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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley comes to the cage accompanied by Heathens- Twenty One Pilots. Denton Daley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denton Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Breeze! Oh, that's hurt him - Daley falls to the canvas and Breeze follows him into side control.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Daley tries to bench press Breeze off him but Breeze keeps the position.
Breeze is working Daley over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breeze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breeze on the ground.
Breeze working the body and head with strikes.
Daley is rocked!
Denton Daley's cut is getting worse.
Breeze throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Breeze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Breeze lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Daley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denton Daley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Denton Daley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Breeze!
A relieved looking Ben Breeze thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Anielski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anielski's guard.
Anielski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Penn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn 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.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been informed that Anielski 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.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anielski tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anielski to the ground. Anielski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anielski tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.
Anielski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn feints and then cracks Anielski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anielski down.
Anielski misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anielski, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anielski. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anielski misses the jab.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anielski was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
A combination from Anielski does no damage.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Anielski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anielski misses with a body shot.
Penn throws a counter high kick but Anielski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Anielski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn throws a series of punches but Anielski moves out of range.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Anielski moves out of range easily.
Anielski thumps Penn with a low kick.
Anielski throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Anielski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anielski throws a front kick aimed at Penn's knee but Penn avoids it well.
Anielski throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn tries to bum rush Anielski with a series of wild strikes but Anielski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anielski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Anielski's head but Anielski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn looking to control but instead Anielski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anielski keeps working.
Anielski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penn.
Penn wants to take a breather but Anielski is having none of it.
Penn 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.
Anielski trying to control here.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anielski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Anielski wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski is doing well to control the position and prevent Penn from advancing to side control.
Penn is looking to advance position but Anielski won't allow it.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Anielski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anielski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anielski.
Anielski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Penn throws a strike but Anielski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
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 James Penn 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.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Anielski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anielski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anielski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn defending well as Anielski loads up on a big left hand.
As Anielski looks to move away, Penn throws a big counter combo but Anielski just gets out of the way.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anielski.
Penn throws a quick counter head kick but Anielski was just out of range.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anielski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anielski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Anielski sees coming a mile off.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anielski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anielski.
Jab by Anielski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anielski was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Anielski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anielski is keeping the position for now.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Anielski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anielski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Anielski is retaining full guard.
Penn trying to control but Anielski is working from the bottom.
Anielski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anielski is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anielski postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Anielski wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anielski throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Penn is pushing down on Anielski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anielski is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Anielski defends it.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Anielski tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anielski.
Anielski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anielski controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Anielski.
Anielski is controlling Penn's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn tries to clinch there but Anielski circles away.
Anielski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Anielski misses its intended target.
Penn throws a quick counter head kick but Anielski was just out of range.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anielski is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Anielski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Anielski backing up. Anielski nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anielski. That did some damage!
Jab from Anielski.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anielski.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Anielski blocks a jab.
Anielski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Penn.
James Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anielski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anielski misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anielski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Anielski misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Anielski.
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anielski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn misses with a head kick.
Anielski misses with a wild body shot.
Penn throws a counter high kick but Anielski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anielski.
Anielski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucjan Anielski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a head kick. That will keep Anielski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anielski.
Anielski throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anielski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn takes a swing at Anielski's ribcage but misses.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Anielski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Penn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anielski takes a step back to recover.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Anielski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Penn.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Anielski counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Anielski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anielski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penn checks it well.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Anielski counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Anielski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Anielski.
James Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn lands with a nice combination. Anielski backs away looking to recover.
Anielski misses with a wild combination.
Penn scores with a head kick.
Anielski throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anielski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Anielski.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Anielski throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anielski will feel that in the morning.
Anielski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Penn!
Our winner, James Penn, 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kk Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, scooby doo. Nahtic has chosen Sleeping My Day Away as his entrance music. Lou Nahtic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kk Brewer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kk Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer drives through and clinches with Nahtic against the cage.
Brewer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Brewer.
Stalling in the clinch from Brewer.
Nahtic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brewer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brewer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nahtic or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahtic can't break the clinch.
Nahtic taking a breather.
Brewer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nahtic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nahtic throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewer takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Nahtic scores with a nice right hand.
Brewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Brewer tries to land a leg kick but Nahtic saw it coming and moves away.
Brewer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nahtic, pushing him back against the cage.
Brewer stalling against the cage.
Brewer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nahtic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brewer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nahtic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nahtic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nahtic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nahtic is trying to maintain a safe position but Brewer gets an underhook and turns Nahtic into the cage.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Nahtic controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Nahtic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brewer doesn't seem phased though.
Brewer cracks Nahtic with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic cracks Brewer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nahtic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nahtic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brewer cracks Nahtic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nahtic scores with a leg kick.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahtic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer misses with a body kick.
Brewer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Nahtic. That snapped Brewer's head back.
Nahtic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brewer. Brewer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nahtic fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Nahtic is predictable there
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
Brewer ducks under a wild hook from Nahtic.
Brewer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahtic looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
Nahtic clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lands with a left to the head.
Brewer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nahtic breaks from the clinch.
Nahtic misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahtic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brewer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nahtic.
Brewer thuds his shin into the meat of Nahtic's side.
Nahtic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brewer.
Nahtic misses with a body kick.
Brewer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brewer shoots in and gets a takedown into Nahtic's guard.
Brewer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brewer throwing strikes but missing.
Brewer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Brewer wants to control from the top but Nahtic keeps moving.
Brewer 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.
Brewer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nahtic wants to sweep but no luck.
Brewer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nahtic can't keep his opponent in guard - Brewer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brewer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Brewer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brewer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nahtic's sensitive parts.
Nahtic scores with a nice head shot.
Brewer misses with a body shot
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer throws a push kick but Nahtic slaps the foot to one side.
Nahtic feints the counter takedown.
Nahtic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Nahtic.
Brewer tries to bum rush Nahtic with a series of wild strikes but Nahtic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brewer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nahtic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nahtic avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nahtic.
Brewer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahtic throws a series of punches but Brewer avoids them all with ease.
Nahtic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brewer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nahtic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brewer's knee momentarily.
Nahtic gets a clinch.
Brewer looking to throw knees to the head but Nahtic is blocking nicely.
A short right from Brewer on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brewer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nahtic avoids the damage to the body.
Brewer is working for takedown but Nahtic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brewer throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Nahtic manages to get underhooks.
Brewer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nahtic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brewer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nahtic or not.
Brewer has a couple of punches blocked by Nahtic.
Brewer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brewer gets control of Nahtic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brewer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brewer looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brewer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nahtic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brewer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nahtic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brewer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nahtic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nahtic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Brewer catches Nahtic right on the button with a cross.
Nahtic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nahtic is staying active underneath Brewer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brewer.
Brewer trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Brewer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nahtic's thigh. Nahtic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brewer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brewer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brewer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kk Brewer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brewer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brewer advances position into side control!
Brewer scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Nahtic's face as Brewer controls the position.
Brewer is trying to ground and pound but Nahtic uses the momentary lack of control by Brewer to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lou Nahtic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nahtic throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewer throws a lazy body kick
and Nahtic counters with a stiff right hand.
Lou Nahtic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahtic's waist but Nahtic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brewer off to one side.
Brewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brewer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nahtic as he avoids it easily.
Brewer throws the kick towards the body but Nahtic avoids it.
A big left from Brewer misses.
Brewer misses with a lunging right hand
and Nahtic counters with a three punch combo that has Brewer backing up. Brewer nods at Nahtic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nahtic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nahtic swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Nahtic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brewer's hands.
Brewer is rocked!
Brewer has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nahtic.
Oh Brewer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahtic being controlled against the cage.
Brewer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brewer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahtic is stalling here.
Nahtic has had enough of the clinch but Brewer keeps him there for the moment.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Nahtic controls the action.
A short uppercut from Brewer.
Nahtic tries to circle away but Brewer has him pinned against the cage.
Brewer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nahtic tries to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling the position.
Brewer lands an uppercut.
Brewer blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic avoiding damage as Brewer throws knees to the body.
Brewer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kk Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahtic tries to circle away but Brewer has him pinned against the cage.
Brewer prevents Nahtic from breaking the clinch.
Brewer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nahtic avoids it.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer throws a leg kick but Nahtic moved away.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brewer misses the target.
Brewer looks for a takedown but Nahtic sprawls well.
Brewer looks for the body kick but Nahtic saw that one coming.
Brewer drops his hands momentarily and Nahtic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nahtic scores with a nice head shot.
Nahtic looks to land a left hand but Brewer moved out of range nicely.
Nahtic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice body kick there by Nahtic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahtic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brewer.
Nahtic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nahtic throws the kick towards the body but Brewer avoids it.
It looked like Brewer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nahtic swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Nahtic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brewer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nahtic defends it nicely.
Nahtic throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer throws a sloppy head kick and Nahtic moves out of range easily.
Brewer scores with a nice head shot.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nahtic. That did some damage!
Brewer feints and then cracks Nahtic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nahtic down.
Brewer throws a body punch but Nahtic moves out of range.
Nahtic defending well as Brewer loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brewer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nahtic there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer blocks a jab.
Nahtic lands a left and a right that send Brewer crashing to the mat, dazed. Nahtic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kk Brewer has been cut.
Nahtic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nahtic drops Brewer with a huge uppercut! Brewer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nahtic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Nahtic!
A relieved looking Lou Nahtic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
148 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
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38
130 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Malmsteen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cox.
Cox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cox lands in his opponent's guard.
Cox prevents Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox lands a couple of digs.
Malmsteen is looking to stand back up but Cox counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Malmsteen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Cox is keen to just control but Malmsteen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malmsteen is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Malmsteen taking some punishment here, with Cox in his half guard.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Malmsteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen won't allow Cox to pass to mount.
Cox stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox controlling the action here.
Cox 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malmsteen looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Cox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cox stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Malmsteen is trying to stand.
Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malmsteen is looking to escape.
Cox winds up and cracks Malmsteen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
Cox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malmsteen looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malmsteen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cox lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cox gets a takedown into half guard.
Cox prevents Malmsteen from standing back up.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox lands with a punch from half guard.
Malmsteen pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cox stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malmsteen tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malmsteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malmsteen wants to get back to his feet.
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. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Malmsteen's temple.
Cox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malmsteen can do to turn this around?
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steve Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malmsteen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cox working over Malmsteen with some ground and pound. Malmsteen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Cox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cox working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Cox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cox wants to control but Malmsteen is keeping him busy.
Malmsteen has one foot on Cox's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cox misses with a takedown
and Malmsteen counters with a nice uppercut.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malmsteen's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looks for a takedown but Malmsteen sprawls well.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malmsteen tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Malmsteen looks to throw the jab but Cox is out of range.
Cox gets a double leg takedown into Malmsteen's guard.
Cox prevents Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Cox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malmsteen is looking to stand up but Cox isn't so interested in that idea.
Malmsteen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cox dives into side control.
Malmsteen pushes Cox away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cox gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Malmsteen is trying to escape the position but Cox is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malmsteen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Malmsteen wants to get back to his feet but Cox is dominant here and he's now got Malmsteen's back!
Cox working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Malmsteen is doing well to defend. Cox seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Malmsteen is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Cox!
Steve Cox 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
139 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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31
144 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Hong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hong misses with a looping right.
Hong throws a series of punches but Milat avoids them all with ease.
Milat lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong drops his hands momentarily and Milat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Milat connects with a single shot there.
Milat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Milat throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Milat throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hong! But no joy.
Milat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hong's coach down at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Milat lands a knee to the head.
Hong tries to circle away but Milat has him pinned against the cage.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Milat avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Milat being controlled against the cage.
Hong gets through Milat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Milat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hong is defending well for now.
Milat lands an elbow that stopped Hong in his tracks for a moment.
Milat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hong avoids the damage to the body.
Milat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milat swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milat pushes off an throws an elbow but Hong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Milat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hong.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Milat tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milat misses with the head strike.
Hong misses with some punches.
Milat scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Milat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Milat controls the action.
Milat misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong has Milat pushed against the cage.
Milat blocks a body shot from Hong.
Milat tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Milat lands with a short shot to the head.
Milat misses with a body punch.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Milat.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Milat looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Milat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Milat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hong avoids the damage to the body.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Milat.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
Milat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hong blocks it with crossed arms.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hong prevents a body shot from Milat.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milat's elbow.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong stalling against the cage.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lands a left hand.
Hong stalling in the clinch.
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milat.
Milat landing knees to the head.
Milat can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but Hong blocks with his arms.
Hong is stalling here.
Milat tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milat's elbow.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Milat.
Milat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milat misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hong tries to clinch there but Milat circles away.
Milat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hong manages to circle out of the way.
Milat tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Milat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Ivan Milat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Milat.
Milat scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Milat. That's going to slow Hong down.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Milat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milat.
The fighters circling - Milat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Milat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milat scores with a nice strike.
Milat misses with a right hand
and Hong counters with an inside leg kick.
Hong scores with a body shot.
Milat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milat misses the shot to the body.
Milat just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Milat tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Milat misses
and Hong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Milat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat scores with a punch to the head.
Milat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Milat moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Hong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milat.
Milat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Milat throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Hong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milat misses with a jab to the body
and Hong counters with a crisp one two that drops Milat! Hong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Milat to his feet! Milat is in big trouble!
Milat is rocked!
Hong cracks a nice hook into Milat's ribs.
Oh Milat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Hong tenderised Milat's leg. Milat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Milat misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoni Hong!
A very excited looking Antoni Hong 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 Billy O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrik Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy O Brien could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ulrik Meyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulrik Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meyer dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
Meyer throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
O Brien gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as O Brien blocks the leg kick.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Meyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meyer lands with a cross.
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!
O Brien chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Meyer counters with a slapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by O Brien.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meyer.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien checks a leg kick nicely.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
Meyer throws a leg kick that misses.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Meyer scores with a kick to the body.
O Brien blocks a leg kick.
Meyer throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
Meyer digs a good body shot into O Brien's ribs.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Meyer misses with a looping right.
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands with an uppercut that bounces O Brien off the cage and back into range.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer thuds his right hand into O Brien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien checks a leg kick.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 O Brien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Brien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meyer digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
Good work by O Brien as he checks the leg kick.
O Brien misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer slips under a jab from O Brien.
A little jabbing left from Meyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Meyer throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Meyer.
Meyer lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
Meyer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Meyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien slips under a jab.
Meyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Meyer lands.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Meyer misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Brien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
An inside leg kick from Meyer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meyer scores with a shot to the body.
Meyer is looking to score with low kicks.
Meyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O Brien back to the cage. Meyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Meyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meyer scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Meyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meyer moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that round.
That's time! O Brien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Brien.
O Brien tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meyer lands with a shot to the body.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Meyer.
O Brien takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Meyer.
A nice combination there by Meyer.
O Brien checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Brien checks a leg kick.
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meyer swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Meyer misses the body punch
and O Brien counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
Meyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Brien. That did some damage!
O Brien digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
An inside leg kick lands from Meyer.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Meyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Brien's knee momentarily.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
Meyer delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a solid leg kick but Meyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Brien.
Meyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Meyer.
Meyer tries a low kick but O Brien avoids it.
Meyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Brien momentarily.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Meyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Brien lands a jab to Meyer's midsection.
O Brien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Brien there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Meyer misses.
O Brien tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meyer manages to circle out of the way.
O Brien is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Brien on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 O Brien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Brien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien wants to slow Meyer down by chopping away at his legs.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Meyer.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Nice uppercut there from Meyer.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer scores with the left hand. O Brien knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether O Brien might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Meyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Brien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
Meyer connects with a nice looking jab.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer.
O Brien throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer misses with a low kick as O Brien jumps back.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Meyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meyer cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Brien checks a leg kick.
Meyer cracks the inside of O Brien's front leg.
Meyer misses with a looping left.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Meyer's ribs.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Brien is able to avoid easily.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer 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 O Brien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Brien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meyer scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer blocks a jab.
O Brien looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body. O Brien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Meyer misses.
Meyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meyer.
Meyer avoids the head kick by O Brien.
Meyer tries a quick counter leg kick but O Brien is wise to it.
Meyer scoring well with a low kick there.
Billy O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
O Brien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Meyer misses.
O Brien takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meyer works O Brien's body with a nice hook.
O Brien tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien thumps Meyer with a low kick.
O Brien blocks a low kick nicely.
Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as O Brien blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Meyer does no damage.
Meyer throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Meyer walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Meyer.
Meyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Meyer - that will leave a mark!
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Meyer counters with a three punch combo that has O Brien backing up. O Brien nods at Meyer to acknowledge the strikes.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
Meyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Meyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien 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.
Meyer throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Meyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meyer misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulrik Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meyer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
Post fight, Ulrik Meyer took to the microphone: 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan comes to the cage accompanied by The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger. Luzhin has chosen The time has come... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin dips to his left and cracks Duggan with an uppercut!
It looks like Dean Duggan has been cut.
Duggan looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Luzhin looks to throw a body kick
and Duggan counters with a three punch combo that has Luzhin backing up. Luzhin nods at Duggan to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duggan.
A bone on bone clash there as Luzhin blocks the leg kick.
Duggan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Luzhin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duggan.
Duggan 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.
Duggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Duggan thows a leg kick but Luzhin checks it
and Luzhin counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duggan on the side of the head.
Good work by Luzhin as he checks the leg kick.
Luzhin flicks out a counter leg kick but Duggan steps away.
Luzhin throws a combination that misses
and Duggan counters with a low kick, right behind Luzhin 's knee.
Luzhin checks the leg kick.
Duggan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Duggan 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.
Duggan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luzhin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan.
Luzhin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luzhin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luzhins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duggan connects with a body shot.
Luzhin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duggan.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Duggan.
Luzhin throws out a counter right but Duggan avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luzhin.
Duggan lands a jab-cross combination.
Luzhin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luzhin throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luzhin thinking.
Duggan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Luzhin. That snapped Duggan's head back.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Duggan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luzhin walks into a jab.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Luzhin connects with a right hand. Duggan shakes it off.
Duggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan swinging wildly here.
Luzhin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Duggan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duggan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duggan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Duggan.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luzhins head.
Duggan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duggan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luzhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan tries to work over Luzhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Duggan.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
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!
Luzhin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Duggan scores with a jab.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Duggan connects with a leg kick. Luzhin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Luzhin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duggan punishes Luzhin's body with a nice straight punch.
Luzhin throws a leg kick
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Duggan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duggan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Duggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luzhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Duggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luzhin cracks Duggan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Duggan misses the target.
Luzhin lands with a straight right. Duggan didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Luzhin.
Duggan takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Luzhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Luzhin jabs Duggan right on the nose. Duggan blinks but takes it well.
Duggan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luzhin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luzhin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duggan if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Duggan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luzhin walks into a left hand.
Luzhin throws a right hand that misses
and Duggan counters with a good low kick that Luzhin was not able to check.
Luzhin misses with a hook.
Duggan is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.
Luzhin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duggan tries to move into range but Luzhin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Duggan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luzhin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luzhin can do to turn this around?
Luzhin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duggan's calf.
Luzhin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duggan's head backwards.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luzhin, as that shot connected.
Luzhin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Duggan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luzhin. Luzhin obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Luzhin wants to counter the offense by Duggan and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin looks to throw a body kick
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Duggan moves out of range as Luzhin strikes.
A shot to the body from Luzhin misses
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luzhin misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luzhin's knee momentarily.
Luzhin moves out of range as Duggan strikes.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duggan throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duggan can pounce on him.
Duggan moves away from the strike by Luzhin.
Luzhin clobbers Duggan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luzhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luzhin clobbers Duggan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duggan cracks the inside of Luzhin's front leg.
Duggan takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Luzhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan connects with the punch.
Luzhin throws a push kick but Duggan slaps the foot to one side.
Luzhin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luzhin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duggan connects with a solid leg kick.
Duggan connects with a single shot there.
Duggan lands a nice looking body kick.
Duggan looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Luzhin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duggan feints and then cracks Luzhin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luzhin down.
Luzhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Duggan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan blocks a low kick nicely.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luzhin.
Luzhin wants to clinch up but Duggan keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luzhin misses with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Duggan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duggan.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Duggan checks it.
Duggan lands with a hook. Luzhin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan scores with a leg kick.
Luzhin throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dean Duggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duggan throws the left hand but Luzhin avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin wants to clinch up but Duggan keeps it at a distance.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin digs a good body shot into Duggan's ribs.
Luzhin slips a jab and a cross from Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Luzhin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luzhin connects with an inside leg kick.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut
and Duggan counters with a series of strikes. Luzhin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Luzhin looks to land a combination but Duggan avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Duggan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Duggan checks a low kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duggan.
Some bone on bone action there as Duggan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for Luzhin.
A slow jab from Duggan misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luzhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luzhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duggan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick by Luzhin misses
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luzhin moves to clinch but Duggan breaks away
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Duggan thumps Luzhin with a low kick.
Luzhin swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duggan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duggan scores with a jab. Luzhin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duggan moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duggan clinches with his opponent.
Luzhin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan blocking some punches.
Luzhin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duggan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to work over Luzhin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luzhin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin tries to land knees in the clinch but Duggan avoids the damage to the body.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Luzhin avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
Duggan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Luzhin tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Luzhin back against the cage.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Luzhin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Luzhin.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luzhin misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Luzhin.
Duggan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duggan lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a jab when Duggan was well out of range.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Luzhin.
Duggan scores with a nice right hand.
Duggan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luzhin's hands.
Luzhin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duggan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Luzhin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duggan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duggan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Duggan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duggan throws an overhand right that lands on Luzhin's shoulder, as Luzhin tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duggan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luzhin tries to clinch up.
Duggan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luzhin just manages to avoid it.
Luzhin lands a glancing blow to the side of Duggan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Duggan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duggan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luzhin tries to bum rush Duggan with a series of wild strikes but Duggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duggan is looking to counter punch.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luzhin is looking to chop away at Duggan's legs.
Duggan throwing a counter right hand but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Luzhin thows a leg kick but Duggan checks it
and Duggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duggan looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Luzhin wants to counter with a clinch but Duggan pushes him away.
Duggan lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dean Duggan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan'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.
Luzhin checks a leg kick nicely.
Luzhin lands a nice looking body kick.
Duggan misses with an uppercut.
Duggan scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin fakes the leg kick and cracks Duggan in the body.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Luzhin.
Luzhin looks to land a body kick but Duggan moved away.
Luzhin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Luzhin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duggan has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luzhin's sensitive parts.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Luzhin is just out of range.
Duggan ducks right into an uppercut from Luzhin.
Luzhin moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Duggan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duggan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duggan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duggan.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duggan avoids it.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan scores with a shot to the side of Luzhin's head.
Duggan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Luzhin.
Luzhin takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside.
Luzhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Luzhin controls his hands.
Duggan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luzhin misses the body punch
and Duggan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Duggan is looking to land body kicks.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luzhin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Luzhin looks to land a combination but Duggan avoids it well.
Duggan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luzhin moves out of range as Duggan throws a body kick.
Luzhin misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan has closed the distance and engaged Luzhin in a clinch.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Luzhin tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Luzhin back against the cage.
Duggan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luzhin is trying to pull guard but Duggan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Luzhin controls the action.
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duggan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luzhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a head kick. That will keep Luzhin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luzhin blocks a low kick nicely.
Luzhin scores with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luzhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duggan avoids it.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Duggan blocks it.
Luzhin lands with a right to the head.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan struggles to land a body shot inside as Luzhin controls his hands.
Luzhin crunches a lovely knee into Duggan's ribcage.
Luzhin lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Duggan is blocking nicely.
Duggan lands with a short shot to the head.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
A short right from Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dean Duggan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Duggan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Luzhin connects with a solid leg kick.
Luzhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan tries to work over Luzhin's front leg with a kick but Luzhin checks it.
Duggan misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Duggan moves out of range of the strikes.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Luzhin's head but Luzhin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duggan sets himself, and Luzhin steps forward looking for the clinch! Duggan avoids it this time.
Duggan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Luzhin slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Luzhin misses with a two punch combination.
Luzhin misses the shot to the body.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duggan throws out the jab.
Luzhin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Duggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Luzhin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luzhin misses with a straight left.
Luzhin pushes Duggan up against the cage in a clinch.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duggan breaks from the clinch.
Luzhin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duggan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duggan moves away from the strike by Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
Luzhin lunges at Duggan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duggan's hand.
Duggan closes the distance and pushes Luzhin back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duggan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duggan is defending well for now.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Duggan fails to land.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luzhin obliges.
Nikolai Luzhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
Duggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luzhin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luzhin misses with the body kick
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Duggan looks to land a combination but Luzhin avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Luzhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duggan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duggan takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duggan was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Luzhin looks to throw a body kick
and Duggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luzhin throws a poor cross that misses
and Duggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
Duggan throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.
Luzhin misses with a jab to the body
letting Duggan counter with a right hand.
Luzhin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luzhin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duggan.
Luzhin misses with a jab to the body
and Duggan counters with a straight right hand.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Duggan moves away
and Duggan counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Luzhin misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Luzhin.
Duggan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luzhin.
Duggan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luzhin misses with a body punch
and Duggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick from Luzhin lands but Duggan takes it in his stride.
Luzhin misses with a leg kick.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan lands with an uppercut that bounces Luzhin off the cage and back into range.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Luzhin.
Luzhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Duggan.
Well Duggan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Duggan!
A victorious Dean Duggan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salosen Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy's entrance music is Brawl - Bloody spit. A fine choice. Carney Duffy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salosen Mara's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salosen Mara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duffy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mara jabs Duffy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duffy misses with a left hand
and Mara counters with a good low kick that Duffy was not able to check.
Duffy throws a jab when Mara was well out of range.
Mara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Mara checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara! But no joy.
Mara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duffy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mara.
Mara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duffy lands a nice looking body kick.
Duffy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy lands a front kick.
Mara lands a head shot.
Mara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duffy throws a right hand that misses
and Mara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mara misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara. That's going to slow Duffy down.
Mara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Mara.
Duffy tries to land a front kick but Mara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duffy's head.
Mara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duffy rather than just go for the knockout.
Mara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Mara misses.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mara lands a jab to the head.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick
and Mara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Duffy as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara. That's going to slow Duffy down.
Mara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duffy blocks a head kick by Mara.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
Mara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duffy.
Mara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duffy misses with the body kick
and Mara counters with a low kick, right behind Duffy 's knee.
Duffy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mara.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Mara moves out of range.
Mara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
Mara throws out a counter right but Duffy avoids it with no problem.
Mara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Duffy is predictable there
and Mara counters with a straight right hand.
Mara lands a body shot.
Duffy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mara off the cage and back into range.
Duffy moves out of range as Mara throws a body kick.
Duffy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara slips under a jab from Duffy.
Duffy backing away here, and Mara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duffy.
Mara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duffy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mara throws a wild body kick that Duffy sees coming a mile off.
Duffy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mara just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mara.
Mara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duffy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mara takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Mara moved away.
Duffy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mara cracks Duffy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara tests Duffy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara pushes Duffy away with a front kick.
Duffy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Duffy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duffy. That one must have hurt.
Mara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duffy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mara motions for Duffy to come forward. Mara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Duffy saw it coming and moves away.
Duffy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mara misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Mara.
Jab by Mara.
Mara throws a shot from downtown. Duffy moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy thows a leg kick but Mara checks it
and Mara counters with a series of strikes. Duffy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duffy.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salosen Mara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mara. Duffy shrugs it off though.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses
and Mara counters with a low kick, right behind Duffy 's knee.
Duffy throws an off balance right hand
and Mara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duffy is rocked!
Duffy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Duffy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mara misses with a double jab.
Mara lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Duffy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mara.
Duffy walks straight into a right hand from Mara - that's dropped him! Mara jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Duffy from any more punishment! Duffy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Salosen Mara!
After winning the bout, Salosen Mara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Sara - Weatherman. Sackett has chosen Snoop "Vato" as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale thuds a left hand into Sackett's body.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Hale's ribs.
Sackett throws a lazy body kick
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Hale slips a straight right by Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sackett - that will leave a mark!
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hale half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sackett jabs Hale right on the nose. Hale blinks but takes it well.
Hale checks a low kick from Sackett.
Hale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Sackett finds it's target.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Hale counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Hale avoids a kick to the body.
Hale throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Hale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
Hale throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hale.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
Sackett digs a good body shot into Hale's ribs.
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab when Hale was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Hale is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hale is out of range.
Hale misses the body punch
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale lands a head shot.
Sackett catches Hale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Sackett catches Hale right on the button with a cross.
Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Hale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Hale throws a head kick that misses.
Hale tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sackett - the referee stops the clock and Hale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sackett. Hale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mordecai Sackett 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.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Hale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hale moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Hale tried to counter with a leg kick but Sackett avoided it.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Sackett blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Hale lands a head kick. Sackett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hale scores with a kick to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Sackett.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Hale throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hale in his tracks.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hale might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sackett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hale thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Hale slips the punch.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hale fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sackett just manages to avoid it.
Sackett keeps Hale at a distance using the push kick.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett moves forwards but Hale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hale to counter with a crisp jab.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hale makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sackett takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Hale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hale drops his hands momentarily and Sackett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hale misses with a jab to the body
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hale looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Hale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Sackett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hale misses with a body kick.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sackett scores with a jab to the body.
Hale lands a right hook to the body.
Hale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Hale.
Sackett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hale with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett with a nice cross.
Hale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
Sackett scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Hale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Hale looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hale with a hook.
Hale tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Hale misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Hale feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Donk. Hale catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Sackett lands with a shot to the body.
Hale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale moves away from the strike by Sackett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hale slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hale misses its intended target.
Hale misses with a hook to the body
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Hale's leg. Hale is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Sackett does it's job there.
Hale ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Sackett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Hale lands with a cross.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hale's defenses.
Sackett defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hale moves out of range of the body kick.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Hale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Hale jumps back.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hale.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hale.
Hale lands a jab to Sackett's midsection.
Sackett checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sackett! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hale in his tracks.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Hale throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Hale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Hale checks it.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sackett misses the body punch
and Hale counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Hale jumps back.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sackett won't be happy with that.
Sackett sneaks out the side door and pushes Hale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Hale misses.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Hale's shoulder, as Hale tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett cracks a nice hook into Hale's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Hale down.
Hale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sackett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hale under the eye.
Hale lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale moves out of range of the body kick from Sackett.
Hale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an off balance right hand
and Hale counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Hale misses with a wild body shot.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Hale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sackett swings for the body but Hale moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hale cracks Sackett with an open hand slap.
Sackett defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett throws a low kick but Hale avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sackett.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hale manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hale wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hale tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sackett.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Sackett throws a jab when Hale was well out of range.
Sackett misses with a body shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hale moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Sackett finds it's way through Hale's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale scores with a nice strike.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Sackett scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hale.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Hale counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hale lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hale misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale takes one to the chin there.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Hale moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hale 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Hale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Hale lands an overhand right.
Hale misses the jab.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hale misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hale lands the left hand.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Hale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hale.
Sackett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hale.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Hale's head but Hale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Hale in the body.
Sackett lands with a right hand.
Hale moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mordecai Sackett thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton comes into the arena with Trap Ball blaring out of the sound system. Tappenahomma has chosen Tatanka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templeton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a one-two to the body.
Templeton misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Tappenahomma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Templeton swings widly with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tappenahomma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tappenahomma connects with a nice looking jab.
Templeton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Templeton looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tappenahomma 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 Templeton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Templeton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Tappenahomma's body.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Templeton misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton scores with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma motions for Templeton to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Templeton.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Templeton.
Tappenahomma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Templeton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma wants to counter with a clinch but Templeton pushes him away.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton misses with a straight right.
Templeton takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templeton.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick nicely.
Templeton slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
As Tappenahomma looks to move away, Templeton throws a big counter combo but Tappenahomma just gets out of the way.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tappenahomma at a distance.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
Templeton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot that sends Templeton's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton jabs Tappenahomma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma cracks a nice hook into Templeton's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Templeton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Templeton lands with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Templeton.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Templeton throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Templeton misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
Templeton misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.
Tappenahomma has managed to clinch.
Templeton is trying to pull guard but Tappenahomma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Templeton avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Templeton's brow.
Tappenahomma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Templeton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templeton avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma scores a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Templeton blocks the elbow strike.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Templeton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tappenahomma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Templeton.
Templeton takes an elbow to the temple.
Templeton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Templeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Templeton takes a step back to recover.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templeton scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tappenahomma - that will leave a mark!
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice hook to Tappenahomma's body. Tappenahomma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templeton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with the punch.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton misses with a shot to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Tappenahomma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Templeton with a body shot.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Tappenahomma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma throws an off balance right hand
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Templeton tries to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma moves his leg out of the way.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton scores with a jab.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton backing away here, and Tappenahomma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Tappenahomma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab. Templeton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy body kick
and Templeton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Templeton misses its target.
Templeton jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma really dominated that round.
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.
Templeton throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templeton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Templeton has time to react.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Templeton staying out of range there.
Templeton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Tappenahomma.
Templeton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Templeton 's knee.
Templeton misses with a jab to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Templeton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templeton, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Templeton.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton takes one on the button.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
Tappenahomma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Templeton's torso.
Templeton is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
It seemed like Tappenahomma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
A little jabbing left from Tappenahomma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tappenahomma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Templeton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tappenahomma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Templeton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma tries to counter with a clinch but Templeton shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tappenahomma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Tappenahomma dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Templeton punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Templeton misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a body kick that stops Templeton in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Templeton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tappenahomma thinking.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Templeton misses with a right hand
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton digs a good hook to Tappenahomma's body.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a solid body kick.
Templeton blocks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Templeton jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Templeton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton scores with a decent looking hook.
Templeton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Tappenahomma. That snapped Templeton's head back.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Templeton lands but Tappenahomma takes it in his stride.
It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Templeton throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Templetons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
After winning the bout, Chief Tappenahomma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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