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Carnage 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Medrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Medrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Medrano. Medrano maintains the clinch.
Medrano tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.
Medrano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith kicks off Medrano and gets to his feet.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medrano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Medrano throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medrano.
Medrano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Medrano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Medrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Medrano misses with a punch to the body.
Medrano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Medrano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Medrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Medrano is retaining full guard.
Medrano wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Medrano is keeping the position.
Smith advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Medrano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Medrano and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Medrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medrano defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medrano moves into full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Medrano is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Smith wants the takedown. Medrano is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Medrano's guard against the cage.
Medrano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medrano breaks from the clinch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Medrano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Medrano. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Medrano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medrano off to one side.
Medrano darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Medrano jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Medrano has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Medrano continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Medrano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith shoots in and drives through. Medrano sprawls well.
Medrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medrano, pushing him back against the cage.
Medrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medrano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Medrano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Medrano moves into the clinch.
Medrano breaks the clinch.
Medrano lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Medrano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medrano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anthony Medrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Medrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medrano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Medrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Medrano looking for a takedown.
Medrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Medrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Medrano is controlling him.
Medrano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medrano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Anthony Medrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Medrano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medrano throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Medrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Medrano is winning the standup battle so far.
Medrano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith trying to control but Medrano postures up.
Medrano winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medrano winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Medrano slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medrano lands a nice short elbow.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Medrano trying to control the pace.
Medrano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Medrano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Medrano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Medrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Medrano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nice strikes from Medrano there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Medrano is controlling well.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Medrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith trying to control but Medrano postures up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Medrano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
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.
Medrano working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Medrano is controlling him
Medrano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medrano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medrano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Medrano connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Medrano.
Medrano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Medrano wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medrano working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medrano trying to control the pace.
Medrano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Medrano control the position.
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. Medrano connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Medrano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medrano working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medrano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Medrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medrano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Medrano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in and clinches Barker up against the cage.
Johnson prevents Barker from breaking the clinch.
Barker breaks the clinch.
Barker throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Barker swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barker is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barker gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Barker is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Barker being controlled against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson is looking to slow Barker down with leg kicks.
Barker gets a clinch.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Barker's ribcage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Barker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Barker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson cracks the inside of Barker's front leg.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Barker back into the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson gets through Barker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tests Barker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Barker shrugs it off though.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Barker tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Barker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barker is rocked!
It looks like Paul Barker has been cut.
Johnson darts in and clinches Barker up against the cage.
Oh Barker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barker drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrus Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come Out and Fight!. Liam Quinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Quinn is working Murphy over against the cage.
Quinn pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn lands a body punch.
Quinn works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Quinn.
Still in the clinch, Quinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quinn.
Nice body punch from Quinn.
Quinn lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Quinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Quinn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinn.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Quinn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quinn.
Murphy is rocked!
Quinn digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Quinn.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Quinn dips a shoulder and cracks Murphy with a mighty uppercut! Murphy falls back against the cage and Quinn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Murphy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Quinn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Quinn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Liam Quinn waved his t-shirt featuring Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chakrii naKrittiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosma Wawelski (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrii naKrittiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosma Wawelski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says naKrittiga as he avoids it easily.
naKrittiga takes the fight into the clinch.
naKrittiga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wawelski is trying to pull guard but naKrittiga has him pressed against the cage.
Wawelski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables naKrittiga to keep the fight standing.
Chakrii naKrittiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosma Wawelski.
naKrittiga leaning his opponent against the cage.
naKrittiga connects with a knee to the head.
naKrittiga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wawelski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. naKrittiga smiles and moves away.
naKrittiga darts in and clinches Wawelski up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
naKrittiga with an attempt at a knee that misses.
naKrittiga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by naKrittiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski is looking for a takedown.
naKrittiga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wawelski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. naKrittiga smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wawelski darts in looking for a takedown but naKrittiga gets double underhooks and turns Wawelski into the cage.
Wawelski shoots in but naKrittiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
naKrittiga tries to counter with a takedown but Wawelski is quick to defend against it.
naKrittiga clinches.
naKrittiga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
naKrittiga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wawelski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
naKrittiga with a knee to the head.
naKrittiga lands a nice elbow.
Wawelski is rocked!
naKrittiga with a knee to the head.
Wawelski is still on wobbly legs! Can naKrittiga finish him?
naKrittiga jerks Wawelski's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wawelski drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! naKrittiga goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from naKrittiga because Wawelski was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Chakrii naKrittiga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheDragon Reborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn moves into the clinch.
Buzzard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buzzard lands a shoulder strike.
Buzzard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buzzard misses with the head strike.
Reborn controlling the action here for a moment.
Buzzard misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Reborn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reborn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Buzzard.
Buzzard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buzzard working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Buzzard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Still in the clinch, Buzzard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Buzzard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buzzard stalling.
Buzzard lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buzzard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Buzzard prevents Reborn from breaking the clinch.
Buzzard pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buzzard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Reborn letting Buzzard take a breather here.
Buzzard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buzzard is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Reborn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reborn stalling in the clinch but Buzzard improves position.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buzzard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Reborn.
Buzzard misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reborn misses with an elbow strike.
Buzzard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Reborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buzzard.
Reborn trying to stall but Buzzard improves his position.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reborn throws a lazy uppercut
and Buzzard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reborn clinches.
Buzzard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reborn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buzzard.
A right handed body shot lands from Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Buzzard misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buzzard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buzzard lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Buzzard.
Reborn is breathing heavily.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Buzzard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reborn has Buzzard pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard lands with a left to the head.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Buzzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
A short uppercut from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
A short left from Buzzard.
A short left from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Buzzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Buzzard cracks Reborn with a nice body shot.
Reborn being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Buzzard on the inside.
Sir Anthony Buzzard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buzzard drops Reborn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reborn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Reborn is rocked!
Buzzard working aggressively here.
Reborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Buzzard finish him?
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reborn seems to have recovered his senses.
Buzzard struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Buzzard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard stalling in the clinch.
Buzzard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzzard lands a left hand.
Reborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Buzzard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard drives through with a takedown into Reborn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buzzard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Buzzard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buzzard wants to get up but he can't break Reborn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reborn controls Buzzard momentarily but Buzzard frees himself.
Buzzard wanted to stand there but Reborn had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard won't allow Reborn to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buzzard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buzzard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buzzard wants to slow Reborn down by chopping away at his legs.
Reborn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buzzard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reborn's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Buzzard - just one landing.
Buzzard connects with an inside leg kick.
Reborn moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Anthony Buzzard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Buzzard throws a body kick that misses
and Reborn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reborn moves forwards but Buzzard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reborn checks a leg kick.
Reborn clinches up against the cage.
Buzzard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buzzard lands a right hand.
Reborn working aggressively here.
Buzzard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Buzzard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Buzzard fails to land.
Buzzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzzard misses with some punches.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard lands an uppercut.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard dodges an elbow strike from Reborn.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
Buzzard lands with a left to the head.
Buzzard swings wildly with an uppercut but Reborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buzzard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buzzard working aggressively here.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard taking a breather.
TheDragon Reborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn trying to control the position but instead, Buzzard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reborn into the cage.
Buzzard avoids the elbow strike from Reborn, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Buzzard lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buzzard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzzard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reborns head.
Reborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buzzard's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard misses with a body punch.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buzzard pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
A short right from Buzzard on the inside.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Buzzard lands with a left to the head.
Sir Anthony Buzzard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buzzard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Buzzard - that landed with a thud.
Buzzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard misses with the head strike.
Buzzard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buzzard lands a shoulder strike.
Reborn tries a body shot but Buzzard blocks it.
Reborn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buzzard struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Buzzard avoids a wild elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buzzard throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Anthony Buzzard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buzzard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Anthony Buzzard!
The defeated TheDragon Reborn had this to say: 'I can do better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Bad Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Garibaldi's choice of entrance music: Resist and Bite - Sabaton. Black Bad Boy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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207 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Bad Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bad Boy misses its intended target.
Bad Boy is looking to clinch.
Bad Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bad Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garibaldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bad Boy rushes Garibaldi and presses him up against the cage.
Garibaldi has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bad Boy looking to stall.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Garibaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bad Boy gets through Garibaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garibaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bad Boys head.
Garibaldi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bad Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Garibaldi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garibaldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bad Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garibaldi won't allow Bad Boy to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garibaldi wants to pass the guard but Bad Boy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi prevents Bad Boy from getting back to his feet.
Bad Boy controls Garibaldi momentarily but Garibaldi frees himself.
Garibaldi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garibaldi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bad Boy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Garibaldi has cracked it and Bad Boy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Garibaldi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Garibaldi!
After winning the bout, Michael Garibaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Chernobyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gobal Batra had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Chernobyl!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batra moves out of range of the body kick.
Chernobyl moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batra.
A low kick from Chernobyl is predictable there
and Chernobyl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gus Chernobyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chernobyl to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Chernobyl does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernobyl momentarily.
Chernobyl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Batra wants to slow Chernobyl down by chopping away at his legs.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernobyl fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernobyl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Chernobyl misses.
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!
Chernobyl throws a lazy head kick
and Batra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batra throws out a powerful jab.
Chernobyl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chernobyl tries a low kick but Batra avoids it.
Chernobyl lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra throws a jab when Chernobyl was well out of range.
A big right from Chernobyl misses.
Chernobyl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Batra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernobyl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl misses with an uppercut.
Chernobyl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernobyl was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
Batra on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chernobyl punishes Batra's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chernobyl. That's going to slow Batra down.
Batra throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Batra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra throws a head kick but Chernobyl moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra throws a shot to the body.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra jabs at Chernobyl's body.
Chernobyl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chernobyl looks winded!
Chernobyl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chernobyl throws a head kick but Batra moves out of range.
Batra throwing a counter right hand but Chernobyl manages to avoid it.
Chernobyl walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chernobyl moves forwards but Batra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chernobyl misses with some punches.
Batra slowing the pace effectively.
Batra can't get the takedown.
Batra struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernobyl controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Chernobyl.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Chernobyl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Batra blocks the leg kick.
Chernobyl walks into a stiff left hand from Batra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobyl misses with a wild body shot.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Chernobyl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernobyl lands a head kick!
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Batra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batra has closed the distance and engaged Chernobyl in a clinch.
Batra can't find room to land a body shot as Chernobyl controls the action.
Chernobyl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Chernobyl
and Batra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernobyl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Batra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batra misses the jab.
Batra throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Batra throws a body punch but Chernobyl moves out of range.
Batra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chernobyl tries to keep at a distance but Batra has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra digs a right hand into Chernobyl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chernobyl's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batra pulls guard successfully.
Batra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Batra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernobyl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Chernobyl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chernobyl scores with a body shot.
Chernobyl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gobal Batra is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernobyl just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Batra misses.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernobyl.
Batra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernobyl can do to turn this around?
Batra cracks a nice hook into Chernobyl's ribs.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernobyl is just out of range.
Chernobyl looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra clinches with his opponent.
Batra can't get the takedown.
Batra jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernobyl is aware though and is defending well.
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernobyl wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batra trying to control the position.
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Batra trying to control the position.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
Batra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chernobyl controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Batra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernobyl defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
Batra working for a triangle but Chernobyl defends it easily.
Chernobyl wanted to stand there but Batra had control of the position.
Batra is looking for a triangle but Chernobyl pushes his legs off easily.
Batra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernobyl wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batra trying to control the position here.
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernobyl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.
Batra is looking for a triangle but Chernobyl pushes his legs off easily.
Batra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batra is looking for a triangle but Chernobyl pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
Chernobyl is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chernobyl wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving.
Batra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernobyl defends well.
Batra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chernobyl doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chernobyl manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chernobyl trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batra's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gobal Batra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chernobyl looks to land a left hand but Batra moved out of range nicely.
Batra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chernobyl looks to throw a body kick
and Batra counters with a nice uppercut.
Chernobyl misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Batra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chernobyl misses with a body shot
and Batra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batra.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl lands with a right to the head.
Batra tries a body shot but Chernobyl blocks it.
Chernobyl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chernobyl can turn it around.
Chernobyl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chernobyl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernobyl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chernobyl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Chernobyl.
Chernobyl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernobyl struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Batra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chernobyl struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Chernobyl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chernobyl lands with a left to the head.
Batra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chernobyl.
Chernobyl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batra blocks a body shot from Chernobyl.
Batra gets through Chernobyl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra lands a right hand.
Batra looking for a takedown.
Chernobyl misses with the head strike.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gobal Batra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chernobyl controlling the action here for a moment.
Chernobyl misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batra lands with a left to the head.
Batra pulls guard effortlessly.
Batra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernobyl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batra looking for a guillotine here but Chernobyl defends easily.
Batra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernobyl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernobyl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chernobyl trying to control but Batra is working from the bottom.
Chernobyl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernobyl has managed to get both his arms back between Batra's legs - danger averted.
Chernobyl wants to control from the top but Batra keeps moving.
Batra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernobyl slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gus Chernobyl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Batra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernobyl defends well.
Chernobyl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernobyl wants to stand but Batra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chernobyl throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batra striking off his back but it's not causing Chernobyl any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gobal Batra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gobal Batra!
An out of breath Gobal Batra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudfeather is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come and Get Your Love. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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264 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton tries to clinch but Proudfeather moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Proudfeather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudfeather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Proudfeather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Proudfeather. Beautiful body shot.
Dalton tries to clinch but Proudfeather is having none of it.
Proudfeather looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Proudfeather.
Dalton tries to clinch but Proudfeather moves away
and Proudfeather counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dalton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dalton tries to clinch but Proudfeather moves out of range.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Proudfeather is avoiding it.
Dalton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proudfeather misses with the head strike.
Proudfeather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dalton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Proudfeather fails to land.
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Proudfeather throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dalton.
Proudfeather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dalton tries to clinch up
and Proudfeather counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Proudfeather is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dalton.
Proudfeather lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Proudfeather circles away and keeps his distance.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Proudfeather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dalton will feel that in the morning.
Proudfeather misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalton misses the target.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Proudfeather is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dalton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proudfeather manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Proudfeather counters with a nice leg kick.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudfeather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Proudfeather follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Proudfeather tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton tries to clinch
and Proudfeather counters with a head kick.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Proudfeather is avoiding it.
Proudfeather flicks out a counter leg kick but Dalton steps away.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Proudfeather is avoiding it.
Dalton avoids the head kick by Proudfeather.
Proudfeather keeps the fight on the outside.
Proudfeather swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Proudfeather feints a counter leg kick.
Proudfeather lands a high kick!
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Proudfeather circles away.
Dalton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Proudfeather counters with a solid body kick.
Proudfeather lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.
Dalton tries to clinch there but Proudfeather circles away.
Proudfeather scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dalton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudfeather swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Dalton ducks under a wild hook from Proudfeather.
Proudfeather lands with a slapping head kick.
Proudfeather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Proudfeather circles away.
Proudfeather only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Proudfeather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Proudfeather lands a big head kick that sends Dalton tumbling to the mat! Proudfeather takes a step backwards and waves Dalton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Proudfeather throws a leg kick which misses Dalton's front leg but catches the back leg as Dalton tries to avoid it.
Dalton wants to clinch.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proudfeather lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Proudfeather tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to clinch
and Proudfeather counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dalton's knee momentarily.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudfeather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Dalton misses.
Dalton doesn't manage to clinch there - Proudfeather circles away.
Proudfeather misses with a straight right.
Proudfeather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Proudfeather turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Proudfeather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dalton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Proudfeather.
Dalton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proudfeather slips a jab and a cross from Dalton.
Proudfeather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proudfeather fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudfeather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proudfeather swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proudfeather thumps Dalton with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Proudfeather dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dalton wants to clinch.
Proudfeather thinks about the counter body kick.
Proudfeather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard Proudfeather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Proudfeather circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Proudfeather misses.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Proudfeather thinks about the counter body kick.
Dalton throws a head kick but Proudfeather moves out of range.
Corey Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proudfeather swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
A combination from Dalton does no damage.
Proudfeather counters with a body kick.
Proudfeather turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Proudfeather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Proudfeather. That's going to slow Dalton down.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Proudfeather is avoiding it.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Proudfeather circles away and keeps his distance.
Proudfeather slips under a jab.
Proudfeather circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton closes the distance and pushes Proudfeather back into the cage.
Proudfeather can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Proudfeather.
Proudfeather has a couple of punches blocked by Dalton.
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton looks to clinch
and Proudfeather counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dalton's knee momentarily.
Proudfeather throws a big shot that misses.
Proudfeather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proudfeather fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dalton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalton moves in looking to clinch but Proudfeather pushes him off.
Proudfeather looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudfeather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch but Proudfeather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proudfeather with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Proudfeather swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Proudfeather throws a head kick but Dalton moves out of range.
Proudfeather with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Proudfeather throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton misses with a series of wild punches.
Dalton backing away here, and Proudfeather unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Proudfeather keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalton backing away here, and Proudfeather unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudfeather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proudfeather.
Dalton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Proudfeather circles away from the clinch attempt.
Proudfeather cracks the inside of Dalton's front leg.
Dalton throws a head kick but Proudfeather moves out of range.
Dalton backing away here, and Proudfeather unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Proudfeather scores with a leg kick.
Dalton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalton tries to clinch up but Proudfeather circles away and keeps his distance.
Proudfeather looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Proudfeather moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to clinch but Proudfeather is avoiding it.
Proudfeather avoids a punch combination nicely.
Proudfeather chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton misses with a combination
and Proudfeather counters with a nice leg kick.
Dalton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalton tries to clinch up.
That kick from Proudfeather tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proudfeather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dalton misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Proudfeather, right into the meat.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Proudfeather scores with a push kick.
Proudfeather throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Proudfeather circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dalton drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Proudfeather follows Dalton to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Proudfeather!
A victorious Leonard Proudfeather thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Babayega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sharpshooter (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Djimon Babayega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Sharpshooter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpshooter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babayega.
Sharpshooter has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babayega is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Babayega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sharpshooter moves into range and clinches up with Babayega.
Babayega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Babayega.
Babayega tries a body shot but Sharpshooter blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sharpshooter fails to land.
Sharpshooter tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Babayega tries to work over Sharpshooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babayega lands a body shot.
Babayega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Rick Sharpshooter has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Sharpshooter fails to land.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babayega.
Sharpshooter swings wildly with an uppercut but Babayega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babayega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharpshooter lands a hook that snaps the head of Babayega backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babayega pushes Sharpshooter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharpshooter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babayega lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharpshooter backwards.
Babayega tries to work over Sharpshooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpshooter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babayega prevents a body shot from Sharpshooter.
Sharpshooter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharpshooter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharpshooter throws a head punch that misses.
Sharpshooter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharpshooter working aggressively here.
Babayega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sharpshooter.
Babayega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babayega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babayega misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharpshooter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babayega scores with a shot to the side of Sharpshooter's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Babayega.
Babayega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sharpshooter struggles to land a body shot inside as Babayega controls his hands.
Sharpshooter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharpshooter working aggressively here.
Sharpshooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babayega's elbow.
Sharpshooter tries a body shot but Babayega blocks it.
Babayega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharpshooter's elbow.
Babayega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpshooter tries to throw a body punch but Babayega avoids it by throwing Sharpshooter back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babayega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpshooter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babayega blocks a body shot from Sharpshooter.
Babayega blocks an uppercut.
Babayega lands a body punch.
Sharpshooter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babayega lands a right hand.
Sharpshooter looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babayega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babayega scores with a shoulder strike.
Babayega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharpshooter or not.
Babayega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babayega gets through Sharpshooter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sharpshooter has a couple of punches blocked by Babayega.
Babayega lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Babayega as the two fighters clinch.
Babayega lands with a left to the head.
Babayega lands a nice uppercut.
Babayega lands a shoulder strike.
Babayega lands a shot to the body.
Babayega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babayega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Babayega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babayega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babayega lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Babayega.
Babayega lands an uppercut.
Babayega presses Sharpshooter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babayega scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Babayega as the two fighters clinch.
Babayega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharpshooter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babayega lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babayega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babayega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babayega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Babayega.
Babayega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharpshooter.
Babayega works on Sharpshooter's body with a couple of short punches.
Babayega cracks Sharpshooter with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babayega.
A right hand to the body from Babayega.
Babayega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babayega lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega.
Babayega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Babayega.
Babayega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharpshooter.
Babayega lands a nice uppercut.
Babayega lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Babayega.
Still in the clinch, Babayega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babayega scores with a shoulder strike.
Sharpshooter is rocked!
Babayega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babayega lands with a short shot to the head.
Babayega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharpshooter is still on wobbly legs! Can Babayega finish him?
Babayega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sharpshooter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babayega.
Babayega drops Sharpshooter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sharpshooter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babayega scores with a hook to the body.
Babayega lands with a light punch inside.
Babayega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babayega pushes Sharpshooter against the cage. Babayega is working some dirty boxing. Babayega pushes off with a quick right hook! Sharpshooter goes down! Sharpshooter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Babayega moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djimon Babayega!
Djimon Babayega retains his light heavyweight title!
Djimon Babayega bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rick Sharpshooter was interviewed post fight and said 'Kalashnikov Nutrition will help me bounce back, go check them out.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Scevola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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261 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Cerrone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Scevola!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cerrone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Scevola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cerrone was well out of range. Poor timing from Scevola.
Cerrone checks a leg kick nicely.
Scevola takes a swing at Cerrone's ribcage but misses.
David Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cerrone misses with a hook.
Cerrone checks a low kick from Scevola.
Cerrone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scevola moves in looking to clinch but Cerrone pushes him off.
Scevola avoids the head kick by Cerrone.
Scevola looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
Cerrone takes a swing at Scevola's ribcage but misses.
Scevola scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Cerrone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Cerrone.
It looks like Mario Scevola has been cut.
A big right from Cerrone misses.
A swing and a miss from Scevola.
Cerrone thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cerrone scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Cerrone.
Scevola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerrone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cerrone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cerrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scevola slips a jab and a cross from Cerrone.
Scevola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scevola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cerrone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scevola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cerrone misses with a hook.
Cerrone throws a leg kick that misses.
Scevola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scevola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scevola moves away from the strike by Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a leg kick but Scevola moved away.
Scevola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cerrone if he has to take too many more of those.
Cerrone misses with a looping right.
Scevola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cerrone is looking for a counter combo.
Cerrone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone blocks a low kick nicely.
Cerrone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scevola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scevola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone breaks from the clinch.
Scevola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scevola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scevola scores with a shot to the body.
Cerrone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scevola moves away.
Scevola moves into range and clinches up with Cerrone.
Cerrone misses with some punches.
Scevola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cerrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scevola lands with a light punch inside.
Scevola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerrone's elbow.
Cerrone wants to break free but Scevola has control.
Scevola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cerrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Scevola won't allow it.
Cerrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scevola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cerrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scevola scores with the left hand. Cerrone knows he should have avoided that one.
Scevola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scevola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scevola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scevola misses with a low kick as Cerrone jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerrone. Scevola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scevola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scevola misses with a low kick.
Scevola slips under a jab from Cerrone.
Cerrone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scevola throws a front kick aimed at Cerrone's knee but Cerrone avoids it well.
Scevola staying out of range there.
Cerrone moves out of range of the leg kick from Scevola.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cerrone.
Scevola throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Scevola with a hook.
Cerrone throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scevola! But no joy.
Cerrone gets tackled into the cage by Scevola. Scevola maintains the clinch.
Scevola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Scevola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cerrone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scevola can turn it around.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but Scevola is controlling him.
Scevola lands a body punch.
Cerrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scevola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerrone's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone lands a right hand.
Scevola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scevola moves out of range as Cerrone strikes.
Cerrone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scevola misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scevola's sensitive parts.
Scevola misses with a double jab
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cerrone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scevola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cerrone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scevola.
Cerrone misses with a looping left.
Cerrone cracks Scevola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cerrone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scevola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut.
Scevola clinches with his opponent.
Cerrone blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Scevola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cerrone throws out a powerful jab.
Cerrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scevola.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cerrone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Scevola misses.
Cerrone looks to land a combination. Scevola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cerrone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scevola throws a front kick aimed at Cerrone's knee but Cerrone avoids it well.
Cerrone is looking for a counter combo.
Scevola works Cerrone's body with a nice hook.
Scevola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cerrone.
Cerrone looks to land a left hand but Scevola moved out of range nicely.
Scevola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cerrone with a body shot.
David Cerrone is winning the standup battle so far.
Scevola moves into the clinch successfully.
Cerrone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scevola can't find room to land a body shot as Cerrone controls the action.
Scevola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scevola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cerrone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scevola pushes Cerrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scevola prevents Cerrone from breaking the clinch.
Scevola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cerrone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scevola misses with a punch on the inside.
Cerrone working aggressively here.
Cerrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scevola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cerrone on the side of the head.
Cerrone walks into a straight right hand from Scevola.
Scevola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scevola misses with a wild body shot.
Scevola missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cerrone throws a body kick that misses.
Scevola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cerrone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scevola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone.
A left and a right from Scevola both land. Nice combination.
Scevola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scevola lunges at Cerrone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cerrone's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerrone misses with a kick to the body
and Cerrone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scevola takes a swing at Cerrone's ribcage but misses.
Cerrone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scevola is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cerrone. Those never looked like landing.
Scevola has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cerrone fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cerrone.
Scevola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cerrone scores with a shot to the side of Scevola's head.
Scevola misses with a body punch.
Cerrone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scevola lands a hook that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone has a couple of punches blocked by Scevola.
Cerrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scevola blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Scevola.
Scevola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Scevola.
Scevola keeps control of Cerrone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scevola throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Scevola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Scevola.
A short right from Cerrone on the inside.
Cerrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scevola ducks under a wild hook from Cerrone.
Cerrone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scevola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cerrone swinging wildly here.
Scevola misses the shot to the body.
Cerrone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Scevola blocks the leg kick.
Cerrone takes a swing at Scevola's ribcage but misses.
Cerrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scevola.
Scevola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Scevola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerrone slips a straight right by Scevola.
Scevola throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Scevola coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scevola with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Cerrone misses the target.
Cerrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cerrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scevola tries to clinch but Cerrone is having none of it.
A slow jab from Cerrone misses its intended target.
Scevola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scevola throws a wild body kick that Cerrone sees coming a mile off.
Scevola tries to close the distance and clinch but Cerrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scevola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cerrone lands with a right to the head.
Cerrone working aggressively here.
Cerrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scevola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerrone's elbow.
Scevola misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Scevola.
Scevola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Scevola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scevola. Cerrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scevola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cerrone rather than just go for the knockout.
Scevola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cerrone.
Cerrone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scevola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scevola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
Scevola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerrone. Scevola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scevola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scevola avoids the head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a leg kick that misses.
Scevola tests Cerrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cerrone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cerrone connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scevola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerrone throws out the jab.
Scevola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scevola has Cerrone up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone tries to break the clinch but Scevola is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scevola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cerrone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Cerrone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerrone. Scevola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scevola missing with a left hand there. Cerrone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cerrone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cerrone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cerrone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scevola swings for the body but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Scevola blocks the leg kick.
Scevola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cerrone.
Cerrone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Scevola catches Cerrone right on the button with a cross.
Scevola forces Cerrone back against the cage and clinches.
Scevola is leaning against Cerrone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scevola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scevola blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a head punch that misses.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but Scevola is controlling him.
Scevola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cerrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scevola rushes Cerrone and presses him up against the cage.
Scevola lands with a right to the head.
Scevola lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Scevola.
Scevola lands with a short shot to the head.
Scevola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Scevola scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scevola just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cerrone's brow.
Cerrone is trying to push Scevola away but Scevola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scevola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cerrone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cerrone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scevola checks a leg kick.
Scevola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Cerrone tenderised Scevola's leg. Scevola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scevola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scevola scores with a body shot.
Scevola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick by Cerrone misses
and Scevola counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scevola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cerrone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the head.
Cerrone keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Cerrone was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scevola cracks Cerrone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scevola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cerrone.
Cerrone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scevola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scevola moves in looking to clinch but Cerrone pushes him off.
Cerrone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cerrone misses with a body shot.
Scevola lands a two punch combo.
Cerrone gets tackled into the cage by Scevola. Scevola maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scevola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scevola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scevola checks a leg kick.
Scevola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scevola misses with a few strikes there.
Cerrone throws a one two combo.
Scevola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cerrone in his tracks.
A left lands for Scevola.
Cerrone misses the shot to the body.
Scevola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cerrone tries to keep at a distance but Scevola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scevola lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scevola digs a right hand into Cerrone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cerrone's gas tank.
Scevola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but Scevola is controlling him.
Cerrone is trying to push Scevola away but Scevola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Scevola really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scevola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Cerrone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cerrone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scevola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cerrone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scevola cracks a nice hook into Cerrone's ribs.
Scevola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Cerrone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerrone throws an overhand right that lands on Scevola's shoulder, as Scevola tries to avoid the shot.
Scevola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cerrone is out of range.
Scevola darts in and clinches Cerrone up against the cage.
Cerrone throws a punch but it's blocked by Scevola.
Scevola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scevola.
Cerrone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scevola.
Scevola lands a shot to the body.
Cerrone gets through Scevola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cerrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Scevola.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cerrone.
Scevola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scevola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone.
Scevola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cerrone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerrone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cerrone tries to land a front kick but Scevola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scevola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cerrone.
Cerrone misses with a two punch combination.
Scevola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cerrone at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cerrone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cerrone lands a jab to Scevola's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Cerrone.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scevola darts in and clinches Cerrone up against the cage.
Scevola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scevola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scevola lands a nice uppercut.
Scevola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scevola.
A shot in the inside from Scevola.
A short left from Scevola.
Cerrone misses with the head strike.
Cerrone scores with a shot to the side of Scevola's head.
Cerrone working aggressively here.
Scevola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scevola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scevola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cerrone.
Scevola lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Scevola.
Scevola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mario Scevola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scevola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scevola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cerrone or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scevola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cerrone with a hook.
Cerrone throws an overhand right that lands on Scevola's shoulder, as Scevola tries to avoid the shot.
Cerrone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scevola punishes Cerrone's body with a nice straight punch.
Scevola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerrone misses with a two punch combination.
Cerrone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scevola throws a leg kick but Cerrone moved away.
Scevola avoids the head kick by Cerrone.
Scevola scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scevola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Scevola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scevola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Scevola.
Cerrone tries to circle away but Scevola has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Scevola.
A hook to the body from Scevola.
A short right from Scevola.
Scevola scores with a shoulder strike.
Scevola lands an uppercut.
Scevola can't find room to land a body shot as Cerrone controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scevola.
Scevola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerrone backwards.
Scevola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cerrone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scevola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cerrone scrambles back to his feet.
Scevola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scevola throws a front kick that sends Cerrone stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Scevola.
Scevola lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Scevola dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mario Scevola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scevola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cerrone wants to land a leg kick but Scevola is out of range.
Scevola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scevola cracks Cerrone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scevola moves away from the strike by Cerrone.
Cerrone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scevola tries to land a leg kick but Cerrone saw it coming and moves away.
Scevola scores with a nice head shot.
Scevola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerrone moves away.
Cerrone tries to score with a low kick but Scevola moves his leg out of the way.
Cerrone thuds a left hand into Scevola's body.
Scevola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cerrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scevola looks to land a combination but Cerrone avoids it well.
Scevola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cerrone throws a big counter combination but Scevola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut.
Cerrone misses with a jab to the body
and Scevola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cerrone scores with a head kick. Scevola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scevola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scevola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerrone checks it well.
Cerrone needs to keep his hands up - Scevola had a free shot at his head there.
Scevola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scevola misses with a double jab.
Scevola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cerrone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scevola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A low kick from Cerrone misses
and Scevola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scevola throws a leg kick that misses.
Scevola gets a clinch.
Scevola misses with the head strike.
Cerrone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scevola backwards.
Cerrone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cerrone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scevola is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scevola struggles to land a body shot inside as Cerrone controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Scevola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scevola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Scevola.
Cerrone blocks a body shot from Scevola.
Cerrone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scevola has him pressed against the cage.
Scevola tries a body shot but Cerrone blocks it.
Cerrone tries a body shot but Scevola blocks it.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Scevola avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the cage.
Scevola tries to work over Cerrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mario Scevola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerrone.
Cerrone manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Cerrone as he checks the leg kick.
Cerrone throws a sloppy head kick
and Scevola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Cerrone.
Scevola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cerrone can pounce on him.
Scevola checks a leg kick.
Scevola lands with an uppercut that bounces Cerrone off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scevola closes the distance and clinches.
Cerrone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Scevola.
Scevola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cerrone's elbow.
Cerrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cerrone lands with an uppercut that bounces Scevola off the cage and back into range.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Scevola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scevola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Cerrone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scevola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scevola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cerrone.
Scevola misses the shot to the body.
Cerrone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scevola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scevola forces Cerrone back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scevola blocks a body shot from Cerrone.
Still in the clinch, Scevola scores with a nice short uppercut.
David Cerrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scevola lands a shot to the body.
Scevola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cerrones head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cerrone.
Cerrone swings wildly with an uppercut but Scevola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scevola tries a body shot but Cerrone blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cerrone.
Scevola tries to throw a body punch but Cerrone avoids it by throwing Scevola back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scevola.
Scevola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cerrone fails to land.
Cerrone tries to throw a body punch but Scevola avoids it by throwing Cerrone back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Scevola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scevola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Scevola!
Mario Scevola is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mario Scevola thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
David Cerrone was interviewed post fight and said 'Whuuuut?!?!'.
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