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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Another One Bites the Dust. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batongbakal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walker takes a swing at Batongbakal's ribcage but misses.
Batongbakal misses the shot to the body.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Walker's head coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Walker.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker thuds a left hand into Batongbakal's body.
Walker scores with a one two! Batongbakal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Beeboy Batongbakal has been cut.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walker tries to move into range but Batongbakal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batongbakal avoids the body shot from Walker.
A little jabbing left from Batongbakal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batongbakal takes one to the chin there.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Batongbakal's belly button to the back.
John Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batongbakal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batongbakal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker takes a swing at Batongbakal's ribcage but misses.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker tries to score with a low kick but Batongbakal moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Batongbakal misses.
Walker swings for the body but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Batongbakal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Batongbakal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walker.
Batongbakal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Batongbakal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker throws a lazy body kick
and Batongbakal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Batongbakal tries to counter it with a takedown but Walker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Walker lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batongbakal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Batongbakal blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Batongbakal misses.
Batongbakal slips a jab from Walker.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batongbakal on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batongbakal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
John Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a head kick but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
and Batongbakal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Batongbakal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walker's head.
Batongbakal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batongbakal slows the pace down in half guard.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal is stalling here. Walker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Batongbakal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Walker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Batongbakal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batongbakal is avoiding damage well.
Walker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beeboy Batongbakal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walker lands a big head kick that sends Batongbakal tumbling to the mat! Walker takes a step backwards and waves Batongbakal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Batongbakal is rocked!
Walker throws a wild body kick that Batongbakal sees coming a mile off.
Walker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batongbakal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batongbakal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal dives in and grabs Walker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes down on Batongbakal's head and hops out.
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batongbakal misses with a jab to the body
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Batongbakal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batongbakal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walker rather than just go for the knockout.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Batongbakal.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Batongbakal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Batongbakal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal avoids the body shot from Walker.
Batongbakal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batongbakal.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beeboy Batongbakal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Batongbakal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Batongbakal's head but Batongbakal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batongbakal moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batongbakal can do to turn this around?
Walker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Batongbakal should have avoided that one.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batongbakal throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batongbakal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Batongbakal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control from the bottom.
Batongbakal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Batongbakal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Beeboy Batongbakal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. Batongbakal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batongbakal is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker misses with a body kick.
Batongbakal seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walker.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Batongbakal moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batongbakal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Batongbakal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batongbakal tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Batongbakal.
A countering left hand to the body from Batongbakal misses.
Walker misses the shot to the body.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
A left lands for Walker.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batongbakal.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Beeboy Batongbakal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batongbakal on the side of the head.
Batongbakal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batongbakal moves away.
It seemed like Batongbakal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Batongbakal off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batongbakal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walker with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walker.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Batongbakal counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
Walker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Batongbakal wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Batongbakal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batongbakal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beeboy Batongbakal has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker pulls Batongbakal in close to his closed guard and prevents Batongbakal from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Walker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Walker made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mazzuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Mazzuca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Mazzuca!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum misses with an uppercut
enabling Mazzuca to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazzuca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazzuca lands a nice looking body kick.
Mazzuca scores with a sloppy right hand. Bum should have avoided that one.
Bum walks into a left hand.
Bum throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazzuca counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzuca jabs at Bum's body.
Mazzuca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bum misses with some punches.
Bum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mazzuca taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Mazzuca on the inside.
Bum struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzuca controls his hands.
Bum lands with a left to the head.
Bum throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzuca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bum fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Bum.
Bum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzuca's elbow.
A short right from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca breaks the clinch.
Bum cracks a nice hook into Mazzuca's ribs.
Bum misses with a right hand
and Bum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bum throws a body punch but Mazzuca moves out of range.
Bum with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Mazzuca counter with a right hand.
Mazzuca avoids the body shot from Bum.
Mazzuca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robert Mazzuca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzuca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzuca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bum.
Bum takes one on the button.
Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzuca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzuca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bum's calf.
Mazzuca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca misses with a head kick.
Mazzuca looks to land a combination but Bum avoids it well.
Bum misses with a hook
and Mazzuca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mazzuca.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzuca lands a head kick. Bum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bum is rocked!
Bum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bum scores with a nice strike.
Mazzuca scores with a spinning back kick!
Bum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bum misses with an uppercut.
Mazzuca moves out of range as Bum strikes.
Bum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazzuca counters with a stiff right hand.
Bum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazzuca.
Mazzuca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bum throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzuca's shoulder, as Mazzuca tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzuca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bum with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzuca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bum. Mazzuca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzuca lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzuca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bum throws a series of punches but Mazzuca avoids them all with ease.
Mazzuca lands an overhand right.
Bum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mazzuca finds it's way round the side to connect with Bum's head.
Bum scores with a nice right hand.
Bum blocks a head kick by Mazzuca.
Mazzuca misses with a wild body shot.
Bum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazzuca as he avoids it easily.
Bum throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzuca's shoulder, as Mazzuca tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzuca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bum.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mazzuca. Bum shrugs it off though.
Bum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzuca.
Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzuca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzuca tests Bum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Mazzuca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazzuca counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Bum seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazzuca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazzuca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazzuca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bum connects with a right hand. Mazzuca shakes it off.
Mazzuca lands with an uppercut that bounces Bum off the cage and back into range.
Mazzuca walks into a left hand.
Bum misses with a straight left.
Mazzuca shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bum sets himself, and Mazzuca steps forward looking for the clinch! Bum avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beach Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzuca connects with a looping right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mazzuca.
Mazzuca cracks Bum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mazzuca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bum to stand back up!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzuca.
Bum throws a body shot but no joy.
Bum misses with a body shot
letting Mazzuca counter with a right hand.
Bum takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mazzuca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bum circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mazzuca. Bum falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mazzuca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Mazzuca!
Robert Mazzuca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener Wacker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Balkon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacker moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Wacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wacker.
Wacker sizes up Balkon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wacker has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.
Wacker lands a jab-cross combination.
Wacker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balkon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balkon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balkon is trying to control Wacker's posture but Wacker avoids it.
Balkon tries to buck Wacker off but Wacker is having none of it.
Wacker working away.
Balkon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wacker off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wacker doesn't escape.
Wacker breaks Balkon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balkon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wacker won't allow Balkon to sweep him here.
Balkon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkon manages to get himself to full guard.
Balkon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker drops back looking for a leg! Balkon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balkon manages to kick Wacker off! Wacker jumps back into Balkon's guard.
Wacker preventing the sweep.
Wacker being controlled here momentarily.
Wacker content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wacker preventing the sweep.
Balkon has control of Wacker's left arm, preventing Wacker from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkon is keeping the position for now.
Balkon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkon holds on and takes a little breather.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker throwing strikes but missing.
Balkon trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wacker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balkon's head.
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balkon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balkon fails to land with a series of punches.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Balkon tries to get set, Wacker tries to push him back and clinch up but Balkon manages to avoid the attempt.
Wacker slips under a jab from Balkon.
Wacker scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkon. Wacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wacker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiener Wacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wacker looks to clinch
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Wacker misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Balkon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balkon takes a swing at Wacker's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Balkon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Balkon throws a hook but Wacker blocks it.
Balkon looks to score with a jab to the body but Wacker is just out of range.
Balkon loads up on a big right hand but Wacker slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balkon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wacker cracks a nice hook into Balkon's ribs.
Balkon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkon.
Balkon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
Wacker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balkon.
A nice combination there by Wacker.
Wacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balkon.
Decent striking displayed by Wacker there.
Wiener Wacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Wacker forces Balkon back against the cage and clinches.
Wacker has clasped his hands together around Balkon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker is trying to get an arm triangle but Balkon is defending well.
Balkon stops Wacker from passing to mount.
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balkon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balkon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon regains half guard.
Balkon keeping control of the position.
Wacker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balkon wants to get back to full guard.
Balkon is doing well to control the position and prevent Wacker from advancing to side control.
Wacker tries to pass to full mount but Balkon defends it.
Wiener Wacker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balkon is trying to control but can't.
Wacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Balkon tries to reverse the position but Wacker maintains control.
Wacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balkon can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker avoids the attempt from Balkon to control.
Balkon can't escape the position.
Balkon stops Wacker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkon tries to hold on but Wacker pushes him away.
Balkon is desperately trying to improve his position but Wacker has a good base and remains in mount.
Wacker wants to control the pace but Balkon is squirming around nicely.
Balkon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wacker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon holds on for dear life.
Balkon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wacker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wacker trying to control but Balkon is having none of it.
Balkon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wacker.
Balkon stops Wacker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkon wants to control but Wacker is having none of it.
Balkon is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkon tries to lock up and control but Wacker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wacker fails to advance to Balkon's back.
Wacker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkon is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacker is looking to work his way around to Balkon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Balkon tries to control the position but Wacker now has his back.
Balkon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wacker avoiding Balkon 's attempts to control his hands.
Wacker is trying to stick to Balkon's back but Balkon is turning into Wacker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wacker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balkon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiener Wacker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Wacker there.
Wacker throws a series of punches but Balkon moves out of range.
Wacker tries to clinch but Balkon is having none of it.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Wacker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balkon manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wacker throws a one two combo.
Balkon with a hook.
Balkon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balkon instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker successfully pulls guard.
Balkon trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Balkon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balkon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Balkon defends easily.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Balkon from controlling successfully.
Balkon is working Wacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balkon forces his way into half guard.
Wacker is looking to control Balkon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wacker avoid being mounted?
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balkon is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker gets back to full guard.
Wacker working for a triangle but Balkon defends it easily.
Balkon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker 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.
Balkon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balkon stays in close to Wacker's body and controls the position.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balkon won't allow Wacker to sweep him here.
Balkon wants to control from the top but Wacker keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wacker works Balkon's body with a nice hook.
Wacker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Balkon is just out of range.
Balkon throws a hook but Wacker avoids it easily.
Balkon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wacker.
Wacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Balkon as Wacker shoots in.
Balkon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Wacker finds it's target.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wacker slips a straight right by Balkon.
Wacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balkon pushes Wacker up against the cage in a clinch.
Balkon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkon misses with the head strike.
Wacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Wacker blocks it.
Balkon lands an elbow that stopped Wacker in his tracks for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Wacker is blocking nicely.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wacker avoids it.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Balkon.
I think Wacker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motorhead-Iron Fist . Sonnen has chosen Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Leo Sonnen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Vale's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leo Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vale scores with a nice head shot.
Vale slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vale fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale lands a jab to the nose.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Vale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Sonnen 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.
Vale with a jab.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
Vale takes one to the chin there.
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!
Vale pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sonnen back to the cage. Vale follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Vale lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale connects with a single shot there.
Vale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice uppercut there from Sonnen.
Vale throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.
Vale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Simon Vale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Vale.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale moves away.
Vale misses with a leg kick.
Sonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vale lands a nice looking body shot.
Vale digs a good hook to Sonnen's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vale tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale misses with a looping right.
Sonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Vale misses.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Vale.
Vale lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vale checks the leg kick.
Vale scores with a punch to the head.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vale is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vale trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Vale is a slippery customer.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vale's head.
Sonnen wants to take a breather but Vale is having none of it.
Vale is trying to stand.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen throwing shots but Vale is blocking nicely.
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vale has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Vale is defending well.
Sonnen thows a huge punch but Vale dodges it nicely.
Sonnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale manages to avoid it.
Sonnen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vale. Vale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vale sprawls well. Vale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonnen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Vale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. Vale saw that one coming.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Sonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Sonnen throws a looping overhand right but Vale ducks down to avoid it.
Vale is looking to chop away at Sonnen's legs.
Vale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Vale takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen misses with a kick to the body.
Vale jabs at Sonnen's body.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Vale's head.
Vale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Vale misses its intended target.
Vale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen throws a shot to the body.
Vale ducks right into an uppercut from Sonnen.
Vale throws a lazy right hand but Sonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Vale.
A jab from Sonnen misses.
It looked like Vale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vale avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Vale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sonnen checks a low kick from Vale.
Sonnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sonnen thuds a left hand into Vale's body.
Sonnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Vale.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Vale moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Sonnen swings for the body but Vale moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen takes one to the side of the head.
Vale lands with a cross.
Vale misses with a lunging right hand
so Sonnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Vale wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vale wants to stand and escape but Sonnen is having none of it.
Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vale pulls Sonnen in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sonnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vale misses with a head kick.
Vale misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vale avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vale avoids it really well and circles away.
Vale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Vale sprawls well.
Simon Vale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range as Vale strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vale throwing a counter right hand but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Sonnen wants to slow Vale down by chopping away at his legs.
Simon Vale is winning the standup battle so far.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vale.
Sonnen throws a lazy right hand but Vale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vale cracks Sonnen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen takes a swing at Vale's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Vale dominated that second round.
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.
Sonnen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vale with a jab.
Vale moves out of range as Sonnen throws a body kick.
Vale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Vale misses with the combination.
Vale misses with a body shot.
Sonnen looks to land a body kick but Vale moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Vale does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vale counter with a right hand.
Sonnen lands with a shot to the body.
Vale lands an overhand right.
Vale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Vale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vale throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen with the counter takedown but Vale avoids it easily.
Vale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into Vale's guard.
Vale has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sonnen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Sonnen.
Vale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sonnen breaks from the clinch.
Vale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Vale. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a wild body kick that Vale sees coming a mile off.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Vale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vale tries to counter with a takedown but Sonnen is quick to defend against it.
Vale gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonnen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leo Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Leo Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Vale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Vale being controlled here, momentarily.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale misses the target.
Vale is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sonnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale scores with a nice head shot.
Sonnen misses with a body shot.
Vale misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon Vale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Sonnen.
Vale misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Vale shrugs it off though.
Vale cracks Sonnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Vale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Vale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simon Vale waved his t-shirt featuring Amped Performance's logo in front of the cameras.
Leo Sonnen was interviewed post fight and said 'Dislocated my shoulder at the start, i'll be back and better than ever! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geese Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bresnar's entrance music is ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geese Fury!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bresnar throws a combination. Fury tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bresnar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fury scrambles back to his feet.
Fury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bresnar looks to land a right hand but Fury moved out of range.
Lock Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bresnar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bresnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Bresnar moves away and avoids it.
Bresnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fury's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bresnar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bresnar punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
Fury has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bresnar throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Fury is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bresnar with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bresnar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fury is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bresnar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bresnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bresnar misses with the ground and pound.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
Bresnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fury is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bresnar connects with a decent elbow.
Bresnar scores with punches from side control.
Bresnar working away.
Fury managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Bresnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bresnar is chipping away with strikes.
Fury defending against the ground and pound.
Fury managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bresnar.
Bresnar throws an elbow but Fury slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bresnar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fury is avoiding damage well.
Bresnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bresnar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fury dodges the ground and pound from Bresnar.
Bresnar lands some shots froms side control.
Bresnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bresnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fury wants to control but Bresnar postures up.
Bresnar trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Bresnar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bresnar cracks Fury with a big right hand but Fury just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fury taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bresnar connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Bresnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bresnar throws an elbow but Fury slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bresnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fury is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Fury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fury parries the strikes from Bresnar easily there. Bresnar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fury to escape.
Bresnar wants to control for a moment but Fury uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bresnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Bresnar misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bresnar misses the target.
Bresnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bresnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Bresnar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Bresnar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bresnar loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Fury swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Bresnar. That snapped Fury's head back.
Bresnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bresnar passes into half guard.
Bresnar trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Bresnar with the ground and pound but Fury uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar postures up in Fury's guard and throws a big left but Fury blocks it.
Bresnar is in close to Fury's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bresnar throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Bresnar distracts Fury with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bresnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bresnar chips away with some ground and pound.
Bresnar stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bresnar throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lock Bresnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bresnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bresnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fury's head.
Bresnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bresnar trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Bresnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bresnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bresnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bresnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Bresnar stands up over Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bresnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bresnar throws an elbow that misses. Fury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bresnar's guard. Nice move by Fury!
Bresnar tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Bresnar.
Bresnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bresnar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bresnar swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury tries a quick counter leg kick but Bresnar is wise to it.
Fury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fury moves forwards but Bresnar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lock Bresnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar catches Fury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bresnar looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
Lock Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Fury throws a hook but Bresnar avoids it easily.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury takes a swing at Bresnar's ribcage but misses.
Bresnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury gets caught flat footed, as Bresnar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bresnar stands up over Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bresnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bresnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fury's head.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Geese Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury looking to control.
Bresnar won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bresnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Bresnar wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Bresnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fury takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bresnar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fury tries to move into range but Bresnar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fury closes the distance but Bresnar moves to the side
and Bresnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bresnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury stuns Bresnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lock Bresnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fury looks to land a combination but Bresnar avoids it well.
Bresnar works over Fury's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bresnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Bresnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fury is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bresnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fury is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bresnar cracks Fury with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bresnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fury's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lock Bresnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bresnar 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lock Bresnar!
Lock Bresnar very nearly forgot to thank Underworld Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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30
210 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataman lands with a right hand.
Sandman connects with the punch.
Ataman gets caught flat footed, as Sandman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ataman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sandman dives into side control.
Sandman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ataman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sandman wants to control but Ataman is keeping him busy.
Ataman defending against the ground and pound.
Sandman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ataman is defending well.
Sandman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman working the ground and pound but Ataman is defending the strikes.
Ataman is trying to control Sandman's posture but Sandman avoids it.
Sandman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sandman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ataman keeps working.
Ataman is trying to control Sandman's posture but Sandman avoids it.
Sandman lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ataman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sandman.
Sandman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ataman is defending well.
Sandman laying and praying for a moment but Ataman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sandman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ataman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sandman.
Sandman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ataman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman wants to work for an arm triangle but Ataman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ataman is trying is best to control the position here.
Ataman punching from the bottom.
Sandman throws a strike but Ataman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ataman is trying to control the position but Sandman postures up.
Sandman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sandman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sandman throwing strikes but missing.
Sandman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sandman stands up over Ataman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman distracts Ataman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman works over Ataman with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Sandman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.
Sandman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ataman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ataman wants to stand but Sandman is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sandman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sandman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ataman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ataman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandman on the side of the head.
Sandman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ataman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ataman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman throws a leg kick but Sandman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sandman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ataman misses with an uppercut.
Ataman throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataman misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sandman does it's job there.
Sandman closes the distance and clinches up with Ataman, looking for a takedown. Sandman pushes Ataman against the cage but Ataman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed Sandman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Sandman misses.
Sandman missing with a left hand there. Ataman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandman misses with a takedown attempt - Ataman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandman tests Ataman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ataman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ataman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman takes the fight into the clinch.
Ataman misses with some punches.
Ataman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ataman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandman wants a takedown.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman looking for a takedown.
Sandman wants to take the fight to the mat but Ataman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sandman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sandman wants a takedown.
Sandman blocks an uppercut.
Sandman tries to pull guard but Ataman won't allow it.
Sandman wants a takedown but no success here.
Sandman is trying to pull guard but Ataman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ataman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ataman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandman.
Sandman is looking for a takedown.
Ataman stops a takedown attempt from Sandman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ataman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandman wants a takedown.
Sandman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ataman.
Ataman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sandman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandman tries to score a body lock takedown but Ataman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sandman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ataman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sandman is working for takedown but Ataman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sandman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ataman uses it to pass to side control.
Sandman is letting Ataman control him for a moment.
Ataman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sandman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ataman misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.
Ataman lands with a good body shot.
Ataman scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandman should have avoided that one.
Sandman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Sandman.
Ataman looks to land a combination. Sandman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Ataman does no damage.
Ataman swings widly with a right hand
and Sandman counters with a takedown into side control.
Ataman struggling a bit here.
Sandman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sandman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ataman!
Sandman working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandman postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ataman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sandman and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sandman!
After the big win, The Sandman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
280 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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26
267 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tigh counters with a right hand to the body.
Tigh takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses.
Thorn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tigh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Tigh moved out of range nicely.
Thorn pushes Tigh away with a front kick.
Thorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Thorn is leaning against Tigh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thorn misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Tigh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tigh tries to break free but Thorn pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigh is trying to break the clinch but Thorn is controlling him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tigh backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tigh has Thorn pushed against the cage.
Tigh tries to break free but Thorn pushes him back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Tigh swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Tigh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Thorn is predictable there
and Tigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Tigh throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thorn is looking to score with low kicks.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tigh pinned against the cage. Tigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tigh walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
Thorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorn scores with a head kick. Tigh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Thorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thorn blocks a head kick by Tigh.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tigh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorn has closed the distance and engaged Tigh in a clinch.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Tigh controls the action.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tigh backwards.
Thorn tries to work over Tigh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tigh misses with a body punch.
Tigh breaks from the clinch.
Tigh avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tigh is able to avoid easily.
Thorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tigh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorn scrambles back to his feet.
Tigh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorn's hands.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Tigh is looking for a counter combo.
Tigh lands a nice hook to Thorn's body. Thorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Tigh slips the punch.
Nice cross by Tigh.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Tigh moved out of range.
Tigh misses with a kick to the body.
Tigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Tigh scores with a jab.
Tigh blocks a low kick nicely.
Tigh scores with a nice strike.
Thorn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tigh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Tigh misses its target.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorn unleashes a big counter combination but Tigh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorn manages to avoid it.
Tigh throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn misses with a hook.
Tigh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Tigh slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Tigh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Tigh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tigh throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tigh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tigh.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tigh slips under a jab from Thorn.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Thorn tries to work over Tigh'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.
A close round but Damien Thorn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn is looking to clinch but Tigh is avoiding it.
Tigh misses with a straight left.
Tigh digs a good body shot into Thorn's ribs.
Tigh moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorn scores with a kick to the body.
Thorn tries to clinch up
and Tigh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Tigh.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Tigh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tigh lands a right hook to the body.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Tigh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saul Tigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tigh lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the cage and back into range.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tigh 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.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
And Thorn responds with a good body kick, but Tigh manages to step out the way in time.
Thorn with a jab.
Thorn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn throws a head kick but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Tigh lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Tigh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thorn momentarily.
Tigh connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Thorn blocks the low kick.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn throws a chopping leg kick but Tigh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tigh slips under a jab from Thorn.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh misses the jab.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Tigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thorn thuds his right hand into Tigh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tigh gets tackled into the cage by Thorn. Thorn maintains the clinch.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Tigh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tigh blocking some punches.
Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Tigh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thorn 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.
Thorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tigh is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tigh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Tigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tigh counters with an outside leg kick.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Thorn misses.
Thorn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown but Tigh shows good takedown defense.
Tigh misses with a straight right.
Thorn tries to clinch up.
Tigh misses with a straight left.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Thorn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tigh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Thorn.
Tigh working aggressively here.
Tigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Tigh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thorn on the side of the head.
Thorn slips a jab from Tigh.
Thorn tries to score with a low kick but Tigh moves his leg out of the way.
And Tigh counters with a quick kick to the body but Thorn blocks it.
Tigh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tigh throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Thorn scores with a body shot.
Tigh throws a hook but Thorn avoids it easily.
Thorn stuns Tigh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn tries to work over Tigh's front leg with a kick but Tigh checks it.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tigh walks into a straight right hand from Thorn.
A combination from Tigh does no damage.
Jab from Thorn.
Tigh misses the shot to the body.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn throws a sloppy head kick and Tigh moves out of range easily.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
A jab from Tigh does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tigh off the cage and back into range.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tigh swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tigh slips under a jab.
Thorn connects with a looping right hand.
Tigh misses with a hook.
Thorn tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thorn. Tigh shrugs it off though.
A left lands for Thorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorn misses the target.
Tigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tigh throws a head kick but Thorn moves out of range.
Tigh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Tigh's head.
Thorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tigh looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Tigh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tigh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thorn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorn connects with a leg kick. Tigh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Tigh misses its intended target.
Thorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tigh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn lands a really nice looking cross but Tigh seems unphased.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tigh is rocked!
Tigh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Oh Tigh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tigh tries to keep at a distance but Thorn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tigh misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throws a big uppercut that drops Tigh! More strikes from Thorn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tigh lies dazed against the cage as Thorn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Thorn!
In his post fight interview, Damien Thorn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lafitte has chosen Concrete Blondes - Bloodletting as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bixby misses with a wild body shot.
Lafitte tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafitte.
Lafitte misses with a hook
and Bixby counters with a nice uppercut.
Bixby jabs Lafitte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bixby misses with a body shot.
Lafitte misses the body punch
so Bixby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lafitte is pulling down on Bixby's head to control his posture.
Bixby lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bixby trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
Lafitte seems keen to control Bixby's posture.
Bixby throwing strikes from guard but Lafitte blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby distracts Lafitte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bixby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lafitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bixby tries to free his leg and advance position but Lafitte is retaining full guard.
Bixby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafitte is looking to stand up but Bixby isn't so interested in that idea.
Lafitte pulls Bixby in close to his closed guard and prevents Bixby from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Bixby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lafitte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lafitte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lafitte!
Bixby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bixby is looking to improve his position.
Bixby with the active half guard here but Lafitte passes nicely into side control.
Bixby is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte controls the position from side control.
Lafitte working away.
Bixby is looking to regain half guard here but Lafitte keeps moving and retains side control.
Lafitte controlling from side mount.
Bixby is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bixby is trying to control Lafitte's posture but Lafitte avoids it.
Lafitte in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bixby is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lafitte off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bixby has Lafitte flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bixby is hanging on to Lafitte's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round.
That's time! Bixby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lafitte throws a chopping leg kick but Bixby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lafitte misses with a body shot.
Lafitte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bixby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafitte drops his hands momentarily and Bixby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bixby throws a sloppy body shot
and Lafitte counters with a body kick.
Bixby swings for the body but Lafitte moves out of range.
Lafitte throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafitte moves into the clinch successfully.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bixby will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lafitte up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bixby displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lafitte up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lafitte fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Bixby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Bixby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bixby.
Bixby lands a left hand.
Lafitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Lafitte tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bixby scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lafitte throws a hook but Bixby avoids it easily.
Bixby is looking to wear down Lafitte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by Bixby.
Lafitte 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.
Lafitte ducks under a wild hook from Bixby.
Bixby sets himself, and Lafitte steps forward looking for the clinch! Bixby avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafitte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lafitte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lafitte.
Lafitte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby.
Bixby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lafitte swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Bixby.
Lafitte throws a nice head kick!
Lafitte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bixby dips to his left and cracks Lafitte with an uppercut!
Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lafitte is rocked!
Bixby is stalking Lafitte. Lafitte circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bixby, and it's lights out! Lafitte really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buzz Bixby!
Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Karelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sail - AwolNation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanford Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelis lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Karelis.
Karelis misses with the body kick
and Fanning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karelis gets tackled into the cage by Fanning. Fanning maintains the clinch.
Karelis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Karelis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Karelis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fanning.
Fanning tries to work over Karelis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fanning is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karelis lands a right hand.
Karelis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fanning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karelis working aggressively here.
Karelis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karelis lands a right hand.
Fanning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kareliss 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!
Nice body punch from Fanning - that landed with a thud.
Karelis misses with some punches.
Fanning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelis's elbow.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Karelis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fanning.
Karelis throws a head punch that misses.
Karelis lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Karelis fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fanning blocks a body shot from Karelis.
Fanning tries a body shot but Karelis blocks it.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelis controls his hands.
Karelis throws a head punch that misses.
Karelis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fanning blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Fanning.
Fanning is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karelis misses with a knee to the head.
Karelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelis landing knees to the head.
It looks like Sanford Fanning has been cut.
Fanning is working Karelis over against the cage.
Fanning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fanning swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Karelis fails to land.
Karelis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karelis up against the cage.
Fanning lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanning takes a shot to the head.
Karelis misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fanning can't find room to land a body shot as Karelis controls the action.
Fanning blocks a body shot from Karelis.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Karelis controls his hands.
Fanning presses Karelis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fanning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karelis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fanning stalls.
Fanning lands a left hand.
Karelis tries a knee to the head but Fanning blocks it.
Karelis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fanning lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning misses with a body punch.
Fanning is working Karelis over against the cage.
Fanning lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning tries to throw a body punch but Karelis avoids it by throwing Fanning back against the cage.
Fanning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karelis blocks an uppercut.
Karelis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelis lands an uppercut.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
Karelis cracks Fanning with a nice body shot.
Fanning lands a shot to the body.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karelis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fanning is defending well for now.
Fanning scores with a hook to the body.
Karelis is breathing heavily.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fanning on the inside.
Fanning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karelis or not.
Fanning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Karelis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fanning pushes Karelis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fanning.
Karelis tries a body shot but Fanning blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fanning.
Fanning lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fanning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fanning.
Fanning lands a right hand.
Fanning is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Fanning.
Karelis is rocked!
Fanning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Karelis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fanning lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Karelis to his knees! Fanning keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sanford Fanning thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
55% |
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