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*T135* - Malicious Intent PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machine Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Machine Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battistoni swings for the body but Gun moves out of range.
Gun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battistoni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gun moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gun.
Battistoni lands with a left to the head.
Battistoni has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Battistoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battistoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battistoni.
Gun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battistoni throws out the jab.
Gun moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
Battistoni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gun manages to avoid it.
Battistoni misses with a wild body shot.
Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Gun's head but Gun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Gun misses.
Battistoni throws out a counter right but Gun avoids it with no problem.
Battistoni lands with an overhand left.
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 throws a hook but Gun avoids it easily.
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Battistoni breaks from the clinch.
Battistoni throws an off balance right hand
and Gun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Gun catches Battistoni right on the button with a cross.
Battistoni throws a hook but Gun blocks it.
Gun throws a hook but Battistoni blocks it.
Gun slips under a jab.
Battistoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Gun scores with a nice head shot.
Battistoni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gun throws a hook to the side of Battistoni's head but Battistoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battistoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Gun.
Gun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battistoni throws a looping overhand right but Gun ducks down to avoid it.
Battistoni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gun counters by moving into the clinch.
Battistoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Battistoni lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
Gun struggles to land a body shot inside as Battistoni controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun lands with a right to the head.
Battistoni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gun.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Gun misses with a body punch.
Gun misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Battistoni fails to land.
Battistoni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Gun.
Gun lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Battistoni fails to land.
Battistoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun working aggressively here.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun lands with a left to the head.
Battistoni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gun.
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Gun tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Battistoni manages to circle out of the way.
Gun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battistoni.
Gun fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gun.
Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Gun's head but Gun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gun misses with an uppercut. Battistoni saw that one coming.
Gun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battistoni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gun.
Gun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Battistoni moves out of range as Gun strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battistoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Gun should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Battistoni.
Gun feints a jab promting Battistoni to slip. Gun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Battistoni slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Battistoni misses.
Gun fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun is looking to clinch.
Battistoni digs a good body shot into Gun's ribs.
Gun darts in and clinches Battistoni up against the cage.
Battistoni wants to break free but Gun has control.
Gun throws a punch but it's blocked by Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with the head strike.
Battistoni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun lands a nice uppercut.
Gun lands with a short shot to the head.
Battistoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Battistoni fails to land.
Gun misses with the head strike.
Battistoni lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battistoni backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gun.
Battistoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gun lands a hook that snaps the head of Battistoni backwards.
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 Machine Gun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Battistoni throws an overhand right that lands on Gun's shoulder, as Gun tries to avoid the shot.
Gun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Battistoni throws a lazy uppercut
and Gun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gun closes the distance but Battistoni moves to the side
and Battistoni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Battistoni swings widly with a right hand
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battistoni.
A little feinted left hand from Gun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Battistoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gun throwing a counter right hand but Battistoni manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gun moves into range and connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Battistoni in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Battistoni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battistoni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gun.
Battistoni lands a head shot.
Gun tries to clinch up.
Battistoni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gun counters with a straight right hand.
Battistoni connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun pushes Battistoni up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun breaks the clinch.
Battistoni misses with a hook. Gun ducked under it nicely.
Gun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battistoni thumps Gun with a low kick.
Battistoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away.
Battistoni throws a head kick that half lands.
Gun looks to land a right hand but Battistoni moved out of range.
Gun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gun misses the target.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Battistoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battistoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gun misses with a punch on the inside.
Battistoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battistoni misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gun.
Battistoni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gun.
Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gun is looking to clinch but Battistoni is avoiding it.
Battistoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Battistoni misses with a hook to the body
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Battistoni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battistoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Gun.
Gun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battistoni momentarily.
Gun tries to move into range but Battistoni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Battistoni.
The crowd cheers as Gun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battistoni doesn't seem phased though.
Gun slips a straight right by Battistoni.
Battistoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battistoni 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Battistoni.
Gun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Battistoni's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battistoni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gun looks to land a left hand but Battistoni moved out of range nicely.
Gun slips under a jab from Battistoni.
Gun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battistoni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Battistoni throws a series of punches but Gun moves out of range.
Battistoni tries a low kick but Gun avoids it.
Gun has managed to clinch.
Gun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battistoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Gun fails to land.
Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gun lands a left hand.
Gun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battistoni breaks from the clinch.
Gun lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battistoni misses the jab.
It looked like Gun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battistoni.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Gun slips the punch.
Gun is looking to counter punch.
Battistoni misses the jab.
Battistoni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gun tries to clinch up but Battistoni circles away and keeps his distance.
Battistoni feints and then cracks Gun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gun down.
Battistoni misses with a looping left.
Gun is looking to counter punch.
Gun moves out of range as Battistoni strikes.
Battistoni throws an overhand right that lands on Gun's shoulder, as Gun tries to avoid the shot.
Battistoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Battistoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Battistoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battistoni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gun pushes Battistoni up against the cage in a clinch.
Battistoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carson Battistoni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Battistoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Battistoni connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Gun does it's job there.
Battistoni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Battistoni throws a jab when Gun was well out of range.
Gun lands with a right hand.
Gun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Battistoni misses with a right hand
and Gun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gun wants to clinch up but Battistoni keeps it at a distance.
Gun 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.
Battistoni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut.
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!
Gun jabs at Battistoni's body.
Battistoni cracks Gun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battistoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battistoni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gun is rocked!
Battistoni fakes the body blow, causing Gun to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gun goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carson Battistoni!
Carson Battistoni seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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 Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz has chosen Beck - Loser as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 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
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Alaniz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray misses with a hook
and Alaniz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murray's guard.
Murray pushes Alaniz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Alaniz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaniz.
Alaniz tries to counter with a clinch but Murray shakes him off and moves away.
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray leaves Alaniz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alaniz manages to avoid it.
Alaniz throws a counter combo.
Murray 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.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaniz.
Alaniz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alaniz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Alaniz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaniz tries for a takedown but Murray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alaniz fails with a takedown attempt.
John Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray is looking to wear down Alaniz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Alaniz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alaniz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaniz moves away.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murray is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaniz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaniz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Alaniz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alaniz on the side of the head.
Alaniz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray misses with a double jab
and Alaniz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alaniz.
Alaniz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Alaniz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murray's efforts to push away.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alaniz backwards.
Alaniz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alaniz is trying to maintain a safe position but Murray gets an underhook and turns Alaniz into the cage.
Alaniz stalls.
Murray lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alaniz.
Alaniz goes for a takedown attempt but Murray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alaniz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
As Murray backs off Alaniz throws a huge counter combo but Murray manages to avoid it all.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaniz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Alaniz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murray, pushing him back against the cage.
Alaniz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alaniz dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alaniz under the eye.
Alaniz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alaniz takes one on the button.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Alaniz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaniz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alaniz shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alaniz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Murray.
Alaniz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray 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.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alaniz is defended easily by Murray.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray tries to bum rush Alaniz with a series of wild strikes but Alaniz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alaniz wants to counter with a clinch but Murray pushes him away.
Murray misses with a combination
enabling Alaniz to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaniz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murray closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alaniz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Alaniz goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
Murray lands a two punch combo.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Murray.
Charlie Alaniz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Alaniz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaniz slips a jab from Murray.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray throws a right hand that Alaniz ducks under and follows up with a left that Alaniz also avoids with ease.
Alaniz throws a big shot that misses.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Alaniz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alaniz wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Alaniz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alaniz ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
John Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alaniz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alaniz.
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alaniz closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Alaniz pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray takes a swing at Alaniz's ribcage but misses.
Murray tries to bum rush Alaniz with a series of wild strikes but Alaniz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray misses with a combination
and Alaniz counters with a single leg into guard. Murray didn't expect that.
Murray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaniz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Alaniz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
John Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray takes a swing at Alaniz's ribcage but misses.
Alaniz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray misses with a hook. Alaniz ducked under it nicely.
Alaniz has his takedown stuffed
and Murray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaniz.
Murray pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alaniz back to the cage. Murray follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alaniz fails with the takedown
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray misses with a double jab
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Alaniz counters with a single leg into guard. Murray didn't expect that.
Murray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alaniz can do to turn this around?
Murray prevents a body shot from Alaniz.
Alaniz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray wants to get back to striking at distance but Alaniz won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Murray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaniz is just out of range.
Alaniz dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Alaniz shoots in looking for a takedown. Murray tries to sprawl out of it but Alaniz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaniz.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Alaniz moves out of range easily.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaniz moves away.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Alaniz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alaniz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alaniz somewhat.
Alaniz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alaniz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaniz avoids the body shot from Murray.
Alaniz moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Alaniz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Alaniz wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Murray both land. Nice combination.
Alaniz blocks a jab.
Alaniz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alaniz shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a jab.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alaniz feints the counter takedown.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alaniz feints a counter leg kick.
Alaniz shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alaniz counters with a body kick that stops Murray in his tracks momentarily.
Murray lands a head shot.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
John Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Alaniz.
Alaniz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alaniz off to one side.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Alaniz is just out of range.
Murray swings for the body but Alaniz moves out of range.
Alaniz with the counter takedown but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alaniz is defended easily by Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Alaniz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Alaniz trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alaniz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alaniz or perhaps it was just good defense by Murray, which made it look bad.
Murray takes a swing at Alaniz's ribcage but misses.
Alaniz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray takes a swing at Alaniz's ribcage but misses.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaniz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaniz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray swings for the body but Alaniz moves out of range.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alaniz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaniz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Charlie Alaniz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Murray. No joy for Alaniz on that attempt.
John Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alaniz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alaniz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alaniz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alaniz on the side of the head.
Alaniz misses with a head kick.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Murray throws a body punch but Alaniz moves out of range.
Alaniz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Alaniz moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Alaniz is trying to break free.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
Alaniz dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.
Alaniz shoots in looking for a takedown but Murray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alaniz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Murray!
Post fight, John Murray took to the microphone: 'Did you guys see the size of that chicken?!'.
The defeated Charlie Alaniz had this to say: 'congratulations, who will the next one to beat me?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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203 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Manison misses the target.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manison manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manison keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Manison keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Manison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast passes Manison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manison sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manison wants to get back to his feet.
Manison is defending against the submission attempts here by Beast.
Manison is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Manison tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Beast manages to move to mount!
Manison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beast wants to hit a switch here but Manison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beast there!
Manison stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Manison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison digs a good body shot into Beast's ribs.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manison. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantin Manison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manison throws the left hand but Beast avoids the punch easily.
Manison lands a jab to Beast's midsection.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Manison misses the target.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manison slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Manison dips to his left and cracks Beast with an uppercut!
Manison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast shoots in but no luck this time.
Decent striking displayed by Beast there.
Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Manison lands a right hook to the body.
Manison jabs Beast right on the nose. Beast blinks but takes it well.
Manison scores with a hook.
Manison throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Beast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manison trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Beast has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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!
Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manison doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beast is taking a breather. Manison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manison is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Manison dominated that round.
That's time! Manison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beast darts in looking for a takedown but Manison gets double underhooks and turns Beast into the cage.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manison's waist but Manison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Manison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manison.
Some wild striking there from Manison.
Manison throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
A big right from Manison misses.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konstantin Manison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries for a takedown but Manison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Manison, which made it look bad.
Manison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manison tries to avoid it but Beast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manison to the ground. Manison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Manison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manison defends it nicely.
Manison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manison gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beast to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manison is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beast is one step ahead there.
Beast wants to control from the top but Manison keeps moving.
Beast gets to his feet - Manison follows without any prompting.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
Beast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manison throws Beast to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast works Manison's body with a nice hook.
Manison slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manison throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast fails with the takedown.
Beast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manison misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manison defending well as Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Beast shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manison defends it nicely.
Manison clobbers Beast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manison 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.
Beast lands a jab to Manison's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast fails to land the takedown.
Manison misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Manison moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beast shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manison's half guard.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Manison is trying to get back to full guard.
Manison wants to get back to his feet.
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manison wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Manison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
Manison throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manison backing away here, and Beast unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manison throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manison manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Manison, which made it look bad.
Manison misses with a looping left.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manison wants it to stay on the feet.
Konstantin Manison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Manison throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast staying out of range there.
Beast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manison.
Manison misses with a body shot.
Manison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Manison misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beast misses.
A jab lands there for Manison.
Manison swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Manison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beast.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manison throws a nice looking combination but Beast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manison lands a jab to the head.
Manison looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Manison as Beast shoots in.
Nice straight punches there by Manison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manison.
Konstantin Manison is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manison throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manison.
Manison lands the left hand.
Beast goes for a double leg but Manison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manison continues to drive forward.
Beast tries to move into range but Manison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Beast - just one landing.
Beast lands with a right hand.
Manison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beast. Beast circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beast is rocked!
Beast ducks into an uppercut from Manison and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Manison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick De Struicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Struicao's entrance music is Walk With Me In Hell. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
189 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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28
196 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Struicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
De Struicao moves away from the strike by Legstrong.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Struicao.
De Struicao thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Struicao misses with a lunging right hand
and Legstrong counters with a takedown into side control.
De Struicao tries to improve position but can't.
Legstrong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Struicao is trying to get back to half guard.
Legstrong working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao trying to remain calm as Legstrong controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Struicao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legstrong off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Struicao is riding his opponent, not letting Legstrong buck him off.
De Struicao keeps control of the position as Legstrong tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Struicao is looking to control Legstrong but Legstrong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Legstrong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Struicao keeps control of the position as Legstrong tries to break free.
Will De Struicao go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Legstrong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
De Struicao tries to get the hooks in deep but Legstrong pushed the leg off.
What can Legstrong do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Struicao is not going to allow Legstrong to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Struicao's guard. Nice work there by Legstrong.
De Struicao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
De Struicao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Struicao has managed to get both his arms back between Legstrong's legs - danger averted.
De Struicao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Struicao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Struicao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Struicao controlling from the top position.
Legstrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Struicao is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Struicao trying to control the position from guard on top but Legstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Struicao controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Struicao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Struicao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Legstrong's guard.
Legstrong is in trouble now - De Struicao has advanced to mount!
De Struicao looking to control but Legstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Struicao looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong wants to control but De Struicao is having none of it.
Legstrong regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Legstrong tries to get to full guard but De Struicao has control of the leg.
Well, if De Struicao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legstrong manages to get to full guard.
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 Dominick De Struicao 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.
De Struicao misses with a right hand
and Legstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Struicao throws a poor cross that misses
and De Struicao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Struicao leaves Legstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legstrong missing with a left hand there. De Struicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Struicao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Struicao scores with a kick to the body.
De Struicao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Struicao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Legstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Legstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dominick De Struicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Struicao lands a really nice looking cross but Legstrong seems unphased.
De Struicao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legstrong looks for a takedown but De Struicao sprawls well.
Legstrong swings widly with a right hand
and De Struicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Struicao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legstrong avoids the body shot from De Struicao.
Legstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong slips under a jab.
Legstrong defending well as De Struicao loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Struicao.
De Struicao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Struicao throws the kick towards the body but Legstrong avoids it.
De Struicao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Legstrong tries to clinch up
and Legstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Struicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legstrong can do to turn this around?
Legstrong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legstrong showed some decent athleticism there.
De Struicao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Legstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but De Struicao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao wants to control but Legstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legstrong seems to be working for a kimura but De Struicao defends the submission attempt.
De Struicao is looking to get back to full guard here but Legstrong has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on De Struicao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Struicao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Struicao keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Legstrong looking to control but De Struicao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Struicao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legstrong wants to control the pace but De Struicao is squirming around nicely.
De Struicao working to try and regain half guard.
Legstrong wants to finish this one by submission but De Struicao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Legstrong.
De Struicao tries to reverse the position but Legstrong maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Struicao wants to control but Legstrong is having none of it.
Legstrong working for a submission but De Struicao is keeping him at bay.
De Struicao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Struicao wants to control but Legstrong is having none of it.
Legstrong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Legstrong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Struicao is looking to escape.
De Struicao regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Legstrong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! De Struicao'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!
Legstrong looks for a takedown but De Struicao sprawls well.
Legstrong closes the distance and clinches up with De Struicao, looking for a takedown. Legstrong pushes De Struicao against the cage but De Struicao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Legstrong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Legstrong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Struicao.
Legstrong darts in looking for a takedown but De Struicao gets double underhooks and turns Legstrong into the cage.
Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
An inside leg kick lands from De Struicao.
Legstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Struicao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legstrong somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for De Struicao. That snapped Legstrong's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Struicao leaves Legstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Legstrong shoots in and drives through. De Struicao sprawls well.
Legstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Struicao moves into the clinch.
Legstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but De Struicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Legstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Struicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Struicao lands a body shot.
De Struicao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Struicao.
A head punch on the inside from De Struicao fails to land.
Legstrong is working for takedown but De Struicao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Legstrong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Struicao pushes Legstrong off looking to stand but Legstrong dives back in and keeps control.
De Struicao wants to improve his position but Legstrong is controlling well.
De Struicao moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Legstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but De Struicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Struicao trying to control the position here.
Legstrong pushes down on De Struicao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Struicao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Struicao is pressing down on Legstrong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Struicao is keeping the position for now.
De Struicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legstrong looking to pass the guard.
De Struicao keeping moving, preventing Legstrong from controlling successfully.
Legstrong stopping the sweep attempt from De Struicao.
De Struicao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lance Legstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Struicao looks to land a left hand but Legstrong moved out of range nicely.
Dominick De Struicao is winning the standup battle so far.
De Struicao misses with a jab to the body
letting Legstrong counter with a right hand.
Good work by Legstrong as he checks the leg kick.
Legstrong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Struicao on the side of the head.
De Struicao misses with a body shot.
De Struicao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legstrong.
De Struicao misses with a straight left.
Legstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Struicao jabs Legstrong right on the nose. Legstrong blinks but takes it well.
De Struicao throws a leg kick but Legstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominick De Struicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Legstrong.
De Struicao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legstrong's best efforts.
De Struicao won't allow Legstrong to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick De Struicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Struicao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick De Struicao!
After the fight, Dominick De Struicao was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chryst Halo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odoacer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halo counters with a three punch combo that has Odoacer backing up. Odoacer nods at Halo to acknowledge the strikes.
Halo moves out of range as Odoacer strikes.
Odoacer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo moves out of range as Odoacer strikes.
Halo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Odoacer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Odoacer lands a jab to the nose.
Odoacer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Odoacer lunges at Halo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halo's hand.
Halo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odoacer lands with a shot to the body.
Odoacer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo forces Odoacer back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Halo.
Odoacer tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odoacer pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Odoacer is trying to break the clinch but Halo has him pressed against the cage.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
Odoacer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odoacer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odoacer breaks from the clinch.
Halo throws a head kick that misses.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Odoacer throws a body shot but no joy.
Odoacer lands with a cross.
Odoacer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Odoacer lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Odoacer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Odoacer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odoacer tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Odoacer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odoacer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo throws the left hand but Odoacer avoids the punch easily.
Odoacer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Odoacer lands with a right hand.
Odoacer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odoacer lands a nice shot to the body.
Odoacer looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Odoacer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Halo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odoacer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Odoacer lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Odoacer cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odoacer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odoacer cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odoacer looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo doesn't manage to clinch there - Odoacer circles away.
Odoacer sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Odoacer lands with a right and another and another! Halo is in big trouble! Odoacer lands again and this time it's lights out for Halo! A quality knockout there for Odoacer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Flavius Odoacer!
Flavius Odoacer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conway Pulford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conway Pulford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulford scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Pulford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Pulford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Pulford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Pulford avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele with a nice cross.
Pulford thows a body kick. Perkele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulford.
Pulford throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Pulford ducks down to avoid it.
Pulford throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulford throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Pulford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perkele looks winded!
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!
Pulford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulford thows a body kick. Perkele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pulford cracks Perkele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pulford has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Perkele to stand back up!
Perkele is rocked!
Perkele is aggressively charging in as Pulford backs up avoiding any damage. Pulford tosses out a jab and Perkele runs right into it face first! Perkele is out cold! Pulford dropped down on all fours and is barking in Perkele's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conway Pulford!
During a confident post fight interview, Conway Pulford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Itse Perkele stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kemist 5x160Q'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes into the arena with The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulami throws a series of punches but Gatsby avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Gatsby misses.
Boulami fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gatsby just manages to avoid it.
Gatsby throws a head kick that misses.
Gatsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boulami closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gatsby is trying to control Boulami's posture but Boulami avoids it.
Gatsby is looking to regain half guard here but Boulami keeps moving and retains side control.
Boulami trying to control the action but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Boulami sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gatsby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boulami working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boulami tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boulami fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boulami is putting a hurting on Gatsby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boulami in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gatsby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boulami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gatsby tries to get to full guard but Boulami has control of the leg.
Gatsby wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boulami sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatsby defending well though.
Gatsby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boulami takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boulami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boulami has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boulami lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Boulami sits in half guard.
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
Boulami is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Boulami thows a huge punch but Gatsby dodges it nicely.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Boulami is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatsby is trying to maintain the position but Boulami is very close to passing his half guard.
Boulami trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
Boulami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gatsby gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby looking to control.
Gatsby 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.
Boulami stands up over Gatsby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatsby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulami.
Boulami stands up over Gatsby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boulami content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boulami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boulami's guard.
Boulami keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boulami has his foot on Gatsby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gatsby works his way back into a safe position though.
Gatsby pushing down on Boulami's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throwing shots but Boulami is blocking nicely.
Boulami keeping hold of Gatsby's head, controlling as best he can.
Gatsby thows a huge punch but Boulami dodges it nicely.
Gatsby lands with a punch from half guard.
Boulami wants to get back to full guard.
Gatsby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulami makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boulami.
Gatsby is looking to work some ground and pound but Boulami has wrist control.
Boulami has momentary wrist control but Gatsby slips an elbow through the middle.
Gatsby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gatsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boulami shoots in and drives through. Gatsby sprawls well.
Boulami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boulami ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boulami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatsby can do to turn this around?
Gatsby moves out of range of the body kick from Boulami.
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boulami.
Gatsby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gatsby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gatsby attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gatsby misses with a kick to the body.
Boulami throws a leg kick which misses Gatsby's front leg but catches the back leg as Gatsby tries to avoid it.
Gatsby gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gatsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Boulami controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Boulami fails to land.
Gatsby has clasped his hands together around Boulami's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Boulami is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boulami tries to buck Gatsby off but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gatsby trying to control the position but Boulami is working away.
Gatsby working the head and body with strikes.
Boulami is trying to control Gatsby's posture but Gatsby avoids it.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boulami keeps working.
Gatsby with the ground and pound but Boulami regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boulami tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby controlling the action here.
Boulami keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatsby wants to pass to mount but Boulami is defending the position.
Gatsby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boulami does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Omar Boulami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boulami is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boulami moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.
Gatsby stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Boulami throws up his legs and catches Gatsby in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gatsby tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Boulami! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omar Boulami!
After the big win, Omar Boulami made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jay Gatsby was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I had him. I don't think I'd have lost if... In fact, I'm sure I won this fight, hope you give me a rematch, old sport. Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can... of course you can. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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181 lbs
14 - 4 - 2 |
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175 lbs
23 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centurion misses with a leg kick.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Centurion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Tappenahomma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Centurion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Centurion.
Centurion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Centurion throws a hook but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Centurion in his tracks.
Centurion throws the kick towards the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a front kick that sends Centurion stumbling back into the cage.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Centurion's shoulder, as Centurion tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Centurion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tappenahomma is able to avoid easily.
Tappenahomma jabs at Centurion's body.
Tappenahomma moves forwards but Centurion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion is looking to score with low kicks.
Centurion blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centurion misses with a straight left.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
A good leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
A low kick from Centurion misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Tappenahomma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Centurion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Centurion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Centurion cracks Tappenahomma with a good jab.
Tappenahomma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Centurion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tappenahomma momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Centurion! But no joy.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Centurion is just out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Centurion's head but Centurion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Centurion as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Centurion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Centurion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Centurion.
Centurion misses with a body shot.
Centurion tries to move into range but Tappenahomma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Centurion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Centurion's head but Centurion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Centurion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tappenahomma tries to work over Centurion's front leg with a kick but Centurion checks it.
Centurion misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Centurion.
Centurion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tappenahomma throws a body punch but Centurion moves out of range.
Donk. Centurion catches Tappenahomma right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Tappenahomma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Centurion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Centurion backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
A jab from Tappenahomma finds it's way through Centurion's defenses.
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Centurion is looking to land body kicks.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centurion lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Centurion.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
Centurion scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Centurion manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tappenahomma misses its intended target.
Centurion lands a nice looking body shot.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Centurion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Centurion misses with the body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice leg kick.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Centurion slips a jab from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tappenahomma is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Centurion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Centurion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centurion misses the jab.
Centurion tests Tappenahomma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tappenahomma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Centurion tries a head kick but it misses.
Centurion shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick
and Centurion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tappenahomma really felt that one!
Tappenahomma throws a low kick, looking for Centurion's leg but Centurion calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Centurion.
Tappenahomma clobbers Centurion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Centurion throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Centurion throws a good cross that connects.
Centurion thuds his shin into the meat of Tappenahomma's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Centurion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch but Centurion is avoiding it.
Tappenahomma scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Centurion misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Centurion under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Centurion.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Centurion.
Centurion misses with a body shot.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Centurion.
Centurion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tappenahomma throws a sloppy head kick and Centurion moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Centurion ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Centurion explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Centurion blocks it.
And Centurion responds with a good body kick, but Tappenahomma manages to step out the way in time.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Centurion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Centurion throws a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Centurion. That one must have hurt.
Centurion avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Centurion misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
An inside leg kick lands from Centurion.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
Centurion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Centurion throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping left.
Tappenahomma defending well as Centurion loads up on a big left hand.
Centurion throws an off balance right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Centurion was not able to check.
Tappenahomma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Centurion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Centurion.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Centurion throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Centurion.
Centurion scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tappenahomma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Centurion keeps it at a distance.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Centurion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a slapping body shot.
Centurion lands a really nice looking cross but Tappenahomma seems unphased.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Centurion scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Centurion throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Centurion cracks the inside of Tappenahomma's front leg.
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Centurion's leg. Centurion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion 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.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Centurion misses with an uppercut. Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Centurion checks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Centurion lands with a straight right. Tappenahomma didn't see that one coming.
Tappenahomma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Centurion checks a low kick from Tappenahomma.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tappenahomma swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Centurion. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centurion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma throws a jab but it's blocked by Centurion.
Centurion looks for the body kick but Tappenahomma saw that one coming.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Centurion loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tappenahomma misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tappenahomma.
Centurion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Centurion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tappenahomma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Centurion tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
A big left from Centurion misses.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma looks to land a left hand but Centurion moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma misses with a hook.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Centurion.
Tappenahomma moves away from the strike by Centurion.
Centurion throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Centurion blocks the leg kick.
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Centurion avoids it.
Centurion throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Centurion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Centurion as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centurion throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Centurion's knee momentarily.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Centurion throws a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook to the body. Centurion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Centurion lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Centurion throws a body kick that misses.
As Centurion backs away, Tappenahomma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Centurion throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Centurion.
Tappenahomma looks to clinch
and Centurion counters with a thumping low kick.
Tappenahomma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Centurion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma lands with a right hand.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Centurion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Tappenahomma connects with a right hand. Centurion shakes it off.
A big right from Tappenahomma misses.
Centurion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tappenahomma connects with an inside leg kick.
Centurion lands with a right hand.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Centurion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tappenahomma doesn't seem phased though.
Centurion missing with a left hand there. Tappenahomma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Tappenahomma jabs Centurion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Centurion misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Centurion 's knee.
Centurion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma throws out a loose jab but Centurion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
And Tappenahomma counters with a quick kick to the body but Centurion blocks it.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a head kick but Centurion moves out of range.
Centurion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma throws a jab when Centurion was well out of range.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch
and Centurion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Centurion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlos Centurion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Centurion avoids the head kick by Tappenahomma.
Centurion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tappenahomma's calf.
Centurion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tappenahomma walks into a straight right hand from Centurion.
Centurion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Centurion throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma scores with a sloppy right hand. Centurion should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.
Tappenahomma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Centurion is rocked!
Tappenahomma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Centurion. That one must have hurt.
Centurion is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappenahomma finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma motions for Centurion to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chief Tappenahomma.
Well Centurion 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Centurion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saades has chosen The Ho Train as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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179 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saades misses with a looping right.
Saades scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Saades swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saades or not.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Saades.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saades's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Saades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Saades is predictable there
and Shamrock counters by clinching up.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Saades lands a left hand.
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Saades misses with a straight right.
Saades tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Saades jumps guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
A body shot lands from Saades.
Shamrock pushes Saades back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saades struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saades's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
Saades throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saades lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Saades thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Saades keeps it at a distance.
Saades tries to land a body kick
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saades looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saades manages to circle out of the way.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Saades.
A jab lands there for Saades.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Saades was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saades throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saades throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saades listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saades throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saades.
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saades misses with a low kick.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saades.
Saades moves out of range of the strikes.
Saades misses with a jab to the body
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saades throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saades.
Saades gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saades throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Saades circles away.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Saades scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saades misses with a left hand
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saades throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saades connects with a jab.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saades swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Saades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades throws a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Saades misses.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saades paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saades throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades with a nice cross.
Saades misses with a shot to the body
and Saades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saades misses with a kick to the body.
Saades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Saades finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Saades.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shamrock if he has to take too many more of those.
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saades tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saades scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saades throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saades lands a nice looking body kick.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Saades
and Saades takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saades swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Saades. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saades.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Saades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saades just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saades throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock slips a jab from Saades.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Saades.
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saades.
A nice combination there by Saades.
Saades lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Saades and move into the clinch.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Saades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saades throws a shot to the body.
Saades scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saades looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saades manages to circle out of the way.
Shamrock moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saades missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saades. Shamrock shrugs it off though.
Saades lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saades throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saades moves out of range of the strikes.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Saades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Saades looks to move away, Shamrock throws a big counter combo but Saades just gets out of the way.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saades.
Saades avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Saades misses with a jab to the body
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saades. Saades circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saades in his tracks.
Saades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saades is rocked!
Saades throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saades lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Saades gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saades has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Saades seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Saades wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy.
Saades controlling the position.
Saades trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws Saades to one side and escapes!
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Saades's head but Saades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saades throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Saades.
Saades throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saades is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Saades.
Saades lands with a shot to the body.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saades is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Saades ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades misses with a head kick.
As Saades tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Saades swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Saades is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Octavio Saades just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Saades counters with a nice uppercut.
Saades misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saades manages to circle out of the way.
Saades darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saades.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Saades shakes it off.
Saades takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Saades and move into the clinch.
Shamrock moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Saades throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Saades misses.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saades pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Saades tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock drops Saades with a left right combo! Shamrock follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Octavio Saades has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock stands up and beckons Saades to his feet.
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
Saades throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the body from Saades misses
and Shamrock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bobby Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock forces Saades back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saades throws a leg kick that misses.
Saades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Saades misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Saades misses.
Saades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saades uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Saades against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Saades is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Saades breaks from the clinch.
Shamrock cracks Saades with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saades tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
As Saades tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Saades manages to avoid the attempt.
Saades throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Saades slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Saades appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saades scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick there by Saades.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bobby Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Octavio Saades's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Saades connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily.
Saades tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saades lands a jab.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Saades keeps it at a distance.
Saades fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saades misses with a body kick.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saades with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Saades has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saades throws a shot to the body.
Saades throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Shamrock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bobby Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Saades's corner calls for a 1-2. Saades obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Saades didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Saades.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saades, right into the meat.
Saades throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Saades.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saades manages to circle out of the way.
Shamrock throws a jab when Saades was well out of range.
A jab from Saades misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Saades finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saades looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock tries to counter by clinching up but Saades breaks away and moves out of range.
Saades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saades connects with an inside leg kick.
Saades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saades finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Saades moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to clinch up but Saades keeps it at a distance.
Saades changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Saades.
Shamrock tries to counter by clinching up but Saades breaks away and moves out of range.
Octavio Saades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Saades tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saades connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saades.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saades.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saades circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Saades.
As Saades looks to move away, Shamrock throws a big counter combo but Saades just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Saades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Saades!
Octavio Saades is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Octavio Saades thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen RATM: Killing in the Name as his entrance music. Happy Forclit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Flagon Sackett's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sackett thows a body kick. Forclit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forclit checks a leg kick.
It looked like Forclit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forclit throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Forclit thuds his right hand into Sackett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forclit tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Forclit.
Forclit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Forclit is out of range.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett takes a swing at Forclit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Forclit misses its intended target.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Forclit connects with a solid leg kick.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sackett
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook but Forclit blocks it.
Forclit throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Forclit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flagon Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forclit works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Sackett moves forwards but Forclit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Forclit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Forclit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab-cross combination lands for Forclit and sends Sackett crashing to the mat! Forclit follows him down to the mat - Sackett regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Forclit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sackett trying to hold on to Forclit's head to control him but Forclit postures up.
Forclit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sackett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Forclit.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Forclit lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Forclit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Forclit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Forclit is controlling well.
Forclit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Forclit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett pushes Forclit off looking to stand but Forclit dives back in and keeps control.
Sackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Forclit.
Sackett is trying is best to control the position here.
Forclit thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Forclit.
Sackett is holding on to half guard well.
Forclit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Forclit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forclit prevents Sackett from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit stops Sackett from getting back to his feet.
Sackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Forclit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forclit scores with a couple of nice shots.
The cut above Flagon Sackett's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Forclit is controlling well.
Forclit throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Forclit is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Forclit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Forclit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Forclit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flagon Sackett's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Flagon Sackett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Happy Forclit!
Happy Forclit retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Happy Forclit 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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