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GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 1463 p4p, 216 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 1325 p4p, 196 weight class). Von Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Day of Anger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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190 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devil Anse Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield forces Von Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Hatfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Von Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Lee clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Hatfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Lee smiles and moves away.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Hatfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Lee circles away.
Von Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatfield doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee with a jab.
Hatfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Von Lee misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Lee's half guard.
Hatfield works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hatfield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Von Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Von Lee manages to get to full guard.
Hatfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hatfield wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
Hatfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hatfield is fighting to break Von Lee's control of his arms but Von Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Lee keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully.
Hatfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hatfield trying to control the position.
Hatfield lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hatfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hatfield throwing strikes from guard but Von Lee blocks nicely.
Hatfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Hatfield controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatfield wants to control from the top but Von Lee keeps moving.
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 Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Von Lee lands the left hand.
Von Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatfield darts in looking for a takedown but Von Lee gets double underhooks and turns Hatfield into the cage.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Lee is looking to chop away at Hatfield's legs.
Hatfield wants to clinch up but Von Lee keeps it at a distance.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatfield's head backwards.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatfield is just out of range.
Von Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Hatfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee keeps control of Hatfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hatfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield lands a takedown into guard.
Hatfield postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hatfield working some strikes from top position.
Hatfield trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
Hatfield throws an elbow that misses. Von Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hatfield's guard. Nice move by Von Lee!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Von Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devil Anse Hatfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Lee has picked Hatfield up and slammed him! Hatfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Lee manages to pass to side control!
Von Lee cracks Hatfield with a big right hand but Hatfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hatfield is looking for a sweep.
Von Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Hatfield throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Von Lee takes a little break here. Hatfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Von Lee working the ground and pound.
Von Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Lee landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Von Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Von Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatfield keeps working.
Von Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Von Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Hatfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hatfield fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Lee, right into the meat.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Von Lee misses with a body kick.
Hatfield misses with a takedown
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield closes the distance and clinches.
Hatfield blocks an uppercut.
Hatfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Lee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Anse Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Von Lee.
Von Lee tries a body shot but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield drags the fight down to the ground.
Von Lee controlling from the top position.
Hatfield looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Lee trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Von Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Von Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Von Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Lee throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Von Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hatfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hatfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Hatfield misses
enabling Von Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield looks for a takedown but Von Lee sprawls well.
Von Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatfield is looking to counter punch.
Hatfield tries for a takedown but Von Lee circles away easily
and Von Lee counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Von Lee does it's job there.
Von Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield wants to clinch
and Von Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Von Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lee.
Von Lee misses with a straight right.
Hatfield shoots and misses
and Von Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Von Lee connects with a right hand. Hatfield shakes it off.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Von Lee moves out of range.
Hatfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Lee to the ground. Hatfield is now in Von Lee's guard.
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!
Hatfield trying to control but Von Lee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Lee is keeping the position for now.
Hatfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Lee looking for a guillotine here but Hatfield defends easily.
Von Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatfield's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Boma (ranked 1768 p4p, 183 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 1180 p4p, 130 weight class). Boma comes to the cage accompanied by Andrew and Wada Blood - Irie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeremy throws a shot to the body.
Jeremy shoots in but no luck this time.
Boma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jeremy just manages to avoid it.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma slips a straight right by Jeremy.
Jeremy swinging wildly here.
Jeremy scores with the left hand. Boma knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeremy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
We've been told by Boma's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jeremy's head.
It looks like Ron Jeremy has been cut.
Jeremy cracks Boma with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeremy lands with a right hand.
Jeremy takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Boma throws a quick counter head kick but Jeremy was just out of range.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeremy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeremy misses with a hook.
Jeremy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBoma.
Jeremy swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy lands a jab.
Jeremy swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeremy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeremy.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremy looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Jeremy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeremy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeremy scores with a hook.
Jeremy connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jeremy is in Boma's guard.
Jeremy prevents Boma from getting back to his feet.
Jeremy looking to pass the guard.
Jeremy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boma pulls Jeremy in close to his closed guard and prevents Jeremy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeremy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeremy wants to control from the top but Boma keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jeremy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boma blocks a leg kick.
Jeremy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boma momentarily.
Boma closes the distance and pushes Jeremy back into the cage.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Jeremy's head.
Boma has Jeremy pressed against the cage.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Jeremy'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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boma, as that shot connected.
Jeremy misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
Jeremy throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma is looking to counter the offense by Jeremy and move into the clinch.
Jeremy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Jeremy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from Jeremy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeremy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jeremy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy misses with a double jab
and Boma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jeremy tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Jeremy misses with a left hand
and Boma counters with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Boma blocks the leg kick.
Jeremy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeremy connects with a nice looking jab.
Boma staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters by clinching up.
Boma works on Jeremy's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
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!
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Jeremy avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
Boma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Jeremy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oscar Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Jeremy scores with a punch to the head.
Jeremy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeremy.
Jeremy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boma slips a jab and a cross from Jeremy.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Jeremy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries to bum rush Jeremy with a series of wild strikes but Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boma slips a jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremy misses the target.
Jeremy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jeremy misses with a hook to the body
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Boma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jeremy scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy throws a sloppy body shot
and Boma counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Jeremy's cut.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeremy misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boma closes the distance but Jeremy moves to the side
and Jeremy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jeremy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boma in his tracks.
Boma takes one on the button.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Jeremy looks for a takedown but Boma sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oscar Boma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeremy throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
As Jeremy tries to get set, Boma tries to push him back and clinch up but Jeremy manages to avoid the attempt.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jeremy throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
Boma tries to clinch up.
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boma is out of range and Jeremy settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeremy.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jeremy cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
A slow jab from Jeremy misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy scores with a nice right hand.
Jeremy throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Jeremy swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Jeremy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boma moves into the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Jeremy avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jeremy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Jeremy is predictable there
and Boma counters with a leg kick.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Jeremy - just one landing.
Boma misses with the combination.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Jeremy connects with a right hand. Boma shakes it off.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy slips under a jab from Boma.
Jeremy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boma.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeremy lands a body shot.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jeremy misses with a double jab.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jeremy.
Boma throws a series of punches but Jeremy moves out of range.
Boma tries to bum rush Jeremy with a series of wild strikes but Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jeremy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
In his post fight interview, Ron Jeremy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Small (ranked 824 p4p, 100 weight class) and Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 578 p4p, 66 weight class). Dixie Small could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Geoffrey Barbossa's chin.
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32
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32
155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoffrey Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head.
Barbossa wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Small misses its target.
Barbossa tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa lands a lovely overhand right.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbossa with a nice cross.
Barbossa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa cracks Small with an open hand slap.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Barbossa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Small trying to control the position but instead, Barbossa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Small into the cage.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Small working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Barbossa is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbossa down to the mat. Barbossa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Barbossa finds it's way through Small's defenses.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Barbossa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa flicks out a counter leg kick but Small steps away.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa throws a lazy body kick
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barbossa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The strikes coming from Small are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is trying to control Small's posture but Small avoids it.
Barbossa regains half guard, as Small was trying to land strikes.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbossa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Small 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.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbossa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbossa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbossa 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbossa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Barbossa is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbossa slips under a jab from Small.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small blocks the body kick.
Small scores with a three punch combo!
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Small checks the leg kick.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small backing away here, and Barbossa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Small looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Barbossa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Barbossa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
Small shoots in but Barbossa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Barbossa's belly button to the back.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbossa wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Small catches Barbossa right on the button with a cross.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Barbossa misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbossa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small lands a nice hook to Barbossa's body. Barbossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbossa, as that shot connected.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbossa's head.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Small misses with a looping left.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with the body kick
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throwing strikes from guard but Barbossa blocks nicely.
Small makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Small won't allow Barbossa to sweep him here.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbossa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbossa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Small throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa slips a jab from Small.
Barbossa tries a quick counter leg kick but Small is wise to it.
Barbossa lands a body shot.
Barbossa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbossa's guard.
Barbossa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Small postures up in Barbossa's guard and throws a big left but Barbossa blocks it.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is looking to advance position but Barbossa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Small is working hard here to advance position.
Small manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small wants to control but Barbossa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbossa prevents Small from improving his position.
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Barbossa seems content to control.
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.
Small works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbossa won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Barbossa trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Barbossa passes Small's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barbossa stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbossa moves into full mount! Small won't be happy about that!
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 Dixie Small.
I think Small 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!
An out of breath Dixie Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 386 p4p, 40 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 380 p4p, 39 weight class). Ricard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Vibe Killer. Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music. Farboleous Ricard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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146 lbs
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146 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Zhai blocks the leg kick.
Zhai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Zhai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricard is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Ricard lands with a nice body punch.
Zhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai throws out a powerful jab.
Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricard has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Ricard lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhai thuds his shin into the meat of Ricard's side.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
Zhai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhai takes one to the side of the head.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard jabs Zhai right on the nose. Zhai blinks but takes it well.
Ricard misses with a leg kick
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai lands with a slapping head kick.
Ricard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Ricard cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Ricard lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Ricard gets tackled into the cage by Zhai. Zhai maintains the clinch.
Zhai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Zhai working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Zhai.
Ricard misses with a punch on the inside.
Ricard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Ricard lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
It looks like Ricard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhai. That's going to slow Ricard down.
Zhai tries to clinch but Ricard is having none of it.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ricard lands a nice hook to Zhai's body. Zhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricard thumps Zhai with a low kick.
Zhai moves in looking to clinch but Ricard pushes him off.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Zhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhai lands a nice shot that snaps Ricard's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricard.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ricard's calf.
Zhai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zhai jabs Ricard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
A lazy left from Ricard finds it's target.
Zhai throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Zhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai lands with a shot to the body.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Ricard dips to his left and cracks Zhai with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai 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.
Zhai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricard takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
Ricard tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhai avoided it.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhai, which made it look bad.
Ricard cracks Zhai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zhai.
A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target.
Ricard misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Zhai blocks the body kick.
Zhai takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Ricard scores with a punch to the head.
Ricard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ricard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Zhai thuds his shin into the meat of Ricard's side.
Ricard is looking to chop away at Zhai's legs.
Ricard pushes Zhai away with a front kick.
Zhai throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhai scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Ricard. Beautiful body shot.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhai's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Ricard throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Ricard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Ricard throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Zhai.
Zhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a left to the body.
Zhai digs a good body shot into Ricard's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricard on the side of the head.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricard.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Ricard tries a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Ricard dips to his left and cracks Zhai with an uppercut!
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Ricard tries to clinch up but Zhai circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Ricard throws a big counter combination but Zhai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zhai cracks Ricard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhai on the side of the head.
Ricard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Ricard - just one landing.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard 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.
Ricard moves in looking to clinch but Zhai pushes him off.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
Ricard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Zhai. Beautiful body shot.
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 Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhai moves in looking to clinch but Ricard pushes him off.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Ricard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Ricard catches Zhai right on the button with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Zhai
and Ricard counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhai scores with a jab. Ricard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Ricard counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is looking to clinch but Zhai is avoiding it.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Ricard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhai wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Ricard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhai scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Zhai jabs at Ricard's body.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricard slips a jab from Zhai.
Zhai slips under a jab from Ricard.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
Ricard wants to clinch up but Zhai keeps it at a distance.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ricard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard slips under a jab from Zhai.
Zhai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhai.
Zhai rushes Ricard and presses him up against the cage.
Ricard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Ricard.
Zhai manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Ricard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard throws a wild body kick that Zhai sees coming a mile off.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhai sprawls well. He's pushed Ricard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricard at a distance.
Zhai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhai slips under a jab.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
Zhai misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
An out of breath Zang Zhai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 493 p4p, 60 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 634 p4p, 75 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector lands with a cross.
Lamb takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ector. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ector.
Lamb moves in looking to clinch but Ector pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Ector scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Good exchange - Lamb coming out on top.
Ector dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ector tries to clinch but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Lamb slips the punch.
Lamb misses with a leg kick
enabling Ector to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamb scores with a takedown into Ector's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ector is keeping the position for now.
Lamb throws a strike but Ector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ector has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Lamb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ector is aware though and is defending well.
Lamb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ector controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ector stands up from Lamb's guard - Ector perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left lands for Lamb.
Lamb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ector moves in looking to clinch but Lamb pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamb! But no joy.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
A counter left hand to the body from Ector misses its target.
Lamb digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Ector drives through and clinches with Lamb against the cage.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector throws an overhand right that lands on Lamb's shoulder, as Lamb tries to avoid the shot.
And Lamb tries to counter it with a takedown but Ector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ector swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lamb.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lamb lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lamb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Ector lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamb doesn't seem phased though.
Lamb lands with a slapping head kick.
Ector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamb, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lamb throws a big right hand that misses.
Ector manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamb manages to get himself to full guard.
Lamb is pulling down on Ector's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lamb controls Ector momentarily but Ector frees himself.
Lamb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamb is controlling Ector's posture.
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lamb trying to strike off his back.
Lamb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ector uses it to pass to side control.
Ector controls the position.
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 Kay Ector will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lamb or perhaps it was just good defense by Ector, which made it look bad.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ector swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamb counters with a right hand to the body.
Ector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamb.
Lamb throws the left hand but Ector avoids the punch easily.
Ector takes a swing at Lamb's ribcage but misses.
Lamb misses with a straight right.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector moves in looking to clinch but Lamb pushes him off.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Lamb slips the punch.
Lamb with the counter takedown but Ector avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Ector.
Ector wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
Lamb throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector gets caught flat footed, as Lamb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lamb throws a strike but Ector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ector tries to stand but Lamb is controlling from the bottom.
Lamb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ector has passed into half guard!
Lamb is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ector jumps into side control!
Lamb is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lamb's face as Ector controls the position.
Ector working away.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ector wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ector trying to control the position but Lamb is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is looking to regain half guard here but Ector keeps moving and retains side control.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamb holding on.
Ector is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lamb's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lamb is looking to regain half guard here but Ector keeps moving and retains side control.
Lamb is trying to control Ector's posture but Ector avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb is trying to get back to half guard.
Lamb can't do much from the bottom here.
Ector wants to control but Lamb is keeping him busy.
Lamb is trying to control Ector's posture but Ector avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lamb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ector on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ector scores with a jab. Lamb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ector lands with a shot to the body.
Lamb fails with the takedown.
Lamb cracks Ector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector tries to clinch but Lamb moves out of range.
Ector moves out of range of the strikes.
Ector wants to clinch.
Lamb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ector connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamb scrambles back to his feet.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ector fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ector tries to clinch up but Lamb circles away and keeps his distance.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Ector moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ector misses the target.
Ector lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector misses with a few strikes there.
Lamb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ector.
Lamb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ector moves into the clinch.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Lamb tries to work over Ector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Ector dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Lamb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lamb.
Ector tries to clinch but Lamb is having none of it.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay Ector is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Ector throws a shot to the body.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ector staying out of range there.
Lamb tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ector tries a body shot but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb misses with a body punch.
Ector wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamb won't allow it.
Ector has had enough of the clinch but Lamb keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb pushes Ector back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb fails to pull guard.
Lamb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lamb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ector looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ector misses with a body shot.
Lamb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Ector misses with an uppercut
so Lamb counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamb.
Ector keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Ector keeping full guard, as Lamb tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector is trying to control the position but Lamb postures up.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamb is in close to Ector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamb postures up in Ector's guard and throws a big left but Ector blocks it.
Lamb lands a couple of digs.
Ector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ector pulls Lamb in close to his closed guard and prevents Lamb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Ector keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donk. Lamb catches Ector right on the button with a cross.
Ector wants to clinch up but Lamb keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Lamb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ector misses with a few strikes there.
Kay Ector is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamb tries a head kick but it misses.
Ector defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
Lamb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ector fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamb misses the shot to the body.
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamb tries to move into range but Ector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ector walks into a stiff left hand from Lamb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ector scores with a nice strike.
Ector cracks Lamb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamb. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lamb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ector manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lamb tries to pull guard but Ector holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamb drops back down to his feet.
Lamb is trying to pull guard but Ector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kay Ector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Lamb.
Lamb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ector's elbow.
Lamb tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Lamb.
Well Ector 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kay Ector!
Kay Ector very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Darren Lamb stepped up to the mic, saying 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 764 p4p, 26 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 368 p4p, 11 weight class). Powell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 8 Mile. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell slips a straight right by Hoyce.
Hoyce lands a jab to the nose.
Hoyce 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.
Hoyce drops Powell with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Powell looks back up at him and smiles so Hoyce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Powell is rocked!
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Powell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powell circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hoyce. Powell falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hoyce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hennan Hoyce!
After winning the bout, Hennan Hoyce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchill (ranked 180 p4p, 28 weight class) and Randy Springs (ranked 94 p4p, 14 weight class). Springs has chosen Meltdown as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Springs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Churchill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Churchill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Churchill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs tries a quick counter leg kick but Churchill is wise to it.
Springs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Springs cracks Churchill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Churchill scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Springs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill slips a jab from Springs.
Churchill walks into a straight right hand from Springs.
Churchill tries to clinch up but Springs circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Springs misses.
Churchill lands a really nice looking cross but Springs seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Springs cracks the inside of Churchill's front leg.
Churchill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill keeps Springs at a distance using the push kick.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Springs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Churchill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Springs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Springs finds it's target.
Churchill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Springs. Springs obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Springs under the eye.
Nice shot by Springs.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Springs keeps it at a distance.
Springs slips a jab from Churchill.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Churchill misses with a low kick.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Churchill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Churchill jabs at Springs's body.
Churchill throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.
Springs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill throws a sloppy head kick and Springs moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Churchill.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Churchill.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Churchill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Churchill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Churchill.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Springs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Springs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Churchill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill lands a body punch.
Springs tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs blocking some punches.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Churchill lands with a right to the head.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Churchill or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
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.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Churchill instigates a clinch.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs lands a nice uppercut.
Churchill works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill lands a right hand.
Springs is pushing Churchill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs misses with some punches.
Churchill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Springs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Springs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Churchill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Springs can turn it around.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill being controlled against the cage.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Winston Churchill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs working aggressively here.
Churchill working aggressively here.
A short right from Churchill.
Springs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Springs trying to stall but Churchill improves his position.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs pushes Churchill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Churchill tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Churchill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Churchill tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Churchill tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Churchill is keeping busy.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs lands a right hand.
Springs misses with the head strike.
Churchill lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Springs lands with an overhand left.
Springs avoids the head kick by Churchill.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Churchill moves away and avoids it.
Churchill is looking to counter the offense by Springs and move into the clinch.
Springs misses with a left hand
and Churchill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Churchill misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs throws a leg kick but Churchill checks it.
Churchill wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill blocking some punches.
A short left from Springs.
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Springs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs tries a body shot but Churchill blocks it.
Churchill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Churchill lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Churchill.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill lands a right hand.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Springs blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Churchill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Springs blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Springs stalling in the clinch.
Churchill scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
Springs prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Churchill.
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Springs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs presses Churchill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs blocking some punches.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Springs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Churchill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Springs.
Winston Churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Springs.
Well Springs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
After winning the bout, Randy Springs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 31 p4p, 6 weight class) and Vladimir Emelienko (ranked 111 p4p, 17 weight class). Ridgeway comes to the cage accompanied by The Forgotten War. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Emelienko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Emelienko's leg. Emelienko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Ridgeway's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Emelienko.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelienko 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.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits.
Emelienko gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Emelienko.
Emelienko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Emelienko manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Emelienko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Emelienko slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelienko checks it well.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it.
Ridgeway wants to slow Emelienko down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Emelienko tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Emelienko down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelienko keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelienko blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
Emelienko walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelienko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway pushes Emelienko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Emelienko is trying to push Ridgeway away but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelienko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Emelienko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Ridgeway.
Emelienko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Emelienko manages to break the clinch.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Emelienko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Emelienko jumps back.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelienko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ridgeway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ridgeway.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelienko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Emelienko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Emelienko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelienko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
Emelienko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelienko throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelienko lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Emelienko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelienko tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Emelienko back against the cage.
Emelienko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway lands with a short shot to the head.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Emelienko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelienko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Emelienko manages to break the clinch.
Emelienko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelienko as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelienko.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelienko, right into the meat.
Emelienko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Emelienko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
As Emelienko backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Emelienko pushes him off.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelienko's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ridgeway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelienko, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Emelienko tries to break free but Ridgeway pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelienko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Emelienko tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelienko breaks from the clinch.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Emelienko's ribs.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridgeway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Emelienko 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.
Emelienko throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway 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.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Ridgeway misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelienko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko misses with a body punch
and Ridgeway counters with a good low kick that Emelienko was not able to check.
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Emelienko's ribs.
Emelienko swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Emelienko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Emelienko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway lands a front kick.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelienko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Emelienko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Emelienko cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Emelienko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway moves into range and clinches up with Emelienko.
Mathew Ridgeway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelienko's efforts to push away.
Emelienko is working Ridgeway over against the cage.
Emelienko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Emelienko just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelienko tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vladimir Emelienko just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Emelienko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway motions for Emelienko to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Emelienko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Emelienko throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelienko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Emelienko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelienko wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelienko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Emelienko misses with a double jab.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Emelienko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
A combination from Emelienko does no damage.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Emelienko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up.
Emelienko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelienko connects with a body shot that sends Ridgeway's belly button to the back.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Emelienko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Emelienko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Emelienko misses with a looping right.
Emelienko blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelienko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelienko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Emelienko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Emelienko takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Ridgeway cracks Emelienko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway jabs Emelienko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ridgeway works Emelienko's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelienko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Emelienko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelienko flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko lands with a cross.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway misses the body punch
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Emelienko 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Emelienko just manages to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Ridgeway - just one landing.
Emelienko 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.
Emelienko moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Emelienko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelienko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelienko lands with a cross.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelienko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Ridgeway 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko is the new lightweight champion!
Vladimir Emelienko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Heimendahl (ranked 165 p4p, 10 weight class) and Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 234 p4p, 6 weight class). Boagrius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Akkadian Empire . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boagrius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heimendahls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boagrius looks to land a right hand but Heimendahl moved out of range.
Heimendahl tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boagrius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boagrius flicks out a counter leg kick but Heimendahl steps away.
Heimendahl with a hook.
Heimendahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boagrius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boagrius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Heimendahl lands but Boagrius takes it in his stride.
Heimendahl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimendahl misses with a body kick.
Heimendahl throws a hook to the side of Boagrius's head but Boagrius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimendahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Heimendahl.
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Boagrius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards.
Boagrius avoids the elbow strike from Heimendahl, against the cage.
Heimendahl working aggressively here.
Boagrius blocks a body shot from Heimendahl.
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boagrius lands with a light punch inside.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow strike.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boagrius is working Heimendahl over against the cage.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boagrius prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boagrius.
Heimendahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heimendahl lands a left hand.
I was talking to Heimendahl's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Heimendahl fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boagrius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boagrius blocks an uppercut.
Boagrius throws a head punch that misses.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimendahl is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Boagrius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boagrius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boagrius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boagrius digs a right hand into Heimendahl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heimendahl's gas tank.
Heimendahl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heimendahl blocking some punches.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boagrius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimendahl pushes Boagrius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boagrius lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
Boagrius lands a nice shot to the body.
Boagrius misses with the head strike.
Boagrius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boagrius tries a body shot but Heimendahl blocks it.
Boagrius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards.
Heimendahl misses with a body punch.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
A short right from Heimendahl.
Boagrius lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boagrius.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boagrius struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimendahl controls his hands.
Boagrius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heimendahl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boagrius's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
Boagrius misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow over the top.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Heimendahl.
Boagrius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Boagrius.
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boagrius backwards.
A short left from Boagrius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Heimendahl as the two fighters clinch.
Heimendahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boagrius.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimendahl's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpheus Boagrius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heimendahl wants to clinch.
Boagrius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Heimendahl lands an overhand right.
Heimendahl lands a head kick!
Nice cross by Heimendahl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl needs to keep his hands up - Boagrius had a free shot at his head there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boagrius.
Heimendahl blocks a head kick by Boagrius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl wants to clinch up but Boagrius keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boagrius! But no joy.
Heimendahl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boagrius cracks Heimendahl with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boagrius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Heimendahl to stand back up!
Heimendahl is rocked!
Thorbjorn Heimendahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimendahl scores with a decent looking hook.
Heimendahl throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boagrius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boagrius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boagrius feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heimendahl sprawling to the canvas! Heimendahl rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boagrius finish him?!
Oh Heimendahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heimendahl has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heimendahl misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl seems to have got his legs back now.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boagrius.
Boagrius prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Boagrius has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Boagrius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the head.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimendahl's elbow.
Boagrius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards.
Heimendahl lands a body punch.
Boagrius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boagrius backwards.
Heimendahl prevents a body shot from Boagrius.
A shot in the inside from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boagrius.
Boagrius scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heimendahl throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Boagrius.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boagrius.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boagrius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boagrius blocks a body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boagrius misses with the head strike.
Orpheus Boagrius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boagrius can't find room to land a body shot as Heimendahl controls the action.
Heimendahl misses with a punch to the body.
Boagrius throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heimendahl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boagrius's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boagrius.
A short right from Heimendahl on the inside.
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heimendahl throws an elbow but misses.
Heimendahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimendahl is working Boagrius over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl presses Boagrius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boagrius is breathing heavily.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Boagrius - that landed with a thud.
Boagrius blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Boagrius on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Boagrius controls his hands.
Boagrius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimendahl backwards.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boagrius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boagrius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boagrius is working Heimendahl over against the cage.
Heimendahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boagrius's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boagrius working aggressively here.
Boagrius misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpheus Boagrius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Boagrius misses with a right hand
and Heimendahl counters with a nice uppercut.
Boagrius lands a nice looking body shot.
Heimendahl throws a lazy head kick
and Boagrius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Heimendahl! Boagrius lets Heimendahl back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Heimendahl blocks a jab.
Boagrius cracks Heimendahl with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 64 p4p, 5 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 44 p4p, 4 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Mencken has chosen Circle Jerks - Question Authority as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mencken throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Mencken's shoulder, as Mencken tries to avoid the shot.
Curry throws a front kick aimed at Mencken's knee but Mencken avoids it well.
A cross from Mencken lands.
Curry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mencken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mencken dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curry. That did some damage!
Curry scores with a spinning back kick!
Curry catches Mencken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken digs a good body shot into Curry's ribs.
We've been informed that Mencken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mencken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mencken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Mencken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry misses the jab.
Mencken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry slips under a jab from Mencken.
Curry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mencken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mencken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mencken lands with a right hand.
Mencken instigates a clinch.
Curry tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Curry gets through Mencken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Curry.
Curry lands a body shot.
Mencken looks winded!
Curry tries to work over Mencken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mencken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Curry.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curry gets through Mencken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Curry lands a right hand.
Curry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Mencken.
Curry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mencken misses with the head strike.
Curry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Curry.
A body shot lands from Curry.
Curry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mencken.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mencken prevents a body shot from Curry.
Mencken digs a right hand underneath Curry's ribcage. Curry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curry misses with some punches.
Mencken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mencken tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mencken's elbow.
Curry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menckens head.
A short right from Curry.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Mencken scores with a shot to the side of Curry's head.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mencken tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Mencken back against the cage.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mencken tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Mencken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Curry.
Curry lands a nice uppercut.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Mencken cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
Mencken scores with a shot to the side of Curry's head.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Curry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Mencken controls his hands.
Mencken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curry tries a body shot but Mencken blocks it.
Mencken can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menckens head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mencken as the two fighters clinch.
Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mencken pushes Curry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Mencken.
Curry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mencken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mencken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Mencken throws a wild body kick that Curry sees coming a mile off.
Curry throwing a counter right hand but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Curry avoids the body shot from Mencken.
HL Mencken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mencken fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Curry is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mencken. Mencken obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Mencken blocks the leg kick.
Curry just misses with a punch to the body.
Curry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mencken counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
A jab from Mencken does it's job there.
A lazy left from Mencken finds it's target.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Mencken moves away from the strike by Curry.
Mencken throws a leg kick that misses.
Mencken defending well as Curry loads up on a big left hand.
Curry sets himself, and Mencken steps forward looking for the clinch! Curry avoids it this time.
Curry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mencken throws a jab when Curry was well out of range.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Mencken throws a leg kick that misses.
Mencken throws a body shot but no joy.
Curry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mencken moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry pushes Mencken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mencken backwards.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mencken prevents a body shot from Curry.
Mencken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mencken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken is working Curry over against the cage.
Mencken lands a left hand.
A short left from Mencken.
Curry is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Mencken.
Oh Curry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mencken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mencken lands a big right hand that drops Curry! The killer instinct kicks in and Mencken finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mencken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Arthur Curry had this to say: 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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