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GAMMA#624 Theodorou v LeBlanc PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Scouser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Pintos (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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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Scouser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Pintos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scouser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pintos misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Scouser. Beautiful body shot.
El Pintos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scouser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pintos closes the distance and clinches.
Pintos tries to break free but Scouser pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scouser.
A short left from Scouser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Pintos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scouser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Scouser.
Scouser dodges an elbow strike from Pintos.
Scouser scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scouser pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pintos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pintos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Scouser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pintos misses with an elbow over the top.
We've been informed that Pintos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Scouser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pintos letting Scouser take a breather here.
Pintos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pintos blocks a body shot from Scouser.
Scouser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pintos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scouser's defenses.
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Pintos slowing the pace effectively.
Scouser lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scouser prevents a body shot from Pintos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scouser misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Scouser on the inside.
Scouser lands a body shot.
Scouser lands a shoulder strike.
Scouser lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scouser can't find room to land a body shot as Pintos controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Scouser.
Scouser lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scouser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scouser digs a right hand underneath Pintos's ribcage. Pintos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pintos throws a punch but it's blocked by Scouser.
Scouser lands a body punch.
Pintos misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser is trying to drag Pintos to the mat but Pintos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scouser.
Scouser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pintos gets through Scouser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pintos has a couple of punches blocked by Scouser.
Pintos has had enough of the clinch but Scouser keeps him there for the moment.
Pintos has a couple of punches blocked by Scouser.
Pintos working aggressively here.
Scouser lands a nice uppercut.
Scouser can't find room to land a body shot as Pintos controls the action.
Scouser lands with a light punch inside.
Pintos blocks a body shot from Scouser.
Scouser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scouser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scouser struggles to land a body shot inside as Pintos controls his hands.
Scouser tries to throw a body punch but Pintos avoids it by throwing Scouser back against the cage.
Scouser tries to throw a body punch but Pintos avoids it by throwing Scouser back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Scouser.
Pintos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scouser up against the cage.
Pintos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scouser stalling against the cage.
I was talking to Scouser's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pintos.
Pintos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pintos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scouser has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Scouser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scouser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Scouser.
Pintos looks winded!
Scouser lands an uppercut.
Scouser misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scouser.
Scouser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pintos's elbow.
Pintos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Scouser - that landed with a thud.
Pintos tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Pintos back against the cage.
Pintos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Scouser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Scouser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scouser cracks a nice hook into Pintos's ribs.
Pintos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pintos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
Pintos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scouser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scouser is looking to land body kicks.
Scouser lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pintos will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scouser.
Scouser misses the shot to the body.
Pintos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pintos looks to land a left hand but Scouser moved out of range nicely.
Scouser appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pintos misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pintos is breathing heavily.
Pintos misses with a wild body shot.
Scouser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scouser is looking to slow Pintos down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scouser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scouser scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scouser thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pintos if he has to take too many more of those.
Scouser throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scouser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like El Pintos has been cut.
Scouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pintos manages to avoid it.
Scouser connects with a jab.
Pintos throws a lazy head kick
and Scouser counters with a solid body kick.
Scouser tests Pintos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scouser scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Scouser.
Scouser cracks Pintos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Scouser has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pintos to stand back up!
Pintos is rocked!
Scouser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pintos can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scouser throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pintos clean off his feet! He's out cold! Scouser stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micky Scouser!
Our winner, Micky Scouser, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kay Ector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaman comes to the cage accompanied by Shaman's Dream. Ector has chosen Monster! as his entrance music. Kay Ector is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kay Ector!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ector misses.
Ector tries to clinch there but Shaman circles away.
Ector tries to clinch up but Shaman circles away and keeps his distance.
Shaman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ector throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ector really felt that one!
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector misses with a double jab.
Shaman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ector tries to clinch there but Shaman circles away.
Ector 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.
A cross from Shaman lands.
Shaman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman throws a hook but Ector avoids it easily.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Ector ducks down to avoid it.
Ector moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ector.
Ector dips to his left and cracks Shaman with an uppercut!
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
A jab from Shaman does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Ector throws a right and a left that Shaman avoids nicely.
Ector doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaman is just out of range.
Ector tries to clinch but Shaman is having none of it.
It looked like Shaman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ector.
Ector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Ector tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ector takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ector tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaman feints and then cracks Ector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ector down.
Shaman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ector cracks a nice hook into Shaman's ribs.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaman. Shaman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ector takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shaman throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Shaman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ector misses with a body punch
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ector forces Shaman back against the cage and clinches.
Ector dodges an elbow strike from Shaman.
Shaman is looking to control Ector's arms but Ector gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaman has his back to the cage.
Ector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaman stalling in the clinch.
Ector presses Shaman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ector scores with a shot to the side of Shaman's head.
Shaman blocking some punches.
Ector struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaman controls his hands.
Shaman manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ector blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector scores with a shoulder strike.
Ector tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ector, as that shot connected.
Ector avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ector fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ector.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Shaman trying to stall but Ector improves his position.
Shaman can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ector.
Ector misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that round.
That's time! Shaman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses.
Blind Shaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaman misses with the combination.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaman, right into the meat.
Shaman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ector. That did some damage!
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Shaman misses with a wild body shot.
Ector fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Shaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector lands a nice looking body shot.
Shaman ducks right into an uppercut from Ector.
Shaman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ector throws a shot from downtown. Shaman moves away and avoids it.
Shaman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Ector is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ector is just riding it out for now. Shaman eventually gives up the hold.
Shaman controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaman is trying to control. Ector wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ector works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaman won't allow Ector to sweep him here.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up but Shaman circles away and keeps his distance.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ector can do to turn this around?
Ector moves away from the strike by Shaman.
Ector tries to clinch
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ector throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ector sprawls and moves away.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaman circles away.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Ector releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ector bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaman's head.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ector takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector tries to clinch but Shaman moves away
and Shaman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ector really felt that one!
Ector wants to clinch.
Shaman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Shaman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Shaman takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector throws out a counter right but Shaman avoids it with no problem.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ector on the side of the head.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that second round.
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!
Shaman scores with a nice strike.
Shaman keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ector's sensitive parts.
Shaman looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Shaman throws a big counter combination but Ector scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ector moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shaman misses with a body punch.
Ector lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaman backwards.
Shaman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ector lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Shaman.
Shaman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ector fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector tries to work over Shaman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaman gets through Ector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaman breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Shaman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ector.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Ector scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector drives through and clinches with Shaman against the cage.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaman takes one to the chin there.
Ector instigates a clinch.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shaman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaman or not.
Shaman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaman has Ector pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ector manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaman tries a knee to the head but Ector blocks it.
Ector misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Ector.
Ector tries a body shot but Shaman blocks it.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ector lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Shaman.
Ector on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ector avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shaman throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shaman is looking to control Ector's arms but Ector gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaman has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay Ector seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shaman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ector lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ector lands with a light punch inside.
Shaman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ector keeps control of Shaman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shaman tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
Ector presses Shaman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ector takes a shot to the head.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Shaman.
Shaman blocks an uppercut.
Shaman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Shaman as the two fighters clinch.
Ector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman misses with a body punch.
Shaman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ector misses with a body punch.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head.
Ector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaman tries to stall but Ector uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shaman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ector's elbow.
Shaman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaman or not.
Ector swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ector.
Shaman prevents a body shot from Ector.
Shaman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ector throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ector coming out on top.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kay Ector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaman 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
A very excited looking Blind Shaman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piere De Crote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford comes into the arena with Stevie Wonder - Superstition blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Piere De Crote!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Crote.
De Crote is looking to slow Sanford down with leg kicks.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Sanford lands a really nice looking cross but De Crote seems unphased.
De Crote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanford checks it well.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from De Crote.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford jabs De Crote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Crote lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
A swing and a miss from Sanford.
De Crote looks to land a combination but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Crote. De Crote obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanford misses its target.
That kick from De Crote tenderised Sanford's leg. Sanford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Crote.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Crote misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Crote throws a low kick but Sanford avoids it.
Sanford checks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Crote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanford works on De Crote's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sanford.
De Crote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Crote throws a head punch that misses.
De Crote gets through Sanford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Crote misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sanford on the inside.
Sanford misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Crote breaks from the clinch.
Sanford 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.
Sanford connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but De Crote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford looks to land a left hand but De Crote moved out of range nicely.
De Crote cracks Sanford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanford misses with an uppercut.
De Crote lands a leg kick that knocks Sanford off balance momentarily.
Sanford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Crote swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanford counters with a left to the body.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
De Crote misses with a few strikes there.
Sanford throwing a counter right hand but De Crote manages to avoid it.
De Crote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Crote manages to avoid it.
De Crote gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Sanford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford wants to control from the top but De Crote keeps moving.
Sanford throwing strikes from guard but De Crote blocks nicely.
Sanford postures up in De Crote's guard and throws a big left but De Crote blocks it.
Sanford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Crote keeping moving, preventing Sanford from controlling successfully.
De Crote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanford is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Crote works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Crote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from De Crote.
Sanford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Crote scoring well with a low kick there.
De Crote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Crote connects with an inside leg kick.
De Crote takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Crote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Crote looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Sanford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Crote fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanford slips a straight right by De Crote.
Sanford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Crote.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
A low kick from De Crote is predictable there
and Sanford counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanford scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piere De Crote will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanford throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Crote thows a leg kick but Sanford checks it
and Sanford counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot.
De Crote looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Crote can pounce on him.
De Crote throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Crote lands a head shot.
Sanford throws a leg kick but De Crote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but De Crote pushes him off.
De Crote replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanford blocks it well.
De Crote jabs Sanford right on the nose. Sanford blinks but takes it well.
Sanford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Crote moves away.
Sanford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Crote. That's going to slow Sanford down.
De Crote lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Crote blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanford checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanford.
De Crote lands a high kick!
It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
De Crote looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Piere De Crote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Crote blocks a low kick nicely.
De Crote lands a really nice looking cross but Sanford seems unphased.
Sanford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from De Crote.
De Crote goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Crote - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford scores with a nice head shot.
De Crote throws a hook but Sanford blocks it.
As De Crote backs away, Sanford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sanford checks a leg kick.
De Crote connects with a right hand. Sanford shakes it off.
Sanford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Crote slips a straight right by Sanford.
De Crote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Crote tries to score with a low kick but Sanford moves his leg out of the way.
De Crote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from De Crote misses its intended target.
Sanford throws a one two combo.
It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut.
Sanford blocks a leg kick.
Sanford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanford slips a jab from De Crote.
Sanford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Crote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Crote throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Crote, as that shot connected.
De Crote lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Crote cracks Sanford with an open hand slap.
De Crote fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanford in the body.
De Crote looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from De Crote lands but Sanford takes it in his stride.
De Crote blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Crote stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Crote.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Crote blocks the body kick.
Sanford has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Crote wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanford won't allow it.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Crote takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Crote's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from De Crote.
De Crote manages to break the clinch.
De Crote looks for the body kick but Sanford saw that one coming.
And Sanford counters with a quick kick to the body but De Crote blocks it.
De Crote chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Crote with a jab.
A head kick by De Crote misses
and Sanford counters with a right hand to the body.
De Crote is breathing heavily.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks De Crote with an uppercut!
De Crote misses with a low kick as Sanford jumps back.
De Crote takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote throws a lazy head kick
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanford 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.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Crote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piere De Crote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Crote eats them both and turns towards Sanford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Crote.
De Crote lands with a hook. Sanford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanford.
Sanford lands with a good body shot.
De Crote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Crote throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanford drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Crote sprawls and moves away.
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Crote was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
De Crote avoids the body shot from Sanford.
De Crote does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Crote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
De Crote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanford'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!
De Crote misses with a left hand
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piere De Crote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Crote throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford slips under a jab from De Crote.
Sanford tries to counter by clinching up but De Crote breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by De Crote.
Sanford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Crote fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but De Crote avoids it.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
That kick from De Crote tenderised Sanford's leg. Sanford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Crote loads up on a big right hand but Sanford slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Crote.
De Crote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lamont Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Crote throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanford.
Sanford throws a front kick that sends De Crote stumbling back into the cage.
De Crote thuds his shin into the meat of Sanford's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Crote lands with a right hand.
De Crote misses with a leg kick.
De Crote works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Crote moves out of range as Sanford strikes.
De Crote lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Crote scores with a punch to the head.
Sanford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford tries a low kick but De Crote avoids it.
Sanford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Crote tries to land a leg kick but Sanford saw it coming and moves away.
De Crote misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Sanford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
Some bone on bone action there as De Crote checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Crote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanford.
De Crote throws a solid leg kick but Sanford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Crote.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Crote throws a front kick aimed at Sanford's knee but Sanford avoids it well.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Sanford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Piere De Crote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanford throws a leg kick but De Crote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Crote throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Crote getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford tries to clinch up but De Crote circles away and keeps his distance.
De Crote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Crote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanford counters with a leg kick.
Sanford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Crote keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Crote throws a big shot that misses.
De Crote moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
De Crote fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanford on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piere De Crote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Crote 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piere De Crote!
Piere De Crote decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Lamont Sanford had this to say: 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyata has chosen Boa - Energetic as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyata pinned against the cage. Miyata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Miyata.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyata.
Miyata is pushing Bronson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bronson has Miyata pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata is trying to stall.
We've been hearing reports that Bronson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bronson goes for a takedown attempt but Miyata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson has his takedown stuffed
and Miyata counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miyata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Miyata blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miyata is defending well.
Miyata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyata blocks a body shot from Bronson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson cracks Miyata with a nice body shot.
Miyata content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Miyata takes a shot to the head.
Miyata is stalling here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miyata lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Bronson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miyata clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bronson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Miyata. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is trying to break free.
Miyata takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bronson is not going to allow Miyata to sit and survive in this position.
Bronson scores with punches to the body.
Bronson scores with punches to the body.
Bronson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Miyata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bronson's guard. Nice work there by Miyata.
Miyata postures up.
Bronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyata postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata lands a couple of elbows.
Miyata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyata sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bronson has momentary wrist control but Miyata slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miyata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bronson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson is working hard here to advance position.
Miyata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyata controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Bill Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson cracks Miyata with a solid left hand.
Bronson working some strikes from top position.
Miyata is looking for a triangle but Bronson pushes his legs off easily.
Bronson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronson throwing strikes but missing.
Bronson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bronson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miyata controls Bronson momentarily but Bronson frees himself.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Miyata keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looking to pass the guard.
Bronson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronson landing with the ground and pound.
Miyata is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronson is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.
Bronson stands and throws Miyata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyata can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is trying to improve his position.
Miyata holding on.
Bronson is working Miyata over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bronson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bronson throws a strike aimed at the side of Miyata's head but Miyata avoids it well.
Miyata tries to improve position but can't.
Bronson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bronson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miyata felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bronson lands some shots froms side control.
Miyata is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looks up at the clock and then as Miyata takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bronson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bronson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bronson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Miyata sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Miyata gets back to half guard.
Bronson winds up and cracks Miyata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bronson thows a huge punch but Miyata dodges it nicely.
Bronson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyata is not content to let Bronson control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Miyata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson is trying to keep Miyata in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Miyata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Miyata tries to clinch
and Bronson counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Miyata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miyata is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson cracks Miyata with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miyata tries to bench press Bronson off him but Bronson keeps the position.
Miyata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miyata.
Miyata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyata pulls Bronson in close to prevent any damage.
Miyata looking for a guillotine here but Bronson defends easily.
Bronson is working Miyata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kira Miyata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyata is pulling down on Bronson's head to control his posture.
Bronson trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
Miyata being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Miyata.
Miyata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Miyata pushes him off.
Jab by Bronson.
Miyata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyata was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Miyata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bill Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Miyata misses.
Bronson tries to bum rush Miyata with a series of wild strikes but Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Miyata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miyata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronson somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson clinches up with Miyata and pushes him back against the cage.
Miyata misses with some punches.
Miyata has Bronson pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miyata misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Bronson!
Bill Bronson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that McTearson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for McTearson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTearson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dundee finds it's way round the side to connect with McTearson's head.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson slips under a jab from Dundee.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Dundee moves out of range of the leg kick from McTearson.
Good shot there by McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dundee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson feints and then cracks Dundee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dundee down.
McTearson throws a leg kick
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dundee needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. McTearson moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Dundee misses
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McTearson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.
An attempted straight right counter from Dundee misses the target.
McTearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Dundee is looking to counter punch.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on McTearson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dundee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID280) in the buildup to the fight.
McTearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dundee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dundee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dundee lunges at McTearson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McTearson's hand.
Dundee lands the left hand.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dundee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dundee.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Dundee's head but Dundee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dundee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
A jab from Dundee finds it's way through McTearson's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Dundee.
No joy there for Dundee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTearson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dundee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McTearson counters with a series of strikes. Dundee will be more careful next time no doubt.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dundee.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Dundee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTearson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dundee.
A low kick from McTearson is predictable there
letting Dundee counter with a right hand.
Dundee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dundee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dundee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dundee throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is looking to slow Dundee down with leg kicks.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Dundee.
A countering left hand to the body from McTearson misses.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Dundee seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson scores with a jab. Dundee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTearson misses with a two punch combination.
McTearson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee throws a head kick that misses
and McTearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McTearson.
McTearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Dundee avoiding damage as McTearson throws knees to the body.
Dundee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dundee tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dundee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McTearson.
Dundee avoids the elbow strike from McTearson, against the cage.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with a body punch.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
A nice right hand lands inside from McTearson.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McTearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
McTearson is working Dundee over against the cage.
McTearson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dundee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but McTearson moved out of range nicely.
Dundee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McTearson connects with a single shot there.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Dundee ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson lands a head shot.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McTearson scores with a punch to the head.
McTearson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson scores with a jab. Dundee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson scores with a jab. Dundee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
McTearson slips a jab and a cross from Dundee.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
Dundee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McTearson momentarily.
McTearson tries a low kick but Dundee avoids it.
McTearson defending well as Dundee loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Dundee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dundee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dundee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dundee looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
McTearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTearson slips under a jab from Dundee.
Dundee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dundee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Dundee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dundee looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rufus McTearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McTearson!
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!
McTearson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McTearson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dundee avoids the head kick by McTearson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson cracks the inside of Dundee's front leg.
Dundee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McTearson if he has to take too many more of those.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McTearson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Rufus McTearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dundee.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Dundee takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson lands with a nice body punch.
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
McTearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
Dundee misses with a punch on the inside.
Rufus McTearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from McTearson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
Dundee avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
Dundee lands a hook that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Dundee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dundee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dundee misses with some punches.
McTearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dundee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dundee's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee tries to land a knee to the head but McTearson blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
McTearson misses with an elbow strike.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a right hand.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dundee misses with an elbow over the top.
McTearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McTearson.
McTearson lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McTearson throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McTearson throws a one two combo.
McTearson throws a right hand that Dundee ducks under and follows up with a left that Dundee also avoids with ease.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dundee throws a shot to the body.
Dundee slips a jab and a cross from McTearson.
Donk. McTearson catches Dundee right on the button with a cross.
Dundee scores with a nice right hand.
Dundee checks a leg kick.
McTearson staying out of range there.
McTearson swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
McTearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Dundee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson misses with a combination
and Dundee counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dundee to score with a decent uppercut.
Dundee throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dundee.
Dundee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dundee!
Dundee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dundee misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson gets tackled into the cage by Dundee. Dundee maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from McTearson.
It looks like Mick Dundee has been cut.
Dundee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a damaging elbow.
McTearson connects with a knee to the head.
Dundee is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Dundee.
Oh Dundee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
Dundee seems to have got his legs back now.
Dundee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee swings wildly with an uppercut but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
Dundee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dundee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dundee is keeping busy.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson dodges an elbow strike from Dundee.
McTearson throws an elbow but it misses.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McTearson.
McTearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson prevents a body shot from Dundee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
McTearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dundee lands a left hand that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
Dundee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson lands with a left to the head.
McTearson lands an elbow just above Dundee 's eye.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Dundee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McTearson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
McTearson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTearson lands an elbow inside that Dundee shrugs off.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dundee pushes off an throws an elbow but McTearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dundee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Dundee misses the target.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
McTearson jabs at Dundee's body.
Dundee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee misses with a head kick.
Dundee tries a head kick but it misses.
Rufus McTearson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
and McTearson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dundee really felt that one!
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 Mick Dundee.
Well McTearson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
A very excited looking Rufus McTearson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graeme Symons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki's entrance music is Moby - Flower. A fine choice. 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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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
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graeme Symons!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowacki lands with a straight right. Symons didn't see that one coming.
Nowacki misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nowacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Symons or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowacki, which made it look bad.
Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Symons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
Symons throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki throws out a loose jab but Symons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons misses the body punch
and Nowacki counters with a three punch combo that has Symons backing up. Symons nods at Nowacki to acknowledge the strikes.
Nowacki forces Symons back against the cage and clinches.
Nowacki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Nowacki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Symons is looking to control Nowacki's arms but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Symons has his back to the cage.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki trying to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Nowacki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Symons pushes Nowacki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Symons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Symons trying to stall but Nowacki improves his position.
Symons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki prevents a body shot from Symons.
Nowacki trying to stall but Symons improves his position.
Nowacki lands a right hand.
Symons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Symons's brow.
Symons blocks a body shot from Nowacki.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Symons stalling in the clinch but Nowacki improves position.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Symons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Nowacki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Symons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nowacki lands with a left to the head.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Symons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nowacki or not.
A short uppercut from Symons.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Symons takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Graeme Symons has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Symons.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Symons.
Nowacki has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symons blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symons looking to slow down the pace here.
Nowacki blocks an uppercut.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Symons avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowacki.
Symons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Symons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nowacki can't fight it off and eventually Symons manages to take the fight to the floor. Nowacki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Symons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nowacki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Symons is controlling him.
Symons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Symons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Symons postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nowacki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Nowacki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Symons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nowacki.
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symons.
Symons throws a nice looking combination but Nowacki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Symons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Symons lands a glancing blow to the side of Nowacki's head.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki.
Symons takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses.
Nowacki throws a lazy right hand but Symons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Symons gets tackled into the cage by Nowacki. Nowacki maintains the clinch.
Symons blocks a body shot from Nowacki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Symons shrugs off.
Symons tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nowacki pushes Symons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Symons wants to stall.
Symons lands a left hand.
Symons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nowacki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herkules Nowacki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki prevents the takedown attempt.
Symons throws a head punch that misses.
Symons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Symons tries to throw a body punch but Nowacki avoids it by throwing Symons back against the cage.
Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but Symons blocks with his arms.
Symons misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki breaks the clinch.
Nowacki slaps away a takedown attempt from Symons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Nowacki misses the target.
Herkules Nowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Symons.
Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Symons.
Symons throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Symons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nowacki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Symons misses with a wild body shot.
Symons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Symons misses with a double jab.
Nowacki misses with a looping right.
Nowacki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Symons on the side of the head.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Symons catches Nowacki right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki moves into range and clinches up with Symons.
Symons looking to stall.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Nowacki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nowacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Symons.
Nowacki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Symons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Symons goes for a takedown attempt but Nowacki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowacki throws a hook but Symons blocks it.
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
Symons cracks a nice hook into Nowacki's ribs.
Symons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nowacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nowacki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Symons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nowacki digs a good body shot into Symons's ribs.
Symons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowacki.
Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Nowacki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowacki misses with a body punch.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Symons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land.
Symons misses with a punch to the body.
Symons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Symons wants to stall.
Nowacki lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Symons.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
Symons is trying to maintain a safe position but Nowacki gets an underhook and turns Symons into the cage.
Symons tries to score a body lock takedown but Nowacki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nowacki lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nowacki gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Symons in his tracks for a moment.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Symons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nowacki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nowacki lands a damaging elbow.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Symons trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Symons into the cage.
Symons can't get the takedown.
Symons goes for a takedown attempt but Nowacki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowacki lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graeme Symons'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nowacki lands a jab.
Nowacki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Symons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Symons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nowacki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Symons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Symons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Symons misses with a combination
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
Symons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
Nowacki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Symons misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nowacki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nowacki throws a jab when Symons was well out of range.
Symons drops his hands momentarily and Nowacki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Symons misses.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Symons's head but Symons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nowacki dodges the punch combination from Symons.
Nowacki is looking to counter punch.
Nowacki pushes Symons up against the cage in a clinch.
Symons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki scores a nice knee to the body.
Symons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Symons takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Symons.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Symons 's eye.
Symons tries for a takedown but Nowacki manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Symons.
Nowacki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Nowacki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nowacki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symons misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand.
Symons swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki cracks Symons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Symons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons takes one to the side of the head.
Nowacki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nowacki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki.
Nowacki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nowacki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nowacki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nowacki rushes Symons and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
Symons tries to work over Nowacki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nowacki.
Nowacki lands an elbow inside that Symons shrugs off.
A short right from Symons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Symons lands a nice shot to the body.
Nowacki lands a damaging elbow.
Symons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
Symons effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Symons.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Nowacki.
Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Symons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowacki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Symons throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Symons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nowacki rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Symons throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
Nowacki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Symonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Symons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nowacki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nowacki clinches.
Symons misses with a punch on the inside.
Symons digs a right hand into Nowacki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nowacki's gas tank.
Symons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nowacki being controlled against the cage.
Nowacki misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Symons.
A left hand lands to the body for Symons.
Symons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowacki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
Herkules Nowacki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Arch Enemy - You Will Know My Name. Nakki Fakiiri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Mosby moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosby moves away.
Mosby has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fakiiri is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mosby shoots in and drives through. Fakiiri sprawls well.
Mosby throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mosby.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mosby blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mosby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fakiiri tries to avoid it but Mosby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fakiiri to the ground. Fakiiri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri lands a jab.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown but Fakiiri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Mosby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fakiiri as he connects with a hook.
Mosby walks into a left hand.
Mosby avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosby.
Mosby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri throws a front kick aimed at Mosby's knee but Mosby avoids it well.
Mosby tried to score with a low kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Fakiiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mosby throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri staying out of range there.
Mosby tries to land a leg kick but Fakiiri saw it coming and moves away.
Fakiiri clinches.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fakiiri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mosby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage.
Mosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fakiiri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mosby throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Mosby misses with a takedown attempt - Fakiiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fakiiri thows a leg kick but Mosby checks it
and Mosby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Fakiiri is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fakiiri is looking for a triangle but Mosby pushes his legs off easily.
Fakiiri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mosby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fakiiri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mosby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mosby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Fakiiri keeps moving.
Fakiiri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosby is aware though and is defending well.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Fakiiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosby stays in close to Fakiiri's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fakiiri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosby is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mosby forces his way into half guard.
Mosby tries to pass to full mount but Fakiiri defends it.
Mosby is looking to take a break and control but Fakiiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri is defending against the submission attempts here by Mosby.
Fakiiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosby is working for a submission of some sort.
Mosby lands with a punch from half guard.
Fakiiri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mosby is working away from the top position though.
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 Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fakiiri forces Mosby back against the cage and clinches.
Mosby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fakiiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mosby backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fakiiri here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mosby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fakiiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mosby can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri gets underhooks to prevent Mosby's takedown attempt.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Mosby.
Fakiiri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mosby backwards.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mosby tries to pull guard but Fakiiri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mosby can do to turn this around?
Fakiiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri prevents Mosby from breaking the clinch.
Mosby is trying to pull guard but Fakiiri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fakiiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mosby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mosby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fakiiri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mosby is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Mosby.
Fakiiri leaves Mosby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Mosby blocks it.
Mosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mosby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mosby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Nice takedown defense from Fakiiri. No joy for Mosby on that attempt.
Mosby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fakiiri.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mosby.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body punch.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosby throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mosby.
Mosby tries to move into range but Fakiiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri lands with a shot to the body.
Fakiiri stuffs the takedown attempt from Mosby. Mosby gets slowly back to his feet.
Mosby moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Mosby's front leg.
Mosby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mosby on the side of the head.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fakiiri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fakiiri gets back to half guard.
Fakiiri is looking for a sweep. Mosby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mosby winds up and cracks Fakiiri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fakiiri's head.
Mosby tries to pass to full mount but Fakiiri defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri trying to hold on to Mosby's head to control him but Mosby postures up.
Mosby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fakiiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosby wants to work for an arm triangle but Fakiiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fakiiri is trying to maintain the position but Mosby is very close to passing his half guard.
Fakiiri wants to improve his position but Mosby is controlling well.
Mosby is keen to just control but Fakiiri is a slippery customer.
Daniel Mosby has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fakiiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fakiiri looking for submissions off his back.
Mosby is working for a kimura here but Fakiiri manages to reverse the position and he's now in Mosby's guard.
Mosby working for a triangle but Fakiiri defends it easily.
Mosby striking from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakki Fakiiri is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mosby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mosby throws a leg kick that misses.
Mosby misses with a takedown
and Mosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mosby throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Mosby scores with a nice strike.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
Mosby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Mosby.
Mosby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mosby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Fakiiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mosby is looking to advance position but Fakiiri won't allow it.
Fakiiri wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mosby is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fakiiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosby pulls his head out easily.
Fakiiri is trying to maintain the position but Mosby is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakki Fakiiri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mosby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fakiiri wants to control but Mosby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fakiiri is refusing to be controlled, as Mosby sits in half guard.
Mosby is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mosby is looking to advance position but Fakiiri won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fakiiri is just riding it out for now. Mosby eventually gives up the hold.
Mosby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fakiiri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daniel Mosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mosby is looking to take a break and control but Fakiiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mosby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mosby under the eye.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fakiiri as he avoids it easily.
Mosby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fakiiri rather than just go for the knockout.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fakiiri misses the target.
Mosby staying out of range there.
Fakiiri thuds a left hand into Mosby's body.
Fakiiri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mosby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fakiiri.
Mosby misses with a head kick.
Mosby misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Fakiiri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
Mosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakki Fakiiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fakiiri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Fakiiri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nakki Fakiiri waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
32 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ottis Toole!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Toole looks to move away, Klitschko throws a big counter combo but Toole just gets out of the way.
Klitschko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut
and Toole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toole on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klitschko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toole lands with a shot to the body.
Toole moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Klitschko goes down! Can Toole finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toole scoring with some ground and pound.
Toole throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Toole wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole throwing strikes but missing.
Klitschko keeping full guard, as Toole tries to pass.
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toole controls the pace.
Toole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Toole landing with the ground and pound.
Toole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two 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.
Toole distracts Klitschko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klitschko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Abobomination Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Toole trying to control but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Toole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toole throws a strike but Klitschko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toole working a defensive guard here.
Klitschko wants to stand but Toole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toole keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko stopping the sweep attempt from Toole.
Toole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toole throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Klitschko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toole, up you get!
Yegor Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschko looks to throw a body kick
and Toole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Toole misses.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Toole with a series of wild strikes but Toole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Toole shoots in but Klitschko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klitschko swivels and escapes.
Klitschko is looking for a counter combo.
Yegor Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ottis Toole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Toole finds it's target.
Klitschko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klitschko lands a slapping body shot.
Toole with a poor takedown
and Klitschko counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschko moves away from the strike by Toole.
Klitschko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toole.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Toole.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Toole misses with a right hand
and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klitschko misses with a double jab
and Toole counters with a takedown into side control.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Toole has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klitschko in his tracks.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the body.
Toole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toole shoots in and drives through. Klitschko sprawls well.
Toole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klitschko.
Klitschko tests Toole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klitschko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toole shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Klitschko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Toole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
A punch combination from Klitschko misses.
Ottis Toole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole throws a body shot but no joy.
Toole throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Klitschko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toole.
Toole misses with a straight right.
Klitschko misses with a double jab.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Klitschko lands a nice shot that snaps Toole's head back.
Klitschko thuds his shin into the meat of Toole's side.
Klitschko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klitschko.
Toole fails with a takedown attempt.
Yegor Klitschko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ottis Toole.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Toole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko takes one on the button.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toole lands a brutal uppercut that launches Klitschko off his feet! Klitschko tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottis Toole!
In his post fight interview, Ottis Toole started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shaolin Chamber of Death. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
29 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Genia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genia slips under a jab.
Genia thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Genia. That snapped Shin's head back.
Shin throws a body punch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia throws a leg kick that misses.
Shin throws a low kick, looking for Genia's leg but Genia calmly moves out of range.
Will Genia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genia lands with a cross.
Shin lands a big head kick that sends Genia tumbling to the mat! Shin takes a step backwards and waves Genia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Genia is rocked!
It looks like Will Genia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genia throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Genia is still on wobbly legs! Can Shin finish him?
Shin cracks Genia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Genia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shin finish him?
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genia. Genia obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Genia swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Genia seems to have recovered his senses.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin checks a low kick from Genia.
Genia connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Genia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Genia misses the jab.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Genia moved out of range.
Shin throws a sloppy head kick and Genia moves out of range easily.
Shin checks a low kick from Genia.
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Genia is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
Genia lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Genia fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Genia looks to move away, Shin throws a big counter combo but Genia just gets out of the way.
Shin slips a jab from Genia.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Genia lands with a good body shot.
Shin lunges at Genia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Genia's hand.
Genia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
Genia tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin tries to clinch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Genia.
Genia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Genia throws a right and a left that Shin avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin lands a big head kick that sends Genia to the canvas! Shin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's entrance music is Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. A fine choice. 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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36
214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Theodorou!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBlanc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LeBlanc tries to clinch but Theodorou moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodorou! But no joy.
Theodorou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBlanc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeBlanc wants it to stay on the feet.
As Theodorou looks to move away, LeBlanc throws a big counter combo but Theodorou just gets out of the way.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
LeBlanc lands with a right hand.
LeBlanc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Theodorou. That did some damage!
Theodorou looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
Theodorou dives in for a single leg takedown but LeBlanc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodorou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theodorou.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LeBlanc defends well and Theodorou ends up having to push LeBlanc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Theodorou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBlanc throws out the jab.
Theodorou shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodorou doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
Theodorou dives in and grabs LeBlanc's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBlanc pushes down on Theodorou's head and hops out.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc takes a swing at Theodorou's ribcage but misses.
LeBlanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBlanc.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorou.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeBlanc but LeBlanc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Theodorou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodorou or perhaps it was just good defense by LeBlanc, which made it look bad.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBlanc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theodorou shoots in but LeBlanc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodorou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Theodorou looks for a takedown but LeBlanc sprawls well.
Theodorou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBlanc tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
LeBlanc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Theodorou counters with a left and a right that stings LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBlanc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theodorou, pushing him back against the cage.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Theodorou's defenses.
LeBlanc works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou looks winded!
LeBlanc lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc lands a damaging elbow.
LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theodorou's elbow.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
Theodorou has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LeBlanc avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Theodorou is trying to pull guard but LeBlanc has him pressed against the cage.
LeBlanc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Jake Theodorou's cut even more.
Theodorou drops down looking for an ankle pick but LeBlanc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tests Theodorou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Theodorou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBlanc is fending him off so far but Theodorou persists. Nope, LeBlanc circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Theodorou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theodorou tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeBlanc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodorou somewhat.
LeBlanc moves into range and clinches up with Theodorou.
A right hand to the body from LeBlanc.
A short left from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot lands for LeBlanc.
Theodorou shoots in and drives through. LeBlanc sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
Theodorou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LeBlanc scores with the left hand. Theodorou knows he should have avoided that one.
LeBlanc lands a leg kick that knocks Theodorou off balance momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Theodorou ducks down to avoid it.
Theodorou walks into a straight right hand from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeBlanc clinches with his opponent.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LeBlanc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Theodorou.
LeBlanc tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
LeBlanc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc prevents the takedown attempt.
Theodorou wants to take the fight to the mat but LeBlanc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Theodorou is breathing heavily.
LeBlanc stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Theodorou takes a shot to the head.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LeBlanc lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
The cut above Jake Theodorou's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc - that landed with a thud.
LeBlanc pushes Theodorou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Theodorou.
Claude LeBlanc has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LeBlanc lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Theodorou's brow.
A shot in the inside from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeBlanc prevents a takedown attempt there.
LeBlanc gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jake Theodorou's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LeBlanc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theodorou has LeBlanc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LeBlanc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LeBlanc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Theodorou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LeBlanc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Theodorou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Theodorou working aggressively here.
LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc misses with the combination.
Theodorou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Theodorou's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claude LeBlanc!
A very excited looking Claude LeBlanc made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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