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UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kuchar (ranked 1350 p4p, 149 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 1897 p4p, 196 weight class). Kuchar comes to the cage accompanied by 21 Savage - No Heart. En Sabah Nur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
Kuchar throwing a counter right hand but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
Sabah Nur moves out of range of the body kick from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuchar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Kuchar lands a slapping body shot.
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sabah Nur tries to bum rush Kuchar with a series of wild strikes but Kuchar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sabah Nur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuchar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuchar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sabah Nur slips under a jab.
Sabah Nur avoids the head kick by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Kuchar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabah Nur misses with a low kick.
Kuchar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabah Nur throws out the jab.
Kuchar throws a head kick that misses.
Sabah Nur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Kuchar lands with a hook. Sabah Nur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuchar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.
Sabah Nur blocks a jab.
Kuchar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuchar lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Sabah Nur misses its intended target.
A combination from Sabah Nur does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Kuchar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuchar throws a body kick that misses.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut. Sabah Nur saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuchar tests Sabah Nur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabah Nur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar throws a looping overhand right but Sabah Nur ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sabah Nur's head.
Sabah Nur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kuchar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuchar misses with a straight right.
Sabah Nur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuchar at a distance.
Kuchar throws a head kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Kuchar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabah Nur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuchar misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabah Nur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur throws a right and a left that Kuchar avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur connects with the punch.
Kuchar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuchar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Kuchar misses its intended target.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
It looked like Kuchar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sabah Nur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuchar connects with a looping right hand.
Sabah Nur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabah Nur needs to keep his hands up - Kuchar had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabah Nur manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Kuchar connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuchar.
Kuchar cracks Sabah Nur with a good jab.
Sabah Nur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Kuchar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabah Nur circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuchar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuchar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuchar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
Kuchar moves out of range of the body kick from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar moves out of range as Sabah Nur strikes.
Sabah Nur takes one on the button.
Kuchar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar throws a lazy right hand but Sabah Nur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body shot.
Sabah Nur misses with an uppercut.
Kuchar misses with a wild combination.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuchar rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuchar misses with a hook
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuchar thinking.
Sabah Nur throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuchar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabah Nur thinking.
Sabah Nur feints and then cracks Kuchar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuchar down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab to the body
and Kuchar counters with a straight right hand.
Sabah Nur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sabah Nur lands with a cross.
Sabah Nur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses.
Kuchar jabs Sabah Nur right on the nose. Sabah Nur blinks but takes it well.
Sabah Nur 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.
Kuchar tries to bum rush Sabah Nur with a series of wild strikes but Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuchar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabah Nur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuchar.
Kuchar missing with a left hand there. Sabah Nur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuchar throws the left hand but Sabah Nur avoids the punch easily.
Kuchar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabah Nur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuchar looks to land a left hand but Sabah Nur moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur moves out of range as Kuchar strikes.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuchar with a body shot.
Sabah Nur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuchar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it well.
Sabah Nur slips a jab from Kuchar.
Kuchar tries to work over Sabah Nur's front leg with a kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Kuchar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
A low kick from Sabah Nur is predictable there
and Kuchar counters with a straight right hand.
Kuchar swings widly with a right hand
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuchar throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sabah Nur to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuchar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabah Nur lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the head.
Kuchar throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Kuchar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabah Nur moves away.
It seemed like Sabah Nur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Sabah Nur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Kuchar.
Sabah Nur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Kuchar is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Sabah Nur avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sabah Nur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuchar throws a head kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sabah Nur throws a sloppy head kick and Kuchar moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuchar needs to keep his hands up - Sabah Nur had a free shot at his head there.
Kuchar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sabah Nur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuchar cracks Sabah Nur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuchar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuchar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sabah Nur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Sabah Nur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur defending well as Kuchar loads up on a big left hand.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
As Sabah Nur looks to move away, Kuchar throws a big counter combo but Sabah Nur just gets out of the way.
Sabah Nur takes a swing at Kuchar's ribcage but misses.
Sabah Nur lunges at Kuchar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuchar's hand.
A jab from Kuchar finds it's way through Sabah Nur's defenses.
Sabah Nur staying out of range there.
Sabah Nur lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabah Nur.
Kuchar connects with a body shot that sends Sabah Nur's belly button to the back.
A big left from Kuchar misses.
Kuchar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Sabah Nur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuchar misses with an uppercut. Sabah Nur saw that one coming.
Sabah Nur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuchar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
Kuchar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabah Nur thinks about the counter body kick.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook
and Kuchar counters with a good low kick that Sabah Nur was not able to check.
Sabah Nur throws a series of punches but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuchar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sabah Nur throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuchar misses with a head kick.
Sabah Nur misses with a low kick.
En Sabah Nur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar slips a jab from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sabah Nur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuchar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sabah Nur walks into a left hand.
Sabah Nur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuchar manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuchar misses the target.
Sabah Nur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Sabah Nur.
Kuchar avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
A head kick from Kuchar lands but Sabah Nur takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar throws a lazy uppercut
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice body shot.
Sabah Nur throws a nice looking combination but Kuchar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sabah Nur misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuchar.
Sabah Nur misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kuchar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuchar.
Kuchar jabs at Sabah Nur's body.
Kuchar misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot.
Kuchar tests Sabah Nur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuchar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur throws the kick towards the body but Kuchar avoids it.
Kuchar misses with the combination.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuchar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabah Nur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Kuchar avoids it easily.
As Sabah Nur backs away, Kuchar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kuchar misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabah Nur misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kuchar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuchar throws a hook but Sabah Nur blocks it.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Kuchar.
Well Kuchar 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kuchar!
An out of breath Matt Kuchar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Karlsson (ranked 1413 p4p, 213 weight class) and Jarvis Avalon (ranked 1074 p4p, 167 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Nemesis by Arch Enemy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Avalon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Avalon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avalon is trying to control Karlsson's posture but Karlsson avoids it.
Avalon 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.
Karlsson trying to control the action but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Karlsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Avalon to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Avalon misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karlsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Avalon, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Karlsson.
Avalon clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Avalon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avalon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avalon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avalon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karlsson won't allow Avalon to sweep him here.
Karlsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but Avalon breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
Avalon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avalon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avalon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karlsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson has his takedown stuffed
and Avalon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karlsson won't be happy with that.
Karlsson bucks up and tries to throw Avalon off but instead Avalon has got his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon struggling to land strikes to the head as Karlsson covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Avalon looking for the choke from the back.
Avalon lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Avalon is hanging on to Karlsson's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson breaks Avalon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Avalon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karlsson defends well.
Karlsson wants to stand and escape but instead Avalon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon with a nice head shot there.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Avalon scoring with some ground and pound.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Avalon is proving a slippery customer.
Avalon looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Avalon throws an elbow that misses. Karlsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalon's guard. Nice move by Karlsson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarvis Avalon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Karlsson with that takedown attempt.
Avalon shoots in and gets a takedown into Karlsson's guard.
Karlsson has his feet on Avalon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Avalon gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Karlsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avalon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Karlsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jarvis Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karlsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson is working for takedown but Avalon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avalon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Avalon is proving a slippery customer.
Karlsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Avalon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avalon stops Karlsson from standing up.
Avalon is working Karlsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avalon is looking to work some ground and pound but Karlsson has wrist control.
Avalon trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karl Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avalon landing strikes.
Avalon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karlsson keeps working.
Karlsson struggling a bit here.
Avalon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Avalon is putting a hurting on Karlsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Karlsson is trying to control Avalon's posture but Avalon avoids it.
Avalon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karlsson dodges the ground and pound from Avalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karlsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Avalon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Karlsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Avalon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Avalon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Karlsson some visible discomfort.
Avalon in side control, throwing shots but Karlsson defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avalon is trying to get an arm triangle but Karlsson is defending well.
Avalon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karlsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karlsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Avalon advances nicely into full mount.
Karlsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Avalon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarvis Avalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Avalon leaves Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karlsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avalon is working away from the top position though.
Avalon seems to be working for a kimura but Karlsson defends the submission attempt.
Avalon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avalon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karlsson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karlsson is trying to control but can't.
Karlsson is positioning himself well to prevent Avalon advancing to mount.
Avalon is thwarting Karlsson's attempts to control the position.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back.
Avalon slips a nice elbow through Karlsson's hands, connecting with Karlsson's forehead.
Karl Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson wants to improve his position but Avalon is controlling well.
Karlsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Avalon is working away from the top position though.
Avalon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karlsson is just riding it out for now. Avalon eventually gives up the hold.
Avalon 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.
Karlsson wants to control but Avalon is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Avalon connects with a nice short shot to Karlsson's temple.
Avalon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Avalon lands with a punch from half guard.
Avalon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Avalon looking to finish Karlsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karlsson!
Avalon is landing with some decent strikes but Karlsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Avalon trying to control but Karlsson is having none of it.
Karlsson wants to hold on but Avalon pushes him away.
Jarvis Avalon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Avalon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Karlsson is surviving well by controlling Avalon's body position as best he can.
Avalon raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Avalon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon controlling his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon raining down shots from the mount!
Avalon controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvis Avalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avalon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvis Avalon!
A victorious Jarvis Avalon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Eremeev (ranked 1602 p4p, 171 weight class) and Ely Scrubs (ranked 807 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ely Scrubs!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scrubs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eremeev misses with a kick to the body.
Scrubs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eremeev staying out of range there.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scrubs lands a nice shot that snaps Eremeev's head back.
Eremeev throws a solid leg kick but Scrubs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eremeev.
Scrubs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body.
Scrubs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Scrubs.
Eremeev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scrubs connects with a right hand. Eremeev shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremeev takes a swing at Scrubs's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrubs.
A leg kick checked by Scrubs.
Scrubs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eremeev has time to react.
Scrubs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
Scrubs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scrubs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eremeev pushes Scrubs up against the cage in a clinch.
Eremeev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eremeev misses with a looping right.
Eremeev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scrubs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrubs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eremeev just misses with a punch to the body.
Scrubs loads up on a big right hand but Eremeev slips the punch.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Scrubs throws the left hand but Eremeev avoids the punch easily.
Scrubs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scrubs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremeev.
A head kick misses from Eremeev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrubs throws a lazy right hand but Eremeev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Eremeev.
Scrubs lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Eremeev misses
and Scrubs counters with a stiff right hand.
Eremeev is looking to wear down Scrubs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scrubs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scrubs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrubs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scrubs connects with a body shot that sends Eremeev's belly button to the back.
Scrubs looks to score with a jab to the body but Eremeev is just out of range.
Scrubs moves forwards but Eremeev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scrubs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scrubs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eremeev.
Scrubs misses with a lunging right hand
and Eremeev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Scrubs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eremeev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Eremeev defending well as Scrubs loads up on a big left hand.
Eremeev throws out a leg kick but Scrubs moves out of range and Eremeev only half commits.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Scrubs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eremeev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Scrubs.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev moves into range and clinches up with Scrubs.
Eremeev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scrubs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scrubs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scrubs blocks an uppercut.
Scrubs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scrubs tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Scrubs back against the cage.
Eremeev lands a right hand.
Eremeev misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrubs.
Scrubs pushes Eremeev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scrubs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eremeev misses with an elbow over the top.
Scrubs tries to throw a body punch but Eremeev avoids it by throwing Scrubs back against the cage.
Scrubs lands a body punch.
Eremeev misses with an elbow over the top.
Eremeev just leaning against Scrubs, taking a breather.
Scrubs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scrubs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scrubs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eremeev walks away with a smile on his face. Scrubs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs looks to throw the jab but Eremeev is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scrubs.
Eremeev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scrubs, pushing him back against the cage.
Scrubs jumps guard and drags Eremeev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scrubs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Scrubs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eremeev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrubs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scrubs misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Eremeev.
Scrubs lands with a hook. Eremeev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eremeev misses with a hook
and Scrubs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eremeev misses the jab.
Scrubs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremeev looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrubs is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Scrubs as he connects with a hook.
Scrubs throws a looping overhand right but Eremeev ducks down to avoid it.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Eremeev instigates a clinch.
Scrubs misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Scrubs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Eremeev holds him up against the cage and eventually Scrubs drops back down to his feet.
Eremeev tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eremeev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev avoids the body shot from Scrubs.
Eremeev clinches.
Eremeev throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrubs.
Andrey Eremeev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eremeev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eremeev is leaning against Scrubs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eremeev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scrubs digs a right hand underneath Eremeev's ribcage. Eremeev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scrubs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eremeev looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Scrubs.
Scrubs misses with a body punch.
Scrubs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eremeev walks away with a smile on his face. Scrubs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrey Eremeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ely Scrubs.
Eremeev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrubs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eremeev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scrubs scrambles back to his feet.
Scrubs blocks a jab.
Eremeev clinches with his opponent.
Eremeev taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eremeev uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eremeev is in close to Scrubs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eremeev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scrubs working for a triangle but Eremeev defends it easily.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scrubs's guard.
Scrubs actively working from the bottom here.
Scrubs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eremeev pulls his head out easily.
Scrubs wants to improve his position but Eremeev is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scrubs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eremeev with a nice head shot there.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scrubs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eremeev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is pushing down on Scrubs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scrubs is fighting to maintain full guard but Eremeev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scrubs is looking to improve his position.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scrubs moves into full guard.
Eremeev trying to control but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Eremeev connects with a couple of short punches.
Eremeev distracts Scrubs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Donk. Scrubs catches Eremeev right on the button with a cross.
Eremeev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Scrubs misses its intended target.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrubs was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Scrubs misses the jab.
Scrubs scores with a nice right hand.
Scrubs throws a hook but Eremeev avoids it easily.
Eremeev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scrubs throws out a loose jab but Eremeev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremeev misses with a jab to the body
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ely Scrubs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Scrubs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Scrubs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eremeev moves out of range as Scrubs strikes.
Scrubs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scrubs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrubs pushes Eremeev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Scrubs.
Scrubs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eremeev working hard to break the clinch.
Eremeev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eremeev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eremeev misses with a leg kick.
And Scrubs tries to counter it with a takedown but Eremeev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scrubs throws an overhand right that lands on Eremeev's shoulder, as Eremeev tries to avoid the shot.
Scrubs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eremeev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eremeev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scrubs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eremeev. Scrubs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scrubs dips to his left and cracks Eremeev with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Scrubs. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
Eremeev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eremeev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eremeev swings for the body but Scrubs moves out of range.
Nice shot by Scrubs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremeev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Eremeev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scrubs throws a body shot but no joy.
Scrubs moves out of range of the strikes.
Eremeev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scrubs throws a big shot that misses.
Scrubs throws the left hand but Eremeev avoids the punch easily.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eremeev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scrubs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eremeev.
Scrubs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scrubs throws a body shot but no joy.
Eremeev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eremeev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick and Scrubs moves out of range easily.
Eremeev thuds a left hand into Scrubs's body.
Scrubs lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs misses with a looping left.
Scrubs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eremeev works the jab nicely.
Scrubs looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Scrubs misses the shot to the body.
Eremeev closes the distance and pushes Scrubs back into the cage.
Eremeev breaks the clinch.
Scrubs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eremeev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Scrubs misses.
Eremeev throws a sloppy head kick
and Scrubs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eremeev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scrubs blocks a jab.
Scrubs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eremeev tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Scrubs misses.
Eremeev throwing a counter right hand but Scrubs manages to avoid it.
Scrubs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scrubs connects with a jab.
Scrubs swings for the body but Eremeev moves out of range.
Scrubs lands a body shot.
Scrubs ducks under a wild hook from Eremeev.
Scrubs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eremeev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eremeev gets a clinch.
Eremeev stalling in the clinch but Scrubs improves position.
Scrubs drags the fight down to the ground.
Andrey Eremeev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scrubs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eremeev decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ely Scrubs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scrubs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ely Scrubs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ely Scrubs made sure he mentioned Bullet Proof System, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Arnold (ranked 368 p4p, 55 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 353 p4p, 51 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedict Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arnold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Munson counters with a head kick.
Arnold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munson lands a nice looking body kick.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Arnold moves his leg out of the way.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Munson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Munson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arnold 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.
Arnold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Arnold counters with a straight right hand.
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Munson misses.
Arnold moves out of range of the body kick.
Arnold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arnold clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munson.
Munson manages to break the clinch.
Munson takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arnold checks a leg kick.
Arnold is looking to clinch.
Munson lands a big head kick that sends Arnold tumbling to the mat! Munson takes a step backwards and waves Arnold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Arnold is rocked!
It looks like Benedict Arnold has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson tries to land a front kick but Arnold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arnold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Munson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Arnold! Munson lets Arnold back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munson manages to break the clinch.
Arnold seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson moves out of range of the strikes.
Munson lands a big head kick that sends Arnold tumbling to the mat! Munson takes a step backwards and waves Arnold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arnold digs a good body shot into Munson's ribs.
Arnold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arnold tries to clinch but Munson is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munson.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arnold. Arnold obviously looking to wear him down.
Munson missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
Munson scores with a jab to the head.
Arnold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munson's sensitive parts.
Munson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arnold's calf.
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson throws a hook to the side of Arnold's head but Arnold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnold checks a leg kick nicely.
Munson throws a low kick but Arnold moves out of range easily.
Arnold moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
Munson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arnold ducks right into an uppercut from Munson.
Arnold darts in and clinches Munson up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arnold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Munson misses with some punches.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Arnold working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnold forces Munson back against the cage and clinches.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arnold.
Arnold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arnold.
Munson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arnold tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Munson misses with a straight right.
Munson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Munson throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Arnold on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Munson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnold.
Arnold swings widly with a right hand
and Munson counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munson lands a big head kick that sends Arnold tumbling to the mat! Munson takes a step backwards and waves Arnold back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Benedict Arnold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson is trying to force a seperation but Arnold has the dominant position.
Munson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold tries to clinch but Munson is having none of it.
Arnold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arnold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arnold lands a glancing blow to the side of Munson's head.
Arnold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Munson.
Arnold has Munson up against the cage in a clinch.
Munson looking to slow down the pace here.
Arnold is working Munson over against the cage.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munson tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnold.
Munson can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munson is leaning against Arnold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arnold tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Munson presses Arnold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
A short left from Munson.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Arnold.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Munson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold has closed the distance and engaged Munson in a clinch.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Munson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arnold seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Munson can turn it around.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson lands a nice uppercut.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munson works on Arnold's body with a couple of short punches.
Munson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Arnold lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Munson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munson.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Arnold fails to land.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Munson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
Munson misses with a punch to the body.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arnold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arnold tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arnold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Arnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Arnold misses.
Munson counters with a body kick.
Munson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arnold's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arnold lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Munson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arnold's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Munson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Munson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munson throws a leg kick but Arnold sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arnold is looking to counter punch.
Munson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Munson swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munson slips a straight right by Arnold.
Arnold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Munson.
Arnold misses with a body shot.
Munson scores with a leg kick.
Munson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arnold fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson lands a jab to the nose.
Munson walks into a straight right hand from Arnold.
Munson misses with a low kick as Arnold jumps back.
Munson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Arnold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arnold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arnold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munson.
A low kick from Munson is predictable there
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Arnold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
Arnold thinks about countering with a head kick.
Munson moves away from the strike by Arnold.
Munson feints and then cracks Arnold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arnold down.
Robert Munson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arnold scores with a jab to the head.
Munson connects with a right hand. Arnold shakes it off.
Benedict Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Munson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
Munson's corner calls for a 1-2. Munson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arnold tries to clinch up.
Arnold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arnold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnold.
Munson scores with a jab to the body.
Arnold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold misses the jab.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arnold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Arnold misses with the body kick
and Munson counters with a nice body kick.
Munson throws a push kick but Arnold slaps the foot to one side.
Arnold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Munson counters with a low kick, right behind Arnold 's knee.
Arnold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Munson.
Munson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Munson.
Arnold throws a low kick, looking for Munson's leg but Munson calmly moves out of range.
Arnold tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold tries to clinch but Munson is having none of it.
Arnold 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.
Arnold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arnold throws a jab when Munson was well out of range.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Munson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arnold.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Munson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arnold closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Munson counter with a right hand.
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Munson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
Benedict Arnold was interviewed post fight and said 'Stupid auto flight, free win for opponent'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 818 p4p, 96 weight class) and Buster Napoleon (ranked 623 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Napoleon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Napoleon checks a leg kick.
Napoleon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saric.
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
We've been informed that Napoleon 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.
Saric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Napoleon digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
Napoleon moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric cracks Napoleon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Napoleon to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Napoleon sprawling to the canvas! Napoleon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
Napoleon is rocked!
That has opened up Buster Napoleon's cut even more.
Saric misses the jab.
Napoleon is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
A nice combination there by Napoleon.
Saric lands a jab to Napoleon's midsection.
Napoleon seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Napoleon.
Napoleon moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Napoleon.
Saric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saric misses with a low kick.
A big right from Napoleon misses.
Napoleon scores with a punch to the head.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Napoleon throws out the jab.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Napoleon is just out of range.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Napoleon.
Saric lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric misses with a left hand
letting Napoleon counter with a right hand.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Napoleon moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Napoleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Napoleon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Saric.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
Napoleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Napoleon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Napoleon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Napoleon.
Napoleon throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Napoleon there.
Napoleon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Napoleon throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Saric.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric throws a leg kick but Napoleon moved away.
Napoleon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Nice defenses there by Napoleon.
We've been told by Saric's head coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Napoleon momentarily.
Napoleon lands a body shot.
Saric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Napoleon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Napoleon rushes Saric and presses him up against the cage.
Napoleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napoleon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Napoleon has double underhooks.
Napoleon is pushing Saric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Napoleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Jab by Saric.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Napoleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Napoleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Napoleon counters with a series of strikes. Saric will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saric thows a leg kick but Napoleon checks it
and Napoleon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Napoleon is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Napoleon is working away from the top position though.
Napoleon throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saric trying to hold on to Napoleon's head to control him but Napoleon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon wants to work for an arm triangle but Saric is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Napoleon throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Napoleon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Napoleon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Napoleon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Napoleon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Napoleon wants to counter with a clinch but Saric pushes him away.
Napoleon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Napoleon can do to turn this around?
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Saric.
Napoleon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saric lands with a good body shot.
Napoleon slips a straight right by Saric.
Napoleon cracks Saric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saric misses with the combination.
Saric staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon looks to land a combination. Saric sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Napoleon slips the punch.
Napoleon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric takes a swing at Napoleon's ribcage but misses.
Napoleon lands with a straight right. Saric didn't see that one coming.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Napoleon.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saric on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napoleon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saric but Saric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saric throws a series of strikes that have Napoleon backpedaling.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Napoleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Saric misses.
Napoleon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saric is fending him off so far but Napoleon persists. Nope, Saric circles away and we're back to standing.
Napoleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saric.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Napoleon lands with an overhand left.
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Napoleon.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Napoleon's head but Napoleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Napoleon moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napoleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Napoleon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Napoleon.
Saric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Napoleon fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdravko Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Napoleon.
Napoleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Napoleon lands with a nice combination. Saric backs away looking to recover.
Napoleon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdravko Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napoleon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Napoleon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Napoleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Napoleon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric throws out a powerful jab.
Saric misses with a shot to the body
and Napoleon counters with a straight right hand.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Napoleon scores with a body shot.
Saric with a hook.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napoleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Napoleon looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
A jab from Saric misses.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Napoleon's head but Napoleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric 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.
The cut above Buster Napoleon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Napoleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Napoleon cracks Saric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Napoleon.
Saric lands a two punch combo.
Saric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon missing with a left hand there. Saric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
Napoleon checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Napoleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napoleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saric misses with a hook. Napoleon ducked under it nicely.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Napoleon digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
Napoleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Napoleon.
Saric misses with a leg kick
and Napoleon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Napoleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Napoleon stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Napoleon's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zdravko Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Napoleon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saric takes one to the chin there.
Saric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon misses with a hook.
Saric throwing a counter right hand but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Napoleon feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Napoleon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saric tried to score with a low kick but Napoleon checks it.
Saric scores with a jab. Napoleon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Napoleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Napoleon scores with a leg kick.
Saric scores with the left hand. Napoleon knows he should have avoided that one.
Saric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Napoleon. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napoleon scores with a nice strike.
Saric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Napoleon blocks the low kick.
Napoleon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saric went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Napoleon takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Napoleon throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Napoleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Napoleon moves away from the strike by Saric.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Napoleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Napoleon.
Napoleon scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Napoleon does no damage.
Saric will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Saric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric misses with a hook. Napoleon ducked under it nicely.
Saric with a nice cross.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Napoleon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napoleon avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Napoleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric slips a straight right by Napoleon.
Napoleon lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Napoleon.
It seemed like Napoleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Napoleon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Napoleon looks to land a left hand but Saric moved out of range nicely.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric misses with a low kick as Napoleon jumps back.
Saric takes one on the button.
Napoleon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Napoleon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Napoleon.
Napoleon staying calm.
Napoleon throws a strike aimed at the side of Saric's head but Saric avoids it well.
Buster Napoleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric tries to bench press Napoleon off him but Napoleon keeps the position.
Napoleon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saric rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Napoleon's guard! Nice work there by Saric!
Napoleon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saric is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Napoleon.
Napoleon is not content to let Saric control the position.
Zdravko Saric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napoleon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Napoleon gets back to full guard.
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Napoleon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Napoleon working for submissions but it's allowed Saric to get to half guard.
Napoleon is looking to improve his position.
Saric controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zdravko Saric.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saric, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Saric!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zdravko Saric made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Buster Napoleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Holy shit you hit hard. I will go do some neck exercises and come back to MACAW YOU!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 813 p4p, 121 weight class) and Crenflow Dolla (ranked 721 p4p, 106 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Buzz Bixby has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buzz Bixby seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolla lands a really nice looking cross but Bixby seems unphased.
Dolla scores with a body shot.
Dolla scores with a jab to the head.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla.
Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away.
Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
Bixby has been working on his balance at Gym Beam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dolla.
Dolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bixby.
Bixby scores with a nice right hand.
Dolla lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bixby scores with a jab. Dolla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dolla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla jabs Bixby right on the nose. Bixby blinks but takes it well.
Bixby misses with an uppercut.
Dolla stuffs the takedown attempt from Bixby. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet.
Dolla throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby misses with a body shot.
Crenflow Dolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away.
Dolla scores with a punch to the head.
Dolla throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
Dolla throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bixby tries to counter with a takedown but Dolla is quick to defend against it.
Bixby misses with a hook. Dolla ducked under it nicely.
Dolla throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby connects with a looping right hand.
Dolla looks to land a combination but Bixby avoids it well.
Bixby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bixby shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolla scores with a jab.
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!
Bixby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bixby misses with an uppercut.
Crenflow Dolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dolla cracks the inside of Bixby's front leg.
Dolla 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.
Dolla misses with a straight left.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla.
Dolla throws a looping overhand right but Bixby ducks down to avoid it.
Bixby attempts a counter takedown but Dolla avoids it well and moves away.
Dolla connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolla misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely.
Dolla misses with a hook.
Bixby attempts a counter takedown but Dolla avoids it well and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Bixby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bixby.
Bixby dodges the punch combination from Dolla.
Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolla.
A combination from Bixby does no damage.
Dolla scores with a nice right hand.
Bixby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dolla has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bixby misses with a wild body shot.
Dolla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bixby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dolla throws a front kick that sends Bixby stumbling back into the cage.
Dolla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick from Dolla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Bixby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dolla sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolla.
Dolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla.
Dolla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bixby misses with a looping right.
Dolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dolla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Dolla misses.
Dolla throws a right hand that misses
and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown. Dolla fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bixby won't allow Dolla to get back to his feet.
Bixby wants to control from the top but Dolla keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crenflow Dolla dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dolla throws a head kick but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla connects with the punch.
Dolla throws a right hand that misses
and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby.
Bixby is standing up over Dolla. Dolla looks to escape but Bixby dives into side control.
Bixby tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bixby has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dolla throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bixby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dolla under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla misses with a hook. Bixby ducked under it nicely.
Dolla looks to throw the jab but Bixby is out of range.
Bixby moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
Dolla thuds a left hand into Bixby's body.
Dolla throws a lazy head kick
and Bixby counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bixby.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolla wants to get back to his feet but Bixby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bixby postures up in Dolla's guard and throws a big left but Dolla blocks it.
Dolla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolla is looking to stand up but Bixby isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bixby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bixby misses with a wild body shot.
Bixby connects with a jab.
Bixby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby looking to pass the guard.
Dolla pushes Bixby off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dolla slips a jab from Bixby.
And Dolla responds with a good body kick, but Bixby manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Dolla misses its intended target.
Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bixby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dolla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bixby.
Bixby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dolla is not content to let Bixby control the position.
Dolla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dolla. Dolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Bixby walks into a stiff left hand from Dolla.
A low kick from Dolla misses
and Bixby counters with a shoot takedown. Dolla fights it but they end up in guard.
Dolla is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bixby presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bixbys head.
Bixby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dolla just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby lands with a left to the head.
Bixby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dolla's elbow.
Bixby blocking some punches.
Bixby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dolla breaks from the clinch.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Dolla.
Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Dolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dolla throws the left hand but Bixby avoids the punch easily.
Bixby appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bixby throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bixby slips under a jab.
Dolla throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range.
Good exchange - Dolla coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crenflow Dolla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bixby slips under a jab from Dolla.
Bixby lands a lovely overhand right.
Bixby slips under a jab.
Bixby misses with a straight right.
Dolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bixby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dolla misses with a looping left.
Dolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bixby.
Dolla misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Dolla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dolla misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Dolla is predictable there
and Bixby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dolla has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bixby has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dolla is rocked!
Bixby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dolla with a big uppercut! Dolla tries to clinch up but Bixby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dolla to the mat! Dolla covers up and Bixby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buzz Bixby!
Buzz Bixby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 538 p4p, 88 weight class) and Troy Hooper (ranked 564 p4p, 92 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Wayne cracks Hooper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne connects with a jab.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Hooper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Hooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Hooper misses.
Hooper scores with a decent looking hook.
Hooper lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
Wayne misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Wayne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wayne misses.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hooper lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wayne.
A short right from Hooper.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooper working aggressively here.
Hooper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooper.
Wayne throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooper.
Hooper works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooper misses with some punches.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Wayne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper lands a body punch.
Hooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hooper misses with a body punch.
Wayne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hooper to keep the fight standing.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooper lands a nice uppercut.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooper digs a right hand underneath Wayne's ribcage. Wayne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Wayne.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Hooper won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Hooper as the two fighters clinch.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper lands a right hand.
Hooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wayne.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Hooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Wayne drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne scores with a shoulder strike.
Wayne blocking some punches.
Hooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hooper walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Hooper blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hooper gets through Wayne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hooper misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Wayne tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooper smiles and moves away.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper closes the distance and pushes Wayne back into the cage.
Hooper lands a left hand.
Hooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Hooper tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Hooper back against the cage.
Wayne decides to pull guard.
Wayne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hooper defends it easily.
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wayne trying to control the position.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hooper escapes and throws Wayne's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Hooper keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Wayne clobbers Hooper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Wayne defending well as Hooper loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne tries to work over Hooper's front leg with a kick but Hooper checks it.
Wayne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooper counters with a body kick.
Hooper sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Wayne looks to land a combination. Hooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Wayne. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooper! But no joy.
Hooper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Hooper looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that Hooper sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Hooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hooper throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hooper misses.
Hooper misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne stuns Hooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hooper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Hooper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hooper throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hooper throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Hooper slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Hooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Hooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Hooper.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hooper, as that shot connected.
Wayne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hooper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooper.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Hooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Hooper blocks a jab.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and Hooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Hooper's head but Hooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne cracks Hooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wayne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooper needs to keep his hands up - Wayne had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Hooper saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne wants to slow Hooper down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wayne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper jabs at Wayne's body.
Hooper lands a jab to the head.
Hooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hooper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Wayne finds it's target.
Wayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hooper throws out a counter right but Wayne avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Wayne misses.
Hooper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooper cracks Wayne with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooper attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wayne on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and Hooper counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Troy Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hooper dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Wayne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Hooper.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper wants to clinch.
Hooper digs a good body shot into Wayne's ribs.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hooper.
Wayne lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper lands a jab.
Hooper checks the leg kick.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Hooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper connects with a body shot that sends Wayne's belly button to the back.
Hooper connects with a looping right hand.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Hooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Hooper avoids them all with ease.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Hooper slips under a jab.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooper.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Hooper ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne punishes Hooper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Hooper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wayne eats them both and turns towards Hooper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hooper works Wayne's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Hooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hooper lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper jabs at Wayne's body.
Hooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Hooper.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne slips a straight right by Hooper.
Hooper scores with a kick to the body.
Hooper checks a low kick from Wayne.
Hooper slips a straight right by Wayne.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper misses with a body shot
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Hooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
A very excited looking Troy Hooper 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.
Bruce Wayne spoke after the fight, saying 'I fear only the Fart Master....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 370 p4p, 60 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 182 p4p, 25 weight class). Northrop's entrance music is Alive And Kicking. A fine choice. McGuire has chosen Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Russell Northrop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike McGuire's chin.
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172 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrop shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Northrop is out of range.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Northrop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Northrop misses with a few strikes there.
Northrop moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Northrop looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Northrop swinging wildly here.
Northrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Northrop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Northrop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Northrop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Northrop keeps it at a distance.
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Northrop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Northrop avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Northrop misses its intended target.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Northrop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Northrop has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Northrop misses.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Northrop throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire cracks Northrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
Northrop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Northrop.
McGuire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Northrop's knee but Northrop avoids it well.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northrop moves away.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
A left lands for Northrop.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Northrop blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Northrop tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.
Northrop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Northrop scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Northrop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.
Northrop is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGuire is not content to let Northrop control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGuire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on McGuire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrop tries for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northrop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Northrop.
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 Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Northrop misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Northrop.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Northrop's head.
Northrop lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Northrop.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Northrop swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire with a hook.
Northrop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Northrop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Northrop coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands with a cross.
Northrop misses with a body kick.
Northrop connects with a crisp jab.
Northrop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Northrop.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Northrop darts in looking for a takedown but McGuire gets double underhooks and turns Northrop into the cage.
Northrop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Northrop is looking to clinch.
Northrop thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Northrop's half guard.
Northrop makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop tries to clinch
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Northrop saw that one coming.
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Northrop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Northrop advances nicely into full mount.
Northrop 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGuire is desperately trying to improve his position but Northrop has a good base and remains in mount.
Northrop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGuire?
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Northrop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGuire can't escape the position.
McGuire regains half guard.
Northrop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Northrop.
McGuire wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to improve his position but Northrop is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGuire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Northrop tries to pass.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
Northrop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northrop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Northrop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
Northrop slips nicely into half guard.
McGuire trying to control but Northrop postures up.
Northrop maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McGuire could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Northrop has cracked it and McGuire is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Northrop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russell Northrop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Northrop thanked Project Mayhem for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 244 p4p, 32 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 83 p4p, 14 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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156 lbs
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154 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gower chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenway lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenway tries to work over Gower's front leg with a kick but Gower checks it.
Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Gower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenway connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a poor cross that misses
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
Kenway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kenway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gower scrambles back to his feet.
Gower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway 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 Gower has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gower and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenway misses with an uppercut
and Gower counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gower.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gower's calf.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway moves out of range of the leg kick from Gower.
Kenway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gower's sensitive parts.
Kenway connects with a right hand. Gower shakes it off.
Kenway lands with a shot to the body.
Gower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gower dodges the punch combination from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a few strikes there.
Gower's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gower duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Kenway is looking to slow Gower down with leg kicks.
Kenway tries to clinch there but Gower circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Gower.
Kenway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gower, pushing him back against the cage.
Gower works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower.
Kenway is leaning against Gower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Gower controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
Gower prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Gower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Gower lands a nice uppercut.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway avoiding damage as Gower throws knees to the body.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Gower.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gower's elbow.
Gower lands a shoulder strike.
Gower manages to break the clinch.
Kenway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenway looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gower is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Gower misses the target.
Gower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Gower.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
Kenway moves out of range as Gower throws a body kick.
Gower does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kenway throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Kenway throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gower blocks a jab.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gower was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Gower jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gower blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Gower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gower lands a really nice looking cross but Kenway seems unphased.
Kenway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gower counters with an inside leg kick.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Gower's head but Gower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kenway tries to clinch there but Gower circles away.
Gower slips a straight right by Kenway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Gower.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gower.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Gower misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Gower blocks a jab.
Gower misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Gower is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gower moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Gower is looking to counter punch.
Gower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gower.
Gower sets himself, and Kenway steps forward looking for the clinch! Gower avoids it this time.
Kenway swinging wildly here.
Gower lands with a straight right. Kenway didn't see that one coming.
Gower throws a push kick but Kenway slaps the foot to one side.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Gower looks to land a body kick but Kenway moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gower misses with a body shot
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gower misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Gower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gower misses the jab.
Gower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenway throws a combination that misses
and Gower counters with an inside leg kick.
Gower connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenway lands with an uppercut that bounces Gower off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gower 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 Kenway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenway throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gower throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway connects with a jab.
Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Gower.
Gower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenway.
Gower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gower throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gower's calf.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower misses with a kick to the body.
Gower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenway.
Gower throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily.
Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Gower digs a good hook to Kenway's body.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Gower blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Gower moves away and avoids it.
Kenway throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Kenway throws out a loose jab but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Kenway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gower.
Gower misses with a low kick as Kenway jumps back.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway tries to counter with a clinch but Gower shakes him off and moves away.
Gower scores with a leg kick.
Gower misses with a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a good, hard body kick but Gower shrugs it off.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Kenway tries to clinch up
and Gower counters with an outside leg kick.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Gower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenway on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gower throws out a leg kick but Kenway moves out of range and Gower only half commits.
Kenway misses with a lunging right hand
and Gower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway misses with a hook.
Gower throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenway catches Gower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gower fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
Gower misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower thumps Kenway with a low kick.
Kenway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gower wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gower.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Gower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gower loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gower moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
Gower misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenway counters with a low kick, right behind Gower 's knee.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch but Gower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway blocks a low kick nicely.
Gower misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kenway will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a solid leg kick but Gower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenway.
Gower takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Kenway.
Kenway blocks the body kick.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gower.
Kenway throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Gower misses.
Gower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Gower throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
Gower throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Gower misses with a head kick.
Gower misses with a body shot.
Gower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenway. Kenway obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway tries to land a leg kick but Gower saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Gower misses its target.
Kenway misses with a leg kick.
Gower misses with a low kick as Kenway jumps back.
Gower scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gower checks a leg kick.
Gower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gower misses the jab.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Gower's head but Gower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gower is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gower wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gower.
Kenway throws out a leg kick but Gower moves out of range and Kenway only half commits.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenway.
Gower misses with a leg kick
and Kenway counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Gower
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Kenway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kenway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gower's calf.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gower tried to score with a low kick but Kenway checks it.
Gower gets tackled into the cage by Kenway. Kenway maintains the clinch.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
Gower breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Kenway.
Well Kenway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
A very excited looking Edward Kenway 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 Archie Moore (ranked 125 p4p, 21 weight class) and Danny Seagram (ranked 99 p4p, 17 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Archie Moore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Archie Moore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Seagram!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagram cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Seagram misses with a punch to the body.
Moore blocks a body shot from Seagram.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.
Moore 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.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore tries a body shot but Seagram blocks it.
Seagram tightens his grip and picks Moore up, before dumping him to the ground. Moore manages to land in guard.
Seagram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seagram is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore escapes and gets back to his feet.
Seagram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Seagram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Good shot there by Moore.
Seagram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Seagram misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Seagram.
A combination from Moore does no damage.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Seagram misses.
Seagram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Moore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Seagram does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Seagram listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moore cracks the inside of Seagram's front leg.
Seagram jabs at Moore's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Seagram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Seagram throws a push kick but Moore slaps the foot to one side.
Seagram digs a good body shot into Moore's ribs.
Seagram lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seagram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moore's head backwards.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seagram throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore throws a head kick that misses.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Seagram.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore tests Seagram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Seagram's head but Seagram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seagram lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Seagram.
Seagram staying out of range there.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Seagram circles away.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Seagram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Seagram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram lands with a nice body punch.
Seagram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seagram misses with a double jab.
Seagram connects with a crisp jab.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Seagram looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Seagram thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore throws a leg kick but Seagram checks it.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Seagram's calf.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Seagram scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore throws a hook but Seagram blocks it.
Seagram is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moore with a body shot.
Seagram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Seagram ducks down to avoid it.
Moore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seagram loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore is looking to slow Seagram down with leg kicks.
Moore throws a low kick but Seagram moves out of range easily.
Seagram is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moore tries to clinch there but Seagram circles away.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Seagram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore slips a straight right by Seagram.
Seagram throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Seagram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seagram lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram scores with a nice strike.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagram is just out of range.
Seagram moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Moore misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Seagram will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Moore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seagram throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seagram.
Seagram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Seagram scores with a jab to the head.
Moore slips under a jab from Seagram.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Seagram misses with a looping right.
As Seagram tries to get set, Moore tries to push him back and clinch up but Seagram manages to avoid the attempt.
Seagram jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagram.
Moore lands with a cross.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moore. That one must have hurt.
Moore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore throws a body punch but Seagram moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seagram sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
As Seagram backs away, Moore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore pushes Seagram up against the cage in a clinch.
Seagram has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore prevents a body shot from Seagram.
Seagram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Seagram.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore tries a knee to the head but Seagram blocks it.
Seagram lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Seagram lands with a right to the head.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagram.
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!
Seagram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seagram scores with a shoulder strike.
Seagram can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagram.
Moore blocks a body shot from Seagram.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seagram avoids it.
Moore prevents a body shot from Seagram.
Seagram can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore prevents a body shot from Seagram.
Seagram misses with the head strike.
Seagram working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Seagram as the two fighters clinch.
Moore landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore is looking to control Seagram's arms but Seagram gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moore has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore prevents Seagram from breaking the clinch.
Moore is working Seagram over against the cage.
Seagram is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seagram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagram or not.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Seagram goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moore works on Seagram's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Moore controlling the action here for a moment.
Seagram lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore working Seagram over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moore.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moore lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Moore just leaning against Seagram, taking a breather.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Moore dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Moore missing with a left hand there. Seagram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seagram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Moore takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Danny Seagram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Seagram scores with a decent looking hook.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Seagram blocks the body kick.
Seagram looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagram checks a low kick from Moore.
Seagram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seagram misses with a combination
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Seagram looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Seagram.
Seagram takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Seagram avoided it.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seagram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seagram misses with an uppercut.
Seagram throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Seagram slips under a jab from Moore.
Seagram cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
Seagram defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Nice shot by Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore is looking to clinch but Seagram is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Seagram.
Seagram throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seagram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seagram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Seagram ducks down to avoid it.
Seagram misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore lands a head shot.
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore lands a jab to Seagram's midsection.
Seagram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Seagram takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seagram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagram misses with a kick to the body.
Moore moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram checks the leg kick.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore misses with the combination.
Moore moves away from the strike by Seagram.
Seagram keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Seagram.
Seagram throws an off balance right hand
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore slips under a jab from Seagram.
Seagram moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Seagram. Beautiful body shot.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moore walks into a jab.
Seagram throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seagram at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seagram circles away quickly and effectively.
Seagram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagram throws out the jab.
Seagram moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Seagram misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Moore slips a straight right by Seagram.
Seagram cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Moore.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Archie Moore!
As Archie Moore got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the Barbarian!'.
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