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Ascension 0701 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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32
183 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Carroll misses the target.
Carroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carroll throws a front kick aimed at McLarnin's knee but McLarnin avoids it well.
McLarnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carroll stuffs the takedown attempt from McLarnin. McLarnin gets slowly back to his feet.
McLarnin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carroll on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McLarnin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Carroll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carroll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin scores with a head kick. Carroll tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McLarnin throws a sloppy head kick and Carroll moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carroll, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as McLarnin blocks the low kick.
McLarnin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLarnin.
Andy Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carroll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick from Carroll misses.
Jab by Carroll.
Carroll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Carroll finish him?
Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLarnin seems to have recovered his senses.
Carroll bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McLarnin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carroll wanted to stand there but McLarnin had control of the position.
McLarnin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carroll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carroll sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carroll has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McLarnin is proving hard to escape from.
Carroll won't allow McLarnin to sweep him here.
McLarnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carroll is controlling him.
Carroll is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carroll stands and throws McLarnin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin tries to improve position but can't.
Carroll decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carroll throws a jab when McLarnin was well out of range.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Carroll.
McLarnin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McLarnin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carroll throws a body kick that misses.
McLarnin blocks a jab.
Carroll motions for McLarnin to come forward. Carroll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McLarnin closes the distance and clinches up with Carroll, looking for a takedown. McLarnin pushes Carroll against the cage but Carroll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carroll goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLarnin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll cracks a nice hook into McLarnin's ribs.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from McLarnin does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin digs a good body shot into Carroll's ribs.
McLarnin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carroll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carroll throws a half hearted mid kick.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Carroll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLarnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carroll wants to clinch but McLarnin slips to the side
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
Carroll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Carroll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carroll with a hook.
Carroll defending well as McLarnin loads up on a big left hand.
Carroll clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Carroll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McLarnin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McLarnin stops Carroll from getting back to his feet.
McLarnin wants to control but Carroll is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin prevents Carroll from improving his position.
Carroll trying to control but McLarnin postures up.
McLarnin is taking a breather. Carroll says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McLarnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carroll keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of McLarnin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carroll moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! McLarnin goes down! Can Carroll finish him!?
McLarnin controls Carroll momentarily but Carroll frees himself.
Carroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carroll controlling from the top position.
Carroll won't allow McLarnin to sweep him here.
McLarnin is still trying to improve position.
McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carroll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carroll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLarnin can do to turn this around?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carroll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McLarnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carroll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carroll stops McLarnin from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carroll misses with a straight right.
Carroll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carroll slaps away a takedown attempt from McLarnin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carroll thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Carroll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLarnin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carroll circles away.
Carroll misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carroll moves into range and clinches up with McLarnin.
McLarnin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carroll lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Carroll dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Carroll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carroll wants it to stay on the feet.
Carroll lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Carroll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carroll.
McLarnin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimmy McLarnin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLarnin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLarnin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carroll catches McLarnin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLarnin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carroll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLarnin shoots in looking for a takedown but Carroll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McLarnin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carroll defends it nicely.
Andy Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
McLarnin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donk. Carroll catches McLarnin right on the button with a cross.
Carroll scoring well with a low kick there.
Carroll misses with a left hand
and Carroll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carroll is looking to score with low kicks.
McLarnin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carroll misses with a head kick.
Andy Carroll is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carroll scores with a head kick. McLarnin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carroll throws a lazy right hand but McLarnin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLarnin with the counter takedown but Carroll avoids it easily.
Carroll cracks McLarnin with a big right hand and McLarnin goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLarnin wants to sweep here but Carroll controlling him for the moment.
Carroll passes McLarnin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McLarnin kicks Carroll off and gets back to his feet.
McLarnin throws a looping overhand right but Carroll ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Carroll does it's job there.
That kick from Carroll tenderised McLarnin's leg. McLarnin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jimmy McLarnin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin misses with a hook.
Carroll misses with a head kick.
McLarnin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carroll punishes McLarnin's body with a nice straight punch.
McLarnin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carroll closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown. Carroll fights it but they end up in guard.
McLarnin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLarnin prevents Carroll from getting back to his feet.
McLarnin is standing up over Carroll. Carroll looks to escape but McLarnin dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin happy to just control the position for now.
Carroll is trying to buck McLarnin off.
Carroll is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McLarnin off and has taken his back!
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!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Carroll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carroll, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Carroll!
In his post fight interview, Andy Carroll started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
31 - 15 - 2 |
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37
156 lbs
35 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page lands with a cross.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Page only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scissorhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page flicks out a counter leg kick but Scissorhands steps away.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
and Page counters with a good low kick that Scissorhands was not able to check.
Scissorhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Page throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scissorhands tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Page keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Page throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Page moved away.
Page appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Page moves out of range easily.
Scissorhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Page's front leg but catches the back leg as Page tries to avoid it.
Page gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scissorhands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scissorhands lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Scissorhands stuns Page with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick.
Scissorhands wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Scissorhands clinches up with Page and pushes him back against the cage.
Page misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body punch.
Page has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scissorhands is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scissorhands is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Page blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Scissorhands tries to circle away but Page has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Scissorhands.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scissorhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Page wants to stall.
Scissorhands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scissorhands lands a right hand.
Page is pushing Scissorhands up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scissorhands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page tries to move into range but Scissorhands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Page looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Page is able to avoid easily.
Page tries to keep at a distance but Scissorhands has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scissorhands wants to break free but Page has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands blocks an uppercut.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scissorhands gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Page.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Page gets through Scissorhands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scissorhands can't find room to land a body shot as Page controls the action.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scissorhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page lands a right hand.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Page.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scissorhands!
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Page counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scissorhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands cracks a nice hook into Page's ribs.
Page throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scissorhands's head.
Scissorhands lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A leg kick checked by Page.
Scissorhands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scissorhands - that will leave a mark!
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Page's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scissorhands keeps Page at a distance using the push kick.
Page avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Some bone on bone action there as Scissorhands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Page is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scissorhands wants to clinch.
Page's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Page checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Page was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Page's hands.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Page feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scissorhands's calf.
Scissorhands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Page throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and Scissorhands counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Page is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Page is rocked!
Scissorhands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Page connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scissorhands scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the body
and Page counters with a leg kick.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page misses with a head kick.
Page takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Page tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scissorhands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Page throws a push kick but Scissorhands slaps the foot to one side.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Scissorhands lands but Page takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Page is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Page knows he should have avoided that one.
Page connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scissorhands's hands.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands motions for Page to come forward. Scissorhands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Page's head.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Scissorhands finish him?
Page with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Page has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Scissorhands throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Page.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Page looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scissorhands swings away with a body shot that misses
and Page counters with a nice body shot.
Scissorhands throws a low kick, looking for Page's leg but Page calmly moves out of range.
Page feints a counter leg kick.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands has taken the fight to the clinch.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Scissorhands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scissorhands lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Scissorhands throws a head kick that misses.
Page wants to counter with a clinch but Scissorhands pushes him away.
Scissorhands lands a lovely overhand right.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Page throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick as Page jumps back.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Page lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Page looks to land a left hand but Scissorhands moved out of range nicely.
Scissorhands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Page will feel that in the morning.
Scissorhands misses with a hook
and Page counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Page follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Page has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Page connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick
and Page counters with a two punch combo.
Page connects with a jab.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Page takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a head kick.
A jab from Scissorhands finds it's way through Page's defenses.
Page has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Scissorhands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scissorhands lands a head kick!
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
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 Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Page chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scissorhands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scissorhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page misses the jab.
Page lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scissorhands will feel that in the morning.
A thudding body kick lands there by Page!
Scissorhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scissorhands throws a lazy head kick
and Page counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scissorhands checks a low kick from Page.
Scissorhands fires out a quick counter leg kick but Page just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
A leg kick checked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to land a body kick
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scissorhands in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Page.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Page swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Scissorhands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Page swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page is looking to land body kicks.
Scissorhands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Page misses with a hook.
Page slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Page steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scissorhands.
Page throws a push kick but Scissorhands slaps the foot to one side.
Dennis Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands scores with the left hand. Page knows he should have avoided that one.
Page misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Page's legs.
Scissorhands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands throws a sloppy head kick
and Page counters with an outside leg kick.
Page moves out of range of the body kick.
Scissorhands wants to land a leg kick but Page is out of range.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scissorhands wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Page follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Page is out of range.
Page flicks out a counter leg kick but Scissorhands steps away.
Page with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Page misses with a left hand
and Scissorhands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Page looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Page looks for the body kick but Scissorhands saw that one coming.
Page misses with a head kick.
Page throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scissorhands stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot that snaps Page's head back.
Scissorhands misses with a leg kick.
Page follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scissorhands looks for the body kick but Page saw that one coming.
Page tries a quick counter leg kick but Scissorhands is wise to it.
Scissorhands throws a head kick but Page moves out of range.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Page.
Scissorhands wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Page is out of range.
Page is trying to counter with his kicks.
Scissorhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch.
Scissorhands swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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 Edward Scissorhands.
Well Scissorhands 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
In his post fight interview, Edward Scissorhands started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dennis Page spoke after the fight, saying 'I am at fault for this loss because I did not think my neighborhood hedge and tree trimmer was going to be able to fight since he spent no time in the gym...just outside cutting bush's...he is amazing at that for sure but still!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igydo Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blue Ice. 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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igydo Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior is looking to clinch.
Dall staying out of range there.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dall's waist but Dall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Junior goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Junior but great work by Dall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Dall cracks Junior with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dall advances to full mount.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Junior is holding on tight.
Junior tries to lock up and control but Dall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Junior is holding on tight.
Dall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Junior has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Junior has given up his back. Will we see Dall going for some submissions?
Dall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Junior is defending well though. Dall let's go of the attempt for now.
Junior turns into Dall and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior throws a sloppy strike and Dall has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Junior is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igydo Dall!
A victorious Igydo Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clarence McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGuire stalling the fight.
McGee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire wants a takedown.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire lands a nice hook to McGee's body. McGee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGee throws a leg kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McGuire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGuire throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGee scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee scores with a kick to the body.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into McGee's torso.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGee slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
McGuire pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGee obliges.
McGuire looking for a takedown.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
Clarence McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that McGee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
McGee throws an elbow that misses.
McGuire avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGuire takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGee staying out of range there.
McGuire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire off to one side.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clarence McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGee throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGee works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGee throws a good cross that connects.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by McGee.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
Clarence McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
McGee prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGee throws an elbow that misses.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from McGee.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire throws a leg kick but McGee moved away.
McGee slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is fighting to break McGee's control of his arms but McGee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGuire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGuire controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGuire throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGee swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a big counter head kick but McGee avoids it with no problem.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McGee tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGee lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGee tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire thinks about the counter body kick.
McGee moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGee swivels and escapes.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee scores with a head kick.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but McGee is wise to it.
McGuire swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
And McGee counters with a quick kick to the body but McGuire blocks it.
McGee throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but McGee checks it.
McGee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGee tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a three punch combo that has McGuire backing up. McGuire nods at McGee to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGee misses with a low kick.
McGee misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire throws out a counter right but McGee avoids it with no problem.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGee wants to clinch
and McGuire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGee takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGee. That did some damage!
McGee throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuire forces McGee back against the cage and clinches.
McGee lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
McGee lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
McGee has McGuire pressed against the cage, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire wants to break free but McGee has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws an elbow but it misses.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
McGee throws an elbow that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire takes an elbow to the temple.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGuire dodges an elbow strike from McGee.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGee's elbow.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire.
I think McGuire 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger has chosen Live and Let Die as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
29 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Venger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venger misses with a straight left.
Molski tries to counter with a takedown but Venger is quick to defend against it.
Molski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venger circles away.
Martti Molski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Venger to the ground. Molski is now in Venger's guard.
Molski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venger is keeping the position for now.
Venger wants to get back to his feet but Molski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Molski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molski chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Molski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but Venger blocks nicely.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski lands a couple of digs.
Molski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Molski landing with the ground and pound.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molski postures up in Venger's guard and throws a big left but Venger blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Venger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Venger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venger wants to stand and escape but Molski is having none of it.
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Venger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molski throws a strike but Venger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venger defends well.
Molski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venger is looking to stand up but Molski won't let him.
Venger trying to control but Molski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Molski working for a triangle but Venger defends it easily.
Venger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Molski working for a triangle but Venger defends it easily.
Venger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venger wants to pass the guard but Molski is keeping the position.
Venger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Molski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Venger stacks Molski 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 Venger!
Venger decides to stand back up. Venger steps back and let's Molski get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Venger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molski attempts a counter takedown but Venger avoids it well and moves away.
Molski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venger slaps away a takedown attempt from Molski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Molski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Venger enables Molski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Venger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Venger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molski is controlling him.
Molski throws a big elbow that misses.
Molski won't allow Venger to get back to his feet.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
Molski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venger is on top in guard.
Venger is stalling in the full guard.
Venger gets to his feet - Molski follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venger.
Molski closes the distance and clinches up with Venger, looking for a takedown. Molski pushes Venger against the cage but Venger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Molski has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martti Molski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Venger misses with a looping left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Molski.
Molski working the strikes but Venger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Venger is trying to stand.
Molski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venger trying to control from the bottom.
Molski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Venger taking some punishment here, with Molski in his half guard.
Molski stops Venger from getting back to his feet.
Venger has one foot on Molski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Molski shoots in and drives through. Venger sprawls well.
Venger gets caught flat footed, as Molski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molski.
Martti Molski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venger wants to stand up but Molski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molski.
Venger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Venger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Molski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Venger's head.
Molski distracts Venger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Venger is trying to control the position but Molski postures up.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Molski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Venger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Venger pushes down on Molski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Venger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Molski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Venger is going to stand back up.
Molski actively working from the bottom here.
Molski looking for submissions off his back.
Venger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Venger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Molski looking for submissions off his back.
Molski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venger pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venger controlling the action here.
Molski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venger pulls his head out easily.
Venger is controlling the pace.
Molski looking for submissions off his back.
Venger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Venger controlling the action here.
Molski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venger pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Venger tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Molski.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venger catches Molski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venger throws out the jab.
Molski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Venger counter with a right hand.
Venger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Molski looks for a takedown but Venger sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Molski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venger stuffs the takedown.
Venger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molski checks it well.
Molski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venger.
Molski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Molski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Molski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Molski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Venger circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Venger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Venger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molski tries to counter with a takedown but Venger is quick to defend against it.
Molski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Molski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Venger swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Venger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Molski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Venger tries to avoid it but Molski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Venger to the ground. Venger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Venger throws out a counter right but Molski avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martti Molski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Molski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Venger counters with a left hand that sends Molski to the canvas!
Molski is rocked!
Venger stands up and waves to Molski to follow him.
Oh Molski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venger lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Molski head around and knocks him out cold! Venger hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '205 Venger is an even scarier Venger, beware!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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31
162 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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34
160 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonga doesn't seem bothered though.
Tonga misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Tonga thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonga clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonga lands a right hand.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Tonga blocks it.
Tonga blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Barbosa.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Tonga.
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa just leaning against Tonga, taking a breather.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Tonga has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonga tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa is working Tonga over against the cage.
Barbosa cracks Tonga with a nice body shot.
Tonga pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Tonga avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa wants to stall.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa has Tonga pressed against the cage.
Barbosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Tonga avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa thows a body kick. Tonga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonga's head.
Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Tonga moved away.
A left lands for Tonga.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbosa.
Tonga wobbles Barbosa with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Tonga dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Barbosa to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kukulcan Tonga!
A less than humble Kukulcan Tonga misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiang Pao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter The Palm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bo Xiang Pao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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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
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monteban counters with a leg kick.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monteban doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Monteban ducks down to avoid it.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban scoring well with a low kick there.
Monteban misses with an uppercut. Xiang Pao saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monteban doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiang Pao circles away.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
Monteban just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Monteban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monteban does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Monteban slips the punch.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Monteban was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monteban with a jab.
Monteban tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Xiang Pao misses its intended target.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a lunging right hand
and Monteban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteban throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Monteban is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Xiang Pao misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monteban. That's going to slow Xiang Pao down.
Monteban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Monteban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Monteban's ribcage but misses.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Monteban misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monteban.
Monteban goes for a double leg but Xiang Pao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xiang Pao continues to drive forward.
Monteban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monteban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xiang Pao just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Monteban.
Monteban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monteban walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiang Pao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Monteban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to land a combination but Monteban avoids it well.
Monteban stuns Xiang Pao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Monteban misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban throws out a powerful jab.
Monteban fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it well.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Xiang Pao moved away.
Monteban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monteban blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Monteban counters with a straight right hand.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Monteban's leg but Monteban calmly moves out of range.
Monteban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Xiang Pao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monteban's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but Monteban moves out of range easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Monteban thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monteban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Monteban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monteban down.
Xiang Pao is looking to score with low kicks.
Monteban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
As Xiang Pao backs away, Monteban returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monteban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monteban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing.
Xiang Pao gets caught flat footed, as Monteban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiang Pao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monteban is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao gets through Monteban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Monteban breaks the clinch.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Xiang Pao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monteban with a body shot.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monteban's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monteban moves out of range of the leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monteban.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Monteban misses the target.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montebans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monteban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monteban.
Monteban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monteban.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monteban.
Xiang Pao scores with a punch to the head.
Xiang Pao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monteban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
Monteban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monteban lands a slapping body shot.
Monteban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Monteban avoids the punch easily.
Monteban dips to his left and cracks Xiang Pao with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
Xiang Pao works over Monteban's head and body with a nice combination.
Monteban throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Monteban backing away here, and Xiang Pao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monteban checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monteban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monteban closes the distance and clinches.
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
Monteban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Xiang Pao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteban throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiang Pao.
Monteban shoots in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monteban's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monteban.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiang Pao enables Monteban to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiang Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monteban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monteban makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monteban works over Xiang Pao with some ground and pound from guard.
Monteban throws an elbow that misses. Xiang Pao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monteban's guard. Nice move by Xiang Pao!
Monteban working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Xiang Pao has passed into half guard!
Xiang Pao controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bo Xiang Pao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monteban regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xiang Pao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monteban on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao looks to land a combination but Monteban avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Monteban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Monteban saw it coming and moves away.
Monteban throwing a counter right hand but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Monteban shoots in and bounces Xiang Pao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xiang Pao kicks Monteban off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monteban throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Xiang Pao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiang Pao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monteban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot
and Monteban counters with an outside leg kick.
Monteban throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monteban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monteban. Xiang Pao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Monteban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monteban loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Monteban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Xiang Pao does no damage.
Xiang Pao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Monteban misses.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiang Pao. That snapped Monteban's head back.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao slips a straight right by Monteban.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Xiang Pao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monteban.
Donk. Xiang Pao catches Monteban right on the button with a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Monteban avoids it easily.
Monteban is looking to counter with a body kick.
Monteban lands a jab to the head.
Monteban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiang Pao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Monteban tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiang Pao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monteban checks it well.
Monteban throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monteban's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Monteban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Monteban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monteban tries to clinch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montebans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Monteban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monteban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Monteban defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Monteban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monteban throws a right hand that Xiang Pao ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiang Pao also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Monteban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Monteban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Monteban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monteban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monteban tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xiang Pao defends well and Monteban ends up having to push Xiang Pao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monteban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monteban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monteban on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monteban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiang Pao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiang Pao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monteban with a body shot.
Monteban scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick
and Monteban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao jabs Monteban right on the nose. Monteban blinks but takes it well.
Monteban ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Monteban ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot that snaps Monteban's head back.
Monteban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monteban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monteban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Monteban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
Xiang Pao tries to land a leg kick but Monteban saw it coming and moves away.
Monteban closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Xiang Pao fails to land.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monteban lands with a short shot to the head.
Monteban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiang Pao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A victorious Bo Xiang Pao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Aarnio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aarnio has chosen Ice Cube - Why We Thugs as his entrance music. Jari Aarnio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedict Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jari Aarnio!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aarnio checks it well.
Aarnio with the counter takedown but Arnold avoids it easily.
Aarnio scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Aarnio does no damage.
Arnold walks into a straight right hand from Aarnio.
Aarnio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aarnio.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
A lazy body kick from Arnold
and Aarnio counters with an inside leg kick.
Aarnio misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with an outside leg kick.
Aarnio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aarnio prevents Arnold from standing back up.
Arnold has his hands clasped together around Aarnio's back. He's all about the action.
Arnold gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarnio postures up in Arnold's guard and throws a big left but Arnold blocks it.
Aarnio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aarnio is just content to waste time from the top position. Arnold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aarnio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold has control of Aarnio's left arm, preventing Aarnio from doing any damage.
Aarnio throws a strike but Arnold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aarnio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aarnio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnold is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aarnio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Aarnio's legs - danger averted.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Aarnio had control of the position.
Aarnio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arnold uses it to pass to side control.
Arnold trying to control the position but Aarnio is working away.
Arnold wants to stand but Aarnio is controlling his arm.
Aarnio wants to control but Arnold postures up.
Arnold in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arnold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aarnio wants to improve his position but Arnold is controlling well.
Aarnio looking for submissions off his back.
Arnold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aarnio is trying to control but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aarnio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arnold jumps into side control!
Aarnio is looking to regain half guard here but Arnold keeps moving and retains side control.
Aarnio trying to remain calm as Arnold controls from the top position.
Aarnio wants to control but Arnold postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aarnio throws a leg kick but Arnold checks it.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Aarnio.
Aarnio missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold clinches up with Aarnio and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Aarnio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aarnio is looking to score with low kicks.
Arnold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aarnios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arnold slips a jab from Aarnio.
A jab from Arnold misses.
Nice defenses there by Aarnio.
Aarnio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Aarnio.
Arnold lands with a cross.
Arnold tries to clinch but Aarnio moves out of range.
Good exchange - Aarnio coming out on top.
Arnold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aarnio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aarnio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a straight right.
Arnold walks into a left hand.
Arnold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aarnio scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aarnio misses with an uppercut. Arnold saw that one coming.
Aarnio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold misses the shot to the body.
Aarnio throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Benedict Arnold has been cut.
Aarnio avoids the head kick by Arnold.
Jari Aarnio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnold throws a leg kick but Aarnio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aarnio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aarnio throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arnold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aarnio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arnold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aarnio. Aarnio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aarnio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aarnio throws out a loose jab but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold drives through and clinches with Aarnio against the cage.
Arnold lands with a left to the head.
Aarnio is trying to push Arnold away but Arnold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarnio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aarnio.
Aarnio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Arnold to keep the fight standing.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold digs a right hand into Aarnio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aarnio's gas tank.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
Aarnio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnold misses the target.
Aarnio thows a leg kick but Arnold checks it
and Arnold counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aarnio's knee momentarily.
Arnold throws a hook to the side of Aarnio's head but Aarnio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aarnio slips under a jab from Arnold.
Aarnio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jari Aarnio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnold misses with a shot to the body
and Aarnio counters with a stiff right hand.
Aarnio misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Aarnio misses.
Arnold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aarnio throws a series of punches but Arnold moves out of range.
Aarnio lands a right hook to the body.
Benedict Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aarnio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aarnio's corner calls for a 1-2. Aarnio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arnold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aarnio fakes the leg kick and cracks Arnold in the body.
Arnold checks a leg kick.
Aarnio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnold.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold throws a hook but Aarnio avoids it easily.
Aarnio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aarnio feints the counter takedown.
Aarnio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aarnio tries a head kick but it misses.
Aarnio scores with a one two! Arnold had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Arnold.
Arnold closes the distance and pushes Aarnio back into the cage.
Arnold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arnold lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Aarnio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
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 Benedict Arnold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedict Arnold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arnold takes the fight into the clinch.
Benedict Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aarnio is trying to break the clinch but Arnold is controlling him.
Aarnio lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Arnold.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Aarnio.
Arnold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arnold pushes Aarnio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aarnio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnold smiles and moves away.
Aarnio tries to keep at a distance but Arnold has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aarnios head.
Arnold prevents Aarnio from breaking the clinch.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Aarnio.
Aarnio wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarnio is looking to break free of the clinch but Arnold has double underhooks.
Arnold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aarnio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnold tries a body shot but Aarnio blocks it.
Aarnio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aarnio prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Arnold.
Arnold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arnold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aarnio fails to land.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Aarnio blocks an uppercut.
Aarnio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arnold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aarnio can turn it around.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold prevents the takedown attempt.
Benedict Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Aarnio.
Arnold blocking some punches.
Aarnio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aarnio's elbow.
Aarnio wants a takedown.
Arnold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aarnio.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
Aarnio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Aarnio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arnold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aarnio on the side of the head.
Arnold lands a head shot.
Aarnio is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aarnio lands a body shot.
Aarnio is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
Arnold pushes Aarnio up against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold blocks an uppercut.
Aarnio seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aarnio's elbow.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
Aarnio misses with a punch on the inside.
Aarnio manages to break the clinch.
Arnold with a nice cross.
Aarnio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arnold digs a good body shot into Aarnio's ribs.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aarnio.
Aarnio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnold is looking to counter punch.
Arnold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aarnio is able to avoid easily.
Arnold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arnold drives through and clinches with Aarnio against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold lands a left hand.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnold tries a body shot but Aarnio blocks it.
Aarnio is trying to pull guard but Arnold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arnold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arnold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aarnio wants to break free but Arnold has control.
Aarnio breaks from the clinch.
Arnold slips under a jab.
Aarnio moves out of range as Arnold strikes.
Arnold darts in and clinches Aarnio up against the cage.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aarnio's elbow.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold works on Aarnio's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aarnio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aarnio backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benedict Arnold!
Benedict Arnold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego's entrance music is Tupac - I'm a Soldier. A fine choice. Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Don Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Stern pulls guard.
Diego not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diego tries to free his leg and advance position but Stern is retaining full guard.
Stern is trying to control the position but Diego postures up.
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stern has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Stern's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diego passes into half guard.
Stern has a hand on Diego's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diego takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stern bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern tries to free his leg and advance position but Diego is retaining full guard.
Stern keeps trying to improve his position.
Diego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego seems keen to control Stern's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern postures up.
Diego has control of Stern's left arm, preventing Stern from doing any damage.
Stern wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
Diego looking for a guillotine here but Stern defends easily.
Stern content to stall in guard here.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diego's guard.
Stern is thwarting Diego's attempts to control the position.
Stern trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern works his foot free and advances to mount.
Diego regains half guard.
Diego is defending against the submission attempts here by Stern.
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Diego is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Stern keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stern is looking to pass Diego's guard but actually Diego recovers to full guard.
Diego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern won't allow Diego to get back to his feet.
Diego can't keep his opponent in guard - Stern advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stern's head.
Diego digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Diego misses with a body kick.
Donk. Diego catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Stern misses with a head kick.
As Stern tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Stern manages to avoid the attempt.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stern will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diego throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Diego cracks Stern with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Diego misses.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely.
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stern is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diego to the mat. Diego regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stern postures up.
Stern scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Diego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diego pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
Stern trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stern with a nice head shot there.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
Diego wants to control but Stern is keeping busy.
Stern moves nicely into side control.
Diego is looking for a sweep.
Diego regains half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diego is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diego keeps working.
Diego is looking to get back to full guard here but Stern has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diego tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Diego is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Stern is controlling the position.
Diego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diego is trying to escape the position but Stern is controlling the position.
Diego wants to control but Stern postures up.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diego prevents Stern from moving into mount.
Diego gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diego won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
Diego tries to get to full guard but Stern has control of the leg.
Stern trying to control the pace.
Diego is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Stern is working for a kimura but Diego is defending it quite comfortably.
Diego wants to control but Stern is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Stern connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stern.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego misses with the combination.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stern working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Stern has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stern tries to land a leg kick but Diego saw it coming and moves away.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diego's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern is looking for a kimura here.
Stern tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego won't allow Stern to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stern pulls his head out easily.
Stern is keen to just control but Diego is a slippery customer.
Stern is taking a breather. Diego says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stern is pressing down on Diego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diego is holding on for now.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Diego keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diego is trying to control but can't.
Diego is looking to improve his position.
Stern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diego is looking to escape.
Stern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diego desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diego is looking to control Stern's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diego avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern throws a series of punches but Diego avoids them all with ease.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Stern's head.
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Don Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego stuns Stern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Diego just leaning against Stern, taking a breather.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego holds him up against the cage and eventually Stern drops back down to his feet.
Stern misses with an elbow over the top.
Stern blocking some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern slows down the pace here.
Stern blocking some punches.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stern misses with an elbow over the top.
Don Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Stern prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Stern throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
Stern throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Don Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Stern, against the cage.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stern tries to pull guard but Diego forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stern jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diego walks away with a smile on his face. Stern gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego is looking to wear down Stern with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
Diego throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Diego wants to clinch.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Nice shot by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern moves away from the strike by Diego.
Stern scores with a hook.
Stern avoids the body shot from Diego.
No joy there for Stern, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Don Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Diego had his way with Howard Stern in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
Don Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Stern slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego checks a low kick from Stern.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Stern tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Stern swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diego on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stern throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diego.
Diego tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diego counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diego tries to work over Stern's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Stern is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Stern.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stern just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
Diego working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stern manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
Diego gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stern or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stern is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
Stern blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stern's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Diego!
Don Diego retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Don Diego took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I will KO anybody...Sorry to my opponent, I do feel bad for him, that was no fun time for him..'.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Luatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cavey Beaumont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luatua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Puff Daddy feat Jimmy Page - Come with me. Robbie Luatua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cavey Beaumont's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Luatua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavey Beaumont!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luatua throws a right hand that Beaumont ducks under and follows up with a left that Beaumont also avoids with ease.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Beaumont coming out on top.
Luatua staying out of range there.
Beaumont avoids the body shot from Luatua.
Beaumont moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beaumont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luatua walks into a straight right hand from Beaumont.
Beaumont with a hook.
Luatua scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beaumont.
Beaumont has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luatua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luatua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luatua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Beaumont finds it's way through Luatua's defenses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont scores with a hook.
Beaumont throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beaumont looks to land a left hand but Luatua moved out of range nicely.
Beaumont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luatua working aggressively here.
I was talking to Luatua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beaumont working aggressively here.
Luatua blocks the elbow strike.
Luatua misses with a punch on the inside.
Beaumont gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Beaumont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beaumont throwing shots but Luatua is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont thows a huge punch but Luatua dodges it nicely.
Beaumont content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaumont wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luatua keeps working.
Beaumont thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beaumont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaumont is trying to control. Luatua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beaumont throws a strike but Luatua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beaumont in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Luatua dodges the ground and pound from Beaumont.
Beaumont looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beaumont throws an elbow but Luatua slips to the side and avoids it well.
Beaumont has control of an arm but Luatua manages to advance to Beaumont's back!
Luatua has good solid back control here.
Beaumont breaks Luatua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Beaumont working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luatua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beaumont.
Beaumont trying to control but Luatua is working from the bottom.
Beaumont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beaumont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luatua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beaumont is in close to Luatua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beaumont sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beaumont preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavey Beaumont 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.
Beaumont tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luatua tries to counter by clinching up but Beaumont breaks away and moves out of range.
Luatua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beaumont.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beaumont throws a sloppy head kick and Luatua moves out of range easily.
Luatua scoring well with a low kick there.
Luatua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luatua throws a wild body kick that Beaumont sees coming a mile off.
Beaumont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luatua lands a jab to Beaumont's midsection.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beaumont.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua lands with a shot to the body.
Luatua tries to clinch
and Beaumont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luatua thinking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beaumont.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Luatua.
As Beaumont looks to move away, Luatua throws a big counter combo but Beaumont just gets out of the way.
Beaumont tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaumont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaumont misses with a leg kick.
Beaumont scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Luatua coming out on top.
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beaumont moves out of range of the strikes.
Beaumont now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luatua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beaumont.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaumont. Luatua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luatua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luatua avoids the head kick by Beaumont.
Luatua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beaumont manages to circle out of the way.
Luatua misses with a body shot.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Beaumont scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luatua tries to clinch up.
Luatua moves out of range of the body kick.
Luatua moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaumont drags the fight down to the ground.
Luatua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beaumont looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luatua passes into half guard.
Beaumont is controlling Luatua's trapped leg to prevent Luatua from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luatua trying to mount his opponent but Beaumont defends it.
Luatua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Luatua stalling away here and it's allowed Beaumont to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beaumont seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luatua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luatua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beaumont looks to land a combination but Luatua avoids it well.
Luatua misses with a double jab.
Beaumont avoids the head kick by Luatua.
Luatua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beaumont finds it's way round the side to connect with Luatua's head.
Good leg kick by Luatua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beaumont lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cavey Beaumont will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luatua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beaumont shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luatua but Luatua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luatua tries to keep at a distance but Beaumont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luatua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Beaumont.
Luatua tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Luatua back against the cage.
Luatua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luatua takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beaumont taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beaumont is leaning against Luatua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Beaumont.
A shot in the inside from Beaumont.
Beaumont tries a body shot but Luatua blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beaumont - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont lands a hook that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
Beaumont is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Luatua is pressed up against the cage. Beaumont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luatua down to the mat. Luatua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beaumont cracks Luatua with an open hand slap.
Beaumont feints and then cracks Luatua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luatua down.
Luatua blocks the body kick.
Luatua clinches up with Beaumont and pushes him back against the cage.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beaumont throws a head punch that misses.
Beaumont landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Beaumont.
Beaumont pushes Luatua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beaumont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaumont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
Beaumont content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beaumont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beaumont throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Beaumont.
Beaumont misses with a knee to the head.
Beaumont lands with a short shot to the head.
Beaumont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luatua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robbie Luatua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cavey Beaumont.
Beaumont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luatua swings wildly with an uppercut but Beaumont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luatua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beaumont avoids it.
Luatua lands an uppercut.
Beaumont lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Beaumont.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaumont.
Beaumont slowing the pace effectively.
Beaumont tries a body shot but Luatua blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luatua blocks a body shot from Beaumont.
Luatua tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Luatua back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beaumont.
Nice body punch from Beaumont - that landed with a thud.
Beaumont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beaumont.
A short left from Beaumont.
Beaumont creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beaumont lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beaumont obliges.
Beaumont throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Beaumont.
Beaumont lands a knee to the body.
Beaumont leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luatua tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Luatua back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beaumont just misses with a elbow thrown towards Luatua's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luatua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luatua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beaumont blocking some punches.
Beaumont creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beaumont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luatua.
Luatua throws a head punch that misses.
Luatua scores with a shot to the side of Beaumont's head.
A short right from Luatua on the inside.
Beaumont misses with a punch on the inside.
Beaumont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beaumont lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Beaumont - that landed with a thud.
Luatua trying to control the position but instead, Beaumont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luatua into the cage.
Beaumont taking a breather.
Beaumont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavey Beaumont really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont's cut.
That's time! Luatua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luatua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beaumont swings for the body but Luatua moves out of range.
Luatua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beaumont is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Luatua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luatua tries to counter by clinching up but Beaumont breaks away and moves out of range.
Luatua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luatua looks to land a right hand but Beaumont moved out of range.
Luatua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beaumont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luatua has managed to clinch.
Luatua lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luatua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beaumont.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beaumont.
Luatua lands a body shot.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beaumont is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
Luatua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaumont throws a head punch that misses.
Beaumont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beaumont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luatua.
Beaumont missing with knees to the body.
Beaumont misses with an elbow strike.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beaumont misses with an elbow strike.
Beaumont taking a breather.
Beaumont takes a shot to the head.
Beaumont can't get the takedown.
Luatua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luatua lands with a right to the head.
Luatua scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Luatua on the inside.
Luatua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luatua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beaumont managing to block the knees to the body from Luatua.
Luatua digs a right hand underneath Beaumont's ribcage. Beaumont let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luatua lands a body punch.
Luatua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beaumont backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luatua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beaumont is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luatua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beaumont is still on wobbly legs! Can Luatua finish him?
Luatua has a couple of punches blocked by Beaumont.
Luatua drops Beaumont onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Beaumont is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Luatua lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Beaumont to his knees! Luatua keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua retains his heavyweight title!
Robbie Luatua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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