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UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Three Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dog might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fallout. Sam Wilson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wilson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Dog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Three Dog has been cut.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dog circles away.
Dog lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dog defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Dog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Dog's head back.
Dog lands a body shot.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson 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.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog checks a low kick from Wilson.
Dog tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dog manages to get to full guard.
Dog wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Dog has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Dog throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wilson uses it to pass to side control.
Dog is trying to work for a sweep but Wilson has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Dog actively working from the bottom here.
Dog is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Dog tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dog manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dog looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is chipping away with strikes.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
Dog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dog is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dog is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Three Dog'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.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Dog off balance momentarily.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Dog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Sam Wilson has been cut.
Wilson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Dog.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking for a sweep. Not yet Dog, not yet.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dog is keeping the position for now.
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dog wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sam Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Dog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Dog defends easily.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Wilson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dog stacks Wilson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dog!
Dog advances to mount.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been told by Dog's head coaches at Sweat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Wilson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Dog feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Dog.
Sam Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dog tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson lands some shots froms side control.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson controls the position.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilson working the head with strikes.
Wilson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
Wilson trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
Dog manages to get back to half guard.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Dog is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dog keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dog tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Dog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilson delivers a nice body kick.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Three Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wilson!
Sam Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ouje Bougoumou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles has chosen Gardenia - Kyuss as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ouje Bougoumou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pluto Myles!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bougoumou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bougoumou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Myles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bougoumou has Myles pressed against the cage, preventing Myles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bougoumou digs a right hand underneath Myles's ribcage. Myles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Myles has had enough of the clinch but Bougoumou keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bougoumou.
Bougoumou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bougoumou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bougoumou can't find room to land a body shot as Myles controls the action.
Myles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bougoumou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Myles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bougoumou.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bougoumou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myles.
A short left from Myles.
Bougoumou struggles to land a body shot inside as Myles controls his hands.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bougoumou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Myles can turn it around.
Myles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myles throws a shot from downtown. Bougoumou moves away and avoids it.
Bougoumou clinches up against the cage.
Myles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bougoumou moves into the clinch.
Bougoumou throws a punch but it's blocked by Myles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles.
Myles lands a hook that snaps the head of Bougoumou backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bougoumou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bougoumou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bougoumou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bougoumou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Myles misses.
Bougoumou tries to clinch but Myles moves away
and Myles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Myles lands with a right hand.
Bougoumou is looking to clinch.
Bougoumou tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Myles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bougoumou gets a clinch.
Myles breaks the clinch.
Myles misses with a body shot.
Bougoumou closes the distance and pushes Myles back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bougoumou lands a right hand.
Myles throws a punch but it's blocked by Bougoumou.
Myles blocks a body shot from Bougoumou.
Bougoumou effectively controlling the action here.
Myles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myles is looking to slow Bougoumou down with leg kicks.
Myles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bougoumou's half guard.
Myles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bougoumou is just riding it out for now. Myles eventually gives up the hold.
Bougoumou regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou keeping full guard, as Myles tries to pass.
Bougoumou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bougoumou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bougoumou wants to sweep but no luck.
Myles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bougoumou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bougoumou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Myles pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Myles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bougoumou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouje Bougoumou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myles swings for the body but Bougoumou moves out of range.
Bougoumou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bougoumou wants to clinch up but Myles keeps it at a distance.
Myles throws out a counter right but Bougoumou avoids it with no problem.
Bougoumou wants to clinch
and Myles counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Bougoumou as Myles shoots in.
Bougoumou tries to close the distance and clinch but Myles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bougoumou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles lands a glancing blow to the side of Bougoumou's head.
It looks like Ouje Bougoumou has been cut.
Bougoumou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myles throws a body punch but Bougoumou moves out of range.
Bougoumou rushes Myles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Myles wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bougoumou tries to stall but Myles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ouje Bougoumou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Myles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bougoumou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Myles just misses with a punch to the body.
Myles looks to land a right hand but Bougoumou moved out of range.
Bougoumou is looking for a counter combo.
Bougoumou ducks under a wild hook from Myles.
Bougoumou blocks a jab.
Bougoumou wants to clinch but Myles slips to the side
and Myles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Myles misses with a wild body shot.
Bougoumou doesn't manage to clinch there - Myles circles away.
As Bougoumou backs off Myles throws a huge counter combo but Bougoumou manages to avoid it all.
Pluto Myles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bougoumou closes the distance but Myles moves to the side
enabling Myles to counter with a crisp jab.
Bougoumou tries to clinch but Myles moves away
and Myles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bougoumou has Myles pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bougoumou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Bougoumou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bougoumou misses with a punch on the inside.
Bougoumou tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Bougoumou misses with a punch on the inside.
Bougoumou misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bougoumou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Myles can't break the clinch.
Bougoumou tries a knee to the head but Myles blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bougoumou working aggressively here.
Bougoumou letting Myles take a breather here.
Myles breaks from the clinch.
Bougoumou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bougoumou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Myles counters with a nice uppercut.
Myles misses with a right hand
and Bougoumou counters with a nice uppercut.
Bougoumou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myles counters with a stiff right hand.
Myles cracks a nice hook into Bougoumou's ribs.
Myles connects with a nice looking jab.
Bougoumou is rocked!
Bougoumou looks up at the clock. Bad move! Myles lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bougoumou. Myles pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pluto Myles!
An out of breath Pluto Myles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Rougeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rougeau comes to the cage accompanied by Ned's Atomic Dustbin- Kill Your Television. Brazier has chosen Decisions as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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251 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Rougeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Brazier!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brazier throws a body punch but Rougeau moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rougeau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brazier scores with the left hand. Rougeau knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut.
Conor Brazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazier throws a body punch but Rougeau moves out of range.
Rougeau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.
Rougeau throws a body punch but Brazier moves out of range.
Brazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rougeau.
Brazier misses with a hook.
Brazier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brazier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazier misses with a hook.
Brazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rougeau manages to avoid it.
Brazier is looking to clinch.
Rougeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rougeau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brazier tries to clinch but Rougeau is having none of it.
Rougeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brazier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rougeau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rougeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Brazier misses with a wild combination.
Brazier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rougeau.
Rougeau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice jab there from Brazier.
Rougeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brazier circles away quickly and effectively.
Brazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brazier misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau rushes Brazier and presses him up against the cage.
Brazier is trying to stall.
Rougeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brazier backwards.
Come on Brazier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rougeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rougeau misses with a knee strike.
Rougeau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rougeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rougeau. Brazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brazier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rougeau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rougeau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brazier is looking to clinch but Rougeau is avoiding it.
Rougeau attempts a counter takedown but Brazier avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau blocks a low kick nicely.
Rougeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Rougeau is just out of range.
Brazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Brazier throws a leg kick but Rougeau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brazier wants to clinch.
Brazier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau looks for the body kick but Brazier saw that one coming.
Rougeau backing away here, and Brazier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Brazier is looking to chop away at Rougeau's legs.
Nice defenses there by Rougeau.
Brazier misses with a looping right.
Rougeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Brazier counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Brazier.
Good work by Rougeau as he checks the leg kick.
Brazier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rougeau decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brazier's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brazier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rougeau prevents Brazier from getting back to his feet.
Rougeau looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor Brazier will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brazier throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Brazier misses
so Rougeau counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rougeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Brazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rougeau postures up in Brazier's guard and throws a big left but Brazier blocks it.
Rougeau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rougeau connects with a couple of short punches.
Rougeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brazier is keeping the position for now.
Rougeau scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rougeau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rougeau working some strikes from top position.
Brazier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rougeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rougeau stands up over Brazier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rougeau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rougeau wants to pass the guard but Brazier is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rougeau throws a strike but Brazier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rougeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brazier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rougeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brazier is one step ahead there.
Brazier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier stopping the sweep attempt from Rougeau.
Brazier trying to control but Rougeau is working from the bottom.
Brazier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rougeau pulls Brazier in close to prevent any damage.
Brazier wants to stand but Rougeau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau keeping moving, preventing Brazier from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brazier misses with a body shot.
Rougeau defending well as Brazier loads up on a big left hand.
Rougeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brazier works Rougeau's body with a nice hook.
Brazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Brazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rougeau counters with a takedown into side control.
Rougeau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jacques Rougeau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rougeau is putting a hurting on Brazier here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rougeau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Rougeau crashes against the mat.
Rougeau laying and praying for a moment but Brazier takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rougeau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brazier's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brazier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rougeau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That has opened up Conor Brazier's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rougeau thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brazier's head.
Rougeau is keen to just control but Brazier is a slippery customer.
Rougeau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Rougeau dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rougeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brazier at a distance.
Brazier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brazier ducks right into an uppercut from Rougeau.
Rougeau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brazier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brazier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rougeau is looking to chop away at Brazier's legs.
Brazier looks to throw the jab but Rougeau is out of range.
Rougeau tries to counter with a takedown but Brazier is quick to defend against it.
Brazier misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rougeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conor Brazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Brazier misses.
Brazier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rougeau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brazier won't be happy with that.
Brazier tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rougeau misses with an elbow to the head.
Brazier trying to control the action but Rougeau just sinks the hooks in.
Brazier covering up well under a series of strikes from Rougeau.
Brazier looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rougeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brazier can do to turn this around?
Brazier trying to control the hands but Rougeau won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brazier is trying to get back to his feet but Rougeau has full control of the position and if anything, Brazier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rougeau misses with punches from the back.
Rougeau struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rougeau just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brazier covering up well under a series of strikes from Rougeau.
Rougeau thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rougeau punishes Brazier with strikes from the back mount.
Brazier grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Conor Brazier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conor Brazier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques Rougeau!
Jacques Rougeau tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Ruth (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Dassler counters with a stiff right hand.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruth gets a double leg takedown into Dassler's guard.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruth defends well.
Ruth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dassler's head.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dassler's head.
Ruth distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dassler is rocked!
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruth defends well.
Oh Dassler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Dassler seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruth is in close to Dassler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth gets to his feet and stands over Dassler, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dassler felt that one! Ruth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dassler from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Ruth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah McAdoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdoo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rise and Shine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah McAdoo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper takes a swing at McAdoo's ribcage but misses.
McAdoo lands a jab to Hooper's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Hooper throws a wild body kick that McAdoo sees coming a mile off.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of McAdoo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Hooper finds it's target.
McAdoo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McAdoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hooper - the referee stops the clock and McAdoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hooper. McAdoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McAdoo wants to clinch.
Hooper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper clobbers McAdoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper gets tackled into the cage by McAdoo. McAdoo maintains the clinch.
McAdoo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hooper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hooper's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hooper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McAdoo controlling the position well here. Hooper rolled but McAdoo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McAdoo looking for the RNC.
Hooper breaks McAdoo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper wants to pass the guard but McAdoo is keeping the position.
Hooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and McAdoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hooper has managed to get both his arms back between McAdoo's legs - danger averted.
Hooper trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
Hooper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McAdoo wants to control but Hooper postures up.
McAdoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hooper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McAdoo some visible discomfort.
McAdoo tries to improve position but can't.
Hooper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hooper cracks McAdoo with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo is trying to improve his position.
Hooper working the ground and pound from side control.
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
McAdoo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McAdoo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hooper trying to control the position but McAdoo is working away.
McAdoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Hooper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on McAdoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McAdoo stops Hooper from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo is looking for a sweep.
Hooper lands a few punches from side control.
McAdoo prevents Hooper from moving into mount.
McAdoo is trying to work for a sweep but Hooper has mounted him!
Hooper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McAdoo looks a forlorn figure.
McAdoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hooper working McAdoo over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper looking to finish McAdoo with some ground and pound. This is bad for McAdoo!
McAdoo is working to get back to half guard.
McAdoo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper 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.
McAdoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
McAdoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hooper just misses with a punch to the body.
McAdoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAdoo drops his hands momentarily and Hooper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by McAdoo.
Hooper lands with a hook. McAdoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
No joy there for McAdoo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAdoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooper has time to react.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdoo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
McAdoo missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McAdoo can pounce on him.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a hook.
McAdoo throws a counter combo.
McAdoo punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAdoo throws a low kick but Hooper avoids it.
McAdoo misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from McAdoo. Those never looked like landing.
McAdoo misses with the body kick
and Hooper counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McAdoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McAdoo! But no joy.
McAdoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
McAdoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdoo.
Hooper jabs McAdoo right on the nose. McAdoo blinks but takes it well.
McAdoo is rocked!
Hooper cracks McAdoo with an uppercut from hell and McAdoo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hooper's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
McAdoo is still in real trouble! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to McAdoo's brow.
Hooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Hooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McAdoo's head.
Hooper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McAdoo's guard.
Hooper is thwarting McAdoo's attempts to control the position.
Hooper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McAdoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hooper connects with a nice short shot to McAdoo's temple.
Hooper trying to control the action but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. McAdoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McAdoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hooper trying to control but McAdoo is working from the bottom.
McAdoo keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
McAdoo trying to control the position.
McAdoo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from McAdoo.
McAdoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooper advances position into side control!
Hooper is putting a hurting on McAdoo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hooper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Troy Hooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
McAdoo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on McAdoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hooper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McAdoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
That's time! Hooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hooper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McAdoo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from McAdoo.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McAdoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McAdoo momentarily.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McAdoo takes a swing at Hooper's ribcage but misses.
McAdoo throws a leg kick but Hooper moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
McAdoo throws out a counter right but Hooper avoids it with no problem.
McAdoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAdoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but McAdoo is just out of range.
McAdoo moves forwards but Hooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hooper lands an overhand right.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McAdoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McAdoo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hooper.
Hooper lunges at McAdoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McAdoo's hand.
Hooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Noah McAdoo's cut even more.
McAdoo throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hooper wants to clinch
and McAdoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper tries to get to full guard but McAdoo has control of the leg.
Hooper is trying to maintain the position but McAdoo is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo stands up and beckons Hooper to join him on the feet.
McAdoo misses with a leg kick
and McAdoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hooper does it's job there.
McAdoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McAdoo moves into the clinch.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of McAdoo backwards.
Hooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noah McAdoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAdoo lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAdoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McAdoo blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
McAdoo blocks a body shot from Hooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McAdoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McAdoo working aggressively here.
McAdoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McAdoo.
McAdoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper lands a nice hook to McAdoo's body. McAdoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McAdoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooper to score with a decent uppercut.
McAdoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McAdoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McAdoo looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McAdoo on the side of the head.
Noah McAdoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McAdoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McAdoo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McAdoo scores with a nice head shot.
Hooper loads up on a big right hand but McAdoo slips the punch.
McAdoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McAdoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hooper cracks a nice hook into McAdoo's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAdoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAdoo walks into a straight right hand from Hooper.
Hooper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! McAdoo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hooper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from McAdoo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Pavano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavano has chosen Trash Tongue Talker as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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31
198 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Pavano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pavano is looking to clinch.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Pavano throws a big shot that misses.
Pavano scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Pavano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
Mason is holding Pavano down, trying to stall.
Pavano working the ground and pound but Mason is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Pavano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason tries to bench press Pavano off him but Pavano keeps the position.
Pavano with the ground and pound but Mason regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pavano seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavano stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Pavano throwing strikes but missing.
Pavano scoring with some ground and pound.
Pavano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavano landing some decent shots from guard.
Pavano throws a big elbow that misses.
Pavano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavano trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Pavano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pavano distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Pavano from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Pavano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavano is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pavano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pavano postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Pavano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pavano wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Pavano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pavano trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason pulls Pavano in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavano working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavano postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Pavano from controlling successfully.
Pavano throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Pavano slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavano tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Pavano throws an elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pavano's guard. Nice move by Mason!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Pavano 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.
Mason misses with a low kick as Pavano jumps back.
Mason throws a leg kick but Pavano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mason misses the jab.
Pavano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pavano throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mason throws a leg kick but Pavano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Pavano.
Pavano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavano misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Pavano lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pavano fails with the takedown.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavano clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Pavano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavano looking for a takedown.
Dean Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Pavano.
Pavano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavano's elbow.
Pavano working aggressively here.
Pavano successfully pulls guard.
Mason won't allow Pavano to sweep him here.
Pavano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavano is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Pavano's legs - danger averted.
Mason won't allow Pavano to sweep him here.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavano looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavano, not yet.
Pavano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pavano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mason uses it to pass to side control.
Pavano pushes Mason away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mason gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Micky Pavano has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavano is trying to work for a sweep but Mason has mounted him!
Pavano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason controlling from mount.
Mason prevents Pavano from getting the reversal.
Pavano tries to control Mason's body but Mason pushes him off. Pavano squirms to his side and now Mason has his back!
Pavano tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavano just trying to survive but Mason is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason controlling well, preventing Pavano from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pavano tries to break free.
Mason gets his hands free as Pavano looks to control.
Pavano breaks Mason's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pavano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason seems keen to control Pavano's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Mason will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavano manages to avoid it.
Pavano loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Pavano avoided it.
Pavano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pavano lands in his opponent's guard.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pavano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavano throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Pavano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavano looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Pavano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavano is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Pavano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mason has passed into half guard!
Mason prevents Pavano from standing back up.
Pavano is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavano pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Pavano is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason controlling the action here.
Pavano wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pavano trying to control here.
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.
Pavano misses with a head kick.
Pavano throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pavano looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavano moves away.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Pavano misses the shot to the body.
Mason cracks the inside of Pavano's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Pavano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Pavano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavano off to one side.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pavano takes a step back to recover.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Pavano tries to counter it with a takedown but Mason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Pavano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pavano's sensitive parts.
Pavano checks a leg kick.
Pavano shoots in looking for a takedown but Mason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Micky Pavano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pavano takes one to the chin there.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavano lands with a shot to the body.
Pavano fails with the takedown.
Dean Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Pavano.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Mason!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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271 lbs
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma looks for the body kick but Tanaka saw that one coming.
Chukwuma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chukwuma misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma is looking to land body kicks.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tanaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chukwuma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chukwuma thows a body kick. Tanaka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chukwuma scores with a hook.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Chukwuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Chukwuma is predictable there
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Chukwuma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Chukwuma.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chukwuma lands a jab to Tanaka's midsection.
Chukwuma is looking to score with low kicks.
Chukwuma lands a really nice looking cross but Tanaka seems unphased.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat.
Chukwuma throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
It seemed like Tanaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Chukwuma.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chukwuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chukwuma cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Chukwuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a kick to the body
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chukwuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chukwuma thows a leg kick but Tanaka checks it
and Tanaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chukwuma lands with an overhand left.
Chukwuma cracks Tanaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanaka. Tanaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chukwuma. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Chukwuma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chukwuma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chukwuma throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Chukwuma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tanaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma'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.
Chukwuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Tanaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chukwuma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanaka can do to turn this around?
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tanaka. That snapped Chukwuma's head back.
Chukwuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Chukwuma misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tanaka misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
Tanaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tinashe Chukwuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Chukwuma lands with a straight right. Tanaka didn't see that one coming.
Chukwuma is looking to slow Tanaka down with leg kicks.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanaka's sensitive parts.
Chukwuma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chukwuma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Chukwuma wants to land a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chukwuma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
Chukwuma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chukwuma with a nice cross.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick as Tanaka jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tanaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chukwuma has got the better of the exchanges.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Tanaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chukwuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the head.
Chukwuma tries to land a body kick
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chukwuma with a body shot.
Chukwuma lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanaka throws a big shot that misses.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chukwuma throws a lazy body kick
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwuma scores with a hook.
Chukwuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwuma scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tanaka counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chukwuma! Tanaka lets Chukwuma back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chukwuma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chukwuma with a jab.
Chukwuma scores with a nice strike.
Tanaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tanaka walks into a jab.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
Tanaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Tanaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tanaka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanaka off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the head.
Tanaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tanaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Chukwuma avoids it with no problem.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Tanaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanaka! But no joy.
Tanaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ken Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chukwuma, as that shot connected.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Tanaka counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma pushes Tanaka away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka walks into a left hand.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice right hand that sends Chukwuma toppling to the canvas! Chukwuma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tanaka finish him?!
Chukwuma is rocked!
Tanaka takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Oh Chukwuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Cotto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Grimes's chin.
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195 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotto on the side of the head.
Grimes cracks Cotto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cotto slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes 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.
Grimes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimes throws a head kick but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Cotto avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Cotto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Grimes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cotto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Cotto's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Cotto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Grimes lands a head kick. Cotto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes throws a nice head kick!
Grimes jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Grimes is looking for the big counter here.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cotto moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Grimes.
Cotto slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
It looked like Cotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cotto lands a jab.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Grimes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cotto under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Grimes misses with a left hand
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto jabs at Grimes's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
Cotto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cotto jabs at Grimes's body.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotto throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Good shot there by Grimes.
Nice straight punches there by Cotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cotto.
Grimes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cotto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimes.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brian Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Grimes. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes misses with a combination
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grimes thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cotto.
Grimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cotto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimes sprawling to the canvas! Grimes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cotto finish him?!
Grimes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cotto rattles Grimes with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Grimes tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cotto dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Grimes stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobarre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Xzibit- Alcoholic . Wowie has chosen Dont bogart that joint as his entrance music. Maui Wowie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maui Wowie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobarre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wowie throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Wowie counters with a nice body shot.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Wowie.
Escobarre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobarre there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Escobarre moves into the clinch.
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobarre misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre fails to land the takedown.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wowie moves away.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Wowie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre throws out a powerful jab.
Escobarre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wowie tries to avoid it but Escobarre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wowie to the ground. Wowie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wowie throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Wowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobarre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wowie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobarre to score with a decent uppercut.
Wowie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Wowie.
Escobarre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wowie to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobarre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Wowie misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Wowie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie swings widly with a right hand
and Escobarre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobarre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Wowie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobarre doesn't seem phased though.
Wowie walks into a stiff left hand from Escobarre.
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Wowie throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Escobarre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wowie takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre blocks a leg kick.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
Wowie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wowie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Escobarre - just one landing.
Wowie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
Escobarre tests Wowie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wowie throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wowie throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wowie doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Wowie moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wowie.
Escobarre is pawing at Wowie, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Wowie's nose. Wowie is badly hurt! Escobarre pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Wowie tries desperately to hold on but Escobarre is relentless in his assault! As Wowie receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Escobarre away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Maui Wowie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pass the Bong'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylvester Ritter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shevchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ritter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shevchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Ritter misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ritter. No joy for Shevchenko on that attempt.
Shevchenko backing away here, and Ritter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritter connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ritter coming out on top.
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Shevchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ritter isn't going anywhere.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Ritter told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shevchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Shevchenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko cracks Ritter with a big elbow.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Shevchenko landing strikes.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Ritter dodges the ground and pound from Shevchenko.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shevchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shevchenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura here.
Ritter controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko trying to control from half guard but Ritter is working away.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shevchenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter gets back to full guard.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ritter is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter won't allow Shevchenko to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter wanted to stand there but Shevchenko had control of the position.
Shevchenko is working an open guard so Ritter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritter defends it nicely.
Ritter misses with a leg kick
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ritter has one foot on Shevchenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ritter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shevchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritter.
Ritter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Ritter takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shevchenko slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ritter was covering up waiting for the punch and Shevchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Ritter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ritter works over Shevchenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ritter.
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
Ritter cracks Shevchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shevchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Shevchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shevchenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ritter lands a left and a right that send Shevchenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Ritter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Ritter throws a leg kick
so Shevchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ritter has control of Shevchenko's left arm, preventing Shevchenko from doing any damage.
Shevchenko lands a couple of digs.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritter pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Ritter's brow.
Shevchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ritter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritter has wrist control.
Shevchenko works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shevchenko forces his way into half guard.
Shevchenko is thwarting Ritter's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko prevents Ritter from improving his position.
Shevchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Ritter is defending well.
Ritter trying to control from the bottom.
Shevchenko is taking a breather. Ritter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter is trying to control but can't.
Shevchenko winds up and cracks Ritter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritter gets full guard.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter controls Shevchenko momentarily but Shevchenko frees himself.
Shevchenko won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shevchenko controlling from the top position.
Ritter is pulling down on Shevchenko's head to control his posture.
Shevchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shevchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ritter controls Shevchenko momentarily but Shevchenko frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shevchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ritter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ritter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shevchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Shevchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritter. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko is looking to counter punch.
Ritter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Ritter 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Ritter avoids it well and moves away.
Ritter swings for the body but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Shevchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritter sprawls and moves away.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritter as he jumps to the side.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Shevchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ritter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Ritter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritter fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritter misses with a wild body shot.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Ritter avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Ritter. Those never looked like landing.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Ritter pushes Shevchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Sylvester Ritter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritter tries to bum rush Shevchenko with a series of wild strikes but Shevchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter gets caught flat footed, as Shevchenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ritter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shevchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ritter is aware though and is defending well.
Shevchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ritter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shevchenko is proving hard to escape from.
Shevchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ritter defends it easily.
Shevchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ritter defends well.
Shevchenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position but Ritter postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard.
Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Shevchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Ritter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ritter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shevchenko has passed into side control.
Ritter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shevchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shevchenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shevchenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritter to see if he's OK.
Ritter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Shevchenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ritter some visible discomfort.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Ritter is looking to reverse the position.
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ritter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Ritter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ritter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Taras Shevchenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ritter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shevchenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritter fails to land with a series of punches.
Shevchenko scores with a takedown into Ritter's guard.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter is trying to keep Shevchenko in close.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
Shevchenko is fighting to break Ritter's control of his arms but Ritter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Shevchenko being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Shevchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Ritter.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shevchenko won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Shevchenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ritter covers up, he's hurt! Shevchenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shevchenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shevchenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!
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