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USFC 143 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Ciz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Ciz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Ciz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ciz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ciz instigates a clinch.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Ciz in a clinch.
Ciz blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin dives in and scores a takedown into Ciz's guard.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciz is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griffin slips nicely into half guard.
Ciz trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Ciz looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
Griffin prevents Ciz from improving his position.
Griffin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ciz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Ciz tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ciz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Ciz misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ciz fails to land the takedown.
Griffin darts in trying to clinch
letting Ciz counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Ciz.
Griffin pushes Ciz up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciz scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Griffin continues to stall.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ciz.
Griffin working a defensive guard here.
Ciz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciz preventing the sweep.
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 Chris Griffin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griffin throws a push kick but Ciz slaps the foot to one side.
Ciz lunges at Griffin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffin's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in but Ciz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Ciz counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin leaves Ciz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Ciz moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ciz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin is looking for a takedown.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ciz after a bit of a struggle.
Griffin can't get the takedown.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
Ciz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ciz jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ciz blocks an uppercut.
Ciz avoids a wild elbow strike from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Ciz.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Ciz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ciz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ciz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ciz with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin with a poor takedown
and Ciz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ciz fails with the takedown.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to sprawl but Ciz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin is in trouble now - Ciz has advanced to mount!
Ciz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ciz prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Ciz with a couple of short strikes.
Ciz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Griffin hang on?
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ciz.
Ciz landing strikes, looking to finish!
George Ciz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ciz trying to control but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to hold on but Ciz pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ciz controlling the pace for now.
Ciz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ciz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Griffin tries to hold on but Ciz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Griffin is squirming around, avoiding Ciz's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Ciz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ciz misses with a kick to the body
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ciz won't be happy with that.
Ciz bucks up and tries to throw Griffin off but instead Griffin has got his back!
Ciz tries to escape the position.
Griffin is trying to stick to Ciz's back but Ciz is turning into Griffin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Griffin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ciz.
Griffin seems keen to control Ciz's posture.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Ciz preventing the sweep.
Ciz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Ciz controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciz trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Ciz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ciz is stalling in the full guard.
Griffin has Ciz pulled in close to control his posture.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Ciz tries to pass.
Ciz wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Ciz stopping the sweep attempt from Griffin.
Ciz trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ciz distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ciz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ciz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Ciz tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
George Ciz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ciz's head.
Griffin gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Ciz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Ciz takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ciz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Griffin is fighting to break Ciz's control of his arms but Ciz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Griffin trying to control but Ciz is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Ciz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
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 Chris Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Quincey Ferguson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with an inside leg kick.
Ferguson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Gonzalez counters with a quick kick to the body but Ferguson blocks it.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferguson shrugs it off.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzalez 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Ferguson trying to control the position here.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Quincey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
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!
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Ferguson punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Gonzalez misses
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to score with a low kick but Gonzalez moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonzalez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson scores with a jab. Gonzalez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Gonzalez shoots in.
Gonzalez 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.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferguson gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard.
Ferguson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Gonzalez won't let him.
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ferguson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anthony Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson kicks Gonzalez off and gets to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Ferguson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferguson defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Ferguson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Ferguson tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Ferguson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!
Quincey Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geese Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Simon Vale was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geese Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vale! But no joy.
A big left from Vale misses.
Vale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fury back to the cage. Vale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
Vale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fury throws out the jab.
Vale scores with a nice strike.
Vale misses with a lunging right hand
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Vale.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Vale moves away and avoids it.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Vale misses with a hook
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Vale tries to bum rush Fury with a series of wild strikes but Fury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fury wants to clinch up but Vale keeps it at a distance.
Vale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Vale jabs Fury right on the nose. Fury blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a body punch but Vale moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing.
Vale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Fury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Fury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale.
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale's head backwards.
Fury takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Vale throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury lands a jab to the head.
Vale connects with the punch.
Vale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vale scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vale 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.
Fury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale.
Fury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Fury backs off Vale throws a huge counter combo but Fury manages to avoid it all.
Vale throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale slips under a jab.
Vale misses with a wild body shot.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Vale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale slips under a jab.
Vale slips a straight right by Fury.
Vale ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
It seemed like Vale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fury fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale. That's going to slow Fury down.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vale thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vale catches Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Vale is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fury had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Vale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vale.
Vale connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
Fury is looking to clinch.
Vale looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Fury.
Vale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
A jab from Fury does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Vale in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vales head.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
Vale has a couple of punches blocked by Fury.
Vale tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Vale.
Vale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Vale wants a takedown.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Vale scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Fury lands a left hand.
Fury lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Vale avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Vale lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Vale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vale takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
Vale misses with a few strikes there.
Vale scoring well with a low kick there.
Fury drops his hands momentarily and Vale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vale misses with a low kick.
Fury throwing a counter right hand but Vale manages to avoid it.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale misses the jab.
Vale throws a shot to the body.
Simon Vale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Vale.
Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale misses the jab.
Vale misses with a looping right.
Vale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Vale misses with a wild combination.
Fury takes the fight into the clinch.
Fury throws an elbow but it misses.
Fury gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fury misses with an elbow strike.
Fury throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vale lands a nice uppercut.
Fury can't find room to land a body shot as Vale controls the action.
Vale tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fury.
Fury lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vale.
Vale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Vale is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury scores with a shot to the side of Vale's head.
Vale blocks an uppercut.
Fury has Vale pressed against the cage, preventing Vale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fury misses with an elbow over the top.
Fury is pushing Vale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fury wants to stall.
Vale lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Vale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Geese Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fury lands an elbow inside that Vale shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Vale.
Vale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale misses the target.
Vale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale connects with an inside leg kick.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vale lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fury scrambles back to his feet.
Fury misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vale 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 Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale. Vale obviously looking to wear him down.
Vale avoids the body shot from Fury.
Vale moves out of range as Fury strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vale throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vale misses with a wild body shot.
Fury tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fury moves away from the strike by Vale.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fury throws an elbow but misses.
Vale scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
Fury makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fury pushes Vale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Vale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Fury misses.
Vale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Vale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fury was covering up waiting for the punch and Vale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fury has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale.
Vale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vale looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Vale avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale tries to score with a low kick but Fury moves his leg out of the way.
Fury tries to clinch but Vale is having none of it.
Vale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fury defends it well.
Vale misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Vale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale throws a leg kick but Fury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Geese Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fury swings for the body but Vale moves out of range.
Vale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fury looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Vale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fury tries to clinch up but Vale circles away and keeps his distance.
Vale scores with a nice right hand.
Fury throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury cracks Vale with a good jab.
Vale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fury scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fury wants to clinch up but Vale keeps it at a distance.
Vale scores with a hook.
Geese Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury swings for the body but Vale moves out of range.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vale throws out a counter right but Fury avoids it with no problem.
Fury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale connects with the punch.
Fury wants to clinch but Vale slips to the side
and Vale counters with a left and a right that stings Fury.
Vale throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury looks to throw the jab but Vale is out of range.
Jab by Vale.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fury is looking to clinch but Vale is avoiding it.
Fury throws a right hand that Vale ducks under and follows up with a left that Vale also avoids with ease.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fury swings for the body but Vale moves out of range.
Vale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fury defends it well.
Vale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fury throws a body punch but Vale moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fury in his tracks.
Vale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Vale scores with a nice head shot.
Fury is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Fury misses its target.
Fury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Vale.
Simon Vale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Vale catches Fury right on the button with a cross.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Vale catches Fury right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Vale.
Vale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale lands a two punch combo.
Fury takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vale thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Vale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fury's calf.
Vale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fury checks it well.
Vale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vale scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fury in his tracks.
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Vale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Vale moved out of range.
Fury defending well as Vale loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Vale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vale 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Vale!
Post fight, Simon Vale took to the microphone: 'The book of Vale just kicked your ass. All Hale Vale.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makonnen Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bresnar's entrance music is ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonnen Amore!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar avoids the head kick by Amore.
Jab by Bresnar.
Bresnar looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Bresnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Bresnar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amore in his tracks.
Amore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bresnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Amore drops his hands momentarily and Bresnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bresnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Amore's guard.
Amore is rocked!
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Amore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amore wants to sweep but no luck.
Amore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar is in close to Amore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amore is controlling Bresnar's posture.
Bresnar scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore controls Bresnar momentarily but Bresnar frees himself.
Bresnar with a nice head shot there.
Bresnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Amore keeps moving.
Amore pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage.
Bresnar throwing strikes from guard but Amore blocks nicely.
Amore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bresnar postures up in Amore's guard and throws a big left but Amore blocks it.
Amore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bresnar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amore keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bresnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amore trying to keep a closed guard but Bresnar is proving a slippery customer.
Amore pulls Bresnar in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bresnar dives in and grabs Amore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amore pushes down on Bresnar's head and hops out.
Amore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bresnar counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amore. Bresnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bresnar ducks under a wild hook from Amore.
Amore throws a head kick but Bresnar moves out of range.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Bresnar moves out of range easily.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bresnar throws a lazy right hand but Amore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from Amore.
A jab from Bresnar misses.
A slow jab from Amore misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Bresnar misses its intended target.
Amore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bresnar with a body shot.
Bresnar swinging wildly here.
Amore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bresnar thuds a left hand into Amore's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Amore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar shoots for a takedown but Amore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bresnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amore holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bresnar wants to break free but Amore has control.
A short right from Amore on the inside.
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!
Amore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Amore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amore lands a big head kick that sends Bresnar tumbling to the mat! Amore takes a step backwards and waves Bresnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Bresnar misses with a hook. Amore ducked under it nicely.
Amore flicks out a counter leg kick but Bresnar steps away.
Bresnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bresnar darts in looking for a takedown but Amore gets double underhooks and turns Bresnar into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Bresnar blocks a head kick by Amore.
Amore thuds a left hand into Bresnar's body.
Amore cracks a nice hook into Bresnar's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Makonnen Amore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Amore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bresnar.
A big left from Bresnar misses.
Bresnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amore wants to counter with a clinch but Bresnar pushes him away.
Amore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bresnar rather than just go for the knockout.
Amore gets caught napping as Bresnar dives in and scores a takedown. Amore manages to retain guard.
Amore has his hands on Bresnar's head, controlling the position.
Bresnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore pulls Bresnar in to control the position.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore is trying to keep Bresnar in close.
Amore controlling the position.
Amore wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amore pulls Bresnar in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amore throws a leg kick which misses Bresnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Bresnar tries to avoid it.
Amore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bresnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lock Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar has closed the distance and engaged Amore in a clinch.
Amore lands with a right to the head.
Bresnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Amore.
Amore is trying to stall.
Amore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amore scores with a shot to the side of Bresnar's head.
Bresnar is working for takedown but Amore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amore swings wildly with an uppercut but Bresnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bresnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bresnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amore avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Amore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Amore - that landed with a thud.
Amore misses with a body punch.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bresnar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bresnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amore trying to control the position.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bresnar 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.
Amore controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore looking to control.
Amore has control of Bresnar's left arm, preventing Bresnar from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bresnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bresnar scores with punches from side control.
Bresnar working away.
Bresnar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Amore is looking for a sweep.
Bresnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bresnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Amore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bresnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amore.
Amore throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore lands with a nice body kick.
Bresnar is looking to clinch but Amore is avoiding it.
That kick from Amore tenderised Bresnar's leg. Bresnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Amore.
Bresnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bresnar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Amore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bresnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bresnar's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Amore.
Amore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Bresnar controls the action.
Amore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Amore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Bresnar controls the action.
Amore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amore.
Amore lands a shot to the body.
Amore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bresnar backwards.
Amore tries a body shot but Bresnar blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Amore.
Amore misses with a punch to the body.
Bresnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amore pulls his leg out and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amore.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bresnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bresnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Amore misses.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Amore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bresnar takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore lands a head kick. Bresnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amore defends it nicely.
Amore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bresnar avoids the head kick by Amore.
Bresnar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amore's waist but Amore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
Amore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amore as he jumps to the side.
Amore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Amore tenderised Bresnar's leg. Bresnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Amore pushes Bresnar away with a front kick.
Bresnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amore's waist but Amore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bresnar off to one side.
Amore tries a quick counter leg kick but Bresnar is wise to it.
Amore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bresnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amore counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bresnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Amore, which made it look bad.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bresnar at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bresnar.
Amore lands a nice shot that snaps Bresnar's head back.
Makonnen Amore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Bresnar.
Amore jabs Bresnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amore throws a shot from downtown. Bresnar moves away and avoids it.
Bresnar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Amore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makonnen Amore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makonnen Amore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alasdair Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.
Thacker swings for the body but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu throws a right hand that Thacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Thacker also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker works on Petrescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Petrescu landing knees to the head.
Thacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu prevents a body shot from Thacker.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker stalling the fight.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrescus head.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu can't break the clinch.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Petrescu avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrescu is defending well for now.
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrescu jabs at Thacker's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Thacker catches Petrescu right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Thacker tries to clinch but Petrescu is having none of it.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Petrescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker throws a combination that misses
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Thacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thacker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrescu is keeping busy.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Petrescu.
Thacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thacker can turn it around.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker avoiding damage as Petrescu throws knees to the body.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thacker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker scores with a knee to the head.
Petrescu working aggressively here.
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu lands a slapping body shot.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Petrescu throws a right and a left that Thacker avoids nicely.
Thacker scores with a hook.
Thacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thacker throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Petrescu finds it's way through Thacker's defenses.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Thacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu counters with a low kick, right behind Thacker 's knee.
Thacker throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Petrescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Thacker was not able to check.
Thacker swings widly with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu misses with the combination.
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrescu slips a straight right by Thacker.
Petrescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thacker connects with a single shot there.
Petrescu looks to land a combination. Thacker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thacker 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!
Petrescu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Petrescu misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with the punch.
Petrescu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Thacker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thacker duly obliges.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu tries to keep at a distance but Thacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrescu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thacker is breathing heavily.
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker throws a hook but Petrescu avoids it easily.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Petrescu is looking to counter the offense by Thacker and move into the clinch.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Petrescu moves away and avoids it.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
It appears Petrescu was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrescu misses with a body kick.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu misses with a straight right.
Petrescu misses with a looping right.
Thacker misses with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
Thacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Petrescu's ribs.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrescu.
Petrescu jabs Thacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Petrescu connects with a leg kick. Thacker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thacker lands a head shot.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Petrescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thacker finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrescu's head.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Petrescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrescu lands a nice looking body kick.
Thacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thacker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrescu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thacker's knee momentarily.
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker counters with a nice body shot.
Petrescu is looking to chop away at Thacker's legs.
Thacker cracks Petrescu with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker moves to clinch but Petrescu breaks away
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react.
Petrescu misses with a straight right.
Thacker lands a jab to Petrescu's midsection.
Petrescu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrescu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrescu counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Petrescu misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker 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 Petrescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrescu on the side of the head.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thacker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPetrescu.
Petrescu throws a head kick but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker jabs at Petrescu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thacker clinches up against the cage.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu blocks an uppercut.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrescu's efforts to push away.
Petrescu connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Petrescu blocking some punches.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Thacker.
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiu Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrescu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
After the fight, Sergiu Petrescu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pulu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alive. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Pulu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zuma on his heels. He'll look to pass Zuma's guard now, I'm sure.
Pulu trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Pulu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zuma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pulu has Zuma in his guard.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Pulu is keeping the position.
Pulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zuma is one step ahead there.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulu is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu working for a triangle but Zuma defends it easily.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma has gone for a leg lock! Pulu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zuma's guard.
Pulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zuma's guard.
Zuma won't allow Pulu to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu seems to be working for a kimura but Zuma defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pulu in particular looking to stall.
Pulu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zuma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulu pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is defending against the submission attempts here by Pulu.
Pulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuma keeps working.
Pulu seems to be working for a kimura but Zuma defends the submission attempt.
Zuma wants to improve his position but Pulu is controlling well.
Pulu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four 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.
Pulu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zuma is surviving well by controlling Pulu's body position as best he can.
Zuma working to try and regain half guard.
Pulu content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zuma is surviving well by controlling Pulu's body position as best he can.
Pulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zuma has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Pulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pulu jabs at Zuma's body.
Jab from Pulu.
Pulu misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zuma! But no joy.
Pulu misses with a body punch
and Zuma finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pulu misses with a looping right.
Zuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Pulu finds it's target.
Pulu cracks Zuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zuma ducks right into an uppercut from Pulu.
Nice sprawl there from Zuma as Pulu shoots in.
Pulu sets himself, and Zuma steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulu avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu scores with a hook to the body. Zuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Pulu sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Pulu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Pulu. Pulu gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulu throws a head kick that misses.
Zuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulu scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zuma can do to turn this around?
Pulu throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulu misses with a body kick.
Pulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zuma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulu is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu is looking to advance position but Zuma has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Zuma fails to move to back control.
Zuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pulu can't escape the position.
Pulu is working hard here to advance position.
Pulu regains half guard.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulu keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pulu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pulu is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulu is keeping the position for now.
Zuma won't allow Pulu to sweep him here.
Zuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuma's guard.
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulu has gone for a leg lock! Zuma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pulu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maki Pulu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zuma stands and throws Pulu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pulu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zuma trying to mount his opponent but Pulu defends it.
Zuma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pulu!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pulu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Pulu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maki Pulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zuma moves out of range as Pulu strikes.
Pulu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zuma. That did some damage!
Zuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulu works Zuma's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pulu keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Pulu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma drops back looking for a leg! Pulu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulu manages to kick Zuma off! Zuma jumps back into Pulu's guard.
Pulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulu keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Pulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulu, not yet.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Pulu manages to get to full guard.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma passes into half guard.
Pulu actively working from the bottom here.
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pulu is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
Pulu is looking to improve his position.
Pulu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Pulu is defending well.
Zuma prevents Pulu from improving his position.
Monte Zuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuma passes into half guard.
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pulu is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
Pulu is pressing down on Zuma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulu's head.
Pulu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zuma passes into half guard.
Pulu is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulu 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Pulu!
Maki Pulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tigh throws out the jab.
Tigh looks to land a left hand but Hood moved out of range nicely.
Hood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tigh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hood. Tigh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tigh throws a body shot but no joy.
Tigh takes a swing at Hood's ribcage but misses.
Hood needs to keep his hands up - Tigh had a free shot at his head there.
Hood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tigh lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood rushes Tigh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Hood counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Hood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hood takes a swing at Tigh's ribcage but misses.
Hood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hood looks to land a left hand but Tigh moved out of range nicely.
Tigh lands the left hand.
Tigh scores with the left hand. Hood knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Tigh misses with a looping left.
Hood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hood 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.
Tigh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tigh misses with a looping right.
Tigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hood moves away.
Hood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hood's corner calls for a 1-2. Hood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tigh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tigh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh misses with an uppercut. Hood saw that one coming.
Tigh looks to throw the jab but Hood is out of range.
Tigh misses with a hook
enabling Hood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hood is looking to clinch.
Hood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tigh swivels and escapes.
Donk. Tigh catches Hood right on the button with a cross.
Tigh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tigh throws an off balance right hand
and Hood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tigh throws a big counter combination but Hood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hood needs to keep his hands up - Tigh had a free shot at his head there.
Tigh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tigh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tigh does no damage.
Hood lands with a straight right. Tigh didn't see that one coming.
Hood throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Tigh throws a looping overhand right but Hood ducks down to avoid it.
Tigh with a nice cross.
Tigh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tigh back to the cage. Hood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigh.
Tigh misses with a hook
and Hood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tigh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Tigh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hood! But no joy.
Hood has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood misses with the head strike.
Tigh breaks from the clinch.
Tigh scores with a punch to the head.
Tigh throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Hood connects with a body shot.
Hood looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tigh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Hood's head.
Hood throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Hood scores with a hook to the body. Tigh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hood has managed to clinch.
Hood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Hood will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tigh scores with a punch to the head.
Hood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tigh circles away quickly and effectively.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Tigh throws a sloppy head kick and Hood moves out of range easily.
Hood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tigh is rocked!
Tigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Hood counters with a big left hand that crumples Tigh! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Hood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (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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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller has Dorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Muller.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ivan Dorn has been cut.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Muller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorn is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muller prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
Muller blocks a body shot from Dorn.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dorn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dorn tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Dorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller lands an elbow that stopped Dorn in his tracks for a moment.
Muller has Dorn pressed against the cage, preventing Dorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorn's face.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dorn's brow.
Dorn breaks from the clinch.
Dorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dorn looks winded!
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn has had enough of the clinch but Muller keeps him there for the moment.
Dorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Muller has double underhooks.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muller.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muller obliges.
Dorn tries to break free but Muller pushes him back against the cage.
Dorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muller looking to throw knees to the head but Dorn is blocking nicely.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Dorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorn avoids it.
Muller landing knees to the body.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Dorn avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
Dorn blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Muller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dorn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dorn's face.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Muller lands an elbow inside that Dorn shrugs off.
Dorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Dorn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller slips a jab from Dorn.
Muller tries to counter by clinching up but Dorn breaks away and moves out of range.
A combination from Dorn does no damage.
Muller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller darts in and clinches Dorn up against the cage.
Muller landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Ivan Dorn's cut even more.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorn's defenses.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Muller is controlling him.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller working Dorn over with knees to the body.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Muller clinches with his opponent.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Dorn can't break the clinch.
Muller scores with a hook to the body.
Muller drops Dorn with a big knee straight up the middle! Dorn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Muller finish him?
Dorn tries to keep at a distance but Muller has taken the fight into the clinch.
A fake to the body and Muller gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Dorn! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Dorn falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Force has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
275 lbs
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270 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force fails to land with a series of punches.
Force moves away from the strike by Hika.
Force is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Force takes a kick to the side of the head.
Force throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hika feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Force sprawling to the canvas! Force rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hika finish him?!
Force is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hika drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Force's head, knocking him out cold! Hika is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hongi Hika!
Hongi Hika retains his heavyweight title!
Hongi Hika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Abrams!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fanning throws a hook but Abrams blocks it.
Fanning takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fanning throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams.
Abrams is looking for the big counter here.
Abrams misses with a body shot.
Abrams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Abrams lands but Fanning takes it in his stride.
Fanning blocks a head kick by Abrams.
Fanning tries to score with a low kick but Abrams moves his leg out of the way.
Abrams checks a leg kick nicely.
Abrams connects with a right hand. Fanning shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrams misses the target.
Fanning misses with a leg kick.
Fanning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abrams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanning scores with a head kick. Abrams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Fanning.
A clash of legs there as Fanning blocks the low kick.
It looked like Fanning was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abrams.
Abrams throws out a powerful jab.
Abrams lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Fanning moves out of range easily.
Abrams scores with a shot to the body.
Taite Abrams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Abrams coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Fanning.
Fanning on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abrams lands with a good body shot.
Fanning throws a combination. Abrams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fanning on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abrams. Abrams obviously looking to wear him down.
Fanning blocks a head kick by Abrams.
Abrams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fannings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fanning moves forwards but Abrams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Fanning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fanning swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abrams just misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abrams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fanning.
Abrams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fanning's head.
Abrams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abrams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fanning had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fanning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abrams lands a nice shot to the body.
Fanning keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Abrams tenderised Fanning's leg. Fanning is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fanning motions for Abrams to come forward. Fanning throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abrams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Fanning looks to land a right hand but Abrams moved out of range.
Fanning keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abrams tries to keep at a distance but Fanning has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrams controls his hands.
Abrams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abrams misses with a knee strike.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Fanning shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Abrams is working Fanning over against the cage.
Fanning takes an elbow to the temple.
Abrams gets through Fanning's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Fanning shrugs off.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abrams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
Abrams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrams lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sanford Fanning has been cut.
Abrams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fanning is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fanning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
Abrams blocks a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
A shot in the inside from Abrams.
Abrams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fanning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abrams or not.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fanning is pushing Abrams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
Abrams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abrams lands with a short shot to the head.
Abrams blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Abrams on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fanning.
Fanning blocks an elbow strike from Abrams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abrams trying to land knees to the body.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abrams lands a body shot.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taite Abrams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Fanning's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Abrams connects with the punch.
Fanning takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abrams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams misses with a leg kick
and Fanning counters with a straight right hand.
Abrams lands with a kick to the temple. Fanning shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Fanning finds it's target.
Abrams looks to land a left hand but Fanning moved out of range nicely.
Abrams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fanning tries to move into range but Abrams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abrams is looking to clinch.
Abrams clinches.
Abrams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Fanning.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abrams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fanning prevents a body shot from Abrams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Fanning.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fanning scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Fanning shrugs off.
Fanning's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Abrams.
Fanning lands with a short shot to the head.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
Fanning digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
Fanning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fanning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrams.
Abrams lands a nice uppercut.
Taite Abrams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fanning lands a right hand.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abrams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fanning dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Fanning shrugs off.
Fanning is trying to maintain a safe position but Abrams gets an underhook and turns Fanning into the cage.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but Fanning blocks it.
Fanning is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
Abrams misses with a body punch.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Abrams fails to land.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning has Abrams pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
Fanning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abrams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fanning fails to land.
Abrams lands an elbow just above Fanning 's eye.
Fanning is working Abrams over against the cage.
Fanning lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Fanning.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
Fanning lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
Fanning scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrams controls his hands.
Abrams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abrams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Fanning presses Abrams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning is trying to stall.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fanning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fanning.
Abrams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fanning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abrams up against the cage.
Fanning tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
Fanning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
Fanning lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Fanning's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fanning lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abrams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abrams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fanning will feel that in the morning.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams throws a head kick but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abrams.
Fanning thuds a left hand into Abrams's body.
Abrams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fanning.
Abrams swinging wildly here.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Abrams throws the kick towards the body but Fanning avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams tries to bum rush Fanning with a series of wild strikes but Fanning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abrams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abrams slips under a jab from Fanning.
Fanning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fanning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning misses with a head kick.
Fanning chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abrams tests Fanning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fanning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abrams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abrams misses with a body kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fanning throws a big counter combination but Abrams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taite Abrams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fanning misses with an uppercut. Abrams saw that one coming.
Abrams is looking for the big counter here.
Fanning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fanning.
Fanning checks a low kick from Abrams.
Fanning quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fanning throws a wild body kick that Abrams sees coming a mile off.
Abrams connects with a crisp jab.
Fanning dives in and scores a takedown into Abrams's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning landing some decent shots from guard.
Abrams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fanning is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abrams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Abrams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abrams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Abrams tries to escape but Fanning is in control.
Abrams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abrams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fanning winds up and cracks Abrams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fanning prevents Abrams from improving his position.
Abrams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fanning working the ground and pound effectively.
Fanning looking to secure an arm triangle but Abrams defends it well.
Fanning 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.
Fanning lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams wants to hold on but Fanning pushes him away.
Fanning lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Abrams tries to lock up and control but Fanning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fanning looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanford Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abrams tries to lock up and control but Fanning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abrams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fanning is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fanning lands a big shot there that rocks Abrams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Fanning's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abrams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fanning - the referee stops the clock and Abrams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fanning. Abrams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fanning misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick but Fanning moves out of range.
Fanning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abrams throws a leg kick
and Fanning counters with a leg kick.
Fanning swats away the attempt to clinch by Abrams.
Fanning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abrams lands an elbow that stopped Fanning in his tracks for a moment.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Abrams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
Abrams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fanning is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fanning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abrams lands a hook that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
Abrams throws an elbow but it misses.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning blocking some punches.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams misses with a knee to the head.
Abrams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fanning.
Fanning dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
Fanning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning pushes Abrams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
Fanning pushes Abrams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
Abrams letting Fanning take a breather here.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fanning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fanning.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fanning's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Abrams.
Abrams lands a body shot.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abrams is working Fanning over against the cage.
Abrams swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fanning lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fanning presses Abrams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abrams cracks Fanning with a nice body shot.
Abrams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abrams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abrams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fanning in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
Fanning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abrams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abrams misses with a knee to the head.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but Fanning blocks it.
Abrams lands a left hand.
Fanning lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Abrams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fanning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
Abrams swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanning avoids it.
Fanning blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taite Abrams dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Fanning's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abrams clinches with his opponent.
Abrams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrams looking to throw knees to the head but Fanning is blocking nicely.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
Abrams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
Fanning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams lands a body shot.
Abrams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning cracks Abrams with a nice body shot.
Abrams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanning avoids it.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the body.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Abrams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as Fanning controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fanning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abrams throws an elbow but misses.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abrams tries to throw a body punch but Fanning avoids it by throwing Abrams back against the cage.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fanning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fanning blocks an elbow strike.
Abrams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Fanning - that landed with a thud.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
Fanning presses Abrams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fanning works on Abrams's body with a couple of short punches.
Fanning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning.
A short uppercut from Abrams.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams blocking some punches.
Fanning lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
Abrams lands with a short shot to the head.
Fanning misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Fanning.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fanning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fanning.
Abrams blocks a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning works on Abrams's body with a couple of short punches.
Fanning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
Good body shot from Fanning.
Fanning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fanning.
Fanning avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning lands with a light punch inside.
Fanning avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
Fanning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fanning blocks an elbow strike.
Fanning works on Abrams's body with a couple of short punches.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fanning.
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fanning lands an uppercut.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
Fanning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrams's elbow.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Abrams controls the action.
Fanning dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike.
Fanning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fanning gets through Abrams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fanning's brow.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrams controls his hands.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Good body shot from Fanning.
Fanning scores with a shoulder strike.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Fanning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fanning tries to work over Abrams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abrams lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fanning.
Fanning digs a right hand underneath Abrams's ribcage. Abrams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanford Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fanning has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Sanford Fanning 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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