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UGD 55:Tanaka Vs Shevchenko II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Wiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiz comes to the cage accompanied by SouthSide. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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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
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Wiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Wiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Wiz.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Wiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGuire.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
McGuire jumps guard but Wiz stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Wiz is controlling him.
Wiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wiz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wiz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McGuire misses with punches from the back.
Wiz tries to escape the position.
Wiz just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire controlling well, preventing Wiz from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiz trying to control the position but McGuire manages to sink in the hooks.
Wiz tries to roll but McGuire sticks to his back.
Wiz covering up well under a series of strikes from McGuire.
McGuire trying to control.
Wiz rolls, trying to escape but McGuire keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoiding Wiz 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Wiz right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiz turns into McGuire and is now in his guard.
Wiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire trying to strike off his back.
Wiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGuire is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Wiz from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiz.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiz throws an elbow but misses.
McGuire tries to break free but Wiz pushes him back against the cage.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire tries to circle away but Wiz has him pinned against the cage.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiz's waist but Wiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire off to one side.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiz tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McGuire.
Wiz clinches up against the cage.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wiz working aggressively here.
McGuire is looking for a takedown.
Wiz stops a takedown attempt from McGuire.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
Wiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Wiz misses with some punches.
Big Wiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire tries to break free but Wiz pushes him back against the cage.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz misses with some punches.
Wiz gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiz misses with a wild combination.
Wiz moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wiz misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to pull guard but Wiz won't allow it.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiz walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.
Wiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGuire.
Wiz closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Wiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiz lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Wiz misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
Wiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Wiz keeps him there for the moment.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire stalling.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Wiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire fails to land the takedown.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Wiz keeps it at a distance.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiz tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire slips a jab from Wiz.
Wiz jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGuire shoots in and bounces Wiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
Wiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but instead Wiz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Wiz controlling from the top position.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Wiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiz forces his way into half guard.
Wiz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wiz wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Wiz trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to control Wiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGuire avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Michael McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Wiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wiz walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire pulls guard effortlessly.
McGuire tries to strike from the bottom.
Wiz is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wiz stacks McGuire on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wiz!
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Wiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiz 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Wiz!
Big Wiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Roberto Boucher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roberto Boucher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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World class 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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaster pushes Boucher away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Blaster.
Blaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boucher under the eye.
It looks like Roberto Boucher has been cut.
Blaster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaster misses with a left hand
and Boucher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boucher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaster.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Blaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaster stalling the fight.
Blaster tries a body shot but Boucher blocks it.
Blaster misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster lands with a left to the head.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Blaster controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boucher takes an elbow to the temple.
Boucher is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
Oh Boucher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Blaster misses with the head strike.
Boucher seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaster misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boucher.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boucher.
Blaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaster pushes Boucher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Blaster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Blaster.
Boucher scores with a hook to the body.
Boucher pushes Blaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boucher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blaster backwards.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Boucher avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Boucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher lands a right hand.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boucher backwards.
Boucher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blaster.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Blaster.
Blaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Blaster.
A shot in the inside from Blaster.
Boucher gets through Blaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Boucher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaster working aggressively here.
Blaster lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Boucher to his knees! Blaster keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Blaster!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Master Blaster waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Abai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Second Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abai throws a combination that misses
and Abai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Abai.
Abai throws a lazy head kick
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Abai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Abai throws a body kick that misses
and Fist counters with a big right hand! Oh Abai is in trouble here! Fist follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Second Fist!
Second Fist really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irbek Alborov (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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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irbek Alborov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Alborov missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alborov works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Alborov lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Alborov lands a slapping body shot.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov lands with a good body shot.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alborov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alborov swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alborov connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Alborov misses with a straight left.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
Alborov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alborov throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alborov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alborov scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alborov instigates a clinch.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alborov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Alborov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alborov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alborov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alborov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is staying active underneath Alborov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Alborov seems content to control.
Mason trying to hold on to Alborov's head to control him but Alborov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason avoids the body shot from Alborov.
As Alborov looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Alborov just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Alborov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Alborov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Alborov tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason slips under a jab from Alborov.
Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alborov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alborov shoots and misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming.
Mason blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alborov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alborov works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Mason looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alborov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alborov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Alborov dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Alborov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Alborov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alborov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alborov cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Alborov.
Alborov scores with a body shot.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Alborov ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Alborov misses.
Alborov looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Alborov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Alborov misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alborov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alborov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left lands for Alborov.
Irbek Alborov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alborov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alborov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alborov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason slips under a jab from Alborov.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves away from the strike by Alborov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Alborov with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alborov manages to avoid it.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason defending well as Alborov loads up on a big left hand.
Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mason swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Alborov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alborov tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Alborov misses with a straight left.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov with a jab.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alborov takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Alborov tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alborov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard.
Alborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alborov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alborov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Alborov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alborov thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alborov in particular looking to stall.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Alborov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irbek Alborov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alborov connects with a single shot there.
Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alborov throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Alborov takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Alborov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Alborov.
Alborov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alborov checks a low kick from Mason.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov misses with a straight left.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alborov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alborov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alborov scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason looks for the body kick but Alborov saw that one coming.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alborov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alborov stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alborov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alborov is in Mason's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alborov is looking to pass into half guard but Mason pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mason is in guard.
Alborov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alborov, not yet.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irbek Alborov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alborov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alborov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alborov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.
Alborov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alborov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alborov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Alborov landing with the ground and pound.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dean Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irbek Alborov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alborov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irbek Alborov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alborov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irbek Alborov!
A less than humble Irbek Alborov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Nemesis by Arch Enemy. 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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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Gloom misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gloom.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gloom's shoulder, as Gloom tries to avoid the shot.
Gloom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Gloom saw that one coming.
Gloom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karlsson as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson cracks Gloom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karlsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karlsson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gloom throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gloom tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karlsson parries the strikes from Gloom easily there. Gloom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karlsson to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlsson is defending well.
Karlsson is trying to buck Gloom off.
Karlsson stops Gloom from passing to mount.
Gloom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karlsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gloom's guard! Nice work there by Karlsson!
Gloom has a closed guard, preventing Karlsson from standing up.
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karlsson defends it easily.
Gloom wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karlsson stands and steps away. Gloom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gloom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloom throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gloom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karlsson.
Gloom connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloom misses with a straight right.
Karlsson misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloom shoots in but Karlsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gloom scores with the left hand. Karlsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gloom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Gloom tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karl Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlsson tests Gloom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Gloom.
Gloom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gloom tries to move into range but Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gloom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gloom throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Gloom off balance momentarily.
Gloom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gloom somewhat.
Gloom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gloom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gloom misses with the combination.
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Gloom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Gloom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Karlsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Karlsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gloom drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gloom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloom.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Gloom loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Gloom blocks the leg kick.
Gloom feints the counter takedown.
Gloom scores with a body shot.
Karlsson throws a hook but Gloom avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlsson. Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Gloom's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gloom throws a series of punches but Karlsson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karlsson.
Gloom lands a slapping body shot.
Gloom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Karl Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gloom momentarily.
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Gloom.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gloom takes one to the chin there.
Gloom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Gloom moves out of range.
Gloom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Gloom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gloom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karlsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Karlsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gloom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gloom.
Karlsson thumps Gloom with a low kick.
Gloom avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gloom.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloom moves away.
Gloom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson digs a good hook to Gloom's body.
Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gloom at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karlsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gloom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gloom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karlsson swings for the body but Gloom moves out of range.
Karlsson tries to score with a low kick but Gloom moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karlsson.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson with a hook.
Gloom with a poor takedown
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gloom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gloom takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Gloom's shoulder, as Gloom tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karlsson. That's going to slow Gloom down.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gloom can do to turn this around?
Karlsson throws a low kick but Gloom moves out of range easily.
Karlsson punishes Gloom's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson jabs Gloom right on the nose. Gloom blinks but takes it well.
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!
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gloom is out of range.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gloom lands a leg kick that knocks Karlsson off balance momentarily.
Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gloom moves out of range easily.
Gloom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gloom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Gloom blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Gloom avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Karlsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gloom drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gloom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Gloom moves out of range easily.
Gloom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
Gloom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gloom shoots in for a double leg but Karlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloom.
And Gloom tries to counter it with a takedown but Karlsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gloom misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson scores with a body shot.
Karlsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gloom on the side of the head.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson jabs Gloom right on the nose. Gloom blinks but takes it well.
Gloom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gloom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gloom needs to keep his hands up - Karlsson had a free shot at his head there.
Karlsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gloom.
Karlsson lands a body punch.
Gloom throws a head punch that misses.
Gloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gloom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gloom backwards.
Gloom tries to pull guard but Karlsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gloom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gloom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karlsson to keep the fight standing.
Karl Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guido Gloom.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Gloom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karlsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gloom can turn it around.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson gets through Gloom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gloom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gloom lands with a short shot to the head.
Gloom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karlsson is working Gloom over against the cage.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karl Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gloom.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gloom or not.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gloom backwards.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
A short left from Karlsson.
Gloom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karlsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guido Gloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlsson presses Gloom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Gloom blocks it.
Gloom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karlsson walks away with a smile on his face. Gloom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gloom is rocked!
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gloom is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Gloom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a shot to the body.
Gloom gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gloom misses with a body punch.
Gloom blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gloom seems to have recovered his senses.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Gloom's head.
Gloom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gloom tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Gloom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
A short uppercut from Gloom.
Gloom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karlsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Karlsson!
Karl Karlsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Carmody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wowie comes to the cage accompanied by Dont bogart that joint. Maui Wowie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Carmody!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wowie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carmody takes one to the chin there.
Carmody fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wowie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carmody moves out of range as Wowie strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carmody.
Wowie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmody was well out of range. Poor timing from Wowie.
Wowie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Carmody avoids the body shot from Wowie.
Jab from Wowie.
Wowie connects with a leg kick. Carmody looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wowie cracks the inside of Carmody's front leg.
Carmody has Wowie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wowie scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carmody tries to work over Wowie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wowie fails to land.
Carmody takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wowie fails to land.
Wowie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carmody gets through Wowie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wowie misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wowie fails to land.
Carmody prevents a body shot from Wowie.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carmody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carmody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmody.
Wowie lands a left hand.
Carmody lands a right hand.
Carmody lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmody blocking some punches.
Carmody doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
Carmody digs a right hand into Wowie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wowie's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Carmody - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Wowie fails to land.
Wowie misses with the head strike.
Wowie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carmody misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wowie tries to throw a body punch but Carmody avoids it by throwing Wowie back against the cage.
Carmody blocking some punches.
Carmody lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wowie blocks a body shot from Carmody.
Wowie lands with a right to the head.
Wowie working aggressively here.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wowie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wowie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie misses with some punches.
Wowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carmody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow.
Carmody scores with a shot to the side of Wowie's head.
Wowie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wowie lands with a right to the head.
Carmody lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmody can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Carmody blocks an uppercut.
Wowie works on Carmody's body with a couple of short punches.
Carmody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Wowie.
It looks like Hugo Carmody has been cut.
A short right from Wowie.
Wowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
Carmody working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carmody.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wowie.
Wowie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmody lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wowie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie tries a body shot but Carmody blocks it.
Wowie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wowie fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmody prevents a body shot from Wowie.
Carmody has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wowie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carmody can turn it around.
Wowie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wowie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carmody pushes Wowie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carmody digs a right hand underneath Wowie's ribcage. Wowie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
Carmody tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wowie scores with a shot to the side of Carmody's head.
Carmody gets through Wowie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carmody lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wowie works on Carmody's body with a couple of short punches.
Wowie tries to work over Carmody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carmody lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carmody has a couple of punches blocked by Wowie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmody can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Carmody blocking some punches.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Carmody.
Carmody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Wowie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Carmody's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carmody is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wowie. Carmody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmody throws a low kick but Wowie avoids it.
Wowie scores with a punch to the head.
Wowie looks to land a right hand but Carmody moved out of range.
Wowie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carmody can do to turn this around?
Carmody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carmody misses with a straight right.
Wowie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wowie throws a poor cross that misses
and Carmody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wowie thinking.
Wowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Wowie is looking to chop away at Carmody's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wowie misses with a body punch
and Carmody counters with an inside leg kick.
Wowie dips to his left and cracks Carmody with an uppercut!
Wowie slips a straight right by Carmody.
Wowie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wowie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie lands an overhand right.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Carmody moves out of range as Wowie strikes.
Wowie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carmody. That did some damage!
Wowie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carmody tries a low kick but Wowie avoids it.
Wowie 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.
Wowie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wowie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carmody in his tracks.
Wowie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carmody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wowie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carmody's calf.
Wowie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carmody looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carmody cracks Wowie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmody throws a head kick but Wowie moves out of range.
Carmody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie avoids a kick to the body.
Carmody throws a right hand that misses
and Wowie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carmody loads up on a big right hand but Wowie slips the punch.
Carmody fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wowie, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carmody fails to land.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui Wowie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Carmody.
Wowie throws a punch but it's blocked by Carmody.
Wowie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carmody can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Carmody misses with a punch on the inside.
Carmody lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carmody takes a shot to the head.
Carmody lands a hook that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
A short right from Carmody.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmody blocks an uppercut.
Carmody lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carmody.
Carmody tries to work over Wowie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmody blocks a body shot from Wowie.
Wowie misses with a body punch.
Wowie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Wowie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wowie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carmody working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wowie lands with a light punch inside.
Carmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carmody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmody tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Carmody back against the cage.
Wowie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wowie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wowie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carmody misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carmody struggles to land a body shot inside as Wowie controls his hands.
Carmody lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carmody blocking some punches.
Wowie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody is leaning against Wowie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmody.
Wowie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wowie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carmody cracks Wowie with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Carmody.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wowie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carmody lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carmody fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugo Carmody will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hugo Carmody's cut.
That's time! Wowie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carmody chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wowie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maui Wowie is winning the standup battle so far.
Wowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carmody moves out of range as Wowie strikes.
It seemed like Carmody was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carmody cracks Wowie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carmody scores with a body shot.
Wowie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carmody lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wowie will feel that in the morning.
Carmody falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wowie counters with a right hand to the body.
Wowie scores with a punch to the head.
Wowie misses with a hook.
Carmody staying out of range there.
Carmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wowie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carmody is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carmody cracks Wowie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wowie. Carmody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmody throws a push kick but Wowie slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carmody. Wowie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wowie lands a nice shot to the body.
Carmody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
Carmody defending well as Wowie loads up on a big left hand.
Carmody thows a leg kick but Wowie checks it
and Wowie counters with a nice uppercut.
Carmody moves out of range of the strikes.
Carmody appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wowie moves out of range as Carmody strikes.
Carmody moves out of range as Wowie strikes.
Carmody lands a jab to the head.
Carmody misses with a leg kick.
Wowie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carmody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wowie. Wowie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmody checks a low kick from Wowie.
Wowie staying out of range there.
Carmody takes one to the chin there.
Carmody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wowie.
Wowie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carmody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wowie wants to land a leg kick but Carmody is out of range.
Carmody slips under a jab.
Carmody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wowie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carmody stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carmody tried to score with a low kick but Wowie checks it.
Wowie throws a lazy uppercut
and Carmody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carmody moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie is looking to slow Carmody down with leg kicks.
Carmody lands a front kick.
Wowie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wowie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carmody momentarily.
Wowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Carmody is just out of range.
Carmody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmody.
Carmody misses with an uppercut. Wowie saw that one coming.
Carmody lands with a right hand.
Carmody moves into the clinch successfully.
Wowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Carmody uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wowie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carmody blocks a body shot from Wowie.
A short left from Carmody.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie throws a head punch that misses.
Carmody tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Carmody back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carmody creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wowie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wowie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody blocking some punches.
Wowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carmody - that landed with a thud.
Carmody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow.
Carmody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carmody blocks a body shot from Wowie.
Carmody misses with a punch to the body.
Carmody lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmody.
A head punch on the inside from Wowie fails to land.
Carmody lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wowie.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo Carmody.
I think Carmody has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Carmody!
A very excited looking Hugo Carmody made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Maui Wowie spoke after the fight, saying 'Pass the Bong'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David C. Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin. Marvin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Superman Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David C. Marvin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marvin misses with a body kick.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marvin moves away.
Marvin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.
Marvin slips under a jab.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Marvin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marvin. Marvin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marvin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wayne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marvin scrambles back to his feet.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lunges at Marvin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marvin's hand.
Marvin is rocked!
Wayne drops Marvin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Marvin looks back up at him and smiles so Wayne waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wayne finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne weaves into range and cracks Marvin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Marvin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Wayne is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne gave a mention to Nuggetori's Nutritionals in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington comes to the cage accompanied by Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. Sanchez has chosen Do You Feel It? as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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174 lbs
13 - 3 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moshington scores with a hook.
Moshington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moshington scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Moshington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moshington scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Moshington counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moshington.
Moshington throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Moshington slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Moshington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Moshington's defenses.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moshington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Moshington moves out of range of the body kick.
Moshington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A slow jab from Moshington misses its intended target.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moshington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Moshington clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Moshington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Moshington moves out of range easily.
Moshington swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moshington finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moshington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.
Moshington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Sanchez.
Moshington walks into a left hand.
Moshington swings widly with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Moshington avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Moshington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Moshington's body.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moshington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moshington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moshington takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Moshington avoids it with no problem.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Moshington 's knee.
Moshington moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moshington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moshington at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moshington misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Moshington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moshington's head backwards.
Moshington misses the body punch
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moshington's knee momentarily.
Moshington misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moshington misses with a hook.
Moshington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Moshington falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Moshington blocks the leg kick.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moshington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moshington tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
A combination from Moshington does no damage.
Rick Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moshington misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moshington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moshington connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Moshington avoids it with no problem.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Moshington misses with a straight right.
Moshington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Moshington misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Moshington off balance momentarily.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez cracks Moshington with a good jab.
Moshington misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moshington is rocked!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Moshington is out of range.
Oh Moshington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshington stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moshington seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez punishes Moshington's body with a nice straight punch.
Moshington misses with an uppercut.
Moshington misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Moshington. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Moshington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as Moshington jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Moshington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Moshington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Nice jab there from Moshington.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moshington throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moshington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Moshington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moshington throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moshington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moshington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moshington manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Moshington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Moshington moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez cracks Moshington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Moshington seems unphased.
Moshington jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
Moshington swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Moshington throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshington connects with a body shot.
Sanchez swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Moshington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Moshington.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Moshington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moshington. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moshington throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moshington scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moshington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moshington, as that shot connected.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Moshington moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Moshington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moshington.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Moshington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moshington throws out the jab.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Moshington avoids it.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanchez. That snapped Moshington's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington moves out of range of the strikes.
Moshington takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Moshington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Moshington blocks the leg kick.
Moshington throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Moshington scores with a nice right hand.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moshington avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Moshington lands with an overhand left.
Moshington misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Moshington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moshington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moshington jabs at Sanchez's body.
Moshington takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Moshington misses.
Moshington misses with a looping right.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
George Moshington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moshington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moshington throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Moshington misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moshington manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Moshington ducks down to avoid it.
Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Moshington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Moshington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moshington misses with an uppercut.
Moshington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez is looking to slow Moshington down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Moshington misses with a left hand
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Moshington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moshington.
Moshington walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Moshington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moshington missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moshington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moshington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moshington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moshington.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Moshington's leg. Moshington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moshington avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
A jab from Moshington finds it's way through Sanchez's defenses.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Moshington is out of range.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moshington or not.
Moshington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moshington's elbow.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Sanchez.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rick Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Rick Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ratamahatta. Kevin Hart 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hart clinches up with Shango and pushes him back against the cage.
Hart misses with the head strike.
Shango has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hart uses from the top position.
Shango is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Shango is retaining full guard.
Shango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Shango.
Shango keeps trying to improve his position.
Shango is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is stalling in the full guard.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shango on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hart lands a left and a right that send Shango crashing to the mat, dazed. Hart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shango is rocked!
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Shango checks a low kick from Hart.
Jab from Hart.
Shango is still on wobbly legs! Can Hart finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango leaves his chin hanging out and Hart seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shango crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Tanaka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taras Shevchenko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Tanaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Tanaka.
Shevchenko unleashes a big counter combination but Tanaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Shevchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanaka defends it well.
Tanaka throws a hook to the side of Shevchenko's head but Shevchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Shevchenko off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shevchenko shoots in but Tanaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Ken Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanaka connects with a body shot.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka misses with a straight right.
Shevchenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Shevchenko is just out of range.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ken Tanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Nice uppercut there from Tanaka.
Shevchenko goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shevchenko.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Shevchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shevchenko with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Tanaka is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Shevchenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shevchenko defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Shevchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shevchenko with a poor takedown
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shevchenko slips a jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a right hook to the body.
Tanaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shevchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka lands with a right hand.
Shevchenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shevchenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tanaka lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka scores with a body shot.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shevchenko moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tanaka.
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tanaka drops Shevchenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shevchenko looks back up at him and smiles so Tanaka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shevchenko is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ken Tanaka!
Ken Tanaka retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ken Tanaka waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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