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LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffaele Cutolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcellus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffaele Cutolo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander throws a series of punches but Cutolo avoids them all with ease.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Cutolo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alexander throws a right hand that misses
and Cutolo counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
Alexander swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cutolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Cutolo tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutolo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Cutolo.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo scores with a hook to the body.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Cutolo controls the action.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A short left from Cutolo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutolo's elbow.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo lands a body punch.
Cutolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A short right from Cutolo.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander is rocked!
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cutolo.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cutolo.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been informed that Cutolo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cutolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Cutolo lands a big right hand that drops Alexander! The killer instinct kicks in and Cutolo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cutolo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raffaele Cutolo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kash Kwicklee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ngolo Kantogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwicklee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Shelter/ Rage Against the Machine. Kash Kwicklee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kash Kwicklee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ngolo Kantogo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwicklee. Kantogo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwicklee tries to clinch up but Kantogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwicklee clinches with his opponent.
Kwicklee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kantogo blocks an uppercut.
Kwicklee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantogo misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Kwicklee - that landed with a thud.
Kwicklee tries a knee to the head but Kantogo blocks it.
Kwicklee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwicklee blocks a body shot from Kantogo.
Kwicklee gets through Kantogo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kwicklee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kantogo.
Kantogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwicklee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kwicklee fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantogo lands a right hand.
Kwicklee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwicklee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kantogo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kwicklee.
Kantogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwicklee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kantogo.
Kantogo misses with some punches.
Kantogo blocks a body shot from Kwicklee.
Kantogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwicklee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwicklee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kantogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kantogo as Kwicklee tries to tie him up.
Kwicklee trying to control the position but instead, Kantogo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kwicklee into the cage.
Kantogo misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwicklee is trying to maintain a safe position but Kantogo gets an underhook and turns Kwicklee into the cage.
Kantogo misses with a punch to the body.
Kwicklee is leaning against Kantogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kantogo blocks an elbow strike from Kwicklee.
Kwicklee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kantogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwicklee's elbow.
Kwicklee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kantogo being controlled against the cage.
Kwicklee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kantogo up against the cage.
Kantogo misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwicklee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kantogo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Kantogo.
Kwicklee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kantogo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kantogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwicklee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kantogo.
Kwicklee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kantogo to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kantogo gets through Kwicklee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kantogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwicklee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwicklee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kantogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kwicklee misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kantogo fails to land.
Kantogo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kwicklee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kantogo can turn it around.
Kantogo has a couple of punches blocked by Kwicklee.
Kantogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwicklee backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kantogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kantogo is working Kwicklee over against the cage.
Kwicklee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kantogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kantogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ngolo Kantogo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kantogo ducks under a wild hook from Kwicklee.
Kwicklee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kwicklee throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kwicklee throws a sloppy body shot
and Kwicklee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwicklee misses with a hook. Kantogo ducked under it nicely.
Kantogo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kwicklee.
Kwicklee has a takedown stuffed.
Kantogo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwicklee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantogo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwicklee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwicklee tries to clinch up but Kantogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kantogo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwicklee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kantogo is just out of range.
Kantogo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kwicklee on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantogo throws a jab when Kwicklee was well out of range.
Kantogo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwicklee tries to bum rush Kantogo with a series of wild strikes but Kantogo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kantogo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kwicklee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kantogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwicklee.
Kantogo tests Kwicklee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwicklee rushes Kantogo and presses him up against the cage.
Kwicklee blocks an uppercut.
Kantogo tries to work over Kwicklee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kantogo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kantogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kantogo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kantogo has a couple of punches blocked by Kwicklee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kwicklee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwicklee misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kwicklee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kantogo blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwicklee gets through Kantogo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwicklee blocks an uppercut.
Kwicklee trying to stall but Kantogo improves his position.
Kantogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwicklee.
Kantogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwicklee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwicklee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kwicklee lands a nice uppercut.
Kantogo tries to work over Kwicklee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwicklee stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwicklee stalling the fight.
Kantogo lands with a light punch inside.
Kantogo can't find room to land a body shot as Kwicklee controls the action.
Kantogo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwicklee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantogo digs a right hand into Kwicklee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kwicklee's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Kantogo.
Kantogo avoids the elbow strike from Kwicklee, against the cage.
Kantogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ngolo Kantogo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwicklee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwicklee.
Kwicklee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwicklee misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwicklee tries to stall but Kantogo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kantogo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kantogo lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kantogo blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Kwicklee fails to land.
Kantogo misses with the head strike.
Kantogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kantogo.
Kwicklee pushes Kantogo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kwicklee blocking some punches.
Kantogo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kwicklee throws a head punch that misses.
Kantogo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwicklee backwards.
Kantogo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kwicklee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kantogo after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ngolo Kantogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kantogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwicklee moves away.
Kwicklee staying out of range there.
Kantogo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwicklee is looking to clinch but Kantogo is avoiding it.
Kwicklee pushes Kantogo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kantogo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kwicklee taking a breather.
Kantogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwicklee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kwicklee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kantogo lands with a right to the head.
Kwicklee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kwicklee.
A right hook to the body lands for Kantogo.
Kwicklee misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kwicklee on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kantogo as Kwicklee tries to tie him up.
Kwicklee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kantogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwicklee swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwicklee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kantogo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kantogo fails to land.
Kantogo lands a body punch.
Kantogo lands a nice uppercut.
Kantogo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kwicklee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kwicklee.
Kantogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwicklee tries to stall but Kantogo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kantogo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwicklee backwards.
It looks like Kash Kwicklee has been cut.
Kwicklee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwicklee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kantogo or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kantogo as Kwicklee tries to tie him up.
Kantogo blocking some punches.
Kwicklee throws a head punch that misses.
Kwicklee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kantogo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kantogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantogo gets through Kwicklee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwicklee tries a body shot but Kantogo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kantogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwicklee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwicklee works on Kantogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kantogo blocking some punches.
Kwicklee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kantogo fails to land.
Kantogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwicklee controls his hands.
Kwicklee looking to stall.
Kwicklee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantogo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kantogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwicklee backwards.
Kwicklee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kwicklee working aggressively here.
Kantogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantogo gets through Kwicklee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwicklee wants to stall.
Kwicklee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kantogo is keeping busy.
Kwicklee seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kantogo is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kantogo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kwicklee backwards.
Kash Kwicklee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Kwicklee fails to land.
Kwicklee stalling in the clinch but Kantogo improves position.
Kwicklee working aggressively here.
Kantogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kantogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantogo works on Kwicklee's body with a couple of short punches.
Kantogo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwicklee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantogo lands a right hand.
Ngolo Kantogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kwicklee lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngolo Kantogo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kantogo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngolo Kantogo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elang Gumilang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joos Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gumilang comes to the cage accompanied by Insanity Love-Sawano Hiroyuki[nZk]:mica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elang Gumilang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joos Frank!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gumilang.
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Gumilang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gumilang has hold of one of Frank's legs. Frank is fighting the takedown attempt but Gumilang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gumilang is looking to stand up but Frank won't let him.
Frank wants to stand but Gumilang is controlling the position.
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank wants to sweep here but Gumilang controlling him for the moment.
Gumilang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank 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.
Frank wants to sweep here but Gumilang controlling him for the moment.
Gumilang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frank wants to stand and escape but Gumilang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumilang is looking to stand up but Frank won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gumilang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gumilang rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Gumilang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Frank kicks Gumilang off and gets to his feet.
Frank is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gumilang darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Gumilang lands an elbow that stopped Frank in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gumilang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumilang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frank's defenses.
Gumilang lands a damaging elbow.
Frank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang cracks Frank with a nice body shot.
Frank is trying to force a seperation but Gumilang has the dominant position.
Gumilang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumilang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frank tries to bum rush Gumilang with a series of wild strikes but Gumilang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gumilang scores with a three punch combo!
Gumilang forces Frank back against the cage and clinches.
Gumilang presses Frank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gumilang working Frank over with knees to the body.
Frank looks winded!
Gumilang landing knees to the body.
Gumilang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a series of wild punches.
Gumilang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gumilang connects with a crisp jab.
Gumilang 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.
Gumilang stands up from Frank's guard - Gumilang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gumilang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gumilang closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Gumilang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank jumps guard but Gumilang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Elang Gumilang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joos Frank.
Gumilang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumilang takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumilang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Frank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frank is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gumilang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Frank to the mat. Frank regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Frank pushes Gumilang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gumilang pushes Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Gumilang blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elang Gumilang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gumilang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gumilang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gumilang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.
Gumilang has closed the distance and engaged Frank in a clinch.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gumilang walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank dodges the punch combination from Gumilang.
Frank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gumilang defends it nicely.
Elang Gumilang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joos Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumilang clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees to the body from Gumilang.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Gumilang crunches a lovely knee into Frank's ribcage.
Frank takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gumilang has Frank pressed against the cage, preventing Frank from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Gumilang.
Gumilang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gumilang lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gumilang.
Gumilang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gumilang lands an uppercut.
Frank letting Gumilang take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumilang has Frank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gumilang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Frank tumbling to the mat - Gumilang dives into Frank's guard.
Gumilang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gumilang slips a jab and a cross from Frank.
Gumilang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gumilang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frank up against the cage.
Gumilang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gumilang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gumilang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gumilang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gumilang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gumilang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Gumilang.
Gumilang lands a knee to the body.
Gumilang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Gumilang crunches a lovely knee into Frank's ribcage.
Gumilang lands a knee to the body.
Gumilang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gumilang clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gumilang pushes Frank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gumilang lands a nice elbow.
Gumilang lands a nice knee to the body.
Gumilang has Frank pushed against the cage.
Gumilang lands a left hand.
Gumilang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frank or not.
Gumilang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Elang Gumilang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gumilang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Frank to stand up.
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Gumilang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elang Gumilang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumilang throws a head kick that misses.
Gumilang clinches with his opponent.
Frank being controlled against the cage.
Gumilang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gumilang clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumilang slows down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gumilang.
Frank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumilang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gumilang obliges.
Nice elbow from Gumilang.
Gumilang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gumilang working Frank over with knees to the body.
Gumilang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Frank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gumilang as the two fighters clinch.
Gumilang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Gumilang.
A right handed body shot lands from Gumilang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gumilang has Frank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gumilang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Frank tumbling to the mat - Gumilang dives into Frank's guard.
Gumilang stands up and waves to Frank to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Gumilang. Gumilang maintains the clinch.
Frank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frank takes an elbow to the temple.
Gumilang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gumilang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank tries to keep at a distance but Gumilang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gumilang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumilang scores a nice knee to the body.
Gumilang lands a nice elbow.
Gumilang controlling the action here for a moment.
Gumilang manages to break the clinch.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gumilang misses with a wild combination.
Joos Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank clinches up with Gumilang and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank takes an elbow to the temple.
Gumilang working Frank over with knees to the body.
Gumilang lands a damaging elbow.
Elang Gumilang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gumilang lands a good knee to the midsection. Frank won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gumilang breaks the clinch.
Frank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gumilang defends well and Frank ends up having to push Gumilang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elang Gumilang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elang Gumilang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joos Frank.
A head kick misses from Gumilang.
Gumilang clinches with his opponent.
Gumilang lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elang Gumilang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gumilang 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elang Gumilang!
During a confident post fight interview, Elang Gumilang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sharpshooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpshooter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Han Denderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rick Sharpshooter's chin.
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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197 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Self confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Han Denderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Sharpshooter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpshooter misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharpshooter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharpshooter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Denderson is out of range.
Sharpshooter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denderson gets caught napping as Sharpshooter dives in and scores a takedown. Denderson manages to retain guard.
Denderson has his hands on Sharpshooter's head, controlling the position.
Sharpshooter preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Denderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Denderson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denderson 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denderson is on top in guard.
Denderson stands up over Sharpshooter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Denderson works over Sharpshooter with some ground and pound from guard.
Denderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denderson is working Sharpshooter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denderson distracts Sharpshooter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpshooter has momentary wrist control but Denderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Denderson working some strikes from top position.
Denderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is in close to Sharpshooter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denderson trying to control but Sharpshooter is working from the bottom.
Sharpshooter keeping full guard, as Denderson tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Denderson wants to control from the top but Sharpshooter keeps moving.
Denderson passes Sharpshooter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Denderson wants to take a breather but Sharpshooter is having none of it.
Denderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharpshooter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpshooter taking some punishment here, with Denderson in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpshooter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denderson controlling the action here.
Denderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sharpshooter wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Denderson there.
Ground and pound from Denderson.
Denderson moves into full mount! Sharpshooter won't be happy about that!
Denderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Denderson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sharpshooter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sharpshooter is rocked!
Denderson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sharpshooter scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Denderson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Denderson stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Denderson!
A very excited looking Han Denderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Mosa Al Kroati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kroati has chosen My Ummah as his entrance music. Carter Fitzgerald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carter Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abu Mosa Al Kroati!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Al Kroati shoots in.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Al Kroati counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Kroati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Al Kroati.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Al Kroati.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Al Kroati tenderised Fitzgerald's leg. Fitzgerald is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al Kroati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Abu Mosa Al Kroati has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the body
and Al Kroati counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Al Kroati to acknowledge the strikes.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Al Kroati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al Kroati walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzgerald.
Al Kroati looks winded!
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Fitzgerald throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Al Kroati's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fitzgerald lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Carter Fitzgerald!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carter Fitzgerald made sure he mentioned Hellraiser FightGear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Obamacare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obamacare has chosen Julio Bashmore - Battle For Middle You as his entrance music. Baraka Obamacare will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matheus Knorr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baraka Obamacare!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obamacare throws a series of punches but Knorr avoids them all with ease.
Knorr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Obamacare sprawls and moves away.
Obamacare misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Obamacare.
Obamacare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knorr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Obamacare misses with a few strikes there.
Knorr feinted with a counter takedown.
Knorr tries a head kick but it misses.
Obamacare throws a nice looking combination but Knorr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knorr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knorr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Obamacare did well to prevent Knorr getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obamacare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knorr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obamacare sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obamacare is concentrating on defense, preventing Knorr from advancing position.
Obamacare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knorr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obamacare is trying to get back to full guard.
Obamacare holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Obamacare won't allow Knorr to pass to mount.
Obamacare controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knorr is trying for a kimura here. Obamacare looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Knorr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matheus Knorr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uri Nierer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uriah Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uri Nierer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uriah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nierer takes a swing at Faber's ribcage but misses.
Faber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uriah Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nierer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Uriah Faber has been cut.
Nierer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faber.
Nierer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nierer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nierer looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Nierer looks to land a right hand but Faber moved out of range.
Faber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nierer defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nierer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nierer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uri Nierer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Faber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nierer misses with a left hand
and Faber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nierer won't be happy with that.
Faber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nierer keeps working.
Nierer is looking to regain half guard here but Faber keeps moving and retains side control.
Faber in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nierer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uriah Faber!
Uriah Faber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickard Rakell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakell has chosen Tyga - Rack City as his entrance music. Dick Mahoney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Mahoney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickard Rakell!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahoney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rakell avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Rakell lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Rakell both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Rakell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rakell.
Rakell thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rakell.
Rakell just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakell lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakell cracks Mahoney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakell throws out the jab.
Rakell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
Rakell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Rakell circles away.
Rakell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rakell circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rakell.
Rakell connects with a body shot that sends Mahoney's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Rakell. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rakell throws out a loose jab but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakell jabs at Mahoney's body.
Mahoney misses with a hook. Rakell ducked under it nicely.
Rakell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakell. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahoney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Rickard Rakell has been cut.
Rakell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rakell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rakell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rakell swinging wildly here.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakell.
Mahoney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahoney tries to score with a low kick but Rakell moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rakell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rickard Rakell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahoney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rakell tries to get into range but Mahoney steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rakell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mahoney scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney retains his welterweight title!
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