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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyu Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyu Okami!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Okami in a clinch.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cadman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Okami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cadman has him pressed against the cage.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman just leaning against Okami, taking a breather.
Cadman gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cadman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cadman is keeping busy.
Cadman keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami tries to throw a body punch but Cadman avoids it by throwing Okami back against the cage.
Okami is trying to force a seperation but Cadman has the dominant position.
Okami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cadman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman stalling the fight.
Cadman lands a hook that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Okami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cadman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cadman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyu Okami.
Okami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cadman is keeping busy.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Okami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
Okami has Cadman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cadman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okami is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cadman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okami has had enough of the clinch but Cadman keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami has Cadman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cadman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman clinches up against the cage.
Okami looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Okami is trying to pull guard but Cadman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okami shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Okami is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okami is working for a kimura but Cadman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman is refusing to be controlled, as Okami sits in half guard.
Okami not doing much here.
Okami is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cadman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cadman tries to get out of the position.
Okami slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Okami is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Okami looking to finish Cadman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cadman !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okami working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's time! Cadman 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cadman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okami.
Okami shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Okami was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Okami seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cadman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okami on the ground.
Cadman is trying to control Okami's posture but Okami avoids it.
Okami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cadman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Okami stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman keeps control of Okami as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okami is trying to maintain a safe position but Cadman gets an underhook and turns Okami into the cage.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Okami goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Okami in a clinch.
Cadman scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Cadman lands a right hand.
Cayden Cadman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cadman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Okami tries to circle away but Cadman has him pinned against the cage.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okami trying to control the position but instead, Cadman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okami into the cage.
Cadman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okami is looking to control Cadman 's arms but Cadman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okami has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman lands an uppercut.
Okami is rocked!
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okami backwards.
Okami is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Cadman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Okami to his knees! Cadman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piero Paniccia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor McGregor had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piero Paniccia!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniccia throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a right to the head.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Piero Paniccia has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniccia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paniccia lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paniccia cracks McGregor with a nice body shot.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from McGregor as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Paniccia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniccia swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniccia tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniccia misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniccia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGregor blocks it with crossed arms.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
Paniccia looks winded!
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
A knee to the head by McGregor.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paniccia blocks it with crossed arms.
Paniccia connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniccia avoids the damage to the body.
Paniccia managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands an uppercut.
Paniccia is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Paniccia into the cage.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor is leaning against Paniccia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Paniccia controls his hands.
Paniccia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniccia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniccia avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniccia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paniccia pushes McGregor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paniccia tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paniccia works on McGregor's body with a couple of short punches.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniccia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Paniccia is blocking nicely.
Paniccia tries to land knees in the clinch but McGregor avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Paniccia's ribcage.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Paniccia.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor avoiding damage as Paniccia throws knees to the body.
Paniccia manages to pull guard.
McGregor wanted to stand there but Paniccia had control of the position.
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
McGregor wants to stand but Paniccia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paniccia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paniccia has an active guard here but McGregor has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniccia is looking to improve his position.
Paniccia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniccia is still trying to improve position.
McGregor decides to stand up.
Paniccia has a takedown stuffed.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piero Paniccia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paniccia.
McGregor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paniccia doesn't seem bothered though.
Paniccia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Paniccia rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paniccia can do to turn this around?
McGregor gets through Paniccia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McGregor on the inside.
Paniccia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connor McGregor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McGregor.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paniccia tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniccia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
Paniccia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGregor.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Paniccia's ribcage.
Paniccia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paniccia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paniccia jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Paniccia around his waist. Paniccia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor lands a right hand.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by McGregor.
Paniccia misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McGregor - that landed with a thud.
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Paniccia won't want to take too many of those.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paniccias head.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paniccia is rocked!
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
Paniccia is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paniccia misses with a body punch.
Paniccia working aggressively here.
McGregor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Paniccia blocks with his arms.
Paniccia tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Paniccia back against the cage.
Paniccia takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGregor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paniccia's face.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paniccia has hold of one of McGregor's legs. McGregor is fighting the takedown attempt but Paniccia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McGregor pushes Paniccia off and gets back to his feet.
Paniccia fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Paniccia.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paniccia seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paniccia misses with a looping left.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Paniccia misses.
McGregor clobbers Paniccia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor scores with a head kick.
Paniccia blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Paniccia closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Paniccia - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniccia lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
A shot in the inside from Paniccia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paniccia scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Paniccia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paniccia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paniccia lands a right hand.
Paniccia is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paniccia has his back to the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piero Paniccia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor lands a jab.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Paniccia moves out of range easily.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniccia.
Paniccia is trying to pull guard but McGregor has him pressed against the cage.
Paniccia goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paniccia slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Paniccia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paniccia throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniccia moves into the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniccia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paniccia misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniccia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piero Paniccia.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Paniccia against the cage.
McGregor lands a left hand.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGregor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paniccia blocks it with crossed arms.
Paniccia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniccia avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Paniccia can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Paniccia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paniccia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paniccia backwards.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paniccia is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Paniccia.
Paniccia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paniccia throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia tries a knee to the head but McGregor blocks it.
Paniccia missing with knees to the body.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Paniccia blocks with his arms.
Paniccia tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Paniccia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paniccia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniccia misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Paniccia.
McGregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
Paniccia managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Paniccia presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Paniccia drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
McGregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniccia.
Paniccia struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Paniccia lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Paniccia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniccia tries to pull guard but McGregor won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
McGregor managing to block the knees to the body from Paniccia.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniccia.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from McGregor.
Piero Paniccia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor is working Paniccia over against the cage.
Paniccia has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Paniccia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Paniccia lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Paniccia scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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283 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Rage!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage throws a big shot that misses.
Rage wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Rage rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rage stalling the fight.
Rage lands a body punch.
Silva is trying to break free.
Rage gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Rage misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rage closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Rage lands a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to break free but Rage pushes him back against the cage.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rage pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Silva wants to break free but Rage has control.
Rage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Rage 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.
Rage moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Rage scores with a four punch combination!
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva slips a straight right by Rage.
A quick step to the side and Silva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Rage moves into the clinch.
Rage scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Rage is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Rage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva tries to circle away but Rage has him pinned against the cage.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rage swinging wildly here.
Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rage.
Rage misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rage tries to clinch but Silva moves away
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Leandro Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duke Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Rage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rage stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Rage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rage forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Rage has double underhooks.
Rage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Rage lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Rage working Silva over with knees to the body.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva breaks the clinch.
Rage moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Duke Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Rage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rage moves into the clinch.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
Rage tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Rage has the dominant position.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Rage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Nice body punch from Rage.
Rage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Rage has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to break free but Rage has control.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Rage.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Rage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duke Rage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Rage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva blocks a body shot from Rage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage moves into the clinch.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Rage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Rage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rage is controlling him.
Rage lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Rage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Rage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to break free but Rage has control.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rage misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Rage misses with a two punch combination.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Rage shoots in.
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Rage drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rage shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Rage rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Rage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Rage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Rage scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rage.
A hook to the body from Rage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rage.
Rage lands a shoulder strike.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rage lands a body shot.
Rage lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rage missing with knees to the body.
Rage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duke Rage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Rage lands with a light punch inside.
Rage pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Rage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silva tries to break free but Rage pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva letting Rage take a breather here.
Rage throws an elbow that misses.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Rage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rage keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva is trying to push Rage away but Rage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is trying to push Rage away but Rage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva blocking some punches.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Rage wants to stall.
Rage prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Rage back against the cage.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rage misses with some punches.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Rage.
Rage tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Leandro Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Leandro Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rage 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Rage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elric Wolfsbruder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate's entrance music is Cookie Dance. A fine choice. Wolfsbruder has chosen Cradel to the grave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elric Wolfsbruder!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Chocolate.
Chocolate slips a straight right by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a nice looking combination but Chocolate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chip Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight right.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chocolate has time to react.
Chocolate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chocolate is able to avoid easily.
Chocolate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chocolate takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chocolate tries to clinch there but Wolfsbruder circles away.
Chocolate misses with a hook. Wolfsbruder ducked under it nicely.
Chocolate looks to land a left hand but Wolfsbruder moved out of range nicely.
Wolfsbruder connects with a leg kick. Chocolate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chocolate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolfsbruder's head backwards.
Chocolate throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Wolfsbruder tumbling to the canvas!
Wolfsbruder is rocked!
It looks like Elric Wolfsbruder has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfsbruder is still in real trouble! Can Chocolate finish him?
Chocolate controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolfsbruder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolfsbruder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolfsbruder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chocolate looking to pass the guard.
Wolfsbruder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolfsbruder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chocolate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chocolate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder is keen to just control but Chocolate is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder is stalling here. Chocolate is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wolfsbruder seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chocolate has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chocolate is chipping away with strikes.
Wolfsbruder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wolfsbruder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfsbruder sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chocolate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolfsbruder wants to improve his position but Chocolate is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfsbruder 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.
Wolfsbruder manages to get to full guard.
Wolfsbruder 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.
Wolfsbruder looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chocolate puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chocolate lands a nice short elbow.
Wolfsbruder manages to get to full guard.
Chocolate won't allow Wolfsbruder to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chocolate's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chocolate won't allow Wolfsbruder to sweep him here.
Wolfsbruder has momentary wrist control but Chocolate slips an elbow through the middle.
Chocolate working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chocolate stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfsbruder.
Chocolate postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wolfsbruder covers up, he's hurt! Chocolate keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chocolate and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chocolate can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Chocolate thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Rodgers throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodgers. That snapped Escobar's head back.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodgers - that will leave a mark!
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Escobar's defenses.
Rodgers throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar wants to counter with a clinch but Rodgers pushes him away.
Escobar slips a jab from Rodgers.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Escobar tries to move into range but Rodgers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Rodgers takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Escobar is rocked!
That has opened up Braulio Escobar's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been informed that Escobar 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.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Escobar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Rodgers is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers.
Escobar darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.
Rodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rodgers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar throws a wild hook but Rodgers just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Escobar gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Rodgers raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rodgers!
A very excited looking Andy Rodgers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov has chosen Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gasan Umalatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston scores with a hook to the body. Umalatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston throws a nice head kick!
Houston misses with a body shot.
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Houston.
Umalatov moves forwards but Houston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Umalatov throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houston.
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!
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Houston stuffs the takedown.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Houston coming out on top.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Umalatov moves out of range easily.
And Umalatov tries to counter it with a takedown but Houston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Umalatov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umalatov.
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Umalatov scores with a nice right hand.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.
Umalatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umalatov wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Umalatov stands up and waves to Houston to follow him.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston lands a nice shot to the body.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Umalatov's head but Umalatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Some bone on bone action there as Umalatov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Houston throws a right and a left that Umalatov avoids nicely.
Umalatov misses with a looping right.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston throws a chopping leg kick but Umalatov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
Houston throws a head kick but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov blocks a head kick by Houston.
Umalatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umalatov.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good jab.
Umalatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Max Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston sizes up Umalatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Umalatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umalatov slips a jab from Houston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Umalatov fails to land the takedown.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston tries to keep at a distance but Umalatov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Umalatov misses with the head strike.
Umalatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Umalatov misses its intended target.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Houston scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umalatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Umalatov's head.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umalatov.
Houston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Houston cracks a nice hook into Umalatov's ribs.
A punch combination from Umalatov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston connects with a leg kick. Umalatov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Houston's corner calls for a 1-2. Houston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umalatov can do to turn this around?
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston lands a nice hook to Umalatov's body. Umalatov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Houston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Houston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umalatov doesn't seem phased though.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houston lands with a hook. Umalatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Umalatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Houston is out of range and Umalatov settles back down.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Umalatov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Umalatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umalatov defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand.
Umalatov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Umalatov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Houston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Umalatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Houston scores with a punch to the head.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston misses with a hook.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
Umalatov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Houston throws a series of punches but Umalatov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umalatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umalatov drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston lands with an uppercut that bounces Umalatov off the cage and back into range.
Houston throws a series of strikes that have Umalatov backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov thuds a left hand into Houston's body.
Umalatov moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Umalatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Umalatov throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Umalatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Umalatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umalatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Houston slaps away a takedown attempt from Umalatov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Umalatov moves away from the strike by Houston.
Max Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umalatov under the eye.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umalatov. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Umalatov's head and hops out.
Umalatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umalatov cracks Houston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Umalatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Umalatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umalatov walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Houston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Umalatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houston.
Houston looks to land a left hand but Umalatov moved out of range nicely.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Umalatov shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov feints the counter takedown.
Umalatov throws a big shot that misses.
Umalatov misses with a hook
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umalatov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umalatov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umalatov tries to clinch there but Houston circles away.
Houston takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Houston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Houston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov avoids it.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Umalatov. Those never looked like landing.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umalatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houston.
Umalatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Umalatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houston checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston connects with the punch.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov avoids the head kick by Houston.
Umalatov walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Houston to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Umalatov avoids the body shot from Houston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Houston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Houston.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with the left hand. Umalatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Umalatov is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Umalatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Umalatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umalatov.
Houston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Houston lands a jab to Umalatov's midsection.
Umalatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Houston. That's going to slow Umalatov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Umalatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umalatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gasan Umalatov.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Umalatov's shoulder, as Umalatov tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov misses with a wild body shot.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umalatov moves away.
Houston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umalatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov moves into the clinch.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Umalatov is controlling him.
Umalatov manages to break the clinch.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Houston misses.
Umalatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Umalatov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houston defends it well.
Houston misses the jab.
Houston scores with a nice head shot.
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Umalatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Houston cracks Umalatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umalatov.
Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Umalatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov misses with a takedown
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umalatov.
Max Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houston throws a low kick but Umalatov moves out of range easily.
Umalatov blocks a jab.
Umalatov scores with the left hand. Houston knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umalatov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Umalatov ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Umalatov moves away and avoids it.
Umalatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Houston's head backwards.
Umalatov cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston lands a nice looking body shot.
Gasan Umalatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umalatov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Houston!
An out of breath Max Houston 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard swinging wildly here.
Lillard misses with a kick to the body.
Lillard just misses with a punch to the body.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lillard.
Slider lands a nice shot to the body.
Lillard throws a sloppy head kick and Slider moves out of range easily.
Lillard throws a nice head kick!
Slider connects with a solid leg kick.
Slider lands a two punch combo.
Slider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lillard.
Lillard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slider.
Slider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Slider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lillard throws out the jab.
Slider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slider.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Lillard.
Slider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lillard checks it well.
Slider misses with a left hand
and Lillard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slider. That's going to slow Lillard down.
Slider throws a shot from downtown. Lillard moves away and avoids it.
Slider looks to land a right hand but Lillard moved out of range.
Lillard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slider circles away quickly and effectively.
Slider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slider lands with a good body shot.
Lillard moves out of range of the strikes.
Slider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lillard throws a shot to the body.
Slider throws a jab when Lillard was well out of range.
Slider misses with an uppercut. Lillard saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Lillard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lillard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slider momentarily.
Slider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slider scores with a nice head shot.
Slider throws a hook but Lillard avoids it easily.
Slider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lillard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Lillard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lillard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lillard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slider.
Slider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lillard doesn't seem bothered though.
Slider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slider steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lillard. That one must have hurt.
Slider moves out of range of the body kick from Lillard.
Lillard throws a sloppy head kick and Slider moves out of range easily.
Lillard looks to score with a jab to the body but Slider is just out of range.
Lillard misses with a head kick.
Lillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Slider tries to counter with a clinch but Lillard shakes him off and moves away.
Slider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slider just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lillard's brow.
A short right from Lillard on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard pushes Slider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lillard tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing Lillard back against the cage.
Slider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard lands with a right to the head.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lillard as the two fighters clinch.
Lillard pushes Slider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lillard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lillard can't break the clinch.
Slider scores a nice knee to the body.
Slider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Leeland Lillard has been cut.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lillard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slider missing with knees to the body.
Slider with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Lillard avoids the elbow strike from Slider, against the cage.
Lillard lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
A right handed body shot lands from Slider.
Slider throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lillard avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lillard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lillard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Lillard trying to land knees to the body.
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 Leeland Lillard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leeland Lillard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lillard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Slider looks to land a combination but Lillard avoids it well.
Slider tries to land a leg kick but Lillard saw it coming and moves away.
Slider throws a leg kick but Lillard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lillard catches Slider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lillard 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.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
Slider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lillard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slider scrambles back to his feet.
Lillard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slider misses with a hook to the body
and Lillard counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Lillard.
Slider throws a leg kick which misses Lillard's front leg but catches the back leg as Lillard tries to avoid it.
It looks like Lillard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
Slider takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lillard misses with a straight right.
Lillard avoids the body shot from Slider.
A head kick misses from Lillard.
Slider tries to clinch
and Lillard counters with a straight right hand.
Slider doesn't manage to clinch there - Lillard circles away.
Slider throws an off balance right hand
and Lillard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slider is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lillard rather than just go for the knockout.
Slider misses with a wild body shot.
Lillard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lillard dodges the punch combination from Slider.
Lillard ducks under a wild hook from Slider.
Lillard swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lillard throws an off balance right hand
and Slider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lillard is looking to chop away at Slider's legs.
Lillard lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slider 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 Lillard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lillard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Lillard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Slider misses its intended target.
Slider moves in looking to clinch but Lillard pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Slider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Lillard.
Lillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slider moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lillard.
Slider is rocked!
Lillard throws a big shot that misses.
Lillard slips a jab from Slider.
Slider throws a leg kick
and Lillard counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slider! Lillard lets Slider back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Slider is still on wobbly legs! Can Lillard finish him?
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lillard lands a nice hook to Slider's body. Slider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lillard closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Slider out cold! Slider corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leeland Lillard!
During a confident post fight interview, Leeland Lillard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coyote Starrk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes into the arena with I Won't Back Down blaring out of the sound system. Coyote Starrk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coyote Starrk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole has Starrk up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is working for takedown but Starrk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Starrk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Starrk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk lands a nice uppercut.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starrk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starrk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Starrk is struggling to control the position.
Starrk swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starrk misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Starrk back into the cage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Cole has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The referee calls for Starrk to work.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Starrk back against the cage.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starrk's efforts to push away.
Starrk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starrk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Starrk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Starrk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Starrk tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Starrk.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starrk prevents it.
Starrk is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks.
Cole is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starrk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Starrk controls the action.
Starrk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Cole is pushing Starrk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starrk's elbow.
Starrk prevents a body shot from Cole.
Starrk gets through Cole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Starrk blocking some punches.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starrk is pushing Cole up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Starrk.
Starrk lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starrk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starrk is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk lands a left hand.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Starrk controls the action.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Starrk blocks it.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starrk lands a left hand.
Starrk just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
Cole wants a takedown.
Starrk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starrk lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starrk prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Starrk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
Starrk working aggressively here.
Cole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starrk's efforts to push away.
Starrk tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Starrk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Starrk can turn it around.
Starrk lands a left hand.
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!
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starrk is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starrk defending well though.
Starrk keeping hold of Cole's head, controlling as best he can.
Starrk gets back to full guard.
Cole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Starrk managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coyote Starrk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole is looking to score with low kicks.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole is looking to clinch but Starrk is avoiding it.
Starrk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starrk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Starrk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starrk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole wants to clinch up but Starrk keeps it at a distance.
Starrk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Starrk is out of range.
Starrk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starrk's elbow.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Starrk looking to stall.
Starrk throws a head punch that misses.
Cole has picked Starrk up - he's going for a ride! Cole dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starrk wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starrk's head.
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starrk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starrk's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Starrk is not content to let Cole control the position.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starrk is doing well to control the position and prevent Cole from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starrk wants to get back to full guard.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starrk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Cole.
Cole is thwarting Starrk's attempts to control the position.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole is nestled in close to Starrk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Starrk's temple.
Cole thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starrk's head.
Starrk taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Starrk wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starrk is trying to get back to full guard.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starrk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cole 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.
Cole with the ground and pound but Starrk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole works over Starrk with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starrk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starrk can do to turn this around?
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Starrk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Starrk prevents Cole from improving his position.
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!
Cole is pressing down on Starrk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cole wants to sweep here but Starrk controlling him for the moment.
Starrk trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that second round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Starrk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Starrk misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cole.
Starrk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Starrk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starrk is one step ahead there.
Starrk is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starrk preventing the sweep.
Starrk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starrk wants to stand but Cole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cole is pulling down on Starrk's head. It's preventing any offense from Starrk, at least for the moment.
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.
Starrk trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole connects with a jab.
Starrk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole throws a body punch but Starrk moves out of range.
Starrk is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Starrk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole digs a good hook to Starrk's body.
Cole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starrk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole is looking to wear down Starrk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Starrk tries a head kick but it misses.
Coyote Starrk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole scores with a shot to the body.
Starrk misses with a head kick.
Starrk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Starrk settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coyote Starrk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Starrk feints a counter leg kick.
Starrk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Starrk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Starrk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Starrk just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Starrk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Starrk manages to circle out of the way.
Starrk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole cracks Starrk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cole.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starrk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starrk! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Starrk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Starrk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starrk feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Starrk looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Starrk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starrk moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Starrk, right into the meat.
Cole forces Starrk back against the cage and clinches.
Cole tries to work over Starrk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Starrk has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Coyote Starrk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starrks head.
Cole wants a takedown.
Cole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starrk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Starrk is defending well for now.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Starrk tries to tie him up.
Starrk misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks a body shot from Starrk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Starrk leaning against his opponent.
Starrk blocking some punches.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Starrk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Starrk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Starrk throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Starrk lands with a light punch inside.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Starrk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Starrk.
Cole just leaning against Starrk, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Cole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starrk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starrk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starrk misses with some punches.
Starrk lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole tries to score a body lock takedown but Starrk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starrk stalling.
Cole is looking to control Starrk's arms but Starrk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cole has his back to the cage.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole had his way with Coyote Starrk in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole lands a body shot.
Starrk wants to stall.
Starrk tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Starrk back against the cage.
Starrk trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Starrk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk looking to slow down the pace here.
Cole tries a body shot but Starrk blocks it.
Starrk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to work over Starrk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole dodges an elbow strike from Starrk.
Starrk trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Starrk into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starrk.
Starrk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cole is leaning against Starrk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starrk takes a shot to the head.
Cole wants to take the fight to the mat but Starrk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Starrk misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole missing with knees to the body.
Starrk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Cole presses Starrk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole cracks Starrk with a nice body shot.
Cole pushes Starrk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starrk managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole prevents a body shot from Starrk.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starrks head.
Starrk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Starrk is rocked!
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starrk is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Starrk backwards.
Cole is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Starrk can't fight it off and eventually Cole manages to take the fight to the floor. Starrk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cole sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cole postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Starrk covers up, he's hurt! Cole keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cole and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cole can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Cole waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran scores with a jab to the body.
Curran throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Curran only half commits.
Boom lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curran.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Curran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Curran cracks Boom with an open hand slap.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
An inside leg kick from Curran misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
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!
Boom swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom slips under a jab.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran staying out of range there.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Curran.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Curran connects with a right hand. Boom shakes it off.
Boom scores with a hook.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Boom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Curran lands but Boom takes it in his stride.
DJ Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran with a jab.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curran.
As Boom backs off Curran throws a huge counter combo but Boom manages to avoid it all.
Boom swings widly with a right hand
and Curran counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Boom.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Curran follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Curran misses with a hook. Boom ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Boom is looking to counter punch.
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom cracks Curran with a good jab.
Curran throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Curran.
Curran tries to pull guard but Boom holds him up against the cage and eventually Curran drops back down to his feet.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Curran has the dominant position.
Boom tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Curran.
Curran being controlled against the cage.
Boom blocks a body shot from Curran.
Boom is trying to break free.
Curran scores with a hook to the body.
Curran lands with a right to the head.
Curran lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a head punch that misses.
Boom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Boom is pressed up against the cage. Curran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boom down to the mat. Boom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom checks a low kick from Curran.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran moves away from the strike by Boom.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Boom blocks a leg kick.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Curran thumps Boom with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Curran shoots in and drives through. Boom sprawls well.
Curran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Curran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mario Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Curran changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran misses with a double jab
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Boom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom 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.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curran avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Curran circles away quickly and effectively.
Curran throws a body kick that misses
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
Curran throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Boom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Curran scores with a nice strike.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran misses with a leg kick.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran misses with the body kick
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
Boom throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands a body shot.
Curran throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom 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.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Curran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curran throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Curran lands a glancing blow to the side of Boom's head.
Curran misses with a low kick as Boom jumps back.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws out a counter right but Boom avoids it with no problem.
Boom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curran tries to counter with a clinch but Boom shakes him off and moves away.
Curran connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Boom misses.
Curran slips under a jab.
Boom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Curran seems unphased.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Curran.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Curran tries to work over Boom's front leg with a kick but Boom checks it.
Boom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Curran lands with a hook. Boom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom misses with a body shot.
Boom misses with a low kick.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Curran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boom blocks it well.
Boom misses with a left hand
and Curran counters with a solid body kick.
Curran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom checks a leg kick.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom lands a two punch combo.
Curran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Curran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Curran motions for Boom to come forward. Curran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curran to score with a decent uppercut.
Curran misses with a left hand
enabling Boom to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boom.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
Curran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Curran staying out of range there.
Curran tries for a takedown but Boom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Curran misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom staying out of range there.
Boom lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curran.
Curran lands the left hand.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran unleashes a big counter combination but Boom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boom swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Boom.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Curran misses.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curran clobbers Boom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Boom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Curran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with a good low kick that Boom was not able to check.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom cracks Curran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom misses with a hook.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Curran digs a good hook to Boom's body.
The fighters circling - Boom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Boom takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Boom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran scores with a spinning back kick!
Curran throws a front kick aimed at Boom's knee but Boom avoids it well.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran throws a low kick but Boom moves out of range easily.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Boom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curran staying out of range there.
A low kick from Curran is predictable there
and Boom counters with a left to the body.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
Boom throws a right hand that misses
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curran. Curran obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom misses with a hook
and Curran counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curran.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran lands a left hand.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom misses the body punch
and Curran counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curran closes the distance and pushes Boom back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boom blocks a body shot from Curran.
Curran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DJ Boom did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Boom misses.
Curran throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom misses with a body shot
and Curran counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom misses with a low kick.
Curran scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curran misses the jab.
Boom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boom walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boom. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran clinches with his opponent.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom wants to get back to striking at distance but Curran won't allow it.
Curran just leaning against Boom, taking a breather.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Boom.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curran as Boom tries to tie him up.
Curran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boom throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
Mario Curran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curran is trying to pull guard but Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom misses with a punch to the body.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom misses the jab.
Boom sets himself, and Curran steps forward looking for the clinch! Boom avoids it this time.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Curran connects with a single shot there.
Boom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Curran counters with a low kick, right behind Boom 's knee.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curran.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
Boom checks the leg kick.
Boom is looking to counter with a body kick.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
A combination from Boom does no damage.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
Boom looks to land a combination but Curran avoids it well.
Curran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Boom loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Boom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curran, right into the meat.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
and Curran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom controlling the position for now.
Curran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Curran dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Curran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Curran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Curran walks into a straight right hand from Boom.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Curran slips under a jab.
Boom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curran.
Curran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Boom scores with a hook.
Boom throws a wild body kick that Curran sees coming a mile off.
Curran with a poor takedown
and Boom counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Curran connects with an inside leg kick.
Curran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boom will feel that in the morning.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Curran feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Boom.
Curran scores with the left hand. Boom knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran staying out of range there.
Boom stuffs the takedown attempt from Curran. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
DJ Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Curran.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom throws a sloppy body shot
and Curran counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boom's knee momentarily.
Boom throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
Boom avoids a kick to the body.
Curran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curran avoids the body shot from Boom.
Boom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Boom throws a series of punches but Curran moves out of range.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Curran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom misses the jab.
Curran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Boom misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Boom. Beautiful body shot.
Boom misses with a body punch
and Curran counters with a good low kick that Boom was not able to check.
Curran looks to land a right hand but Boom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boom's sensitive parts.
Boom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curran swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Curran moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom checks a low kick from Curran.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Curran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Boom's shoulder, as Boom tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Boom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curran lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Boom misses with a looping right.
Curran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Boom takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Curran.
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Boom blocks the low kick.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Curran defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Curran - that will leave a mark!
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom misses with a combination
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Mario Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Curran!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Curran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
Mario Curran is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mario Curran 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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