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UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCoy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O Canada. Jose De La Cus has chosen Timbaland - Don't get no betta as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carter Jose De La Cus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jose De La Cus jabs McCoy right on the nose. McCoy blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Danny McCoy has been cut.
Jose De La Cus blocks a head kick by McCoy.
Jose De La Cus lands an overhand right.
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jose De La Cus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jose De La Cus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCoy moves into the clinch.
McCoy misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for McCoy.
Jose De La Cus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy slips a jab and a cross from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jose De La Cus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jose De La Cus.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
McCoy throws out a loose jab but Jose De La Cus uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Jose De La Cus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCoy clinches up with Jose De La Cus and pushes him back against the cage.
Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose De La Cus moves away.
Jose De La Cus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jose De La Cus misses with a hook. McCoy ducked under it nicely.
Jose De La Cus fails to land with a series of punches.
McCoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCoy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jose De La Cus doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Jose De La Cus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jose De La Cus swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoy.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy swings for the body but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jose De La Cus staying out of range there.
McCoy rushes Jose De La Cus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jose De La Cus, as that shot connected.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose De La Cus manages to avoid it.
Jose De La Cus throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jose De La Cus misses with a two punch combination.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
Jose De La Cus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
Jose De La Cus slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.
McCoy is looking to wear down Jose De La Cus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jose De La Cus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose De La Cus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to clinch but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
McCoy scores with a jab.
Jose De La Cus lands with an uppercut that bounces McCoy off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from McCoy.
Jose De La Cus looks to score with a jab to the body but McCoy is just out of range.
McCoy slips under a jab from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
Jose De La Cus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jose De La Cus misses the shot to the body.
Jose De La Cus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jose De La Cus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jose De La Cus lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jose De La Cus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Jose De La Cus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jose De La Cus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus connects with a body shot that sends McCoy's belly button to the back.
Jose De La Cus misses with a body shot.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
McCoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jose De La Cus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jose De La Cus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McCoy takes a swing at Jose De La Cus's ribcage but misses.
Jose De La Cus lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
No joy there for Jose De La Cus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jose De La Cus avoids the head kick by McCoy.
Jose De La Cus connects with a right hand. McCoy shakes it off.
McCoy tries to clinch but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely.
Jose De La Cus misses with a double jab.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Jose De La Cus feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Jose De La Cus avoids it well.
McCoy misses with a head kick.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Jose De La Cus misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Jose De La Cus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jose De La Cus. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jose De La Cus throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jose De La Cus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely.
McCoy tries to clinch there but Jose De La Cus circles away.
McCoy pushes Jose De La Cus up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy tries a body shot but Jose De La Cus blocks it.
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jose De La Cus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jose De La Cus counters with a single leg into guard. McCoy didn't expect that.
McCoy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jose De La Cus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jose De La Cus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jose De La Cus lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.
Danny McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jose De La Cus throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy throws a head kick but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
McCoy throws a right and a left that Jose De La Cus avoids nicely.
McCoy wants to clinch up but Jose De La Cus keeps it at a distance.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jose De La Cus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Jose De La Cus does no damage.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jose De La Cus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter Jose De La Cus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jose De La Cus falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCoy throws a body punch but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy connects with a looping right hand.
Jose De La Cus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Jose De La Cus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jose De La Cus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jose De La Cus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jose De La Cus throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose De La Cus was well out of range. Poor timing from McCoy.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jose De La Cus throws out the jab.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose De La Cus misses with a two punch combination.
Jose De La Cus throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy throws a body punch but Jose De La Cus moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus blocks a leg kick.
Jose De La Cus tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jose De La Cus fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Jose De La Cus there.
McCoy connects with the punch.
McCoy is looking to slow Jose De La Cus down with leg kicks.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy scores with a body shot.
McCoy throws a head kick that Jose De La Cus semi-blocks.
Jose De La Cus dodges the punch combination from McCoy.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
McCoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Jose De La Cus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy jabs Jose De La Cus right on the nose. Jose De La Cus blinks but takes it well.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jose De La Cus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
Jose De La Cus throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
Jose De La Cus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jose De La Cus with the counter takedown but McCoy avoids it easily.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy is looking for a counter combo.
McCoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jose De La Cus works the jab nicely.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jose De La Cus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
Jose De La Cus is breathing heavily.
Jose De La Cus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McCoy dodges the punch combination from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose De La Cus moves away.
McCoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jose De La Cus circles away quickly and effectively.
Jose De La Cus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jose De La Cus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carter Jose De La Cus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Danny McCoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Jose De La Cus misses.
Jose De La Cus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jose De La Cus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from McCoy does no damage.
Jose De La Cus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
Jose De La Cus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose De La Cus misses with a few strikes there.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose De La Cus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Jose De La Cus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose De La Cus swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a head kick.
Jose De La Cus misses with a hook.
Jose De La Cus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jose De La Cus just misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy has Jose De La Cus up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy working aggressively here.
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
McCoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jose De La Cus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCoy misses the shot to the body.
McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jose De La Cus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCoy misses with an uppercut. Jose De La Cus saw that one coming.
Jose De La Cus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy dodges the punch combination from Jose De La Cus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jose De La Cus at a distance.
Jose De La Cus looks to land a combination but McCoy avoids it well.
Jose De La Cus throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely.
McCoy throws a series of punches but Jose De La Cus avoids them all with ease.
McCoy misses with the combination.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
Jose De La Cus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danny McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose De La Cus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose De La Cus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Jose De La Cus circles away.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
Jose De La Cus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carter Jose De La Cus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jose De La Cus connects with a body shot that sends McCoy's belly button to the back.
McCoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jose De La Cus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jose De La Cus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
McCoy takes a swing at Jose De La Cus's ribcage but misses.
McCoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jose De La Cus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCoy wants to clinch up but Jose De La Cus keeps it at a distance.
McCoy takes a swing at Jose De La Cus's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jose De La Cus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
McCoy dodges the punch combination from Jose De La Cus.
A punch combination from Jose De La Cus misses.
Jose De La Cus lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.
McCoy throws a right hand that Jose De La Cus ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose De La Cus also avoids with ease.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
McCoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
And Jose De La Cus tries to counter it with a takedown but McCoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jose De La Cus stalks McCoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCoy's face. McCoy staggers backwards, shaken.
McCoy misses with a hook.
Jose De La Cus misses with a series of wild punches.
McCoy slips a jab and a cross from Jose De La Cus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carter Jose De La Cus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jose De La Cus 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Jose De La Cus!
A very excited looking Carter Jose De La Cus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Bradstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giblert Melendez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Bradstone!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradstone closes the distance and pushes Melendez back into the cage.
Bradstone controlling the action here for a moment.
Bradstone tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
Bradstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradstone ducks right into an uppercut from Melendez .
Melendez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Melendez tries to clinch but Bradstone moves out of range.
Bradstone looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming.
Bradstone rushes Melendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradstone takes a shot to the head.
Melendez is looking to control Bradstone's arms but Bradstone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melendez has his back to the cage.
Bradstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Melendez has double underhooks.
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Bradstone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
Bradstone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melendez under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez tries to clinch up but Bradstone circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradstone circles away.
Melendez darts in and clinches Bradstone up against the cage.
Melendez stalling against the cage.
Bradstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradstone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bradstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Melendez .
Melendez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradstone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melendez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bradstone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melendez works on Bradstone's body with a couple of short punches.
Melendez has Bradstone pressed against the cage, preventing Bradstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Melendez .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradstone is defending well.
Bradstone tries a knee to the head but Melendez blocks it.
Melendez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bradstone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bradstone blocking some punches.
Melendez looking for a takedown.
Bradstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bradstone.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bradstone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez breaks the clinch.
Bradstone throws a head kick that Melendez semi-blocks.
Bradstone scores with a kick to the body.
Melendez checks a leg kick.
Bradstone throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Bradstone throws a sloppy head kick and Melendez moves out of range easily.
Giblert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradstone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melendez defending well as Bradstone loads up on a big left hand.
Bradstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melendez is looking to clinch but Bradstone is avoiding it.
Bradstone throws out a leg kick but Melendez moves out of range and Bradstone only half commits.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradstone scores with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradstone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bradstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melendez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez .
Melendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bradstone tries a quick counter leg kick but Melendez is wise to it.
Bradstone connects with a leg kick. Melendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bradstone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Melendez clinches up with Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez controlling the action here for a moment.
Bradstone blocks a body shot from Melendez .
Melendez blocks an elbow strike.
Melendez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bradstone stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradstone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Melendez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradstone tries to throw a body punch but Melendez avoids it by throwing Bradstone back against the cage.
Bradstone lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
Bradstone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Melendez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giblert Melendez 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Melendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradstone.
Bradstone tries to keep at a distance but Melendez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melendez misses with a body punch.
Bradstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradstone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bradstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melendez moves in looking to clinch but Bradstone pushes him off.
Melendez is looking to clinch.
Bradstone darts in looking for a takedown but Melendez gets double underhooks and turns Bradstone into the cage.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradstone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melendez but Melendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melendez stuns Bradstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
Bradstone misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone looks to land a body kick but Melendez moved away.
Giblert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez leaves Bradstone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bradstone.
Melendez tries to clinch but Bradstone moves out of range.
Melendez swinging wildly here.
Bradstone clobbers Melendez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Melendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melendez ducks under a wild hook from Bradstone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melendez gets tackled into the cage by Bradstone. Bradstone maintains the clinch.
Bradstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melendez looks to clinch
and Bradstone counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone throws a head kick but Melendez moves out of range.
It looked like Melendez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bradstone.
Melendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradstone. Bradstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bradstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradstone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Melendez .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradstone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drake Bradstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradstone misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez moves out of range as Bradstone throws a body kick.
Bradstone throws a leg kick
and Melendez counters with a nice body shot.
Bradstone connects with a leg kick. Melendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bradstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Bradstone.
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradstone's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Melendez .
Bradstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez has had enough of the clinch but Bradstone keeps him there for the moment.
Melendez looking to slow down the pace here.
Melendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melendez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradstone goes for a takedown attempt but Melendez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bradstone.
Melendez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradstone misses with a leg kick.
Melendez moves out of range as Bradstone throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bradstone.
Bradstone scores with a leg kick.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches.
Melendez looking to slow down the pace here.
Bradstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradstone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melendez wants to clinch.
Melendez clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Bradstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giblert Melendez 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Melendez pushes Bradstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradstone looking to throw knees to the head but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Melendez gets underhooks to prevent Bradstone's takedown attempt.
Melendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melendez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Bradstone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Melendez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Melendez gets underhooks to prevent Bradstone's takedown attempt.
Melendez stalls.
Bradstone misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez tries a body shot but Bradstone blocks it.
Bradstone missing with knees to the body.
Bradstone lands a nice uppercut.
Melendez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradstone breaks from the clinch.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bradstone.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Bradstone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Melendez defends it well.
Bradstone throws a right hand that Melendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Melendez also avoids with ease.
Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bradstone.
Bradstone throws a big shot that misses.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradstone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Melendez . Melendez obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradstone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Melendez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Melendez rushes Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Melendez gets through Bradstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bradstone manages to break the clinch.
Bradstone delivers a nice body kick.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradstone throws a lazy right hand but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradstone wants to clinch but Melendez slips to the side
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradstone misses with a low kick as Melendez jumps back.
Melendez instigates a clinch.
Melendez tries to throw a body punch but Bradstone avoids it by throwing Melendez back against the cage.
Melendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradstone controls his hands.
Giblert Melendez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melendez prevents Bradstone from breaking the clinch.
Bradstone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Melendez trying to control the position but instead, Bradstone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melendez into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melendez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melendez breaks from the clinch.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Bradstone misses
and Melendez counters with a left to the body.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Bradstone.
Bradstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bradstone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Melendez eats them both and turns towards Bradstone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bradstone scores with a nice body kick.
Melendez tries to clinch there but Bradstone circles away.
Melendez clinches up with Bradstone and pushes him back against the cage.
Melendez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradstone's efforts to push away.
Bradstone tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Drake Bradstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradstone wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradstone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradstone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bradstone is thwarting Melendez 's attempts to control the position.
Bradstone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bradstone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melendez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Giblert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradstone lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drake Bradstone.
I've got Bradstone 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Bradstone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tonon (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Shipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
Tonon walks into a jab.
Shipman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harold Shipman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonon.
Shipman is looking for a counter combo.
Shipman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonon.
A head kick from Tonon lands but Shipman takes it in his stride.
Shipman is rocked!
Tonon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Shipman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Tonon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Harrison!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Munson slips under a jab from Harrison.
Munson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harrison stuns Munson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Munson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munson misses with a hook
and Harrison counters with a big head kick but Munson shrugs it off.
Harrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrison. Harrison obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison throws a body kick that misses.
Harrison throws a lazy head kick
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Harrison moved away.
Munson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harrison scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson thumps Harrison with a low kick.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Harrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munson. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Harrison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harrison lands a jab to the head.
Munson scores with a leg kick.
Munson throws a right hand that Harrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrison also avoids with ease.
Munson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munson misses with a few strikes there.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrison thows a leg kick but Munson checks it
and Munson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Munson checks it.
Munson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harrison misses with a body kick.
Harrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harrison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harrison cracks Munson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrison throws a head kick that Munson semi-blocks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harrison.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Munson misses the target.
Good leg kick by Munson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munson lands with a slapping head kick.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
Harrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harrison throws a lazy head kick
and Munson counters with a thumping low kick.
Munson lunges at Harrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrison's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson is looking to slow Harrison down with leg kicks.
Munson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munson avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison checks a low kick from Munson.
Munson cracks the inside of Harrison's front leg.
Harrison takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
Munson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrison's calf.
Munson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harrison will feel that in the morning.
Harrison tried to score with a low kick but Munson checks it.
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrison throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from Munson is predictable there
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrison wants to land a leg kick but Munson is out of range.
Harrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munson.
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Munson misses its target.
Munson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munson lands a jab to the head.
Harrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munson.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
Munson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrison's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison tries a low kick but Munson avoids it.
Munson scores with a leg kick.
Munson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munson avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Harrison blocks the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harrison!
Munson lands a body shot.
Munson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harrison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munson - the referee stops the clock and Harrison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munson. Harrison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson connects with a single shot there.
Munson blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison moves out of range of the body kick from Munson.
Munson scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Harrison misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrison throws out a counter right but Munson avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrison, right into the meat.
Robert Munson is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrison scores with a spinning back kick!
Harrison throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Harrison scores with a leg kick.
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Munson misses with a straight left.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munson.
Harrison is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Harrison tries to score with a low kick but Munson moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Munson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Munson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrison's calf.
Munson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson lands a jab to Harrison's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrison, right into the meat.
Munson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harrison looks to land a body kick but Munson moved away.
Munson tried to counter with a leg kick but Harrison avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrison.
Harrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harrison throws a wild body kick that Munson sees coming a mile off.
Harrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrison lands a head kick!
Munson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
Harrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harrison is looking to chop away at Munson's legs.
Harrison lands a head kick!
Harrison misses with a low kick.
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison pushes Munson away with a front kick.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Munson checks it.
Munson blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Munson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harrison lands a jab.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Harrison
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Munson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands a leg kick that knocks Harrison off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison scores with a kick to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harrison checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrison.
Harrison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harrison misses with a hook
and Munson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Munson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrison delivers a nice body kick.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Harrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harrison takes a step back to recover.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson tries to land a leg kick but Harrison saw it coming and moves away.
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 Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harrison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrison scores with a body shot.
Munson throws a wild body kick that Harrison sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Munson misses.
Munson lands with a kick to the temple. Harrison shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Munson catches Harrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Munson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Harrison throws a looping overhand right but Munson ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Munson rushes Harrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Munson.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison blocks the elbow strike.
Harrison working aggressively here.
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Munson looking to slow down the pace here.
Harrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munson'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.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but Munson blocks it.
Harrison blocks an elbow strike from Munson.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Munson lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison pushes Munson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
And Munson counters with a quick kick to the body but Harrison blocks it.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Munson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Harrison misses with a body shot
and Munson counters with a two punch combo.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munson.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Munson moves out of range easily.
Harrison avoids the head kick by Munson.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick
and Harrison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrison misses with a body kick.
Munson scores with a spinning back kick!
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
Munson moves out of range as Harrison throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Munson.
Munson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison.
Munson is looking to land body kicks.
Harrison moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Munson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munson avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Munson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Munson.
Munson moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Munson avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Munson 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.
Harrison misses with a kick to the body
and Munson counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Munson checks a leg kick.
Munson tries to counter by clinching up but Harrison breaks away and moves out of range.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison throws a lazy head kick
and Munson counters with a head kick.
Harrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses
and Munson counters with a low kick, right behind Harrison 's knee.
Munson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robert Munson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munson, 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert Munson!
An out of breath Robert Munson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier comes to the cage accompanied by Decisions. KaSolomon has chosen 2-pac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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27
248 lbs
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210 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Brazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaka KaSolomon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KaSolomon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - KaSolomon lands in his opponent's guard.
Brazier keeping full guard, as KaSolomon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Brazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Brazier!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier content to stall in guard here.
Brazier is looking to stand up but KaSolomon won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier gets to his feet - KaSolomon follows without any prompting.
Brazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KaSolomon clinches up with Brazier and pushes him back against the cage.
Brazier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brazier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier stops a takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
Brazier stalling against the cage.
Brazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaka KaSolomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KaSolomon moves into the clinch.
KaSolomon jumps guard but Brazier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brazier misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Brazier to work.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Brazier holds him up against the cage and eventually KaSolomon drops back down to his feet.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
Brazier manages to break the clinch.
KaSolomon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Brazier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KaSolomon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brazier sprawls well. Brazier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KaSolomon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brazier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows KaSolomon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
KaSolomon postures up in Brazier's guard and throws a big left but Brazier blocks it.
KaSolomon throws an elbow that misses. Brazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in KaSolomon's guard. Nice move by Brazier!
Brazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brazier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Brazier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brazier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KaSolomon tries for a takedown but Brazier circles away easily
and Brazier counters with a good low kick that KaSolomon was not able to check.
KaSolomon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conor Brazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
KaSolomon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KaSolomon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
KaSolomon shoots and misses
and Brazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brazier counters with a right hand to the body.
KaSolomon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. KaSolomon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brazier lands a nice shot to the body.
Brazier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KaSolomon doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brazier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brazier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to KaSolomon's calf.
KaSolomon is breathing heavily.
Brazier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brazier jabs at KaSolomon's body.
Brazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KaSolomon can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazier scores with a body shot.
Brazier lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Brazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. KaSolomon doesn't seem phased though.
Brazier has managed to clinch.
Brazier stalling in the clinch.
Brazier breaks the clinch.
KaSolomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conor Brazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brazier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brazier wants it to stay on the feet.
Brazier is looking to wear down KaSolomon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
KaSolomon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brazier.
Brazier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KaSolomon tries to circle away but Brazier has him pinned against the cage.
Brazier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brazier.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brazier just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brazier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
KaSolomon tries to pull guard but Brazier won't allow it.
Brazier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Brazier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Conor Brazier.
KaSolomon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
KaSolomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brazier.
KaSolomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brazier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brazier lands with a hook. KaSolomon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
KaSolomon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and KaSolomon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Shaka KaSolomon's cut even more.
KaSolomon closes the distance and clinches up with Brazier, looking for a takedown. KaSolomon pushes Brazier against the cage but Brazier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brazier moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon.
Brazier manages to break the clinch.
Brazier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brazier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten KaSolomon somewhat.
Brazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KaSolomon has his takedown stuffed
and Brazier counters with a left and a right... And another left! KaSolomon is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Brazier!
A very excited looking Conor Brazier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Selfie Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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26
150 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Lord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clavette defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Clavette moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Clavette feints the counter takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clavette has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lord listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Clavette's belly button to the back.
That kick from Lord tenderised Clavette's leg. Clavette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clavette moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
Clavette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Selfie Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clavette at a distance.
Clavette walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lord.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lord finds it's way through Clavette's defenses.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord stuns Clavette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lord gets caught flat footed, as Clavette shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord wants to get back to his feet but Clavette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lord looking to control.
Clavette throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lord wants to get back to his feet but Clavette is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clavette throws a big elbow that misses.
Clavette prevents Lord from getting back to his feet.
Clavette tries to free his leg and advance position but Lord is retaining full guard.
Lord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clavette throwing strikes from guard but Lord blocks nicely.
Lord trying to control the position here.
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.
Lord is looking to stand up but Clavette isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lord drops his hands momentarily and Clavette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Clavette as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord lands with a kick to the temple. Clavette shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lord misses with a low kick as Clavette jumps back.
Clavette shoots in looking for a takedown. Lord tries to sprawl out of it but Clavette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clavette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord lands a jab.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Clavette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clavette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lord defends it well.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Clavette looks for a takedown but Lord sprawls well.
Lord scores with a jab.
Lord is looking to slow Clavette down with leg kicks.
Clavette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lord sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clavette somewhat.
Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clavette lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lord scores with a decent looking hook.
Clavette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clavette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lord.
Clavette shoots in looking for a takedown but Lord manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clavette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lord. That's going to slow Clavette down.
A big right from Lord misses.
Clavette shoots in looking for a takedown. Lord tries to sprawl out of it but Clavette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lord stuffs the takedown attempt from Clavette. Clavette gets slowly back to his feet.
Clavette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clavette misses with a takedown attempt - Lord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lord there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clavette momentarily.
Clavette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lord napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lord bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lord throws a leg kick which misses Clavette's front leg but catches the back leg as Clavette tries to avoid it.
Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clavette misses with a wild body shot.
Clavette decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lord is looking to escape.
Clavette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lord defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord taking some punishment here, with Clavette in his half guard.
Clavette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lord doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clavette.
Lord tries to get to full guard but Clavette has control of the leg.
Lord moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clavette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clavette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clavette working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette tries to free his leg and advance position but Lord is retaining full guard.
Clavette forces his way into half guard.
Clavette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clavette.
Clavette is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lord sees it coming and defends easily.
Lord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clavette can do to turn this around?
Lord tries to roll over but Clavette keeps him under control.
Raoul Clavette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clavette prevents Lord from standing back up.
Clavette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lord is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette is looking for a kimura here.
Clavette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lord pushes Clavette off and gets back to his feet.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clavette at a distance.
Clavette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Lord misses its target.
Clavette closes the distance and clinches up with Lord, looking for a takedown. Clavette pushes Lord against the cage but Lord circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Lord connects with the punch.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Clavette slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Clavette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lord 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.
Lord wants to land a leg kick but Clavette is out of range.
Clavette is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Lord tests Clavette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clavette.
Raoul Clavette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lord.
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lord. Clavette shrugs it off though.
Clavette dives in for a single leg takedown but Lord sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clavette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clavette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Clavette.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clavette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lord bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Selfie Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Clavette lands a two punch combo.
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!
Lord moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lord throws a shot to the body.
Lord connects with an inside leg kick.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clavette.
Clavette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clavette takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clavette's sensitive parts.
Clavette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clavette has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Lord.
Lord dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clavette. That did some damage!
Clavette shoots in but no luck this time.
Lord thumps Clavette with a low kick.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Clavette steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clavette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense.
Lord leaves Clavette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clavette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lord connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord keeps Clavette at a distance using the push kick.
Clavette has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clavette there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Lord defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clavette.
Clavette avoids the body shot from Lord.
No luck for Clavette with that takedown attempt.
Lord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Lord lands.
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clavette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lord is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clavette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clavette postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clavette scoring with some ground and pound.
Lord pulls Clavette in close to prevent any damage.
Clavette pushing down on Lord's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lord looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clavette is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lord is just riding it out for now. Clavette eventually gives up the hold.
Lord wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clavette.
Clavette seems to be working for a kimura but Lord defends the submission attempt.
Clavette trying to pass the guard but Lord defending well.
Lord slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clavette working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Clavette prevents Lord from getting back to his feet.
Clavette drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clavette jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lord tests Clavette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lord lands a head kick. Clavette smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clavette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lord misses the jab.
Lord throws a head kick that misses.
Clavette drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clavette landing a few strikes.
Clavette working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clavette cracks Lord with a big right hand but Lord just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord is looking to regain half guard here but Clavette keeps moving and retains side control.
Clavette swings around for an armbar but Lord sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clavette's guard.
Clavette tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clavette keeps trying to improve his position.
Lord would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clavette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lord passes into side control.
Lord stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord throws a hook but Clavette blocks it.
Lord scores with the left hand. Clavette knows he should have avoided that one.
Clavette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
Clavette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt.
Lord connects with a single shot there.
Lord gets caught napping as Clavette dives in and scores a takedown. Lord manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clavette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clavette drops back looking for a leg! Lord is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lord manages to kick Clavette off! Clavette jumps back into Lord's guard.
Clavette is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clavette.
Lord wriggles free and stands up.
Nice body punch from Lord.
Lord stuffs the takedown.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clavette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord scoring well with a low kick there.
Clavette shoots in looking for a takedown. Lord tries to sprawl out of it but Clavette keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lord manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Clavette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clavette looks for a takedown but Lord sprawls well.
Lord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clavette has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Clavette moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lord takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clavette closes the distance and clinches up with Lord, looking for a takedown. Clavette pushes Lord against the cage but Lord circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clavette changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lord tries to avoid it but Clavette manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lord to the ground. Lord escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord had his way with Raoul Clavette in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lord pushes Clavette away with a front kick.
Clavette on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clavette closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette is looking for a kimura here.
Lord wants to get back to his feet.
Clavette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lord is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lord is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette seems to be working for a kimura but Lord defends the submission attempt.
Clavette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clavette working over Lord with some ground and pound. Lord looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lord tries to kick Clavette off but Clavette keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clavette is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lord is just riding it out for now. Clavette eventually gives up the hold.
Clavette is looking for a kimura but Lord is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clavette to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lord slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lord has his feet on Clavette's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Lord uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Clavette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lord takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
And Clavette tries to counter it with a takedown but Lord pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lord wants to slow Clavette down by chopping away at his legs.
Lord is looking to land body kicks.
Clavette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clavette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lord.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lord stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lord wants it to stay on the feet.
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Clavette manages to avoid it.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
A good leg kick by Lord.
Clavette tries for a takedown but Lord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lord appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clavette is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lord lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clavette will feel that in the morning.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lord. That's going to slow Clavette down.
Raoul Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lord scores with a body shot.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lord sprawls well. Lord wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clavette gets slowly back to his feet.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense.
Lord delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Clavette's ribs.
Clavette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Lord.
Lord tries to sprawl but Clavette drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lord has hold of Clavette's hands but Clavette slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lord trying to control here.
Lord keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clavette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lord pushes Clavette off looking to stand but Clavette dives back in and keeps control.
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lord has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Selfie Lord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lord, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord retains his featherweight title!
Selfie Lord decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stres Fleshou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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World class 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stres Fleshou!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fleshou.
Fleshou just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fleshou just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fleshou throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
It looked like Hooper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fleshou.
Fleshou moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fleshou.
Fleshou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleshou.
Fleshou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Fleshou's shoulder, as Fleshou tries to avoid the shot.
Fleshou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Fleshou moved out of range nicely.
Hooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleshou.
Hooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice cross by Fleshou.
A lazy left from Fleshou finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Fleshou misses.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fleshou looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Fleshou tries to land a body kick
and Hooper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fleshou walks into a stiff left hand from Hooper.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
Fleshou throws a nice looking combination but Hooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou is just out of range.
Fleshou ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fleshou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Hooper misses.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou swinging wildly here.
Fleshou slips a jab from Hooper.
Fleshou loads up on a big right hand but Hooper slips the punch.
Stres Fleshou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fleshou has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fleshou.
Hooper takes one on the button.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
Fleshou looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Fleshou off balance momentarily.
Fleshou throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fleshou wants to control but Hooper is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Hooper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fleshou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper controlling from the top position.
Hooper is fighting to break Fleshou's control of his arms but Fleshou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper preventing the sweep.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleshou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleshou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Fleshou keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fleshou slips under a jab from Hooper.
Fleshou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Troy Hooper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleshou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou 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.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fleshou scores with a hook.
Fleshou takes one to the side of the head.
Hooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hooper throws a hook but Fleshou avoids it easily.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
Hooper connects with a body shot.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fleshou misses.
Fleshou lands a really nice looking cross but Hooper seems unphased.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Fleshou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleshou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stres Fleshou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Fleshou off the cage and back into range.
Fleshou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper misses with a jab to the body
enabling Fleshou to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Fleshou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hooper's knee momentarily.
A jab from Fleshou misses.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper jabs at Fleshou's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Fleshou's ribs.
Fleshou throws a front kick aimed at Hooper's knee but Hooper avoids it well.
It looked like Hooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper slips under a jab from Fleshou.
Fleshou misses the body punch
and Fleshou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fleshou misses with a straight right.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fleshou doesn't seem bothered though.
Fleshou avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Hooper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleshou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Hooper scores with a jab. Fleshou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fleshou misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper works Fleshou's body with a nice hook.
Fleshou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
Fleshou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooper slips under a jab from Fleshou.
Fleshou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fleshou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Hooper. Those never looked like landing.
Fleshou throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Fleshou.
Fleshou lunges at Hooper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hooper's hand.
Fleshou throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou moves away and avoids it.
Fleshou shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hooper scores with a hook.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hooper moves out of range as Fleshou strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Hooper scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Fleshou throws the left hand but Hooper avoids the punch easily.
Fleshou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hooper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hooper takes one to the chin there.
Fleshou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper cracks Fleshou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleshou checks the leg kick.
Hooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleshou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleshou looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Hooper throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou moves away and avoids it.
Fleshou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Troy Hooper 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!
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fleshou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooper finds it's way round the side to connect with Fleshou's head.
Fleshou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fleshou misses with a hook to the body
and Hooper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleshou misses with an uppercut. Hooper saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper slips under a jab from Fleshou.
Fleshou tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fleshou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleshou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fleshou.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fleshou's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to Fleshou's temple.
Fleshou trying to hold on to Hooper's head to control him but Hooper postures up.
Hooper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper wants to control but Fleshou is keeping him busy.
Fleshou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hooper postures up.
Fleshou wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper cracks Fleshou with a solid left hand.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stres Fleshou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper stays in close to Fleshou's body and controls the position.
Hooper prevents Fleshou from getting back to his feet.
Hooper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hooper chips away with some ground and pound.
Hooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleshou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleshou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper stops Fleshou from standing up.
Fleshou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fleshou ducks under a wild hook from Hooper.
Fleshou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hooper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hooper scores with a leg kick.
Fleshou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hooper.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Fleshou's ribs.
Hooper throws a body punch but Fleshou moves out of range.
Hooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fleshou lands a nice shot that snaps Hooper's head back.
Fleshou throws a right and a left that Hooper avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleshou.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Fleshou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper scores with a body shot.
Fleshou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleshou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooper is looking to wear down Fleshou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fleshou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fleshou throws a big shot that misses.
Hooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleshou.
Some wild striking there from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hooper 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shi Fu Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu Tu has chosen Klendathu drop as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu Tu throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Fu Tu is out of range.
Crespo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fu Tu slips under a jab from Crespo.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Fu Tu defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Crespo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Crespo avoids it easily.
Crespo blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Crespo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crespo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Crespo misses with a body punch.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu blocking some punches.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the head.
Fu Tu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fu Tu's elbow.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Crespo.
It looks like Shi Fu Tu has been cut.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fu Tu avoids it.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Fu Tu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fu Tu lands a shoulder strike.
Fu Tu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Fu Tu digs a right hand underneath Crespo's ribcage. Crespo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fu Tu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the head.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Fu Tu controls the action.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fu Tu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo tries to work over Fu Tu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Fu Tu blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu lands a right hand.
Fu Tu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fu Tu tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head.
Fu Tu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Crespo loads up on a big right hand but Fu Tu slips the punch.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Fu Tu settles back down.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
Crespo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Crespo attempts a counter takedown but Fu Tu avoids it well and moves away.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
A jab lands there for Fu Tu.
Fu Tu cracks Crespo with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu lands a nice hook to Crespo's body. Crespo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu Tu misses the shot to the body.
Fu Tu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a nice shot that snaps Crespo's head back.
Crespo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Crespo lands the left hand.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Crespo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Crespo blocks the leg kick.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crespo is out of range.
Fu Tu 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.
Crespo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body
and Crespo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu Tu misses with a kick to the body.
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Crespo moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
Fu Tu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Crespo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crespo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Crespo tries to counter with a takedown but Fu Tu is quick to defend against it.
Crespo takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo cracks Fu Tu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
It looked like Crespo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with a single shot there.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crespo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crespo looks to land a left hand but Fu Tu moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crespo.
Crespo throws a poor cross that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for Crespo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fu Tu. Crespo shrugs it off though.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
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!
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
Fu Tu flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fu Tu to score with a decent uppercut.
Fu Tu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Fu Tu circles away and keeps his distance.
Crespo misses with a hook
and Fu Tu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crespo lunges at Fu Tu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fu Tu's hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fu Tu.
Nice cross by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crespo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crespo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fu Tu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crespo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fu Tu's hands.
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crespo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crespo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Crespo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crespo swings widly with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands a right hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crespo.
Jab by Crespo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fu Tu.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crespo lands a nice hook to Fu Tu's body. Fu Tu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fu Tu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crespo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fu Tu in his tracks.
Crespo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crespo blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Crespo misses the target.
Fu Tu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu'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!
A big right from Crespo misses.
Crespo forces Fu Tu back against the cage and clinches.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Fu Tu avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Fu Tu breaks the clinch.
Crespo throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a good, hard body kick but Crespo shrugs it off.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Fu Tu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Crespo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu throws a jab when Crespo was well out of range.
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
Donk. Fu Tu catches Crespo right on the button with a cross.
Crespo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fu Tu.
Crespo misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu counters with an outside leg kick.
Crespo misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crespo on the side of the head.
Fu Tu defending well as Crespo loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Crespo tries to move into range but Fu Tu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crespo misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fu Tu! But no joy.
Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crespo.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries a quick counter leg kick but Crespo is wise to it.
Fu Tu throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crespo's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fu Tu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fu Tu.
Crespo moves away from the strike by Fu Tu.
Crespo throws a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head but Fu Tu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fu Tu flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crespo misses with a looping right.
Crespo misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Crespo throws a solid leg kick but Fu Tu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crespo.
Decent striking displayed by Crespo there.
Crespo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fu Tu throws a front kick aimed at Crespo's knee but Crespo avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Crespo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crespo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crespo thuds a left hand into Fu Tu's body.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a looping left.
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fu Tu.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fu Tu blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fu Tu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fu Tu swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fu Tu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fu Tu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo lands a nice knee to the body.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu Tu misses with some punches.
Fu Tu prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shi Fu Tu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shi Fu Tu.
I've got Fu Tu 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
Our winner, Shi Fu Tu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Aristoteles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, The Aristoteles!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth throws a sloppy body shot
and Aristoteles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ed Ruth has been cut.
Ruth misses with a combination
and Aristoteles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aristoteles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristoteles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aristoteles misses with a hook.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Aristoteles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Ruth misses with a left hand
and Aristoteles counters with a good low kick that Ruth was not able to check.
That kick from Aristoteles tenderised Ruth's leg. Ruth is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristoteles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Ruth does no damage.
Ruth blocks the body kick.
Aristoteles throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Ruth shoots in but no luck this time.
Aristoteles takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Ruth feinted with a counter takedown.
Aristoteles cracks a nice hook into Ruth's ribs.
Aristoteles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aristoteles. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aristoteles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruth somewhat.
Ruth moves out of range of the body kick from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aristoteles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAristoteles.
Aristoteles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruth walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aristoteles to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth drives through with a takedown into Aristoteles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruth stops Aristoteles from standing up.
Ruth distracts Aristoteles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aristoteles holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Aristoteles keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth throws a strike but Aristoteles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ruth holds on and takes a little breather.
Aristoteles looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Aristoteles working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aristoteles controls the pace.
Ruth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aristoteles keeps working.
Ruth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aristoteles trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Aristoteles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth'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.
Aristoteles misses with a hook to the body
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aristoteles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Aristoteles.
The Aristoteles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth looks to land a combination but Aristoteles avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Aristoteles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aristoteles lands with a nice body punch.
Ruth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ruth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Ruth crashes against the mat.
Aristoteles wants to control but Ruth postures up.
Ruth landing a few strikes.
Ruth grinds an elbow into Aristoteles's temple.
Aristoteles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruth's best efforts.
Aristoteles wants to get back to full guard.
Aristoteles has hold of Ruth's hands but Ruth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Ruth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ed Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Aristoteles's temple.
Ruth controlling the action here.
Aristoteles trying to control here.
Ruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruth trying to advance position but Aristoteles counters by regaining guard.
Aristoteles has control of Ruth's left arm, preventing Ruth from doing any damage.
Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aristoteles is controlling Ruth's posture.
Ruth controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aristoteles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Aristoteles blocks nicely.
Aristoteles working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aristoteles lands with a nice body kick.
Ruth throws a combination that misses
and Aristoteles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Ruth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruth looks to land a combination but Aristoteles avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ruth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aristoteles counters with a straight right hand.
Ruth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aristoteles wants to land a leg kick but Ruth is out of range.
Ruth throws a hook but Aristoteles avoids it easily.
Aristoteles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristoteles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Aristoteles tries to sprawl out of it but Ruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aristoteles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristoteles throws a push kick but Ruth slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aristoteles throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth slips a jab from Aristoteles.
Ruth connects with a single shot there.
Ruth drops his hands momentarily and Aristoteles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aristoteles moves away.
Aristoteles defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Aristoteles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aristoteles.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aristoteles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aristoteles thinking.
Ruth ducks right into an uppercut from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruth if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aristoteles.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
Aristoteles walks into a stiff left hand from Ruth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth looks to land a combination but Aristoteles avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristoteles leaves Ruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aristoteles throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruth.
Ruth laying and praying for a moment but Aristoteles takes advantage and regains half guard.
Aristoteles trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ruth throws a strike but Aristoteles avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aristoteles looking for a sweep. Not yet Aristoteles, not yet.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Aristoteles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aristoteles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
Aristoteles wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but The Aristoteles just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aristoteles defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Aristoteles scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Ruth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aristoteles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aristoteles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruth tries to bum rush Aristoteles with a series of wild strikes but Aristoteles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aristoteles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruth on the side of the head.
Aristoteles looks to land a body kick but Ruth moved away.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aristoteles misses with a body punch
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aristoteles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aristoteles.
Aristoteles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aristoteles lands a nice hook to Ruth's body. Ruth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Aristoteles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aristoteles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Aristoteles misses
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Aristoteles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aristoteles 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.
Aristoteles throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aristoteles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aristoteles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aristoteles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth cracks Aristoteles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Aristoteles.
An inside leg kick lands from Aristoteles.
Ruth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Aristoteles slips under a jab from Ruth.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Aristoteles saw that one coming.
Aristoteles throws a big counter head kick but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aristoteles.
Aristoteles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Aristoteles responds with a good body kick, but Ruth manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Aristoteles lands a slapping body shot.
Ruth staying out of range there.
Ruth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aristoteles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruth.
A cross from Aristoteles lands.
Ruth is rocked!
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!
Aristoteles drops Ruth with a huge uppercut! Ruth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Aristoteles is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Aristoteles!
The Aristoteles is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking The Aristoteles 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 Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobarre comes to the cage accompanied by Xzibit- Alcoholic . 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Mason!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
Escobarre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Escobarre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobarre throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Dean Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Escobarre throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Escobarre there.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobarre's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason punishes Escobarre's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to clinch.
Escobarre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobarre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobarre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason misses with a low kick as Escobarre jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobarre.
Escobarre slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Escobarre.
Escobarre checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobarre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobarre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobarre scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Escobarre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Escobarre's side.
Escobarre misses with a body shot.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobarre closes the distance and clinches.
Mason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escobarre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Mason'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.
Escobarre scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants a takedown.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Escobarre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Escobarre.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Escobarre wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses the jab.
Escobarre fails with the takedown.
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 Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mason with a hook.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobarre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Escobarre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobarre tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre lands a jab to the head.
Escobarre swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Escobarre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason tries to work over Escobarre's front leg with a kick but Escobarre checks it.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Escobarre avoids it.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobarre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Escobarre's leg but Escobarre calmly moves out of range.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobarre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre landing some decent shots from guard.
Escobarre content to stall in guard here.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Escobarre postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason is trying to keep Escobarre in close.
Escobarre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Mason trying to hold on to Escobarre's head to control him but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Escobarre prevents Mason from improving his position.
Escobarre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobarre.
Escobarre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobarre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Escobarre letting Mason take a breather here.
Good body shot from Mason.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason prevents a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Escobarre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre blocking some punches.
Escobarre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason blocks a jab.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Escobarre avoids it.
Escobarre blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobarre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Escobarre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobarre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Escobarre looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Escobarre misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobarre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobarre checks a leg kick.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Escobarre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason lands a body shot.
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobarre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobarre cracks Mason with a good jab.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Escobarre throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason misses with a low kick as Escobarre jumps back.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason tries to work over Escobarre's front leg with a kick but Escobarre checks it.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Mason blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dean Mason just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobarre. That snapped Mason's head back.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobarre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobarre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Escobarre clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobarre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Escobarre moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
Escobarre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Escobarre moves his leg out of the way.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Escobarre will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobarre's sensitive parts.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason is rocked!
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Escobarre moves his leg out of the way.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him?
Mason walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Escobarre swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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