray pushes him away.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Al Haddad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray throws a series of punches but Al Haddad moves out of range.
Al Haddad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Al Haddad throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Al Haddad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Haddad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Haddad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Al Haddad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Haddad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Murray cracks Al Haddad with an open hand slap.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Haddad was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Haddad was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Murray lands a jab to the nose.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Al Haddad misses with a looping right.
Murray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Al Haddad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Al Haddad needs to keep his hands up - Murray had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Al Haddad's belly button to the back.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
Murray misses with a body shot
and Al Haddad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murray lands with an overhand left.
Al Haddad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray takes a swing at Al Haddad's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Haddad doesn't seem phased though.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray throws a right and a left that Al Haddad avoids nicely.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Haddad blocks a jab.
Al Haddad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Haddad defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Murray strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Haddad manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad throws out a powerful jab.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Haddad! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Al Haddad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Haddad off the cage and back into range.
Al Haddad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murray throws a jab when Al Haddad was well out of range.
Al Haddad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Haddad on the side of the head.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Haddad has time to react.
Murray jabs Al Haddad right on the nose. Al Haddad blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Al Haddad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Haddad can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Murray.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray scores with a jab.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Al Haddad jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Haddad.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Haddad just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray slips a jab from Al Haddad.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Haddad thuds a left hand into Murray's body.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Al Haddad misses its intended target.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Haddad circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Haddad digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Al Haddad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Haddad misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Al Haddad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Haddad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray slips a jab and a cross from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murray eats them both and turns towards Al Haddad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murray works over Al Haddad's head and body with a nice combination.
Murray throws a hook but Al Haddad avoids it easily.
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al Haddad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad looks to land a combination. Murray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Al Haddad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Al Haddad misses with a looping right.
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Haddad throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray swings for the body but Al Haddad moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Haddad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
Murray works Al Haddad's body with a nice hook.
Al Haddad avoids the body shot from Murray.
Al Haddad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Haddad stalks Murray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murray's face. Murray staggers backwards, shaken.
John Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
Al Haddad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Al Haddad's shoulder, as Al Haddad tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Haddad misses the target.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray cracks Al Haddad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Al Haddad lands with a shot to the body.
Al Haddad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Haddad circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Haddad fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Murray walks into a jab.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Haddad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Al Haddad loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Al Haddad looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Murray!
Post fight, an emotional John Murray said 'Did you guys see the size of that chicken?!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Underestimated Dillashaw Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arc Turian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arc Turian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior rushes Turian and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dillashaw Junior.
Turian has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turian lands an uppercut.
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
Turian misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Dillashaw Junior.
Turian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turian can't find room to land a body shot as Dillashaw Junior controls the action.
Dillashaw Junior works on Turian's body with a couple of short punches.
Dillashaw Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turian backwards.
Dillashaw Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turian lands a shot to the body.
Turian managing to block the knees to the body from Dillashaw Junior.
Turian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw Junior blocking some punches.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shot to the side of Turian's head.
Dillashaw Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Turian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot to the head.
Turian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dillashaw Junior obliges.
Turian blocking some punches.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turian lands with a right to the head.
Dillashaw Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Turian controls the action.
Turian misses with some punches.
Dillashaw Junior avoiding damage as Turian throws knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Dillashaw Junior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turian misses with a knee to the head.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw Junior slows down the pace here.
Dillashaw Junior prevents a body shot from Turian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Turian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turian misses with the head strike.
Turian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillashaw Junior.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dillashaw Junior.
Turian trying to land knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a right to the head.
Turian lands with a left to the head.
Dillashaw Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Turian.
Turian missing with knees to the body.
Turian scores with a hook to the body.
Turian scores with a knee to the head.
Turian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillashaw Junior blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Turian.
Dillashaw Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Turian.
Turian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dillashaw Junior seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turian can turn it around.
Dillashaw Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turian scores with a shoulder strike.
Turian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dillashaw Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dillashaw Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch up.
Dillashaw Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Turian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Turian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dillashaw Junior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turian under the eye.
Dillashaw Junior tries to land a front kick but Turian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turian swinging wildly here.
Dillashaw Junior connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turian walks into a straight right hand from Dillashaw Junior.
Turian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw Junior feints and then cracks Turian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turian down.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch but Turian is having none of it.
Turian raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dillashaw Junior misses the shot to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Turian is looking for the big counter here.
Dillashaw Junior tries to clinch up.
Turian lands a nice hook to Dillashaw Junior's body. Dillashaw Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillashaw Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turian throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Turian missing with knees to the body.
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 Underestimated Dillashaw Junior will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillashaw Junior looks to clinch
and Turian counters with a left and a right that stings Dillashaw Junior.
A head kick misses from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dillashaw Junior moves into the clinch.
Turian works on Dillashaw Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Dillashaw Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillashaw Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turian's elbow.
Turian blocks a body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Turian scores with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw Junior unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Turian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillashaw Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turian tries to land a knee to the head but Dillashaw Junior blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Turian is blocking nicely.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Dillashaw Junior.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turian lands an uppercut.
Turian trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior manages to break the clinch.
Turian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillashaw Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick
and Turian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillashaw Junior is looking to chop away at Turian's legs.
Dillashaw Junior has closed the distance and engaged Turian in a clinch.
Turian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillashaw Junior.
A short left from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a shoulder strike.
Dillashaw Junior takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dillashaw Junior in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Turian.
Dillashaw Junior pushes Turian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turian lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillashaw Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dillashaw Junior lands a shoulder strike.
Turian is rocked!
Turian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dillashaw Junior fails to land.
Turian takes a shot to the head.
Turian is still on wobbly legs! Can Dillashaw Junior finish him?
Turian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dillashaw Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw Junior landing knees to the head.
Turian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dillashaw Junior misses with the head strike.
Dillashaw Junior working Turian over with knees to the body.
Turian trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turian blocking some punches.
Dillashaw Junior unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Turian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dillashaw Junior is unloading with more strikes now! Turian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Underestimated Dillashaw Junior!
A very excited looking Underestimated Dillashaw Junior made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Clones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clones Jr has chosen Pusha T - Blocka as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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209 lbs
7 - 0 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Clones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breeze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clones Jr pinned against the cage. Clones Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clones Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Breeze has been working on his balance at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Clones Jr.
A nice combination there by Breeze.
It looks like Don Clones Jr has been cut.
Breeze throws a right hand that Clones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Clones Jr also avoids with ease.
Clones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clones Jr lands a head kick!
Breeze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clones Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clones Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Breeze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Clones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze scoring with some ground and pound.
Clones Jr controls Breeze momentarily but Breeze frees himself.
Breeze throws a big elbow that misses.
Breeze postures up in Clones Jr's guard and throws a big left but Clones Jr blocks it.
Breeze chips away with some ground and pound.
Breeze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breeze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breeze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clones Jr's head.
Breeze stays in close to Clones Jr's body and controls the position.
Breeze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breeze slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clones Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clones Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clones Jr keeping full guard, as Breeze tries to pass.
Breeze throwing strikes but missing.
Clones Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clones Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Clones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Breeze throws a strike but Clones Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze wants to sweep but no luck.
Breeze is looking to sweep but instead, Clones Jr has passed into half guard.
Clones Jr trying to pass the guard but Breeze defending well.
Breeze actively working from the bottom here.
Clones Jr works his way into full mount!
Clones Jr trying to control but Breeze is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze tries to hold on but Clones Jr pushes him away.
Breeze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clones Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breeze tries to hold on but Clones Jr pushes him away.
Breeze stops Clones Jr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Breeze is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Clones Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clones Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Breeze.
Breeze lands an overhand right.
Breeze takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Breeze shoots in looking for a takedown. Clones Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Breeze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clones Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Clones Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Breeze scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze shoots for a double leg takedown but Clones Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Breeze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Clones Jr does it's job there.
A big left from Breeze misses.
Clones Jr missing with a left hand there. Breeze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ben Breeze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze misses with a takedown attempt
and Clones Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Breeze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Clones Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheers as Clones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breeze doesn't seem phased though.
Breeze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clones Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Clones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Breeze! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Don Clones Jr!
An out of breath Don Clones Jr 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Bronson Theme Song. Jack Bronson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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283 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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Halo Olah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Olah moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Halo Olah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olah misses with a hook
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olah ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olah. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Bronson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Olah throws a lazy head kick
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olah thinking.
Olah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Olah tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Olah can pounce on him.
Bronson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Olah slips a straight right by Bronson.
Olah throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olah throws a leg kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson tries to counter by clinching up but Olah breaks away and moves out of range.
Olah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olah takes a step back to recover.
Olah throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off.
Olah tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olah has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Olah throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Olah just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBronson.
Olah throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olah.
Olah blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Olah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olah cracks Bronson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olah throws out the jab.
Olah throws a leg kick that misses.
As Olah backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Bronson avoids a kick to the body.
Olah shoots in and gets a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Olah should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bronson has tightened it up now! Olah should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Bronson!
An out of breath Jack Bronson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sinbad Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sailor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sailing on the Seven Seas. Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. Sinbad Sailor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
170 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sinbad Sailor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Sailor ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sailor is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Nikolaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut.
Sailor scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut.
Nikolaev throws a good cross that connects.
Nikolaev looks to land a right hand but Sailor moved out of range.
Nikolaev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sailor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sailor rushes Nikolaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolaev is trying to drag Sailor to the mat but Sailor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikolaev tries to circle away but Sailor has him pinned against the cage.
Sailor is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor jumps guard.
Sailor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Sailor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nikolaev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sailor trying to control but Nikolaev postures up.
Sailor wants to improve his position but Nikolaev is controlling well.
Nikolaev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolaev prevents Sailor from improving his position.
Sailor trying to hold on to Nikolaev's head to control him but Nikolaev postures up.
Sailor gets full guard.
Sailor looking to control.
Nikolaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sailor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nikolaev is aware though and is defending well.
Sailor is looking for a triangle but Nikolaev pushes his legs off easily.
Sailor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Sailor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikolaev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikolaev trying to control but Sailor is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sailor looking to control.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Sailor keeps moving.
Sailor wants to sweep but no luck.
Sailor is trying to keep Nikolaev in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sailor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sailor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sailor's head.
Nikolaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sailor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sailor looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailor, not yet.
Sailor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nikolaev managing to control the position.
Nikolaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailor is one step ahead there.
Sailor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor postures up.
Sailor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sailor works over Nikolaev with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nikolaev holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolaev wants to sweep here but Sailor controlling him for the moment.
Sailor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sailor chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Sinbad Sailor 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.
Nikolaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sailor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikolaev as he jumps to the side.
Sailor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolaev throws out a loose jab but Sailor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sailor gets a clinch.
Nikolaev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nikolaev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nikolaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikolaev moves out of range as Sailor strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sailor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sailor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nikolaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailor wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Nikolaev trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailor is one step ahead there.
Sailor throws a big elbow that misses.
Sailor looking to pass the guard.
Sinbad Sailor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sailor throwing strikes but missing.
Sailor trying to control but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Sailor passes Nikolaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikolaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikolaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikolaev trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikolaev has his foot on Sailor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailor works his way back into a safe position though.
Sailor throws a big elbow that misses.
Sailor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sailor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sailor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sailor wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Sailor postures up in Nikolaev's guard and throws a big left but Nikolaev blocks it.
Sailor stopping the sweep attempt from Nikolaev.
Sailor throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikolaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sailor preventing the sweep.
Sailor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sailor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Sailor from controlling successfully.
Sailor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle but Sailor pushes his legs off easily.
Sailor scoring with some ground and pound.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Sailor from controlling successfully.
Nikolaev has his foot on Sailor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sailor works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sailor wants to control from the top but Nikolaev keeps moving.
Sailor throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikolaev, not yet.
Sailor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sailor has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
Sailor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sailor working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailor working some strikes from top position.
Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sailor frees his head nicely. Oh but Nikolaev has switched to an armbar! Sailor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiarmanda has chosen Long live my homeland, my free Tajikistan! as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that William Henry Bonney has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily William Henry Bonney seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
164 lbs
14 - 6 - 1 |
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28
162 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ossilus Chiarmanda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiarmanda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chiarmanda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Bonney.
Bonney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chiarmanda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a two punch combo.
Bonney throws a right hand that misses
and Bonney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiarmanda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonney scores with a one two! Chiarmanda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chiarmanda misses the target.
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonney circles away.
Chiarmanda keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chiarmanda backs up against the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonney.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chiarmanda throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Bonney misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chiarmanda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Chiarmanda finds it's way through Bonney's defenses.
Bonney jabs Chiarmanda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney misses with an uppercut
and Chiarmanda counters with a straight right hand.
Chiarmanda connects with a body shot.
Chiarmanda slips a jab and a cross from Bonney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice right hand.
Bonney takes a swing at Chiarmanda's ribcage but misses.
Bonney misses with a shot to the body
and Chiarmanda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William Henry Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Chiarmanda moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Chiarmanda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonney looks to land a combination. Chiarmanda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chiarmanda scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chiarmanda!
Chiarmanda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonney.
Chiarmanda lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonney's head.
Chiarmanda slips a jab and a cross from Bonney.
Chiarmanda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bonney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonney backing away here, and Chiarmanda unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Bonney checks the leg kick.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonney is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bonney has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Bonney's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney takes a shot to the head.
Chiarmanda blocking some punches.
A short right from Chiarmanda.
Bonney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chiarmanda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonney scores with a hook to the body.
Chiarmanda blocks a body shot from Bonney.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chiarmanda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
Chiarmanda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonney throws an overhand right that lands on Chiarmanda's shoulder, as Chiarmanda tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chiarmanda misses with an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a combination
and Chiarmanda counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonney rushes Chiarmanda and presses him up against the cage.
Chiarmanda prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Bonney misses.
Bonney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Chiarmanda moves out of range easily.
Chiarmanda clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the cage.
Bonney takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chiarmanda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Chiarmanda digs a right hand underneath Bonney's ribcage. Bonney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiarmanda lands an elbow inside.
Chiarmanda works on Bonney's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Chiarmanda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiarmanda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chiarmanda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a body punch.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonney's defenses.
Chiarmanda can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chiarmanda digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand.
Chiarmanda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Come on Chiarmanda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chiarmanda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonney avoids the elbow strike from Chiarmanda, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chiarmanda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chiarmanda prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chiarmanda is working Bonney over against the cage.
Bonney takes a shot to the head.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chiarmanda crunches a lovely knee into Bonney's ribcage.
Chiarmanda tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chiarmanda lands with a right to the head.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a body shot but Chiarmanda blocks it.
Chiarmanda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda keeps control of Bonney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda misses with a body kick.
Bonney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chiarmanda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chiarmanda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Chiarmanda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bonney misses with a hook to the body
and Chiarmanda counters with a head kick. That will keep Bonney thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonney swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Chiarmanda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chiarmanda tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chiarmanda lands a shot to the body.
Chiarmanda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonney lands with a light punch inside.
Bonney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chiarmanda looking to throw knees to the head but Bonney is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda tries a knee to the head but Bonney blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossilus Chiarmanda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Chiarmanda.
Bonney throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch.
Chiarmanda avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Chiarmanda catches Bonney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chiarmanda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the body kick from Bonney.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chiarmanda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chiarmanda, right into the meat.
Bonney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chiarmanda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonney throws a right hand that Chiarmanda ducks under and follows up with a left that Chiarmanda also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiarmanda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chiarmanda counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chiarmanda throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonney throws the kick towards the body but Chiarmanda avoids it.
Chiarmanda misses with a body kick.
Chiarmanda connects with a solid leg kick.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiarmanda moves away from the strike by Bonney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda moves into range and clinches up with Bonney.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Bonney is looking to wear down Chiarmanda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonney.
Bonney tries to bum rush Chiarmanda with a series of wild strikes but Chiarmanda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chiarmanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bonney misses with a combination
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Chiarmanda lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bonney throws a low kick, looking for Chiarmanda's leg but Chiarmanda calmly moves out of range.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a thumping low kick.
Chiarmanda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonney. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a nice head kick!
Chiarmanda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chiarmanda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chiarmanda.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chiarmanda.
Bonney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney moves out of range as Chiarmanda strikes.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiarmanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiarmanda blocks a low kick nicely.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney thows a leg kick but Chiarmanda checks it
and Chiarmanda counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiarmanda misses with a right hand
and Bonney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonney lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ossilus Chiarmanda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chiarmanda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A relieved looking Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Pun - Brave in The Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Perkele takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Pablo Escobar has been cut.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Perkele tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar lands a front kick.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkele's calf.
Perkele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar tries to score with a low kick but Perkele moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perkeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele throws a counter high kick but Escobar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Perkele! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199, into his post fight interview.
Pablo Escobar was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Olin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Louis has chosen Nique La Police as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Olin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Louis throws a hook but Olin avoids it easily.
Olin avoids a kick to the body.
Olin goes for a double leg but Saint Louis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saint Louis continues to drive forward.
Saint Louis lunges at Olin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olin's hand.
Saint Louis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Olin on the side of the head.
Saint Louis just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olin ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Olin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saint Louis swings for the body but Olin moves out of range.
Saint Louis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint Louis wants it to stay on the feet.
Saint Louis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olin moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olin tries for a takedown but Saint Louis circles away easily
and Saint Louis counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Olin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olin fails with the takedown.
Saint Louis lands a glancing blow to the side of Olin's head.
Olin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olin shoots for a double leg takedown but Saint Louis sprawls well. He's pushed Olin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saint Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saint Louis throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Louis jabs Olin right on the nose. Olin blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olin is rocked!
Olin ducks right into an uppercut from Saint Louis.
Oh Olin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint Louis throws an overhand right that drops Olin like a sack of potatoes! Saint Louis dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Saint Louis!
Martin Saint Louis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Wanted to come out and bang tonight instead of point fighting. Bring em!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Shamrock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kalervo Kaunismieli's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Do you even lift BRO? in the buildup to the fight.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shamrock defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli stalling in the clinch but Shamrock improves position.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Shamrock.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli avoids a wild elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shamrock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli maintains the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Bobby Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Kaunismieli tries to tie him up.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
Shamrock pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaunismieli won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli wants to stall.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
A frustrated look appears on Kaunismieli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Kaunismieli pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock is working Kaunismieli over against the cage.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaunismieli is rocked!
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Kaunismieli tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaunismieli.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Kaunismieli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli seems to have got his legs back now.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli pressing his opponent against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock cracks Kaunismieli with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaunismieli has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaunismieli breaks from the clinch.
Kaunismieli drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shamrock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock wants to counter the offense by Kaunismieli and move into the clinch position.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Shamrock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaunismieli.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaunismieli.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli misses with a left hand
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli takes an elbow to the temple.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock works on Kaunismieli's body with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Kaunismieli tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bobby Shamrock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
RATING
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