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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Burrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrell has chosen Can't Touch This as his entrance music. Will Dearborn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Burrell !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Dearborn.
Burrell throws a lazy right hand but Dearborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dearborn misses with a double jab
letting Burrell counter with a right hand.
Dearborn sizes up Burrell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
Burrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A good leg kick by Burrell .
Burrell throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burrell 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 Dearborn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dearborn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dearborn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Dearborn.
Dearborn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dearborn blocks a head kick by Burrell .
Good shot there by Burrell .
A slow jab from Burrell misses its intended target.
Burrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dearborn slips a jab and a cross from Burrell .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burrell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dearborn lands a nice hook to Burrell 's body. Burrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Burrell misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dearborn misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dearborn.
Burrell blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dearborn.
Dearborn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burrell throws an off balance right hand
and Dearborn counters with a nice uppercut.
Dearborn scores with a sloppy right hand. Burrell should have avoided that one.
Burrell lands a jab to the nose.
Dearborn lands a big head kick that sends Burrell to the canvas! Dearborn follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Dearborn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Will Dearborn made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Chanbeskidzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorde Runkputte has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Chanbeskidzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chanbeskidzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Chanbeskidzie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runkputte.
Runkputte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chanbeskidzie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runkputte sizes up Chanbeskidzie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Runkputte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chanbeskidzie on the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runkputte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chanbeskidzie thinking.
Runkputte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chanbeskidzie tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runkputte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie misses with a knee to the head.
Chanbeskidzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Runkputte's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie blocking some punches.
Chanbeskidzie working aggressively here.
Chanbeskidzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Chanbeskidzie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chanbeskidzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chanbeskidzie lands a nice uppercut.
Runkputte has Chanbeskidzie pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Runkputte fails to land.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chanbeskidzie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Runkputte can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runkputte looking to slow down the pace here.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Runkputte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runkputte scores with a shot to the side of Chanbeskidzie's head.
Runkputte stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Runkputte.
Runkputte digs a right hand underneath Chanbeskidzie's ribcage. Chanbeskidzie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chanbeskidzie tries to throw a body punch but Runkputte avoids it by throwing Chanbeskidzie back against the cage.
Chanbeskidzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chanbeskidzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runkputte backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chanbeskidzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chanbeskidzie throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie tries a knee to the head but Runkputte blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Chanbeskidzie blocks it.
Chanbeskidzie prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Runkputte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Runkputte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chanbeskidzies head.
Runkputte looking to stall.
Runkputte can't find room to land a body shot as Chanbeskidzie controls the action.
A short uppercut from Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Runkputte.
Runkputte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chanbeskidzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runkputte throws a punch but it's blocked by Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Chanbeskidzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Runkputte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie missing with knees to the body.
Chanbeskidzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Runkputte controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runkputte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chanbeskidzie's elbow.
Runkputte misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Chanbeskidzie throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Runkputte.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chanbeskidzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Chanbeskidzie blocks it.
Chanbeskidzie blocks an uppercut.
Runkputte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chanbeskidzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Jonny Chanbeskidzie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Runkputte is looking to land body kicks.
Runkputte lands a nice shot that snaps Chanbeskidzie's head back.
Chanbeskidzie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chanbeskidzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runkputte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runkputte digs a good hook to Chanbeskidzie's body.
Chanbeskidzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runkputte has time to react.
Chanbeskidzie throws a body punch but Runkputte moves out of range.
A big right from Chanbeskidzie misses.
A nice side step and Runkputte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chanbeskidzie.
Chanbeskidzie throws a series of punches but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chanbeskidzie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chanbeskidzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Chanbeskidzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runkputte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chanbeskidzie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runkputte throws out a loose jab but Chanbeskidzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chanbeskidzie lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonny Chanbeskidzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Runkputte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chanbeskidzie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runkputte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chanbeskidzie counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkputte is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie trying to control the position but Runkputte is working away.
Chanbeskidzie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chanbeskidzie tries to move to mount but Runkputte blocks the move with his legs.
Runkputte wants to control but Chanbeskidzie postures up.
Chanbeskidzie is looking to take a break and control but Runkputte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chanbeskidzie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chanbeskidzie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte can't do much from the bottom here.
Chanbeskidzie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Runkputte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chanbeskidzie trying to control the action but Runkputte is working from the bottom.
Chanbeskidzie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runkputte has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Runkputte manages to get back to half guard.
Chanbeskidzie controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Chanbeskidzie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chanbeskidzie wants to control but Runkputte is keeping him busy.
Runkputte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chanbeskidzie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Runkputte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Runkputte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Runkputte!
Chanbeskidzie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Chanbeskidzie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Runkputte blocks a jab.
Runkputte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chanbeskidzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chanbeskidzie throws a sloppy head kick and Runkputte moves out of range easily.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chanbeskidzie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runkputte sprawls and moves away.
Chanbeskidzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkputte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chanbeskidzie's hands.
Runkputte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chanbeskidzie was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkputte.
Runkputte swings for the body but Chanbeskidzie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanbeskidzie throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Chanbeskidzie finds it's target.
Chanbeskidzie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runkputte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chanbeskidzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runkputte. Runkputte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie cracks Runkputte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chanbeskidzie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runkputte misses the jab.
Chanbeskidzie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chanbeskidzie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runkputte. That did some damage!
Runkputte throws a hook but Chanbeskidzie avoids it easily.
Runkputte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chanbeskidzie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Runkputte.
Runkputte throws an overhand right that lands on Chanbeskidzie's shoulder, as Chanbeskidzie tries to avoid the shot.
Chanbeskidzie lands with a right hand.
Chanbeskidzie scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkputte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorde Runkputte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanbeskidzie checks a low kick from Runkputte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chanbeskidzie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte ducks under a wild hook from Chanbeskidzie.
A slow jab from Runkputte misses its intended target.
Chanbeskidzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runkputte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runkputte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runkputte dips to his left and cracks Chanbeskidzie with an uppercut!
Runkputte scores with a hook.
Runkputte throws a big shot that misses.
Chanbeskidzie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chanbeskidzie connects with a body shot that sends Runkputte's belly button to the back.
Chanbeskidzie staying out of range there.
Runkputte throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chanbeskidzie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Runkputte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runkputte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chanbeskidzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runkputte.
Runkputte misses with a looping right.
Chanbeskidzie throws a combination. Runkputte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chanbeskidzie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Runkputte - just one landing.
Chanbeskidzie misses with an uppercut. Runkputte saw that one coming.
A big left from Runkputte misses.
Runkputte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chanbeskidzie on the side of the head.
Chanbeskidzie is rocked!
Runkputte wants to clinch.
Oh Chanbeskidzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chanbeskidzie throws a right hand that Runkputte ducks under and follows up with a left that Runkputte also avoids with ease.
Chanbeskidzie seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte connects with a body shot that sends Chanbeskidzie's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Runkputte drives through and clinches with Chanbeskidzie against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runkputte.
Chanbeskidzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte taking a breather.
Chanbeskidzie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runkputte blocks it with crossed arms.
Runkputte blocks a body shot from Chanbeskidzie.
Runkputte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runkputte taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Runkputte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runkputte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Chanbeskidzie avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
Chanbeskidzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Runkputte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Runkputte.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorde Runkputte.
I think Chanbeskidzie 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jorde Runkputte!
Jorde Runkputte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medium Hardon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Fenix's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix checks a leg kick.
Hardon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenix forces Hardon back against the cage and clinches.
Hardon prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix stalling against the cage.
Hardon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow.
The referee calls for Hardon to work.
Fenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hardon working the ground and pound from side control.
Fenix tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hardon easily slips into full mount!
Fenix's coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hardon thowing shots but they're missing.
Fenix is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardon punching from mount but Fenix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hardon has hold of Fenix's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fenix manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hardon trying to control but Fenix is having none of it.
Hardon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fenix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hardon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hardon goes for an armbar but Fenix turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fenix.
Fenix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fenix stands up and waves to Hardon to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fenix jabs Hardon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fenix!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Fenix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardon.
Fenix throws a hook but Hardon blocks it.
Hardon moves out of range of the leg kick from Fenix.
Fenix moves forwards but Hardon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardon moves out of range of the leg kick from Fenix.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fenix's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fenix is looking to control Hardon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fenix avoid being mounted?
Hardon stalling.
Hardon is looking for a kimura here.
Hardon is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Hardon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardon cracks Fenix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardon throws a solid leg kick but Fenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardon.
Sloppy strikes from Fenix. Those never looked like landing.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
Hardon is looking to chop away at Fenix's legs.
Hardon shoots for a takedown but Fenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenix throws a right and a left that Hardon avoids nicely.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medium Hardon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon misses with a wild combination.
As Hardon backs away, Fenix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a low kick.
Hardon with a hook.
Hardon connects with an inside leg kick.
Fenix lands a jab to the head.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of Hardon's head but Hardon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenix throws a shot from downtown. Hardon moves away and avoids it.
Fenix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardon.
Fenix feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardon throws a solid leg kick but Fenix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardon.
Marcus Fenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hardon works Fenix's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Hardon as he checks the leg kick.
Fenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon has a couple of punches blocked by Fenix.
Hardon digs a right hand into Fenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fenix's gas tank.
Hardon tries to work over Fenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardon tries to work over Fenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Hardon controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardon.
Hardon breaks the clinch.
Hardon thumps Fenix with a low kick.
Hardon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardon misses with a lunging right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fenix misses with a low kick as Hardon jumps back.
A big right from Hardon misses.
Fenix tries to counter with a takedown but Hardon is quick to defend against it.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hardon.
Hardon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Hardon misses with a wild combination.
Fenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Fenix coming out on top.
Hardon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon.
Hardon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon misses with a body punch
and Fenix counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fenix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fenix pushes Hardon up against the cage in a clinch.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Hardon.
Hardon slows down the pace here.
Hardon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Fenix looking to slow down the pace here.
Fenix is looking to control Hardon's arms but Hardon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fenix has his back to the cage.
Hardon wants a takedown.
Marcus Fenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medium Hardon.
Nice body punch from Fenix - that landed with a thud.
Hardon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fenix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardon misses with a kick to the body.
Fenix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardon just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Fenix.
Hardon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenix.
Jab by Hardon.
Hardon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fenix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardon feints a counter leg kick.
Hardon takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Hardon throws an overhand right that lands on Fenix's shoulder, as Fenix tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardon ducks under a wild hook from Fenix.
The fighters circling - Hardon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardon shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Fenix misses.
Hardon throws out a counter right but Fenix avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon throws a one two combo.
Fenix throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Fenix.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardon.
As Hardon looks to move away, Fenix throws a big counter combo but Hardon just gets out of the way.
Hardon lands with a right hand.
Fenix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Fenix moved away.
Fenix drives through and clinches with Hardon against the cage.
Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
Fenix slips a jab from Hardon.
Hardon thuds a left hand into Fenix's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Fenix checks it.
Fenix on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardon takes a swing at Fenix's ribcage but misses.
Hardon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardon.
Hardon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon throws the left hand but Fenix avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fenix.
Fenix ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Fenix cracks the inside of Hardon's front leg.
Fenix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardon.
Fenix looks for the body kick but Hardon saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardon! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hardon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
It looked like Fenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fenix throws a hook but Hardon avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardon.
Hardon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fenix's head backwards.
Fenix misses with a looping right.
Hardon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenix throws a big counter combination but Hardon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fenix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardon moves away.
Fenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Medium Hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardon throws a low kick but Fenix moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Fenix.
Hardon misses with a takedown attempt - Fenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcus Fenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medium Hardon.
Hardon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Hardon.
Fenix scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Hardon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fenix can pounce on him.
Fenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardon tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Hardon back against the cage.
Hardon misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardon misses the shot to the body.
Fenix throws a low kick but Hardon avoids it.
Hardon throws out a counter right but Fenix avoids it with no problem.
Fenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Hardon!
Medium Hardon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatko Zahovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zahovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Senorita-Vince Staples. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zlatko Zahovic!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga connects with a right hand. Zahovic shakes it off.
Bunga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zahovic has closed the distance and engaged Bunga in a clinch.
Zahovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zahovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bunga after a bit of a struggle.
Zahovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Zahovic is struggling to control the position.
Zahovic tries for a takedown but Bunga manages to get underhooks.
Zahovic jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahovic working for a triangle but Bunga defends it easily.
Bunga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga scores with a nice body kick.
Zahovic tries to keep at a distance but Bunga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bunga digs a right hand underneath Zahovic's ribcage. Zahovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bunga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bart Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatko Zahovic.
Zahovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zahovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zahovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Bunga connects with a body shot.
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Zahovic wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.
Zahovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Bunga. No joy for Zahovic on that attempt.
Zahovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zahovic somewhat.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zahovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic darts in trying to clinch
enabling Bunga to counter with a crisp jab.
Zahovic is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
Zahovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bunga defends well and Zahovic ends up having to push Bunga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zahovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bunga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunga, pushing him back against the cage.
Zahovic breaks from the clinch.
Zahovic tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunga lands a really nice looking cross but Zahovic seems unphased.
Zahovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga moves into the clinch successfully.
Zahovic pulls guard successfully.
Zahovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zahovic is keeping the position for now.
Bunga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zahovic is working an open guard so Bunga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga gets tackled into the cage by Zahovic. Zahovic maintains the clinch.
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Zahovic clinches.
Zahovic stalls.
Zahovic is trying to break free.
Zahovic is trying to force a seperation but Bunga has the dominant position.
Bunga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahovic's elbow.
Zahovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunga.
Zahovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunga lands a hook that snaps the head of Zahovic backwards.
Bunga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunga thuds a left hand into Zahovic's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Zahovic looks to move away, Bunga throws a big counter combo but Zahovic just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunga looks to land a combination. Zahovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bart Bunga is winning the standup battle so far.
Zahovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Zahovic looks to move away, Bunga throws a big counter combo but Zahovic just gets out of the way.
Bunga tries to land a front kick but Zahovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bunga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zahovic tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bunga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zahovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunga.
Zahovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga cracks Zahovic with an open hand slap.
Zahovic tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Zahovic is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahovic wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.
Zahovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zahovic moves into range and clinches up with Bunga.
Zahovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zahovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bunga.
Zlatko Zahovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bunga blocks an uppercut.
Bunga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zahovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunga with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Bunga.
Zahovic is rocked!
Zahovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Zahovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunga finish him?
Zahovic is looking to clinch.
Zahovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zahovic can do to turn this around?
Zahovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zahovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
Zahovic breaks from the clinch.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bunga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Zahovic.
Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahovic forces Bunga back against the cage and clinches.
Zahovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zahovic blocks a body shot from Bunga.
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Zahovic wants to clinch
and Bunga counters with a crisp one two that drops Zahovic! Bunga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zahovic to his feet! Zahovic is in big trouble!
It looks like Zlatko Zahovic has been cut.
Zahovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zahovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunga has him pressed against the cage.
Zahovic is trying to pull guard but Bunga has him pressed against the cage.
Bart Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatko Zahovic.
Zahovic wants a takedown.
Bunga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bunga lands with a left to the head.
Bunga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bunga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zahovic being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zahovic working for a triangle but Bunga defends it easily.
Bunga wants to stand but Zahovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Bunga is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bunga wants to control from the top but Zahovic keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zahovic gets a clinch.
Bunga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zahovic tries to break free but Bunga pushes him back against the cage.
Bunga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zahovic backwards.
Bunga wants to break free but Zahovic has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zlatko Zahovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Bunga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunga.
Bunga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zahovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunga, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunga digs a right hand into Zahovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zahovic's gas tank.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bunga. That snapped Zahovic's head back.
Zahovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunga throws a good cross that connects.
Zlatko Zahovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga throws a combination that misses
and Zahovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga lands a nice hook to Zahovic's body. Zahovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunga avoids it really well and circles away.
Bunga lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crunch! Bunga slams his shin into Zahovic's torso.
Zahovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunga closes the distance and clinches.
Bunga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahovic's elbow.
Bunga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zahovic closes the distance and pushes Bunga back into the cage.
Bunga tries to throw a body punch but Zahovic avoids it by throwing Bunga back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bunga.
Zahovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zahovics head.
Zahovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zahovic tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Zahovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bunga ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Zahovic out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Bunga!
In defeat, Zlatko Zahovic stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll learn from this loss, and come back stronger... Believe that...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik comes to the cage accompanied by When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear. al-Baghdadi has chosen Till I Collapse - Eminem Feat. Nate Dogg as his entrance music. Lik Alotadik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's chin.
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155 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al-Baghdadi scoring well with a low kick there.
Alotadik misses with a body shot.
Alotadik scores with a jab. al-Baghdadi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alotadik is looking to chop away at al-Baghdadi's legs.
al-Baghdadi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
al-Baghdadi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
al-Baghdadi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alotadik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lik Alotadik has been cut.
Alotadik fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi scores with a push kick.
Alotadik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alotadik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and al-Baghdadi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alotadik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alotadik throws a jab when al-Baghdadi was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alotadik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from al-Baghdadi - the referee stops the clock and Alotadik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says al-Baghdadi. Alotadik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alotadik catches al-Baghdadi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alotadik looks to land a left hand but al-Baghdadi moved out of range nicely.
al-Baghdadi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Alotadik misses
and al-Baghdadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
al-Baghdadi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alotadik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
al-Baghdadi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
al-Baghdadi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
al-Baghdadi misses with a kick to the body
and Alotadik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
al-Baghdadi misses with a wild combination.
al-Baghdadi misses with an uppercut. Alotadik saw that one coming.
Alotadik throwing a counter right hand but al-Baghdadi manages to avoid it.
Alotadik lands with an uppercut that bounces al-Baghdadi off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al-Baghdadi slips a straight right by Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alotadik is looking to slow al-Baghdadi down with leg kicks.
al-Baghdadi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alotadik's calf.
al-Baghdadi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
al-Baghdadi wants to land a leg kick but Alotadik is out of range.
Alotadik throws a low kick but it's checked well by al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
al-Baghdadi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alotadik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! al-Baghdadi scrambles back to his feet.
Alotadik misses with a right hand
and al-Baghdadi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Alotadik.
Alotadik thumps al-Baghdadi with a low kick.
Alotadik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik ducks right into an uppercut from al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik misses with a jab to the body
and al-Baghdadi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alotadik connects with a solid leg kick.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but al-Baghdadi is just out of range.
al-Baghdadi slips under a jab.
Alotadik throws a looping overhand right but al-Baghdadi ducks down to avoid it.
al-Baghdadi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
al-Baghdadi tries to score with a low kick but Alotadik moves his leg out of the way.
al-Baghdadi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alotadik swings for the body but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi scores with a jab to the body.
al-Baghdadi lands a head shot.
al-Baghdadi throws a sloppy head kick and Alotadik moves out of range easily.
Alotadik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
al-Baghdadi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al-Baghdadi moves out of range as Alotadik strikes.
al-Baghdadi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
al-Baghdadi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alotadik finds it's way round the side to connect with al-Baghdadi's head.
Alotadik tries to score with a low kick but al-Baghdadi moves his leg out of the way.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
al-Baghdadi cracks Alotadik with a good jab.
al-Baghdadi tests Alotadik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
al-Baghdadi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alotadik throws a jab when al-Baghdadi was well out of range.
al-Baghdadi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
Alotadik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
al-Baghdadi wants to slow Alotadik down by chopping away at his legs.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut
and al-Baghdadi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik'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.
al-Baghdadi throws a leg kick but Alotadik moved away.
Alotadik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alotadik misses with a head kick.
Alotadik misses with a shot to the body
and al-Baghdadi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
al-Baghdadi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
al-Baghdadi throws a push kick but Alotadik slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alotadik.
Alotadik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Alotadik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
al-Baghdadi throws a low kick but Alotadik avoids it.
al-Baghdadi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alotadik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
al-Baghdadi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alotadik. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - al-Baghdadi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
al-Baghdadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. al-Baghdadi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alotadik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alotadik tries to move into range but al-Baghdadi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
al-Baghdadi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alotadik.
A lazy body kick from Alotadik
and al-Baghdadi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alotadik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
al-Baghdadi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alotadik misses with a body shot
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alotadik's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. al-Baghdadi does a little dance to reset his feet.
al-Baghdadi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
al-Baghdadi lands an overhand right.
Alotadik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
al-Baghdadi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
al-Baghdadi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alotadik manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Alotadik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alotadik throws the left hand but al-Baghdadi avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
al-Baghdadi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alotadik swings for the body but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
Alotadik avoids the body shot from al-Baghdadi.
al-Baghdadi checks a leg kick.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by al-Baghdadi as he connects with a hook.
Alotadik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
al-Baghdadi throws a low kick but Alotadik moves out of range easily.
Alotadik misses with a low kick.
Alotadik misses with a body kick.
al-Baghdadi walks into a stiff left hand from Alotadik.
Alotadik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alotadik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from al-Baghdadi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alotadik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alotadik has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alotadik throws a head kick but al-Baghdadi moves out of range.
al-Baghdadi lands with a hook. Alotadik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
al-Baghdadi throws a hook but Alotadik avoids it easily.
Alotadik throws an off balance right hand
and al-Baghdadi counters with a nice uppercut.
al-Baghdadi jabs Alotadik right on the nose. Alotadik blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alotadik 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 al-Baghdadi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from al-Baghdadi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
al-Baghdadi tries a quick counter leg kick but Alotadik is wise to it.
al-Baghdadi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alotadik.
Alotadik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - al-Baghdadi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alotadik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of al-Baghdadi's head.
al-Baghdadi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
al-Baghdadi thows a leg kick but Alotadik checks it
and Alotadik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut.
al-Baghdadi with a jab.
Alotadik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al-Baghdadi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik misses with a looping left.
Alotadik takes a swing at al-Baghdadi's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Alotadik blocks the leg kick.
Alotadik will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
al-Baghdadi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alotadik throws a solid leg kick but al-Baghdadi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alotadik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lik Alotadik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alotadik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alotadik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and al-Baghdadi counters with a thumping low kick.
Alotadik thumps al-Baghdadi with a low kick.
al-Baghdadi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alotadik will feel that in the morning.
al-Baghdadi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Alotadik misses its intended target.
Alotadik tries a head kick but it misses.
al-Baghdadi looks for the body kick but Alotadik saw that one coming.
Alotadik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by al-Baghdadi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of al-Baghdadi.
Alotadik throws out a leg kick but al-Baghdadi moves out of range and Alotadik only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alotadik - that will leave a mark!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
al-Baghdadi lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as al-Baghdadi checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al-Baghdadi lands with a straight right. Alotadik didn't see that one coming.
al-Baghdadi misses with a body shot.
Alotadik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
al-Baghdadi scores with a decent looking hook.
Alotadik is rocked!
al-Baghdadi throws a body punch but Alotadik moves out of range.
Oh Alotadik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alotadik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alotadik seems to have got his legs back now.
Alotadik moves out of range as al-Baghdadi throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alotadik.
al-Baghdadi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
al-Baghdadi lands the left hand.
al-Baghdadi throws a push kick but Alotadik slaps the foot to one side.
al-Baghdadi scores with a leg kick.
al-Baghdadi lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from al-Baghdadi lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but al-Baghdadi is just out of range.
Alotadik defending well as al-Baghdadi loads up on a big left hand.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by al-Baghdadi as he checks the leg kick.
al-Baghdadi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alotadik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al-Baghdadi moves away.
A little jabbing left from al-Baghdadi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
al-Baghdadi with a nice cross.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but al-Baghdadi is just out of range.
Alotadik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
al-Baghdadi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alotadik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
al-Baghdadi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lik Alotadik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik lands a nice looking body shot.
Alotadik misses with a wild body shot.
Alotadik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from al-Baghdadi finds it's way round the side to connect with Alotadik's head.
Alotadik throws a right hand that misses
and Alotadik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
al-Baghdadi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alotadik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al-Baghdadi manages to avoid it.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
al-Baghdadi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alotadik misses the target.
Alotadik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and al-Baghdadi counters with a head kick that drops Alotadik!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik wants to get back to his feet but al-Baghdadi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alotadik throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
al-Baghdadi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alotadik doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
al-Baghdadi trying to control but Alotadik is working from the bottom.
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
al-Baghdadi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
al-Baghdadi prevents Alotadik from getting back to his feet.
Alotadik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
al-Baghdadi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well al-Baghdadi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lik Alotadik spoke after the fight, saying 'That was the worst decision/stoppage I've ever seen! I totally dominated that fight/was just about to reverse it when the damn ref stepped in.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meyer Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansky has chosen Rag’n’Bone Man - Wolves as his entrance music. 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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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meyer Lansky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mandragoran misses.
Lansky scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Lansky.
A punch lands to the side of Mandragoran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lansky misses with a body shot
and Mandragoran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mandragoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lansky was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandragoran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandragoran. Lansky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lansky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mandragoran throws out the jab.
Lansky lands a right hook to the body.
Lansky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandragoran manages to avoid it.
Mandragoran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lansky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky throws a leg kick that misses.
And Mandragoran counters with a quick kick to the body but Lansky blocks it.
Mandragoran moves out of range as Lansky strikes.
Lansky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mandragoran counters with a nice uppercut.
Lansky throws a head kick that misses.
Lansky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lansky.
Lansky looks for the body kick but Mandragoran saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Mandragoran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lansky doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
Lansky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandragoran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lansky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mandragoran punishes Lansky's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandragoran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lansky lands a body shot.
Mandragoran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lansky. That did some damage!
Lansky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandragoran. That did some damage!
Mandragoran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandragoran.
Lansky misses with a wild body shot.
Mandragoran thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lansky.
Lansky misses with the body kick
and Mandragoran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandragoran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mandragoran blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Mandragoran.
Mandragoran blocks a head kick by Lansky.
Mandragoran sends Lansky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mandragoran is motioning to the referee to let Lansky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lansky looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandragoran is just out of range.
Mandragoran avoids the head kick by Lansky.
Mandragoran scoring well with a low kick there.
Lansky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lansky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mandragoran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandragoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansky moves away.
Lansky lands with a shot to the body.
Lan Mandragoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Lansky lands.
A solid body kick from Mandragoran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandragoran. Lansky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lansky lands with a slapping head kick.
Mandragoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandragoran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandragoran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandragoran throws a low kick but Lansky avoids it.
Lansky moves out of range as Mandragoran strikes.
Mandragoran pounces like a tiger and cracks Lansky with a vicious hook! Lansky is down but not out! Mandragoran follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lan Mandragoran!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urho Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berserk comes to the cage accompanied by Berzerk By: Eminem. Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Urho Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk throws a sloppy head kick and Shankoli moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Shankoli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shankoli moves into the clinch successfully.
Shankoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berserk's elbow.
Berserk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shankoli misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Shankoli.
Shankoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shankoli has a couple of punches blocked by Berserk.
Shankoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Berserk avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
I was talking to Berserk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berserk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berserk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli swings for the body but Berserk moves out of range.
Shankoli lands a right hook to the body.
Berserk misses with a few strikes there.
Berserk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shankoli misses with a body kick.
Shankoli lands a leg kick that knocks Berserk off balance momentarily.
Shankoli cracks Berserk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shankoli throws a body punch but Berserk moves out of range.
Shankoli moves to clinch but Berserk breaks away
and Berserk counters with a head kick that drops Shankoli to the mat! Shankoli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk looks to land a right hand but Shankoli moved out of range.
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!
A big right from Shankoli misses.
A little feinted left hand from Berserk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shankoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shankoli throws a lazy right hand but Berserk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berserk manages to avoid it.
Shankoli misses with a two punch combination.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shankoli motions for Berserk to come forward. Shankoli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli throws a leg kick which misses Berserk's front leg but catches the back leg as Berserk tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Berserk.
Shankoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berserk throwing a counter right hand but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Berserk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berserk with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Berserk.
Shankoli lands with a nice body punch.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Berserk moves out of range.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk misses with a takedown attempt - Shankoli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shankoli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Berserk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shankoli.
Berserk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shankoli can pounce on him.
Berserk misses with a wild combination.
Shankoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shankoli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Berserk rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shankoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Shankoli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berserk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berserk throws a jab when Shankoli was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shankoli. Berserk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berserk stalks Shankoli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shankoli's face. Shankoli staggers backwards, shaken.
Berserk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shankoli pinned against the cage. Shankoli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Berserk counter with a right hand.
Shankoli misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli lands a right hook to the body.
Shankoli lands a leg kick that knocks Berserk off balance momentarily.
Berserk tries a head kick but it misses.
Shankoli throws a fast counter high kick but Berserk manages to duck under it in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shankoli. That's going to slow Berserk down.
Shankoli works over Berserk's head and body with a nice combination.
Berserk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shankoli. That's going to slow Berserk down.
Shankoli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shankoli wants it to stay on the feet.
Shankoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berserk throws a counter high kick but Shankoli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shankoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Berserk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berserk slips under a jab.
Berserk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shankoli.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berserk misses with a two punch combination.
Shankoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shankoli is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Berserk hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Post fight, Ravi Shankoli stared into the camera and said 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
The defeated Urho Berserk had this to say: 'Dick still big though...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Voller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Furious Angels by Rob Dougan. Lars Voller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Voller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Siblas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Voller.
Siblas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Siblas, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Voller.
Siblas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siblas motions for Voller to come forward. Siblas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siblas connects with a solid leg kick.
Siblas catches Voller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Siblas moves out of range of the body kick.
Voller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Siblas.
Good work by Voller as he checks the leg kick.
Voller scores with the left hand. Siblas knows he should have avoided that one.
Voller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Voller.
Siblas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Voller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siblas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siblas jabs Voller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Voller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Voller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siblas.
A nice leg kick lands there from Siblas.
Siblas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voller.
Siblas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tony Siblas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Siblas misses.
Voller lands a head shot.
Siblas lands a nice looking body shot.
Siblas throws a low kick, looking for Voller's leg but Voller calmly moves out of range.
Voller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siblas was well out of range. Poor timing from Voller.
Voller lands with a slapping head kick.
Siblas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siblas swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siblas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siblas tries to stall but Voller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Voller successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voller is pulling down on Siblas's head. It's preventing any offense from Siblas, at least for the moment.
Voller can't keep his opponent in guard - Siblas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Voller looking for submissions off his back.
Voller manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siblas is aware though and is defending well.
Voller has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Siblas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Voller.
Voller tries to bench press Siblas off him but Siblas keeps the position.
Voller isn't going anywhere.
Voller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siblas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Siblas working away.
Voller is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Siblas dominated that 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.
A big right from Siblas misses.
Siblas lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Siblas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Voller takes one to the chin there.
Siblas misses with a low kick.
Siblas misses with a low kick.
Voller throws a hook but Siblas avoids it easily.
Siblas scores with the left hand. Voller knows he should have avoided that one.
Voller jabs at Siblas's body.
Siblas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Voller is looking to slow Siblas down with leg kicks.
Siblas misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siblas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Voller counter with a right hand.
Voller throws a head kick that misses.
Voller checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas motions for Voller to come forward. Siblas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voller is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Siblas is predictable there
and Voller counters with a good low kick that Siblas was not able to check.
Voller walks into a left hand.
Voller misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Voller tenderised Siblas's leg. Siblas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Voller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siblas.
Siblas throws a lazy right hand but Voller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voller clinches with his opponent.
Voller taking a breather.
Siblas throws a punch but it's blocked by Voller.
Siblas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siblas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Siblas misses with the head strike.
Voller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Voller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I was talking to Voller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siblas effectively controlling the action here.
Voller is trying to pull guard but Siblas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Siblas tries to stall but Voller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Voller misses with a body punch.
Voller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Siblas's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voller jumps guard but Siblas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Siblas tries a knee to the head but Voller blocks it.
Voller lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Siblas fails to land.
Siblas trying to land knees to the body.
Siblas misses with a body punch.
Siblas can't find room to land a body shot as Voller controls the action.
Siblas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voller takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Siblas on the inside.
Siblas prevents a body shot from Voller.
Voller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Siblas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Voller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siblas.
Voller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siblas's elbow.
Voller lands an elbow inside.
Voller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Siblas smiles and moves away.
Siblas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Voller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Voller.
Siblas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voller. Voller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tony Siblas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siblas scores with a leg kick.
Voller scores with the left hand. Siblas knows he should have avoided that one.
Voller is looking to score with low kicks.
Siblas throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Voller misses
and Siblas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Voller scores with a body shot.
Siblas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voller throws a head kick that misses.
Siblas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Siblas misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siblas. Voller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Siblas walks into a jab.
Siblas lands a jab to the nose.
Siblas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voller throws a quick counter head kick but Siblas was just out of range.
Siblas throws a hook but Voller avoids it easily.
Siblas avoids the body shot from Voller.
Siblas misses with a straight left.
Voller slips under a jab from Siblas.
Voller scores with the left hand. Siblas knows he should have avoided that one.
Voller staying out of range there.
Siblas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siblas tries a low kick but Voller avoids it.
Voller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Siblas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Voller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voller was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas.
Siblas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Voller is fending him off so far but Siblas persists. Nope, Voller circles away and we're back to standing.
Siblas misses with an uppercut
and Siblas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siblas swings widly with a right hand
and Voller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siblas misses with a hook
and Voller counters with a nice uppercut.
Voller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siblas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voller tried to score with a low kick but Siblas checks it.
Voller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siblas cracks Voller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siblas blocks a jab.
Siblas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Voller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siblas slips under a jab from Voller.
Some bone on bone action there as Voller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voller lands with a good body shot.
Siblas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siblas manages to avoid it.
Siblas throws a jab when Voller was well out of range.
Siblas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voller's hands.
Siblas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voller.
Voller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Siblas checks a low kick from Voller.
Siblas thumps Voller with a low kick.
Voller clinches.
Siblas tries to stall but Voller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Voller tries to pull guard but Siblas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Voller misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lars Voller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Siblas fails to land.
Siblas swings wildly with an uppercut but Voller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siblas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siblas avoiding damage.
Voller successfully pulls guard.
Voller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Voller looking for subs off his back but Siblas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Voller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tony Siblas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voller is trying to maintain the position but Siblas is very close to passing his half guard.
Voller is looking to improve his position.
Lars Voller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siblas jumps into side control!
Siblas stands up and beckons Voller to his feet.
Siblas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Siblas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voller was well out of range. Poor timing from Siblas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siblas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Siblas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Voller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Siblas tries to clinch but Voller is having none of it.
Voller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Voller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Siblas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Siblas is looking to clinch.
Voller lands a big uppercut and Siblas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Siblas looks OK. Voller waves Siblas back to his feet!
Siblas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Siblas is still on wobbly legs! Can Voller finish him?
Siblas lands with a straight right. Voller didn't see that one coming.
Voller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Siblas seems to have recovered his senses.
Siblas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Voller's calf.
Voller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Siblas.
Well Siblas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Siblas!
After the fight, Tony Siblas 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.
The defeated Lars Voller had this to say: 'I gotta go poop'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
59 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from St Juste misses.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
St Juste missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Juste circles away quickly and effectively.
St Juste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Juste connects with a right hand. McTearson shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTearson.
St Juste ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Nice uppercut there from McTearson.
St Juste misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
St Juste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
St Juste looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
St Juste misses the shot to the body.
McTearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McTearson blocks an uppercut.
McTearson prevents a body shot from St Juste.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but St Juste uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Juste looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.
McTearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Juste backwards.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
McTearson looking to throw knees to the head but St Juste is blocking nicely.
McTearson is trying to maintain a safe position but St Juste gets an underhook and turns McTearson into the cage.
McTearson prevents St Juste from breaking the clinch.
St Juste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St Juste takes a jab right on the kisser.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but St Juste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McTearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Juste.
McTearson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McTearson defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from St Juste misses.
McTearson thinks about countering with a head kick.
McTearson lands a body shot.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McTearson. That one must have hurt.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from St Juste misses the target.
A quick step to the side and McTearson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As St Juste backs away, McTearson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Juste.
McTearson avoids a kick to the body.
McTearson thumps St Juste with a low kick.
St Juste takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses St Juste's front leg but catches the back leg as St Juste tries to avoid it.
St Juste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Juste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like St Juste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
St Juste is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
St Juste dodges the punch combination from McTearson.
St Juste blocks a leg kick.
St Juste chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McTearson scores with a nice strike.
St Juste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTearson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A lazy body kick from St Juste
and McTearson counters with a head kick. That will keep St Juste thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Juste can pounce on him.
McTearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from St Juste tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McTearson scores with a nice strike.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
It seemed like St Juste was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Juste throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson half committed to a counter leg kick.
St Juste takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Juste only half commits to the counter leg kick.
St Juste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Juste.
St Juste misses with a head kick.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
St Juste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson cracks the inside of St Juste's front leg.
St Juste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and St Juste moves out of range easily.
McTearson is looking to score with low kicks.
St Juste throws a nice looking combination but McTearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Juste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Juste.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Juste scores with a leg kick.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Juste misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from St Juste.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St Juste tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Juste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McTearson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McTearson throws a push kick but St Juste slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from McTearson finds it's target.
McTearson misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from St Juste.
St Juste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Juste takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Juste moves out of range as McTearson strikes.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Juste.
McTearson throwing a counter right hand but St Juste manages to avoid it.
McTearson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson dodges the punch combination from St Juste.
McTearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Juste can do to turn this around?
McTearson stuns St Juste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Juste blocks a head kick by McTearson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Juste throws out the jab.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
St Juste throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson lands a nice looking body shot.
St Juste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from McTearson.
St Juste takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St Juste looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
St Juste throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Juste misses with a straight right.
St Juste blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Juste misses with a hook.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from St Juste tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Juste misses with a body kick.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but St Juste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Juste misses with a body kick.
McTearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St Juste finds it's way round the side to connect with McTearson's head.
St Juste misses with a wild body shot.
St Juste throws a low kick, looking for McTearson's leg but McTearson calmly moves out of range.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Juste loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St Juste keeps the fight on the outside.
And St Juste responds with a good body kick, but McTearson manages to step out the way in time.
McTearson scores with a jab. St Juste acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Juste checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a body punch but St Juste moves out of range.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but St Juste pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from McTearson.
St Juste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and St Juste finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McTearson tries to land a leg kick but St Juste saw it coming and moves away.
St Juste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. St Juste saw that one coming.
McTearson backing away here, and St Juste unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
St Juste blocks the body kick.
McTearson backing away here, and St Juste unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
St Juste throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Juste misses with a leg kick
and St Juste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Juste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTearson misses with a kick to the body.
McTearson lands a nice shot to the body.
McTearson connects with a high kick.
St Juste misses with a body shot.
St Juste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but St Juste scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McTearson misses with a straight right.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. St Juste saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from St Juste misses.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McTearson.
McTearson throws the kick towards the body but St Juste avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from McTearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McTearson blocks the body kick.
St Juste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Juste connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McTearson connects with a right hand. St Juste shakes it off.
McTearson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McTearson.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
St Juste keeps the fight on the outside.
McTearson cracks St Juste with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as St Juste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTearson cracks St Juste with a right hand to the side of the head.
St Juste blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for McTearson.
St Juste throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick
and St Juste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
St Juste misses with a hook.
St Juste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
St Juste throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
St Juste motions for McTearson to come forward. St Juste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St Juste misses with a series of wild punches.
St Juste cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
St Juste throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McTearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St Juste back to the cage. McTearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow St Juste down.
McTearson has St Juste up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Juste misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson lands an elbow inside.
St Juste misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by St Juste.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
St Juste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
St Juste blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Juste avoids it.
St Juste misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Juste blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Juste has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McTearson.
St Juste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McTearsons head.
St Juste breaks from the clinch.
St Juste throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from St Juste.
McTearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for McTearson.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Juste misses with a low kick.
McTearson slips under a jab from St Juste.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
McTearson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Juste throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for McTearson.
McTearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McTearson scores with a hook.
St Juste throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St Juste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for McTearson.
St Juste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Juste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McTearson finds it's way round the side to connect with St Juste's head.
McTearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses.
McTearson throws a low kick but St Juste avoids it.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
St Juste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! McTearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
McTearson with a hook.
St Juste tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson throws a head kick that St Juste semi-blocks.
St Juste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McTearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Juste has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Juste tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McTearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from St Juste.
McTearson lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
McTearson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McTearson wants to clinch up but St Juste keeps it at a distance.
St Juste connects with a leg kick. McTearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McTearson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
St Juste throws out a powerful jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTearson.
St Juste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
St Juste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Juste looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from McTearson does it's job there.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
St Juste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Juste is looking to land body kicks.
St Juste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Juste.
McTearson tried to counter with a leg kick but St Juste avoided it.
McTearson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Juste is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
McTearson tries a knee to the head but St Juste blocks it.
St Juste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from McTearson.
St Juste is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Juste blocks an elbow strike.
St Juste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
St Juste tries to circle away but McTearson has him pinned against the cage.
St Juste softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McTearson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St Juste.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTearson.
St Juste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
St Juste can't find room to land a body shot as McTearson controls the action.
McTearson can't find room to land a body shot as St Juste controls the action.
St Juste on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that St Juste shrugs off.
McTearson lands a left hand.
McTearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Juste breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTearson drops his hands momentarily and St Juste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
St Juste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
St Juste changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from St Juste.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Juste throws a low kick but McTearson moves out of range easily.
McTearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
St Juste blocks the body kick.
St Juste throws a leg kick but McTearson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St Juste checks a leg kick.
St Juste feints a counter leg kick.
McTearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Juste throws a jab but it's blocked by McTearson.
St Juste cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Juste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McTearson connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson had his way with Renan St Juste in that round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by St Juste. That's going to slow McTearson down.
St Juste misses with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by St Juste there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as St Juste blocks the low kick.
McTearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Juste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
St Juste misses with a looping right.
McTearson throws a big counter combination but St Juste scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
St Juste misses with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Juste attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson lunges at St Juste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Juste's hand.
St Juste throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
McTearson keeps St Juste at a distance using the push kick.
McTearson rushes St Juste and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
McTearson throws an elbow but it misses.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
McTearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Juste takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Renan St Juste's cut even more.
McTearson lands a shot to the body.
McTearson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Juste misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Juste.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
St Juste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Juste throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
St Juste misses with a straight left.
McTearson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McTearson moves out of range as St Juste throws a body kick.
Renan St Juste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTearson's sensitive parts.
McTearson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Juste.
McTearson lands a nice leg kick that just misses St Juste's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from St Juste finds it's way through McTearson's defenses.
McTearson moves out of range as St Juste throws a body kick.
McTearson lands with a cross.
St Juste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson tries to counter by clinching up but St Juste breaks away and moves out of range.
St Juste throws a head kick that misses.
St Juste is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McTearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St Juste's head.
McTearson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTearson scores with a shoulder strike.
St Juste holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McTearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St Juste blocking some punches.
Rufus McTearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McTearson scores a nice knee to the body.
McTearson tries to land knees in the clinch but St Juste avoids the damage to the body.
St Juste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McTearson fails to land.
McTearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands an uppercut.
St Juste swings wildly with an uppercut but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Juste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson tries to land knees in the clinch but St Juste avoids the damage to the body.
McTearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Juste blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with some punches.
St Juste tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Juste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
St Juste takes an elbow to the temple.
McTearson throws an elbow that misses.
St Juste tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
St Juste blocks the elbow strike.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, St Juste scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson blocks a body shot from St Juste.
St Juste has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
St Juste struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
St Juste has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTearson.
A right hand to the body from McTearson.
McTearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The cut above Renan St Juste's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Juste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McTearson's elbow.
A short body shot lands from St Juste as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson retains his welterweight title!
Rufus McTearson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viv Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viv Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Richards misses with a body punch.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richards misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers blocking some punches.
A short right from Richards on the inside.
Stoppers pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoppers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoppers has closed the distance and engaged Richards in a clinch.
Stoppers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Stoppers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stoppers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoppers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richards. Stoppers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoppers tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Richards misses the target.
Stoppers throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoppers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoppers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards connects with a looping right hand.
Stoppers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Richards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Richards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willy Stoppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoppers throws an off balance right hand
and Richards counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoppers blocks the body kick.
Stoppers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Stoppers clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Richards can't find room to land a body shot as Stoppers controls the action.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stoppers blocks a punch to the side of the 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!
Stoppers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards defending well as Stoppers loads up on a big left hand.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target.
Stoppers tries a quick counter leg kick but Richards is wise to it.
Stoppers tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stoppers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoppers lands a jab.
Stoppers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoppers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoppers is rocked!
Richards feints a jab and as Stoppers dips his head, Richards unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Stoppers right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Stoppers falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Richards smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Viv Richards!
A victorious Viv Richards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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