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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - "State Of My Head". Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blood of Heroes!. Craig Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
25 - 25 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Thomas.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Craig Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Thomas lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Thomas lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thomas lands a body shot.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson looks winded!
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
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!
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Thomas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas lands a jab.
That has opened up Craig Johnson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Johnson tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
The cut above Craig Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas!
Our winner, Derrick Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver has chosen Natural Born Killaz by Dr Dre & Ice Cube as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
30 - 19 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, William Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Benny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lord changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Lord tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Silver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lord lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Silver slows down the pace here.
Silver lands an elbow inside.
It looks like William Lord has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been informed that Silver has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lord misses with a body punch.
Lord breaks the clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lord presses Silver against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lord tries to stall but Silver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lord breaks the clinch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Lord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lord feinted with a counter takedown.
Silver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Lord takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver stalls.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Lord is trying to maintain a safe position but Silver gets an underhook and turns Lord into the cage.
Silver stalls.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Lord in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lord as Silver tries to tie him up.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Lord blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver prevents Lord from breaking the clinch.
Lord has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lord.
Lord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Silver tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Silver rushes Lord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Lord leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lord as the two fighters clinch.
Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver is looking to control Lord's arms but Lord gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silver has his back to the cage.
Lord taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lord.
A body shot lands from Lord.
Silver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silver continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The referee calls for Silver to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord breaks the clinch.
Silver moves into range and clinches up with Lord.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Lord in his tracks for a moment.
William Lord's cut is getting worse.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lord punishes Silver's body with a nice straight punch.
Silver swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Silver moves into the clinch.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Silver has Lord pressed against the cage, preventing Lord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lord - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lord blocks an elbow strike.
Lord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Lord tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lord cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silver tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver avoids the body shot from Lord.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lord wants to get back to striking at distance but Silver won't allow it.
Silver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Lord.
A frustrated look appears on Lord's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lord breaks the clinch.
Benny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Silver punishes Lord's body with a nice straight punch.
Lord throws a hook but Silver blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Lord misses.
Silver darts in trying to clinch
and Lord counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Silver is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord slips under a jab.
Silver tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lord tries to break free but Silver pushes him back against the cage.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Silver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lord is trying to force a seperation but Silver has the dominant position.
Lord wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lord takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lord avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Silver lands an elbow just above Lord 's eye.
William Lord's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silver digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver darts in and clinches Lord up against the cage.
Silver has Lord pressed against the cage, preventing Lord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lord takes an elbow to the temple.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silver trying to stall but Lord improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
William Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Lord keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Lord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lord digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Lord as the two fighters clinch.
Lord manages to break the clinch.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
Silver pushes Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benny Silver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Lord's cut.
That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Lord misses.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silver tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Lord circles away.
Oooooh!!! Lord has knocked Silver down with a huge combo! Lord steps away and waves a wobbly Silver back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Benny Silver has been cut.
Silver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Lord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lord. Silver shrugs it off though.
Silver tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord throws a front kick aimed at Silver's knee but Silver avoids it well.
Silver tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
Silver closes the distance and clinches.
Lord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lord can't break the clinch.
Silver has Lord pressed against the cage, preventing Lord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord is trying to push Silver away but Silver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
William Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lord.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Silver.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lord wants to get back to striking at distance but Silver won't allow it.
Lord avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Lord working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lord as Silver tries to tie him up.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lord blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Lord tries to break free but Silver pushes him back against the cage.
Lord breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silver pushes Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord can't break the clinch.
Lord is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Lord takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silver tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Lord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver lands a body punch.
Lord dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Lord has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lord blocks the elbow strike.
Lord is trying to break free.
Lord takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, William Lord's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lord tries to circle away but Silver has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Lord leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lord working hard to break the clinch.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lord breaks the clinch.
Lord throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Lord circles away.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord sizes up Silver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord misses with a kick to the body.
Lord is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Silver moves to clinch but Lord breaks away
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Lord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lord drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silver sprawls and moves away.
Lord misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Lord showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silver 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Silver!
After the big win, Benny Silver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Myles O Donnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Donnell comes to the cage accompanied by Anti by Mayhem. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles O Donnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Vasilyevich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Vasilyevich. Those never looked like landing.
O Donnell throws a jab when Vasilyevich was well out of range.
Vasilyevich has O Donnell up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasilyevich stalls.
Vasilyevich lands a body punch.
Vasilyevich cracks O Donnell with a nice body shot.
Vasilyevich misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich can't find room to land a body shot as O Donnell controls the action.
O Donnell blocks a body shot from Vasilyevich.
O Donnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vasilyevich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Vasilyevich.
O Donnell throws an elbow that misses.
Vasilyevich lands a left hand.
Vasilyevich misses with the head strike.
Vasilyevich avoids a wild elbow strike from O Donnell.
Vasilyevich struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Vasilyevich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Donnell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich lands a nice uppercut.
Vasilyevich misses with some punches.
A short right from O Donnell on the inside.
Vasilyevich misses with some punches.
Vasilyevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donnell has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich tries to throw a body punch but O Donnell avoids it by throwing Vasilyevich back against the cage.
O Donnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Donnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilyevich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilyevich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Donnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilyevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Vasilyevich.
O Donnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Donnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Donnell misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilyevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilyevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Donnell misses with the head strike.
Vasilyevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vasilyevich.
O Donnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilyevich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Donnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Donnell misses with a leg kick.
Vasilyevich throws a body punch but O Donnell moves out of range.
O Donnell lunges at Vasilyevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasilyevich's hand.
Vasilyevich moves out of range as O Donnell strikes.
O Donnell motions for Vasilyevich to come forward. O Donnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Vasilyevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Donnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilyevich moves away.
O Donnell tries to keep at a distance but Vasilyevich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasilyevich lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Donnell is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Donnell pushes Vasilyevich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasilyevich struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
Vasilyevich misses with a body punch.
Vasilyevich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Donnell blocks a body shot from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasilyevich blocks a body shot from O Donnell.
Vasilyevich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilyevich controls the action.
Vasilyevich blocks the elbow strike.
O Donnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasilyevich struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donnell controls his hands.
O Donnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilyevich lands a body shot.
O Donnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilyevich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilyevich throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donnell.
Vasilyevich blocks an elbow strike.
Vasilyevich lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donnell.
Vasilyevich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donnell can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilyevich controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasilyevich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilyevich pushes O Donnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasilyevich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasilyevich lands a shoulder strike.
O Donnell is rocked!
Vasilyevich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vasilyevich manages to end up in side control.
Oh O Donnell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Donnell is not content to let Vasilyevich control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from O Donnell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vasilyevich connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused O Donnell some visible discomfort.
Vasilyevich scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh O Donnell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vasilyevich can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Vasilyevich!
An intense looking Ivan Vasilyevich took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Id like to thank the fans and my sponsors, my opponent put up a hell of a fight but confidence was the key.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blye is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cheerleader - OMI. Lucas Blye is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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33
151 lbs
23 - 16 - 0 |
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30
155 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blye tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blye.
Blye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Blye misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Henry misses the target.
Blye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blye lands with a nice combination. Henry backs away looking to recover.
It looks like John Henry has been cut.
Blye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and Blye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blye cracks Henry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blye is defended easily by Henry.
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!
Blye throws an off balance right hand
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Henry misses with the body kick
and Blye counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye swings widly with a right hand
and Henry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blye is rocked!
Blye clinches up with Henry and pushes him back against the cage.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blye backwards.
Blye is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Henry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blye swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henry counters with a big right hand! Oh Blye is in trouble here! Henry follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry!
A very excited looking John Henry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlinhos Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valente's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "We Dem Boyz" by Wiz Khalifa. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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37
149 lbs
23 - 10 - 3 |
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35
145 lbs
22 - 12 - 3 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlinhos Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valente swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Wonha gets a clinch.
Valente throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wonhas head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
It looks like Incheol Wonha has been cut.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente avoids a wild elbow strike from Wonha.
Valente digs a right hand into Wonha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonha's gas tank.
Valente takes an elbow to the temple.
Wonha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valente up against the cage.
Valente misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente struggles to land a body shot inside as Wonha controls his hands.
Valente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Wonha blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
Wonha controlling the action here for a moment.
Valente avoiding damage as Wonha throws knees to the body.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente avoids a wild elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha is looking to control Valente's arms but Valente gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wonha has his back to the cage.
Valente blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wonha dodges an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Wonha trying to land knees to the body.
Wonha missing with knees to the body.
Wonha avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente blocks the elbow strike.
Wonha looking to slow down the pace here.
Valente blocks the elbow strike.
Valente on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valente working aggressively here.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wonha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wonha avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
Wonha stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Valente fails to land.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
Wonha blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente misses with a punch to the body.
Valente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wonha blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wonha misses with an elbow strike.
Wonha takes a shot to the head.
Wonha throws an elbow that misses.
Valente dodges an elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha takes an elbow to the temple.
Valente blocks an elbow strike.
Valente blocks the elbow strike.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but Wonha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valente lands an uppercut.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
Wonha misses with an elbow strike.
Wonha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Valente misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Wonha.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
Wonha stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonha avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valente takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Wonha tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wonha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Valente takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wonha lands a nice uppercut.
Wonha has Valente pushed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Wonha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlinhos Valente's cut is getting worse.
Wonha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valente's defenses.
Wonha controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Valente connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonha throws out a counter right but Valente avoids it with no problem.
Valente swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonha.
Valente connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wonha's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valente lands with a right hand.
Valente has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wonha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valente takes an elbow to the temple.
Carlinhos Valente's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Wonha.
Valente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonha's elbow.
Wonha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonha landing knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valente can't find room to land a body shot as Wonha controls the action.
Incheol Wonha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valente misses with an elbow over the top.
Wonha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valente's defenses.
Wonha wants to stall.
Wonha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the head but Valente blocks with his arms.
Wonha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valente up against the cage.
Valente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha lands an uppercut.
Valente tries to throw a body punch but Wonha avoids it by throwing Valente back against the cage.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Wonha.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valente.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Carlinhos Valente's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlinhos Valente's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Incheol Wonha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mary Jane Rottencrotch has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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187 lbs
49 - 28 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 28 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutz misses with a hook. Rottencrotch ducked under it nicely.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rottencrotch avoids a kick to the body.
Gutz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rottencrotch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rottencrotch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gutz to counter with a crisp jab.
Rottencrotch lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Rottencrotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gutz moves out of range of the leg kick from Rottencrotch.
A little jabbing left from Gutz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gutz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rottencrotch.
A swing and a miss from Rottencrotch.
A countering left hand to the body from Gutz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gutz, right into the meat.
Rottencrotch thows a leg kick but Gutz checks it
and Gutz counters with a stiff right hand.
Rottencrotch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rottencrotch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gutz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice strike.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Rottencrotch throws the kick towards the body but Gutz avoids it.
Rottencrotch motions for Gutz to come forward. Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rottencrotch takes a swing at Gutz's ribcage but misses.
Rottencrotch lands a jab.
Rottencrotch misses with a straight left.
Rottencrotch throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutz.
Rottencrotch connects with a jab.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gutz takes a swing at Rottencrotch's ribcage but misses.
Rottencrotch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rottencrotch.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz lands a body shot.
Gutz connects with a solid leg kick.
Rottencrotch tries to land a front kick but Gutz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gutz takes a swing at Rottencrotch's ribcage but misses.
Rottencrotch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rottencrotch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gutz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gutz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gutz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rottencrotch throws a sloppy head kick
and Gutz counters with a nice uppercut.
Gutz misses with a wild body shot.
Rottencrotch throws a push kick but Gutz slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Rottencrotch.
Gutz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gutz misses the shot to the body.
Gutz lands the left hand.
Gutz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rottencrotch rather than just go for the knockout.
Rottencrotch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gutz throws out the jab.
Rottencrotch throws a right hand that misses
and Gutz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rottencrotch really felt that one!
An inside leg kick lands from Rottencrotch.
Gutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rottencrotch is just out of range.
Rottencrotch is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Rottencrotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutz. Rottencrotch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rottencrotch.
Nice defenses there by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch lands with a slapping head kick.
Rottencrotch swings for the body but Gutz moves out of range.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
Rottencrotch avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Rottencrotch lands a nice hook to Gutz's body. Gutz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rottencrotch works Gutz's body with a nice hook.
Rottencrotch feints and then cracks Gutz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutz down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Gutz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gutz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rottencrotch cracks the inside of Gutz's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gutz.
A big left from Gutz misses.
Rottencrotch is looking to slow Gutz down with leg kicks.
Rottencrotch cracks Gutz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Rottencrotch is just out of range.
Gutz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Gutz. Beautiful body shot.
Rottencrotch moves out of range of the strikes.
Rottencrotch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gutz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz throws a hook but Rottencrotch avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz throws a hook but Rottencrotch blocks it.
Rottencrotch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rottencrotch lands an overhand right.
That kick from Gutz tenderised Rottencrotch's leg. Rottencrotch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rottencrotch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gutz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gutz lands an uppercut.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rottencrotch.
Gutz has a couple of punches blocked by Rottencrotch.
Gutz blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gutz misses with the head strike.
Gutz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
Gutz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rottencrotch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gutz lands an uppercut.
Gutz lands a right hand.
Rottencrotch lands a body punch.
Gutz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch misses with some punches.
Gutz digs a right hand into Rottencrotch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rottencrotch's gas tank.
Rottencrotch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gutz wants a takedown but no success here.
Gutz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Gutz controls the action.
Gutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gutz.
Rottencrotch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gutz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Rottencrotch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gutz lands a left hand.
Rottencrotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rottencrotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rottencrotch prevents a body shot from Gutz.
Gutz misses with a body punch.
Rottencrotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
Rottencrotch tries to work over Gutz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutz misses with a body punch.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutz.
Rottencrotch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutz working aggressively here.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gutz lands a right hand.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Gutz controls the action.
Gutz scores with a hook to the body.
Gutz blocks an uppercut.
Gutz misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gutz.
Gutz presses Rottencrotch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gutz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rottencrotch misses with the head strike.
Gutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gutz tries to work over Rottencrotch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gutz blocking some punches.
Rottencrotch misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Rottencrotch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormac Gutz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gutz stuns Rottencrotch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gutz connects with a single shot there.
Gutz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rottencrotch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rottencrotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutz missing with a left hand there. Rottencrotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rottencrotch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutz misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Rottencrotch is predictable there
and Gutz counters with a solid body kick.
Rottencrotch misses with a looping left.
Gutz scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
Gutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rottencrotch connects with a crisp jab.
Rottencrotch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gutz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick but Gutz moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rottencrotch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rottencrotch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gutz pushes Rottencrotch away with a front kick.
Gutz throws an overhand right that lands on Rottencrotch's shoulder, as Rottencrotch tries to avoid the shot.
Rottencrotch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gutz is just out of range.
Gutz misses with a left hand
and Rottencrotch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch throws a good cross that connects.
Rottencrotch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rottencrotch just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Gutz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Gutz.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gutz.
Rottencrotch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cormac Gutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rottencrotch misses.
Gutz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rottencrotch with a body shot.
Rottencrotch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rottencrotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Rottencrotch.
Gutz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gutz missing with a left hand there. Rottencrotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gutz misses with a body shot.
Gutz drops his hands momentarily and Rottencrotch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch tries to score with a low kick but Gutz moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Gutz catches Rottencrotch right on the button with a cross.
Rottencrotch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rottencrotch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rottencrotch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rottencrotch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gutz misses with a few strikes there.
Gutz misses with a jab to the body
and Gutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gutz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rottencrotch misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Rottencrotch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rottencrotch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutz.
Rottencrotch misses with an uppercut
and Gutz counters with a straight right hand.
Rottencrotch blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rottencrotch.
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!
Rottencrotch's corner calls for a 1-2. Rottencrotch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rottencrotch. That's going to slow Gutz down.
Gutz lands a body shot.
Rottencrotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Gutz misses.
Gutz lands a jab.
Rottencrotch motions for Gutz to come forward. Rottencrotch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gutz slips a jab and a cross from Rottencrotch.
Cormac Gutz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gutz connects with a body shot that sends Rottencrotch's belly button to the back.
Rottencrotch slips a straight right by Gutz.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mary Jane Rottencrotch.
I think Gutz 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right On. Mees Metsast has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mees Metsast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Metsast's shoulder, as Metsast tries to avoid the shot.
Handle misses with a straight left.
Handle swinging wildly here.
A combination from Metsast does no damage.
Metsast throws a combination. Handle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Handle throws the left hand but Metsast avoids the punch easily.
Metsast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handle.
Good exchange - Metsast coming out on top.
Handle throws a right hand that Metsast ducks under and follows up with a left that Metsast also avoids with ease.
Metsast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Handle in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast scores with a jab to the head.
Handle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handle throws the left hand but Metsast avoids the punch easily.
Handle slaps away a takedown attempt from Metsast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metsast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metsast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metsast walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast scores with a decent looking hook.
Metsast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Handle is rocked!
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handle is still on wobbly legs! Can Metsast finish him?
Oooooh!!! Handle has knocked Metsast down with a huge combo! Handle steps away and waves a wobbly Metsast back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Metsast is rocked!
It looks like Mees Metsast has been cut.
Handle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metsast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handle throws a jab but it's blocked by Metsast.
Metsast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Metsast rushes Handle and presses him up against the cage.
Metsast stalling the fight.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metsast dodges an elbow strike from Handle.
Handle seems to have recovered his senses.
Metsast working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been informed that Handle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Metsast pushes off an throws an elbow but Handle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast jerks Handle's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Handle drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Metsast goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Metsast because Handle was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Mees Metsast!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Newport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Newport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newport motions for Rusted to come forward. Newport throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rusted throws a hook but Newport avoids it easily.
Rusted checks a leg kick nicely.
Rusted takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Newport tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rusted is able to avoid easily.
Rusted looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newport staying out of range there.
Newport misses with a hook
and Rusted cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newport has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newport there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rusted avoids the head kick by Newport.
Rusted slips under a jab from Newport.
Rusted is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newport with a body shot.
Rusted attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport looks for the body kick but Rusted saw that one coming.
Newport has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Newport misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Newport.
Newport slips a jab from Rusted.
Rusted is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a leg kick.
Rusted motions for Newport to come forward. Rusted throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Newport does no damage.
Newport jabs Rusted right on the nose. Rusted blinks but takes it well.
Rusted has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Newport throws a leg kick but Rusted checks it.
Newport jabs at Rusted's body.
Rusted keeps the fight on the outside.
Newport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
Newport is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rusted.
Aaron Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rusted loads up on a big right hand but Newport slips the punch.
Rusted doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newport lands with a cross.
Newport moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Newport throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rusted.
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted blocks a head kick by Newport.
Rusted tries a head kick but it misses.
Rusted takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newport on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Newport lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rusted will feel that in the morning.
Rusted has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newport.
Newport slips under a jab from Rusted.
Newport seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Newport scores with a three punch combo!
Newport loads up on a big right hand but Rusted slips the punch.
Newport misses with a kick to the body
and Rusted counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newport has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rusted.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport tries to clinch
and Rusted counters with a stiff right hand.
Newport moves into the clinch.
Rusted breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newport slips under a jab from Rusted.
A head kick misses from Newport.
Newport clinches up against the cage.
Newport misses with the head strike.
Newport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rusted drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rusted is looking to take this one to the mat.
Newport holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rusted missing with knees to the body.
Rusted wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newport misses with a punch to the body.
Newport misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newport holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newport misses with a body punch.
Rusted drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rusted.
Newport lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newport scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rusted's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newport lands with a left to the head.
Rusted avoiding damage as Newport throws knees to the body.
Rusted unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newport lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
Newport tries to work over Rusted's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rusted fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newport checks it well.
Newport tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rusted manages to circle out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Newport.
Good standup being displayed there by Newport as he connects with a hook.
Newport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusted can do to turn this around?
Rusted fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newport on the side of the head.
Rusted throws a body kick that misses.
Rusted fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rusted moves out of range of the body kick.
Aaron Newport is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Newport.
Newport gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rusted pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rusted with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newport to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted lands with a right hand.
Newport cracks Rusted with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rusted takes a kick to the side of the head.
Newport uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rusted.
Nice defenses there by Newport.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newport thumps Rusted with a low kick.
Rusted swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rusted blocks the body kick.
Good work by Rusted as he checks the leg kick.
Rusted defending well as Newport loads up on a big left hand.
Rusted lands a right hook to the body.
Newport throws a head kick that misses
and Rusted counters with a one-two to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Newport - that will leave a mark!
Rusted throws out a loose jab but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newport fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rusted on the side of the head.
Rusted fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Newport finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport lands a nice looking body shot.
Rusted takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newport wants to clinch up but Rusted keeps it at a distance.
Rusted moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
Newport doesn't manage to clinch there - Rusted circles away.
Rusted throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Rusted cracks Newport with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rusted moves out of range of the body kick from Newport.
Newport misses with a low kick as Rusted jumps back.
Rusted connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back.
Newport connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rusted connects with a body shot.
Rusted misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newport misses with a low kick.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newport looks to land a right hand but Rusted moved out of range.
Rusted just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newport tries to land a front kick but Rusted steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rusted.
Newport lands a jab to Rusted's midsection.
Rusted misses the jab.
Newport gets a clinch.
Newport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rusted blocks it with crossed arms.
Newport swings wildly with an uppercut but Rusted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rusted prevents a body shot from Newport.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rusted avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rusted is defending well for now.
Newport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rusted is defending well for now.
Newport pushes Rusted back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newport is trying to stall.
Rusted struggles to land a body shot inside as Newport controls his hands.
Newport misses with a knee strike.
Newport tries to throw a body punch but Rusted avoids it by throwing Newport back against the cage.
Newport prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newport misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rusted is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Newport gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rusted.
Newport lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusted or not.
Newport gets underhooks to prevent Rusted's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Newport dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rusted misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Newport turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rusted misses with a body kick.
Newport tries to counter by clinching up but Rusted breaks away and moves out of range.
Newport pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport 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 Rusted has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rusted and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rusted.
Newport tries a head kick but it misses.
Newport throws a wild body kick that Rusted sees coming a mile off.
Rusted misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport stuffs the takedown.
Newport scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Rusted misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newport.
Rusted throws a right hand that Newport ducks under and follows up with a left that Newport also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a body shot
and Newport counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Newport.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusted.
Newport crunches a lovely knee into Rusted's ribcage.
Aaron Newport has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rusted drops down looking for an ankle pick but Newport pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rusted throws a jab when Newport was well out of range.
Rusted avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rusted.
Newport throws a sloppy head kick and Rusted moves out of range easily.
Newport lands a slapping body shot.
Newport scores with a kick to the midsection.
Newport fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rusted.
Newport looks for the body kick but Rusted saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Newport misses.
Newport looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jethro Rusted has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newport tries to counter by clinching up but Rusted breaks away and moves out of range.
Newport blocks a low kick nicely.
Newport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newport has closed the distance and engaged Rusted in a clinch.
Newport blocking some punches.
Rusted wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newport tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rusted has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Newport.
Rusted wants a takedown.
Aaron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Rusted.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rusted just misses with a elbow thrown towards Newport's brow.
Rusted misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newport blocks a body shot from Rusted.
Rusted just leaning against Newport, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rusted misses with a punch on the inside.
Rusted has Newport pushed against the cage.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted tries to break the clinch but Newport is controlling the position.
Rusted on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Newport showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newport 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newport!
A relieved looking Aaron Newport thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jethro Rusted was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this shit, I might be retiring soon.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu-Jitsu. Krum has chosen Explosive by Bond as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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33
145 lbs
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157 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Krum enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Krum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burns trying to control but Krum is working from the bottom.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Burns passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum is staying active underneath Burns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns is trying to control. Krum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns controlling the action here.
Krum is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krum tries to roll over but Burns keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krum keeping hold of Burns's head, controlling as best he can.
Krum is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Krum.
Viktor Krum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krum takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Burns has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Burns slips a straight right by Krum.
Krum throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Krum moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krum lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Krum misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krum lands a slapping body shot.
Krum misses with a wild body shot.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krum tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Krum finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Krum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Krum takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Krum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krum looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns throws a hook but Krum blocks it.
Krum thinks about the counter body kick.
Krum misses with the body kick
and Burns counters with a shoot takedown. Krum fights it but they end up in guard.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krum keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Krum.
Krum working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Burns stands and throws Krum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Predator Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Krum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Krum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum trying to control the position.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krum is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krum 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.
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns won't allow Krum to get back to his feet.
Predator Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krum throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to counter with a takedown but Krum is quick to defend against it.
Krum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns swings for the body but Krum moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Krum's head but Krum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krum misses with a body shot.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Krum throws a body shot but no joy.
Krum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Krum. That snapped Burns's head back.
A slow jab from Krum misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krum.
Krum misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Krum misses the target.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krum to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Krum
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krum wants to get back to full guard.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krum for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burns fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krum to the ground. Burns is now in Krum's guard.
Krum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard.
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krum is aware though and is defending well.
Burns looking for a guillotine here but Krum defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Krum from controlling successfully.
Krum advances position into side control!
Krum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Burns struggling a bit here.
Burns tries to buck Krum off but Krum is having none of it.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Burns is pressing down on Krum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns 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.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burns not doing much here.
Krum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns controlling from the top position.
Krum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krum being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krum is keeping the position for now.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krum scores with a nice head shot.
Krum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Krum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Predator Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krum throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krum will feel that in the morning.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Krum moves away and avoids it.
Krum throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Krum finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Krum's guard.
Burns won't allow Krum to sweep him here.
Burns postures up.
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to control but Krum is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Krum.
Krum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Krum trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns pushes a forearm under Krum's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Krum is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, Predator Burns stared into the camera and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
31 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Clinton Hessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hessler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hessler moves away.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hessler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hessler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hessler at a distance.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick
and Hessler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sean Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Harvey misses with an uppercut.
And Hessler counters with a quick kick to the body but Harvey blocks it.
Hessler throws a low kick but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey scores with a head kick. Hessler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Harvey throws a head kick but Hessler moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvey.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hessler.
Harvey lands a jab to the head.
Hessler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harvey with a nice cross.
Hessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Harvey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hessler tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Nice defenses there by Hessler.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Hessler saw that one coming.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler digs a good hook to Harvey's body.
Harvey lands a nice looking body kick.
Harvey punishes Hessler's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey connects with a jab.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws out a leg kick but Harvey moves out of range and Hessler only half commits.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Hessler avoids it with no problem.
Hessler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Hessler.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hessler in his tracks.
Hessler moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harvey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hessler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hessler delivers a nice body kick.
Harvey slips under a jab from Hessler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Harvey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey.
Hessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harveys head.
Harvey misses with some punches.
Harvey working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hessler prevents Harvey from breaking the clinch.
Hessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harvey.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hessler is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey throws a head punch that misses.
Hessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey.
Hessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Harvey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harvey slips a straight right by Hessler.
Hessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Hessler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Hessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Hessler counters with an outside leg kick.
Hessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Harvey throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hessler misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Hessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Nice cross by Harvey.
Hessler lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Harvey is looking for the big counter here.
Hessler lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Hessler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler needs to keep his hands up - Harvey had a free shot at his head there.
Hessler throws a looping overhand right but Harvey ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Hessler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sean Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Hessler's shoulder, as Hessler tries to avoid the shot.
Hessler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harvey just manages to avoid it.
Hessler slips under a jab from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Harvey works Hessler's body with a nice hook.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Hessler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hessler misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Harvey.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Harvey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Hessler walks into a jab.
Hessler is looking to chop away at Harvey's legs.
Harvey looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
Harvey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hessler misses with a looping right.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hessler lands a really nice looking cross but Harvey seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hessler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Hessler avoids a kick to the body.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Hessler saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey digs a good hook to Hessler's body.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Hessler's head.
Harvey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hessler counters with a thumping low kick.
Hessler slips a jab from Harvey.
Hessler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Harvey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hessler tries to land a front kick but Harvey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Hessler is looking to counter punch.
Hessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harvey misses with a low kick as Hessler jumps back.
Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Hessler checks it.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hessler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hessler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hessler checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Hessler lands a nice shot that snaps Harvey's head back.
Hessler lands a jab to Harvey's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hessler misses.
Hessler throws a lazy body kick
letting Harvey counter with a right hand.
Hessler ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey tests Hessler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hessler.
A left lands for Harvey.
Hessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
A little feinted left hand from Hessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hessler is able to avoid easily.
Hessler throws a solid leg kick but Harvey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hessler.
Clinton Hessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
Hessler connects with the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harvey.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
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!
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a low kick but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hessler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hessler. Hessler obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Harvey.
Harvey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hessler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Harvey checks a leg kick nicely.
Hessler throws a leg kick
and Harvey counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hessler doesn't seem bothered though.
Harvey lands with a hook. Hessler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hessler is rocked!
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Hessler's belly button to the back.
Harvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hessler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harvey, as that shot connected.
Oh Hessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harvey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hessler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hessler looks to clinch but Harvey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hessler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sean Harvey!
A victorious Sean Harvey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Clinton Hessler was interviewed post fight and said 'Legend.'.
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