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Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware fails to land with a series of punches.
Ware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ware.
Carmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carmo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Ware swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carmo manages to avoid it.
Donk. Ware catches Carmo right on the button with a cross.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carmo tries to counter with a takedown but Ware is quick to defend against it.
Ware gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carmo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo punishes Ware's body with a nice straight punch.
Carmo throws a series of punches but Ware avoids them all with ease.
Carmo slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Carmo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ware keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ware scores with a nice strike.
Marcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ware. Carmo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ware at a distance.
Carmo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carmo tries to move into range but Ware moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmo throws a right and a left that Ware avoids nicely.
Carmo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ware off the cage and back into range.
Carmo looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well.
Nice shot by Carmo.
Marcus Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ware dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmo misses the shot to the body.
Carmo blocks a jab.
Carmo shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Carmo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Carmo both land. Nice combination.
Ware throws a hook but Carmo avoids it easily.
Carmo drops Ware with a big left hand and mounts him. Ware is in big trouble!
Ware is rocked!
Carmo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ware because Carmo loaded up on that one.
Ware is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carmo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carmo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ware has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ware tries to buck Carmo off but he can't manage it.
Ware looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carmo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware is trying to stand up.
Carmo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ware really wants to buck Carmo off and get back to his feet.
Carmo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ware is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Carmo controlling from the full mount.
Carmo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Carmo controlling from the full mount.
Ware tries to buck Carmo off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Carmo misses with a two punch combination.
Carmo throws a hook but Ware avoids it easily.
Carmo swings for the body but Ware moves out of range.
Carmo cracks Ware with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ware takes one on the button.
Carmo misses with a body shot.
Carmo lands a nice hook to Ware's body. Ware takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Carmo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carmo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ware scrambles back to his feet.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmo.
Ware scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
Carmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware sizes up Carmo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Ware.
No joy there for Ware, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Carmo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ware wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ware lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carmo looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Carmo moved out of range nicely.
Carmo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ware sprawls and moves away.
Carmo moves out of range as Ware strikes.
Carmo tries to counter with a takedown but Ware is quick to defend against it.
Ware misses with the combination.
Carmo staying out of range there.
Carmo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Carmo. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Carmo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ware sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ware drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carmo defends it well.
Carmo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmo throws a good cross that connects.
Ware swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
Ware uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carmo.
Ware dodges the punch combination from Carmo.
Carmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ware lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ware moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ware misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Carmo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Carmo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ware moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmo.
Ware connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carmo walks into a straight right hand from Ware.
Carmo misses the shot to the body.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware throws a hook but Carmo blocks it.
Carmo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucio Francisco Carmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Carmo looks to land a left hand but Ware moved out of range nicely.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Carmo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ware manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carmo content to stall in guard here.
Carmo stops Ware from standing up.
Carmo stays in close to Ware's body and controls the position.
Ware is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Ware will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carmo lands a jab to the head.
Ware lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carmo takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses.
Ware lands a big right hand that sends Carmo crashing to the mat! Ware stays standing though and waves Carmo back to his feet!
Carmo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ware changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carmo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ware dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rackham.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rackham misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rackham tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rackham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Rackham persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Rackham circles away and keeps his distance.
Rackham throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Rackham in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rackham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Jackson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rackham pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rackham as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
A short right from Jackson.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Rackham works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rackham is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is looking to control Rackham's arms but Rackham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is looking to control Rackham's arms but Rackham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham is working Jackson over against the cage.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kilo Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Rackham wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Rackham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rackham throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson jabs Rackham right on the nose. Rackham blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Rackham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Rackham circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rackham misses the target.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Rackham is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Rackham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rackham is controlling him.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Rackham isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has Rackham pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rackham swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Rackham lands with a cross.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rackham throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilo Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson cracks Rackham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rackham jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Rackham.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has control of Rackham's left arm, preventing Rackham from doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Rackham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rackham is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Rackham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rackham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rackham. Rackham gets slowly back to his feet.
Rackham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rackham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rackham moves away.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rackham. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rackham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jackson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kilo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rackham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Rackham misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson slips a straight right by Rackham.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rackham misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson defending well as Rackham loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Rackham is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Rackham tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rackham gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson has Rackham pushed against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham takes a shot to the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Jackson is leaning against Rackham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rackham lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Rackham's ribcage. Rackham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rackham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilo Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kilo Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Soares!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares gets a takedown into half guard.
Soares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soares trying to control from half guard but Atsushii is working away.
Atsushii tries to roll over but Soares keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soares seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Atsushii is defending well.
Atsushii wants to get back to full guard.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soares is trying to control. Atsushii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atsushii is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Soares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atsushii is just riding it out for now. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soares keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atsushii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Atsushii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soares is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soares misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushii.
Atsushii delivers a nice body kick.
Atsushii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soares misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Atsushii misses its target.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atsushii finds it's way round the side to connect with Soares's head.
Atsushii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atsushii connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuroda Atsushii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soares swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Atsushii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atsushii throws a series of strikes that have Soares backpedaling.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii is having none of it.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soares is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushii circles away.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soares tries to clinch up but Atsushii circles away and keeps his distance.
Atsushii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuroda Atsushii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushii. That's going to slow Soares down.
Nice takedown defense from Atsushii. No joy for Soares on that attempt.
Atsushii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soares tries for a takedown but Atsushii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Atsushii finds it's target.
Soares wants to clinch up but Atsushii keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atsushii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atsushii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atsushii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atsushii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soares fails with the takedown.
Kuroda Atsushii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Soares.
Soares is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushii 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.
Atsushii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soares at a distance.
Atsushii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soares tries to clinch up but Atsushii circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Atsushii keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Atsushii keeping full guard, as Soares tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares looking to sit in guard and control but Atsushii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Atsushii stays in close to Soares's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atsushii stacks Soares on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atsushii!
Atsushii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soares keeps working.
Soares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Atsushii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atsushii is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.
Soares wants to improve his position but Atsushii is controlling well.
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.
Atsushii is keen to just control but Soares is a slippery customer.
Atsushii is thwarting Soares's attempts to control the position.
Soares might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atsushii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Soares is looking to improve his position.
Atsushii trying to control the pace.
Atsushii is trying to control. Soares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soares dives in and scores a takedown into Atsushii's guard.
Soares wants to control from the top but Atsushii keeps moving.
Soares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Atsushii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soares trying to control but Atsushii is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soares's guard.
Atsushii looking to sit in guard and control but Soares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soares postures up.
Soares controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kuroda Atsushii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atsushii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soares rushes Atsushii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii.
Soares tries a body shot but Atsushii blocks it.
Atsushii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soares throws a series of punches but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Soares clinches up with Atsushii and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Atsushii - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Atsushii.
Atsushii breaks from the clinch.
Atsushii thows a body kick. Soares tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soares throws a right hand that Atsushii ducks under and follows up with a left that Atsushii also avoids with ease.
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!
Donk. Atsushii catches Soares right on the button with a cross.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soares darts in and clinches Atsushii up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Atsushii connects with a leg kick. Soares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soares throws a looping overhand right but Atsushii ducks down to avoid it.
Andre Soares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atsushii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atsushii tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares tries to move into range but Atsushii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atsushii scores with a jab to the head.
Atsushii lands with a straight right. Soares didn't see that one coming.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii lunges at Soares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soares's hand.
Atsushii connects with a nice looking jab.
Soares wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Atsushii.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Atsushii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soares clinches with his opponent.
Soares working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Atsushii.
Atsushii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atsushii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atsushii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soares under the eye.
Atsushii lands a glancing blow to the side of Soares's head.
Atsushii scores with a hook.
Soares tries to clinch but Atsushii moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Atsushii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atsushii.
Atsushii cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atsushii scoring well with a low kick there.
Atsushii scores with a shot to the body.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Atsushii pushes him off.
Soares closes the distance and pushes Atsushii back into the cage.
Atsushii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Atsushii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
Atsushii feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Atsushii swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares.
Atsushii lands a jab.
Atsushii tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atsushii scores with a punch to the head.
Kuroda Atsushii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atsushii thows a body kick. Soares tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Soares moves out of range as Atsushii throws a body kick.
Soares tries to move into range but Atsushii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atsushii.
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!
Soares wants to clinch.
Soares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares wants to clinch up but Atsushii keeps it at a distance.
Atsushii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soares doesn't seem bothered though.
Atsushii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Atsushii.
Atsushii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atsushii slips under a jab.
Andre Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Atsushii slams his shin into Soares's torso.
Soares is looking to clinch but Atsushii is avoiding it.
Atsushii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuroda Atsushii is winning the standup battle so far.
Soares looks to land a combination. Atsushii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atsushii, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuroda Atsushii!
During a confident post fight interview, Kuroda Atsushii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Taeko Ohnuki - 4:00 AM. Kennamer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: J.D. Sumner - Old Man River. James Daniel Kennamer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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240 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennamer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Kitano's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kennamer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Kennamer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kitano drops Kennamer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kennamer looks back up at him and smiles so Kitano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kennamer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sendou Kitano!
After winning the bout, Sendou Kitano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erickson has chosen Valhalla as his entrance music. Gregory Erickson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake fails to land the takedown.
Beefcake misses with a leg kick
and Erickson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Beefcake with that takedown attempt.
Erickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beefcake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beefcake misses with a lunging right hand
and Erickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erickson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Erickson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erickson.
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erickson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beefcake shoots and misses
and Erickson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut
and Erickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake tries a low kick but Erickson avoids it.
Brutus Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefcake has his takedown stuffed
letting Erickson counter with a right hand.
Beefcake throws a head kick that misses
and Erickson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Beefcake has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Erickson!
Gregory Erickson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bow before me!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquila Corvus throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Aquila Corvus only half commits.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Aquila Corvus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that misses.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aquila Corvus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for Aquila Corvus's leg but Aquila Corvus calmly moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
Bob looks for the body kick but Aquila Corvus saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Bob.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
As Aquila Corvus backs off Bob throws a huge counter combo but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bob tries to work over Aquila Corvus's front leg with a kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bob with a nice cross.
Aquila Corvus 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.
Bob misses with a kick to the body.
Bob throws the kick towards the body but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aquila Corvus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob slips a straight right by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus thumps Bob with a low kick.
Bob looks to land a body kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Bob throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Bob is predictable there
and Aquila Corvus counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Aquila Corvus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a kick to the body.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Aquila Corvus is just out of range.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Bob lands a nice looking body kick.
Bob throws a low kick but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Aquila Corvus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Aquila Corvus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bob is out of range and Aquila Corvus settles back down.
Bob tests Aquila Corvus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Aquila Corvus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob thumps Aquila Corvus with a low kick.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the body kick.
Aquila Corvus blocks the body kick.
Aquila Corvus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bob thows a leg kick but Aquila Corvus checks it
and Aquila Corvus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a right hook to the body.
Bob lands a leg kick that knocks Aquila Corvus off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob is looking to slow Aquila Corvus down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aquila Corvus.
Bob checks a low kick from Aquila Corvus.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aquila Corvus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bob - the referee stops the clock and Aquila Corvus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bob. Aquila Corvus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aquila Corvus finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Aquila Corvus is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquila Corvus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bob is out of range and Aquila Corvus settles back down.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Aquila Corvus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bob.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob moves out of range of the leg kick from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice straight punches there by Bob. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bob.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bob tries a low kick but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Bob with a jab.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Aquila Corvus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aquila Corvus.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Aquila Corvus.
Bob lands with a nice body punch.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silent Bob will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquila Corvus.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus connects with a crisp jab.
Aquila Corvus lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Aquila Corvus.
Bob connects with the punch.
Aquila Corvus slips a straight right by Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aquila Corvus blocks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Aquila Corvus's knee but Aquila Corvus avoids it well.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquila Corvus blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aquila Corvus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bob tries to land a leg kick but Aquila Corvus saw it coming and moves away.
Bob takes a swing at Aquila Corvus's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aquila Corvus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aquila Corvus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aquila Corvus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Bob.
Aquila Corvus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bob walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bob is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Bob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aquila Corvus lands a leg kick that knocks Bob off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob lands with a straight right. Aquila Corvus didn't see that one coming.
Aquila Corvus throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Aquila Corvus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aquila Corvus counters with a left and a right... And another left! Bob is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajax Aquila Corvus!
Ajax Aquila Corvus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Vegas lands.
Redfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vegas can pounce on him.
Redfield tries to bum rush Vegas with a series of wild strikes but Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vegas tries to clinch but Redfield is having none of it.
Vegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redfield. That did some damage!
Redfield throws a head kick that misses.
Vegas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Vegas tenderised Redfield's leg. Redfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Redfield.
Vegas clinches up against the cage.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Redfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas is working Redfield over against the cage.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Redfield.
Redfield takes a shot to the head.
Redfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redfield blocking some punches.
A short right from Vegas.
A right hand to the body from Redfield.
Vegas is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Redfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Redfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfields head.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Vegas prevents a body shot from Redfield.
Redfield tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Redfield back against the cage.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield misses with some punches.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Vegas 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.
Vegas scores with a nice right hand.
Redfield lands with a right hand.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Redfield misses its intended target.
Redfield moves out of range as Vegas strikes.
Redfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Redfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redfield lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Vegas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield prevents a body shot from Vegas.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Redfield.
Redfield misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Redfield.
Redfield tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Redfield back against the cage.
A short right from Vegas.
Redfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Redfield misses with the head strike.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vegas as the two fighters clinch.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Redfield lands a body shot.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vegas.
Redfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vegas.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Vegas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
Redfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Redfield misses with a body punch.
Redfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redfield presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vegas working aggressively here.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Redfield.
Redfield blocking some punches.
Redfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
Redfield blocks an uppercut.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield blocks a body shot from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Redfield scores with a shot to the side of Vegas's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vegas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnny Vegas is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield tries to bum rush Vegas with a series of wild strikes but Vegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vegas, right into the meat.
Redfield blocks a leg kick.
Vegas slips a jab from Redfield.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redfield takes a swing at Vegas's ribcage but misses.
Vegas has managed to clinch.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redfield's elbow.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Vegas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redfield walks away with a smile on his face. Vegas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redfield, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas lands a nice shot to the body.
Redfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Redfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas jumps guard but Redfield stands there with Vegas around his waist. Vegas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vegas lands a nice uppercut.
Redfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Redfield lands a left hand.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Peter Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas jumps guard but Redfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield working aggressively here.
Redfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redfield presses Vegas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Redfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfields head.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redfield.
Vegas pushes Redfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Redfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vegas is leaning against Redfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas lands a hook that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
Redfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Redfield fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Redfield.
Redfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
Redfield lands with a right to the head.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but Redfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfield throws a head punch that misses.
Redfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vegas tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Redfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by Redfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Vegas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vegas, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
Johnny Vegas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otavio Madruga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Darren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren has chosen Here's to the losers as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otavio Madruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Darren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darren throws a body kick that misses
and Madruga counters with a right hand to the body.
Madruga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darren's sensitive parts.
Madruga lands with a cross.
Darren misses the jab.
Darren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Madruga throws out a powerful jab.
Madruga connects with a body shot.
Madruga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madruga scores with a body 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!
Madruga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Darren's hands.
Madruga stuns Darren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madruga misses with a looping right.
Madruga throws a jab when Darren was well out of range.
It seemed like Darren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga connects with a jab.
Darren is looking to chop away at Madruga's legs.
Madruga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darren misses with a hook
and Madruga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Darren avoids the body shot from Madruga.
Darren tries a quick counter leg kick but Madruga is wise to it.
A big right from Madruga misses.
Darren misses with a body shot
enabling Madruga to counter with a crisp jab.
Darren moves away from the strike by Madruga.
Madruga walks into a stiff left hand from Darren.
Darren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madruga misses with a low kick as Darren jumps back.
Nice jab there from Darren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madruga lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga lands with a hook. Darren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Madruga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darren has time to react.
Madruga defending well as Darren loads up on a big left hand.
Darren throws out a loose jab but Madruga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren throws a push kick but Madruga slaps the foot to one side.
Otavio Madruga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Madruga misses the target.
Madruga moves out of range as Darren strikes.
Madruga throws a leg kick but Darren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madruga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
A head kick misses from Madruga.
Madruga sets himself, and Darren steps forward looking for the clinch! Madruga avoids it this time.
Madruga misses with a wild body shot.
Madruga misses with a left hand
and Darren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madruga thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren misses with a lunging right hand
and Darren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madruga looks to land a body kick but Darren moved away.
Madruga throws a poor cross that misses
and Darren counters with a good low kick that Madruga was not able to check.
Madruga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Madruga throws a jab but it's blocked by Darren.
Darren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Madruga misses with a looping right.
Madruga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madruga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darren.
Darren throws a lazy right hand but Madruga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madruga has time to react.
It looks like Otavio Madruga has been cut.
Madruga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darren.
Darren throws an overhand right that lands on Madruga's shoulder, as Madruga tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Madruga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madruga lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Darren backs away, Madruga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Darren blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madruga checks a leg kick.
Madruga is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Madruga moves out of range of the body kick.
Madruga throws a poor cross that misses
and Darren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madruga throws a body punch but Darren moves out of range.
A big right from Darren misses.
Madruga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
Madruga throws an off balance right hand
and Darren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Madruga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Madruga's cut.
That's time! Madruga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madruga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Madruga throws a front kick aimed at Darren's knee but Darren avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Madruga.
Nice jab there from Madruga.
Darren misses the body punch
and Madruga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darren misses with a looping right.
Darren lands a jab to Madruga's midsection.
Darren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Darren misses.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Darren eats them both and turns towards Madruga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A swing and a miss from Madruga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Madruga misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madruga misses with the body kick
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren misses with a straight right.
Madruga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Madruga scores with a shot to the body.
Darren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Madruga is predictable there
and Darren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madruga.
Madruga checks a leg kick.
Darren lands with a shot to the body.
Darren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Madruga is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Madruga misses.
Madruga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darren throws a shot to the body.
Madruga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darren can do to turn this around?
Darren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Madruga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darren scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madruga manages to avoid it.
Madruga cracks Darren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madruga scores with a nice strike.
Darren fakes the leg kick and cracks Madruga in the body.
Otavio Madruga is winning the standup battle so far.
Madruga misses with a straight left.
Madruga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Darren pushes Madruga away with a front kick.
Darren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madruga.
Madruga misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Darren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren loads up on a big right hand but Madruga slips the punch.
It looked like Madruga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madruga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darren throws a low kick, looking for Madruga's leg but Madruga calmly moves out of range.
Madruga throws the kick towards the body but Darren avoids it.
Madruga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Darren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Madruga.
Darren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darren throws a leg kick which misses Madruga's front leg but catches the back leg as Madruga tries to avoid it.
Darren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madruga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Darren counter with a right hand.
Madruga staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madruga misses with a hook. Darren ducked under it nicely.
Darren stuns Madruga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madruga throws a right hand that misses
and Darren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Darren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madruga.
Darren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Madruga is able to avoid easily.
Darren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madruga.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Darren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Madruga has got the better of the exchanges.
A big right from Madruga misses.
Darren wants to counter the offense by Madruga and move into the clinch position.
Darren misses the body punch
and Madruga counters with a straight right hand.
Darren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madruga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otavio Madruga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otavio Madruga's cut.
That's time! Madruga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Madruga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madruga misses with a wild body shot.
Madruga blocks a jab.
Darren scoring well with a low kick there.
Madruga scores with a jab to the body.
Darren throws a big shot that misses.
Madruga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot by Darren.
Darren scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren throws a looping overhand right but Madruga ducks down to avoid it.
Madruga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darren throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Madruga there.
Darren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darren moves out of range of the leg kick from Madruga.
Madruga lands the left hand.
Madruga checks a leg kick.
Madruga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Madruga misses.
Darren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madruga.
Darren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Madruga - just one landing.
Darren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madruga was well out of range. Poor timing from Darren.
Madruga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Darren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Madruga misses with an uppercut
letting Darren counter with a right hand.
James Darren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madruga lunges at Darren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darren's hand.
Madruga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madruga counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madruga.
It looked like Madruga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darren throws a hook but Madruga avoids it easily.
Darren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Madruga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madruga looks to throw the jab but Darren is out of range.
Madruga throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Darren tries to land a front kick but Madruga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madruga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darren throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Madruga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darren throws a hook to the side of Madruga's head but Madruga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darren misses with a wild body shot.
Darren misses with a low kick.
Darren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madruga tries a head kick but it misses.
Madruga defending well as Darren loads up on a big left hand.
Madruga swings widly with a right hand
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Madruga staying out of range there.
Darren thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Madruga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madruga connects with a body shot that sends Darren's belly button to the back.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madruga throws a counter high kick but Darren was just alert enough to avoid it.
Darren tries to land a front kick but Madruga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Madruga misses the target.
Madruga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Darren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otavio Madruga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darren thumps Madruga with a low kick.
Madruga swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Madruga thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madruga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darren has time to react.
Madruga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Darren lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Otavio Madruga.
Well Madruga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Madruga!
After winning the bout, Otavio Madruga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Fo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddo has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddo lands the left hand.
Fo shoots for a takedown but Beddo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beddo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo scores with a hook to the body. Fo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beddo stuffs the takedown.
Beddo pushes Fo away with a front kick.
Fo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beddo is fending him off so far but Fo persists. Nope, Beddo circles away and we're back to standing.
Beddo lands with a nice body punch.
Beddo lands a right hook to the body.
Fo is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Beddo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fo shoots in looking for a takedown but Beddo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fo back to the cage. Beddo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Tung Fo has been cut.
Fo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beddo lands a jab.
Fo is rocked!
Beddo lands with a good body shot.
Oh Fo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philo Beddo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo cracks Fo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Beddo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philo Beddo!
Philo Beddo very nearly forgot to thank Aspire 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xi Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xi Lim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim jabs McGee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lim's calf.
Lim lands a head shot.
McGee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee slips a straight right by Lim.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lim is able to avoid easily.
McGee looks for the body kick but Lim saw that one coming.
Lim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lim throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Lim thuds a left hand into McGee's body.
Lim misses with a hook.
McGee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGee defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lim tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee lands a front kick.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lim clinches with his opponent.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McGee.
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Lim tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Lim has the dominant position.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lim lands with a light punch inside.
McGee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to McGee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lim tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lim.
McGee lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from McGee.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Lim lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Lim blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
Lim has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lim lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Lim misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Lim presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim takes a shot to the head.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lim blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lim.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee blocks a body shot from Lim.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
McGee misses with the head strike.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xi Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
McGee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a chopping leg kick but Lim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Lim.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a two punch combo.
McGee swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xi Lim will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lim throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee counters with an outside leg kick.
Xi Lim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lim moves to clinch but McGee breaks away
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee is looking to chop away at Lim's legs.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Lim misses with an uppercut.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lim.
Lim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Lim is predictable there
and McGee counters with a low kick, right behind Lim 's knee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lim in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGee cracks Lim with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee connects with the punch.
A low kick from Lim misses
and McGee counters with a nice body kick.
McGee cracks Lim with an open hand slap.
McGee lands a jab to the nose.
Lim misses with a hook to the body
and McGee counters with a nice body shot.
Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
Lim walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGee.
McGee scores with a jab to the head.
Lim is rocked!
It looks like Xi Lim has been cut.
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lim is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
McGee feints and then cracks Lim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lim down.
Lim seems to have recovered his senses.
Lim throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
It seemed like Lim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Lim.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee lands a jab to Lim's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as McGee blocks the leg kick.
Lim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
Lim cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Lim misses
and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lim lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Lim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lim clinches up against the cage.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGee tries to work over Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lim lands a right hand.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee blocks a body shot from Lim.
A short left from Lim.
Lim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lim tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee misses with a body punch.
Lim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee misses with a body punch.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Lim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lim slips a jab from McGee.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lim fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some bone on bone action there as McGee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
McGee is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGee.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Riff McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xi Lim's cut.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGee lands a jab to the head.
Lim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lim throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Lim only half commits.
McGee lands the left hand.
Lim connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
Lim tried to score with a low kick but McGee checks it.
McGee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Lim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
McGee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGee throws a front kick that sends Lim stumbling back into the cage.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim with a nice cross.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
And McGee counters with a quick kick to the body but Lim blocks it.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
Lim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lim misses the jab.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
McGee stalks Lim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lim's face. Lim staggers backwards, shaken.
Lim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lim's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lim checks a leg kick.
McGee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lim. Lim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lim moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGee avoids the body shot from Lim.
Lim wants to clinch
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Lim misses with a jab to the body
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
McGee scores with a shot to the body.
Lim is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Lim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGee.
Lim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lim misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a body kick that stops Lim in his tracks momentarily.
Lim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
McGee with a hook.
McGee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGee connects with a jab.
Lim seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McGee shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Lim is backing up but McGee catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Lim covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McGee Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riff McGee!
Riff McGee retains his featherweight title!
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