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DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Kantola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Kantola lands an elbow inside that Anstey shrugs off.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Kantola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kantola.
Anstey looks winded!
Anstey takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kantola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anstey's brow.
Kantola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Kantola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Kantola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.
Kantola lands a big right hand that drops Anstey! The killer instinct kicks in and Kantola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kantola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Kantola!
A less than humble Ari Kantola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Sonny Boy Williamson / Keep it to Yourself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
We've been told by Martinez's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez throws a counter high kick but Thompson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Martinez shakes it off.
Martinez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Martinez counters with a leg kick.
Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
A nice combination there by Martinez.
Martinez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Martinez slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez throws a counter high kick but Thompson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.
Martinez misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Martinez finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Martinez misses with a body punch
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martinez but Martinez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.
A lazy body kick from Martinez
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Martinez scores with a one two! Thompson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonard Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Martinez scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one.
Martinez cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Martinez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Martinez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Martinez looks to throw a body kick
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Martinez!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thompson cracks the inside of Martinez's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trey Thompson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Martinez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martinez sprawls well initially but Thompson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martinez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson dives in and grabs Martinez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Thompson swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Martinez lands a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Martinez circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Martinez throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Leonard Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a good cross that connects.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinez misses the target.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Martinez down.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Leonard Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Martinez.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Thompson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trey Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez'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!
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Martinez takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson connects with a single shot there.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Martinez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Martinez down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Martinez.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Martinez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Martinez misses.
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinez leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
That kick from Martinez tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Martinez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martinez.
Leonard Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Trey Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Martinez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez is looking to land body kicks.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Martinez pushes him away.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martinez's sensitive parts.
Martinez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Martinez punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Thompson tries to get set, Martinez tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Thompson.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woo Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber - Burgundy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woo Kidd!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd digs a good body shot into Kessler's ribs.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kessler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kidd won't be happy with that.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kessler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kidd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kessler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working.
Kessler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kidd is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd dodges the ground and pound from Kessler.
Kidd struggling a bit here.
Kidd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kessler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kidd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kessler's best efforts.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kessler lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kessler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kessler.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kessler throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Kidd has hold of Kessler's hands but Kessler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kidd trying to hold on to Kessler's head to control him but Kessler postures up.
Kidd pushes Kessler off looking to stand but Kessler dives back in and keeps control.
Kessler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kidd trying to control here.
Kessler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kessler lands with a punch from half guard.
Kessler wants to free his trapped foot but Kidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kidd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kessler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kidd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kessler.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kidd wants to control but Kessler is keeping busy.
Kessler trying to control the action but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kessler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Kessler there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kessler is nestled in close to Kidd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kessler throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Kidd dodges it nicely.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kidd manages to get to full guard.
Kessler throwing strikes from guard but Kidd blocks nicely.
Kessler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kidd cracks Kessler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd takes a swing at Kessler's ribcage but misses.
Kessler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kessler is in Kidd's guard.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kessler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kessler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler connects with a couple of short punches.
Kidd looking to control.
Kessler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kessler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd wants to stand but Kessler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kessler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler throwing strikes but missing.
Kidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kessler throws a strike but Kidd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kessler controlling the position.
Kidd trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler trying to control the position here.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd content to stall in guard here.
Kidd being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kidd managing to control the position.
Kidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kessler lands a couple of elbows.
Kessler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johann Kessler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kessler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kidd wants to sweep here but Kessler controlling him for the moment.
Kessler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kessler trying to move into half guard but instead Kidd has managed to sweep!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Kessler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kidd has wrist control.
Kessler postures up in Kidd's guard and throws a big left but Kidd blocks it.
Kessler looking to pass the guard.
Kidd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kidd working a defensive guard here.
Kessler won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kessler working over Kidd with some ground and pound. Kidd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kessler drops an elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Kidd dodges it nicely.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kessler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kidd trying to control here.
Kidd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kidd.
Kessler preventing the sweep.
Kessler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kidd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kessler wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kessler postures up.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kessler throws an elbow that misses. Kidd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kessler's guard. Nice move by Kidd!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kidd's guard.
Kessler trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Kessler is working Kidd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kessler's guard.
My spies in WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 inform me that Kidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kidd wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
Woo Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler has Kidd pulled in close to control his posture.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Kidd tries to pass.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
14 - 11 - 2 |
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33
171 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maverick darts in looking for a takedown but Coach gets double underhooks and turns Maverick into the cage.
Coach throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
Coach misses with a looping left.
Coach misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Coach throws a hook but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coach moves away.
A jab from Maverick finds it's way through Coach's defenses.
Coach throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach defending well as Maverick loads up on a big left hand.
Maverick slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maverick! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coach.
Coach scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach swings for the body but Maverick moves out of range.
Coach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maverick.
Coach is looking to counter punch.
Maverick swings for the body but Coach moves out of range.
Coach wants to clinch.
Coach throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
Maverick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coach.
Maverick thinks about the counter body kick.
Maverick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coach.
The fighters circling - Coach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Maverick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Maverick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coach.
Coach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Coach.
Coach misses with a looping right.
Maverick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coach scores with a jab. Maverick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Coach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maverick doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick dodges the punch combination from Coach.
Maverick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coach throws a jab when Maverick was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Maverick misses the target.
Coach with a nice cross.
Coach blocks a jab.
Maverick defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Coach misses the shot to the body.
Coach tries to clinch but Maverick is having none of it.
Maverick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach slips a straight right by Maverick.
Maverick slips a straight right by Coach.
Coach throws a body shot but no joy.
Coach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maverick's calf.
Coach rushes Maverick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Maverick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coach blocking some punches.
Maverick tries to throw a body punch but Coach avoids it by throwing Maverick back against the cage.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maverick shapes to counter with a head kick.
Coach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coach lands a jab to the head.
Maverick tries to keep at a distance but Coach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maverick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coach misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Coach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coach lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coach in his tracks.
Maverick avoids the body shot from Coach.
Coach misses with a double jab.
Maverick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maverick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maverick.
Maverick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Maverick.
Coach looks to land a left hand but Maverick moved out of range nicely.
Maverick takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick slips a straight right by Coach.
The crowd cheers as Maverick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coach doesn't seem phased though.
Maverick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coach!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee asks Maverick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maverick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maverick working away.
Coach is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Maverick misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maverick throwing strikes but Coach manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Coach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maverick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maverick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coach winds up and cracks Maverick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Coach wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick trying to control from the bottom.
Maverick has hold of Coach's hands but Coach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maverick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coach is working away from the top position though.
Maverick controlling the position well.
Maverick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coach preventing the sweep.
Coach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coach forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Coach seems content to control.
Maverick gets back to full guard.
Coach scoring with some ground and pound.
Maverick trying to control the position here.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Head Coach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maverick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maverick slips under a jab from Coach.
Maverick moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Maverick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maverick shoots in but no luck this time.
Coach has managed to clinch.
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coach tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maverick tries to work over Coach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coach tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maverick avoiding damage as Coach throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Coach scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coach.
Coach misses with a body punch.
Coach pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
Coach stalling.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Coach.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Coach manages to get underhooks.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coach avoiding damage.
Coach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maverick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
Coach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maverick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Coach throws a low kick but Maverick avoids it.
Maverick throws out a counter right but Coach avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Coach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Coach throws out a leg kick but Maverick moves out of range and Coach only half commits.
Coach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach lands a head shot.
Coach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coach dips to his left and cracks Maverick with an uppercut!
Coach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maverick staying out of range there.
Maverick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coach misses with a two punch combination.
Maverick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maverick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coach is fending him off so far but Maverick persists. Nope, Coach circles away and we're back to standing.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Coach circles away easily
letting Coach counter with a right hand.
Maverick throws a lazy right hand but Coach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maverick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looks to throw the jab but Coach is out of range.
Coach takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Maverick shoots and misses
and Coach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coach missing with knees to the body.
Coach lands an elbow inside.
Coach manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Coach. That snapped Maverick's head back.
Nice cross by Coach.
Maverick misses with a looping right.
Maverick walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Head Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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203 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Behnder Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habana moves out of range as Behnder Jr throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Behnder Jr blocks the leg kick.
As Habana looks to move away, Behnder Jr throws a big counter combo but Habana just gets out of the way.
Behnder Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Habana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Behnder Jr slips under a jab.
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Behnder Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Habana.
Habana throws a leg kick but Behnder Jr checks it.
Behnder Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Habana is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Habana keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Habana has one of Behnder Jr's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana can't do much from the bottom here.
Behnder Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Habana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Behnder Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Habana has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Habana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two 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.
Behnder Jr swings around for an armbar but Habana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Behnder Jr's guard.
Behnder Jr is looking to stand up but Habana isn't so interested in that idea.
Habana is looking to stand up but Behnder Jr won't let him.
Behnder Jr keeping moving, preventing Habana from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Habana is looking to advance position but Behnder Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Behnder Jr goes for an armbar but Habana turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Habana.
Behnder Jr is looking to stand up but Habana isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Behnder Jr wants to get back to his feet but Habana is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Habana wants to control from the top but Behnder Jr keeps moving.
Behnder Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Habana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Marcus Behnder Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Habana throws a leg kick but Behnder Jr checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Habana, right into the meat.
Habana throws a body shot but no joy.
Habana is looking to chop away at Behnder Jr's legs.
Habana throws a shot to the body.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Behnder Jr.
Habana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Habana misses with a head kick.
Behnder Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Habana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Habana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Behnder Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Habana misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Habana.
Habana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Habana throws a leg kick but Behnder Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Behnder Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Habana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marcus Behnder Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Habana manages to work his way to half guard, despite Behnder Jr's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Habana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Behnder Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Habana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Behnder Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Behnder Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Habana is just riding it out for now. Behnder Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Behnder Jr throwing shots but Habana is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habana trying to control but Behnder Jr postures up.
Habana is holding on to half guard well.
That's two 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.
Behnder Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Habana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Habana trying to control but Behnder Jr postures up.
Behnder Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Behnder Jr is keen to just control but Habana is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr is working for a kimura but Habana is defending it quite comfortably.
Habana trying to control but Behnder Jr postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Behnder Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Habana throws a low kick but Behnder Jr moves out of range easily.
Habana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Behnder Jr.
Habana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Habana wants it to stay on the feet.
Behnder Jr drives through with a takedown into Habana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Behnder Jr is working Habana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Behnder Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Habana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr advances to half guard.
Habana keeping control of the position.
Habana tries to kick Behnder Jr off but Behnder Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Behnder Jr is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Habana as he works his way to full guard.
Habana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Behnder Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habana trying to control the position here.
Habana is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Habana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Habana wants to clinch up but Behnder Jr keeps it at a distance.
Behnder Jr avoids the head kick by Habana.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habana forces Behnder Jr back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Behnder Jr on the inside.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Behnder Jr tries for a takedown but Habana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Behnder Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Behnder Jr throws a shot from downtown. Habana moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Habana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Behnder Jr.
A head kick misses from Behnder Jr.
Habana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Behnder Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Habana's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana scores with a punch to the head.
Habana avoids the head kick by Behnder Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Habana.
Good standup being displayed there by Habana as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Habana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Habana.
Habana scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Behnder Jr misses its intended target.
Behnder Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Habana.
Behnder Jr shoots in for a takedown but Habana shows good takedown defense.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Behnder Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Habana scores with a sloppy right hand. Behnder Jr should have avoided that one.
Behnder Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Habana but Habana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Habana throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Behnder Jr.
Behnder Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Habana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Behnder Jr checks a leg kick.
Habana thows a leg kick but Behnder Jr checks it
and Behnder Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Behnder Jr shoots and misses
and Habana counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Behnder Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana tries to clinch up.
Habana blocks a head kick by Behnder Jr.
Habana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Habana clinches up with Behnder Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Behnder Jr being controlled against the cage.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Behnder Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Behnder Jr prevents a body shot from Habana.
Behnder Jr avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Habana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Habana lands an elbow inside that Behnder Jr shrugs off.
Habana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Behnder Jr tries to work over Habana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Behnder Jr fails to pull guard.
Habana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana misses with an elbow over the top.
Behnder Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Habana misses with a punch on the inside.
Habana blocking some punches.
Habana tries to land knees in the clinch but Behnder Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Habana scores with a knee to the head.
Habana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Habana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Habana moves into the clinch.
Habana misses with an elbow over the top.
Behnder Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Habana manages to break the clinch.
Behnder Jr checks a low kick from Habana.
Habana is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Behnder Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Behnder Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Behnder Jr on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Habana tries to throw a body punch but Behnder Jr avoids it by throwing Habana back against the cage.
Habana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Habana looks to land a body kick but Behnder Jr moved away.
Behnder Jr defending well as Habana loads up on a big left hand.
Habana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Behnder Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Behnder Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Habana!
Habana tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Behnder Jr easily slips into full mount!
Behnder Jr content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Habana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Habana 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Grant's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck - AC/DC. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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140 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
It appears Frazier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Frazier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frazier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a high kick!
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frazier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frazier if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Frazier.
Grant tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Frazier scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier pushes Grant away with a front kick.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Frazier's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frazier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grant throws Frazier to one side and escapes!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Frazier moves out of range easily.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Grant blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Frazier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frazier has time to react.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Frazier shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frazier dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is trying to buck Frazier off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant wants to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
Frazier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
A head kick misses from Grant.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grant. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Grant tries to sprawl but Frazier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Grant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frazier is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
Frazier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frazier tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant stands up and waves to Frazier to follow him.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frazier is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frazier under the eye.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant misses with a body punch
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier scores with a head kick.
Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a leg kick
and Frazier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Grant breaks the clinch.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Frazier swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier slips a straight right by Grant.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frazier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frazier's sensitive parts.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Grant looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Frazier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant lands a jab to Frazier's midsection.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Frazier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Frazier's torso.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grant misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frazier's head.
Mo Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frazier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Frazier stumbling back into the cage.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
After winning the bout, Manus Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj Trigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
257 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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32
210 lbs
12 - 11 - 4 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Trigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Pick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Taj Trigger has been cut.
Trigger throws a solid leg kick but Pick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trigger.
Pick throws out a loose jab but Trigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Steve Pick has been cut.
Pick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trigger scores with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Trigger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Triggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trigger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trigger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Trigger finds it's target.
Pick misses with a double jab
and Trigger counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Pick.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigger blocks an elbow strike from Pick.
Pick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger blocks a head kick by Pick.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Pick saw that one coming.
Pick throws the left hand but Trigger avoids the punch easily.
Trigger digs a good body shot into Pick's ribs.
Pick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trigger swings for the body but Pick moves out of range.
It seemed like Pick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigger connects with a leg kick. Pick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trigger cracks Pick with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Trigger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pick doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Steve Pick's cut even more.
Trigger cracks Pick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trigger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pick to stand back up!
Pick is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pick walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Pick limp body while Trigger jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taj Trigger!
After winning the bout, Taj Trigger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Steve Pick spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will beat this weirdo'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Got Your Six- Five Finger Death Punch. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Gold!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Gold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gold looking to control.
Gold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter working for a triangle but Gold defends it easily.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hunter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold landing some decent shots from guard.
Gold tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Hunter has his hands on Gold's head, controlling the position.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gold cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Gold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gold landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gold wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Gold postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Hunter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Gold's legs - danger averted.
Gold has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Whirl's Burger Bar (and Gym). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hunter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gold tries to strike from the bottom.
Gold working a defensive guard here.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Gold working some strikes from top position.
Gold being controlled here momentarily.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Gold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gold tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Gold checks the leg kick.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Gold wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Justin Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gold's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter has picked Gold up - he's going for a ride! Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hunter lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gold has an active guard here but Hunter has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold is in trouble now - Hunter has advanced to mount!
Justin Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter working for a guillotine from mount but Gold is in no mood to give up.
Hunter with a couple of short strikes.
Gold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter works his way into full mount!
Hunter avoids the attempt from Gold to control.
Gold regains half guard.
Hunter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunter defends well.
Gold working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gold is on top in guard.
Gold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gold uses it to pass to side control.
Gold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gold grinds an elbow into Hunter's temple.
Hunter taking a bit of punishment here - Gold scoring with strikes.
Gold lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunter down.
Hunter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Hunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hunter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gold working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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 Justin Hunter 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. This is the final round!
Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Gold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gold is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Gold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gold is on top in guard.
Gold throws an elbow that misses. Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gold's guard. Nice move by Hunter!
Hunter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Gold controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gold trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold looking to control.
Gold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunter passes into half guard.
Gold has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Gold flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gold trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Gold wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away.
Hunter landing punches.
Gold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunter swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Hunter!
Justin Hunter opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito comes to the cage accompanied by Thieves - Ministry. Wilson has chosen Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. 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, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson tries to bum rush Garavito with a series of wild strikes but Garavito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garavito defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Garavito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garavito misses the shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson slips a jab from Garavito.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Wilson defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garavito just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garavito keeps working.
A control attempt from Garavito but he's now mounted!
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garavito is looking to escape.
Wilson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garavito to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garavito shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Garavito to control.
Garavito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Garavito is working away.
Garavito manages to get to full guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Garavito is working from the bottom.
Garavito has Wilson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garavito has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Garavito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Garavito ducks down to avoid it.
Garavito throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Garavito takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garavito misses with a straight right.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Garavito tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garavito works the jab nicely.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Garavito. Beautiful body shot.
Garavito misses the jab.
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 Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Garavito moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Garavito coming out on top.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick.
Garavito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garavito.
Garavito thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Garavito throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Garavito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garavito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
Garavito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Garavito.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Garavito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garavito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garavito scores with a hook.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
Garavito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Donk. Wilson catches Garavito right on the button with a cross.
Garavito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Garavito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garavito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garavito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson slips a straight right by Garavito.
Garavito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson slips a jab from Garavito.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Garavito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Garavito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Garavito.
A shot to the liver by Garavito. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
A big right from Garavito misses.
Garavito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garavito's sensitive parts.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
Garavito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garavito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Garavito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
An inside leg kick lands from Garavito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Garavito does it's job there.
A big left from Garavito misses.
Garavito blocks a jab.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garavito.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garavito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garavito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garavito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garavito misses with a body shot.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garavito is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Garavito circles away and we're back to standing.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Garavito as he connects with a hook.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garavito throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Garavito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garavito looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Garavito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garavito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Garavito.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson throws a leg kick
enabling Garavito to counter with a crisp jab.
Garavito lands with a good body shot.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Garavito.
Garavito cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Garavito connects with the punch.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garavito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson flicks out a counter leg kick but Garavito steps away.
Garavito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Garavito lands a head shot.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garavito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Garavito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A little feinted left hand from Garavito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Garavito as he connects with a hook.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Jab by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Wilson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garavito!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garavito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garavito ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson lands a head kick!
Wilson throws a head kick that Garavito semi-blocks.
Garavito lands with a cross.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garavito defends it well.
Garavito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Garavito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito works the jab nicely.
Garavito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a body kick that stops Garavito in his tracks momentarily.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garavito digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
A cross from Wilson lands.
Garavito misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Garavito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Garavito moved out of range.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
letting Garavito counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garavito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Garavito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Garavito lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garavito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garavito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garavito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Garavito's head but Garavito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garavito tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garavito counters with a nice uppercut.
Garavito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garavito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garavito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garavito throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson slips a straight right by Garavito.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garavito throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Garavito saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garavito defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Garavito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garavito at a distance.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Garavito.
Wilson cracks the inside of Garavito's front leg.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Garavito's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson punishes Garavito's body with a nice straight punch.
Garavito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Garavito's shoulder, as Garavito tries to avoid the shot.
Garavito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a hook but Garavito blocks it.
Garavito throws a leg kick
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson moves forwards but Garavito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson slips a straight right by Garavito.
Wilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garavito.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
Garavito connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Garavito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Wilson throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson throws a hook but Garavito avoids it easily.
Garavito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Garavito moved away.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garavito. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Garavito finds it's target.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garavito scores with a nice head shot.
Garavito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garavito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garavito won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garavito tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Garavito wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to control for a moment but Garavito uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Garavito is defending well.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Garavito is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Garavito misses with a wild combination.
Wilson with a jab.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
Garavito with a nice cross.
Garavito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garavito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Garavito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Wilson tries to move into range but Garavito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Garavito misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson thumps Garavito with a low kick.
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garavito misses with a looping left.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garavito throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Garavito needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
Garavito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Wilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Garavito.
Wilson defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Garavito lands with a shot to the body.
Garavito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garavito gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garavito trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Garavito keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luis Garavito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garavito can pounce on him.
Garavito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garavito misses with a straight right.
Garavito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito lands the left hand.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Wilson swings for the body but Garavito moves out of range.
Garavito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Wilson moves out of range as Garavito strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garavito is just out of range.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garavito counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Garavito to counter with a crisp jab.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
Garavito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Garavito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Garavito.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garavito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garavito!
In his post fight interview, Luis Garavito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Slade Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'What a knock. Hats off to my opponent, he was the better man tonight. I enjoyed the fight and I look forward to coming back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Blaine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaine dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Blaine lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Blaine misses with a body punch.
Blaine is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Blaine fails to land.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaine.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Blaine's head.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Blaine fails to land.
Blaine misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaine controls the action.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Blaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaine blocking some punches.
Blaine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Blaine.
Blaine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blaine fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Blaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaine scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaine.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaine.
A shot in the inside from Blaine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is trying to stall.
Blaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anderson cracks Blaine with a nice body shot.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson presses Blaine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaine breaks the clinch.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Blaine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Blaine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Blaine's shoulder, as Blaine tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaine misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaine.
Anderson moves out of range as Blaine strikes.
Blaine misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Blaine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Austin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson tries a body shot but Blaine blocks it.
Blaine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson presses Blaine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blaine misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blaine tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Blaine.
Blaine can't break the clinch.
Blaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Blaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Anderson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaine misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blaine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
Anderson looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaine.
Blaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Blaine stalling.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Blaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blaine as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson pushes Blaine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A short right from Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Blaine slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Blaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaine blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaine.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Blaine stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blaine.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Blaine back against the cage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blaine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaine misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaine controls the action.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaine has Anderson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Blaine misses with the head strike.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaine or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blaine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaine throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Blaine in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
A big left from Blaine misses.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaine in his tracks.
Blaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Blaine in a clinch.
Anderson lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaine.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Blaine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson pushes Blaine up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Blaine prevents a body shot from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Austin Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Blaine throws a head punch that misses.
Blaine blocking some punches.
Anderson pushes Blaine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Blaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson tries to work over Blaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Blaine is stalling here.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Blaine controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is stalling here.
A short right from Anderson.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Blaine working aggressively here.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
Blaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Blaine avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaine's elbow.
Blaine looking to stall.
Blaine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Blaine blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaine controls his hands.
A short left from Anderson.
Blaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaine blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaine backwards.
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!
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blaine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blaine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Blaine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blaine throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Blaine throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Blaine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blaine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson scores with a one two! Blaine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blaine is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaine throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Oh Blaine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blaine moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson tests Blaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson drops Blaine with a big left hand! Blaine is injured, injured bad! Anderson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson is the new heavyweight champion!
Austin Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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