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GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 790 p4p, 111 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 898 p4p, 121 weight class). Stelzer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Business Time. This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
20 - 10 - 2 |
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173 lbs
37 - 28 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov tries to clinch but Stelzer is having none of it.
Stelzer misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov takes one to the chin there.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stelzer misses with a combination
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruglov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stelzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Stelzer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Stelzer misses.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Stelzer moved out of range.
Stelzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Good shot there by Stelzer.
Kruglov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stelzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelzer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stelzer scrambles back to his feet.
Stelzer has a takedown stuffed.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Kruglov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stelzer manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Stelzer.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Jab by Stelzer.
A lazy left from Stelzer finds it's target.
Nice cross by Kruglov.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stelzer's sensitive parts.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stelzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stelzer looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stelzer takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov throws a nice looking combination but Stelzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Stelzer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruglov doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
A cross from Stelzer lands.
Stelzer throws a series of punches but Kruglov avoids them all with ease.
Kruglov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kruglov misses with a double jab
and Stelzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stelzer throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Stelzer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Stelzer postures up and lands a big shot to Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Stelzer is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruglov is on top in guard.
Stelzer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stelzer pulls Kruglov in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stelzer is proving hard to escape from.
Stelzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruglov controlling from the top position.
Kruglov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stelzer's guard.
Stelzer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Stelzer isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stelzer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stelzer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov is wriggling around but Stelzer manages to pass to half guard.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Stelzer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stelzer lands a nice looking body shot.
Stelzer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Stelzer tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stelzer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stelzer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stelzer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stelzer. Those never looked like landing.
Stelzer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Stelzer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruglov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stelzer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruglov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stelzer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stelzer misses with a looping right.
Kruglov thumps Stelzer with a low kick.
Stelzer staying out of range there.
Stelzer misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruglov moves into the clinch.
Stelzer scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stelzer.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stelzer takes a shot to the head.
Stelzer avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Stelzer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Stelzer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stelzer has Kruglov pressed against the cage.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
Stelzer scores with a shoulder strike.
Stelzer tries a body shot but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stelzer is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stelzer is trying to pull guard but Kruglov has him pressed against the cage.
Anton Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolfram Stelzer.
Stelzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
Stelzer manages to break the clinch.
Stelzer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Kruglov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Kruglov tenderised Stelzer's leg. Stelzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stelzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruglov under the eye.
Stelzer throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick and Kruglov moves out of range easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Stelzer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stelzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stelzer as he connects with a hook.
Stelzer misses with a low kick.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stelzer.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Stelzer slips the punch.
Stelzer feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Stelzer avoids them all with ease.
Wolfram Stelzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Stelzer. That's going to slow Kruglov down.
Stelzer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stelzer scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Stelzer moves away and avoids it.
Stelzer slips under a jab.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Stelzer sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stelzer.
Stelzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stelzer throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stelzer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stelzer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruglov counters with a low kick, right behind Stelzer 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfram Stelzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruglov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stelzer.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stelzer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Kruglov finds it's target.
Stelzer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov catches Stelzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stelzer.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Stelzer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer preventing the sweep.
Stelzer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov wants to sweep here but Stelzer controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruglov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stelzer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
Anton Kruglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stelzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Stelzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stelzer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stelzer.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stelzer fails to land.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Stelzer lands a body punch.
Stelzer has Kruglov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stelzer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Stelzer dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov is adopting a defensive guard.
Stelzer wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov has his feet on Stelzer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stelzer gets a takedown into half guard.
Stelzer trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Stelzer prevents Kruglov from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov pushes Stelzer off looking to stand but Stelzer dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruglov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stelzer controlling from the top position.
Wolfram Stelzer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruglov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov landing knees to the head.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Kruglov is leaning against Stelzer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stelzer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
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 Anton Kruglov.
I think Stelzer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 695 p4p, 82 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 747 p4p, 89 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. Small comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Penis song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
40 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small throws out a counter right but Ector avoids it with no problem.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ector.
Small 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.
A left lands for Ector.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Ector ducks down to avoid it.
Small works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Small scores with a nice strike.
Small takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Ector misses.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Ector takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ector.
Small lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector misses with a straight left.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Small lands a really nice looking cross but Ector seems unphased.
Small jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Ector moves out of range as Small strikes.
Ector misses with a hook.
Ector with a nice cross.
Ector definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Small takes one on the button.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ector rather than just go for the knockout.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Small scores with a jab. Ector acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small misses with a hook.
Ector needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Small tries to move into range but Ector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Ector blocks a jab.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Ector counters with a straight right hand.
Ector is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small throws out a counter right but Ector avoids it with no problem.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Small slips under a jab from Ector.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Ector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Small escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Ector moves into the clinch.
Ector trying to stall but Small improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Small misses.
Ector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small misses with a looping right.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Ector off the cage and back into range.
Ector scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Ector staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Small connects with a body shot.
Small takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Ector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small works over Ector's head and body with a nice combination.
Ector sizes up Small with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small needs to keep his hands up - Ector had a free shot at his head there.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ector throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Ector missing with knees to the body.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ector manages to avoid it.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a jab when Ector was well out of range.
Small avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ector misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector lands a right hook to the body.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Small circles away.
Ector throws a lazy uppercut
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small 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.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector misses with a looping right.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small misses with a looping right.
Ector appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small scores with a hook.
Small lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ector backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector throws a hook but Small blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small dodges the punch combination from Ector.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Small's corner calls for a 1-2. Small obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ector makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small lands a jab to the nose.
Ector misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ector swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
A jab from Ector misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ector.
Ector scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ector keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Small feints and as Ector raises his hands in defense, Small changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ector has his feet on Small's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Small has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ector won't be happy with that.
Ector explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Small connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ector's head.
Small throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector throws a hook but Small blocks it.
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
Ector gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Small goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ector prevents it.
Small misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small working aggressively here.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ector looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Ector tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small misses with a hook. Ector ducked under it nicely.
Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ector throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small throws a jab when Ector was well out of range.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Ector tries to clinch up but Small circles away and keeps his distance.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ector needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ector manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Small keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Small tries to pull guard but Ector holds him up against the cage and eventually Small drops back down to his feet.
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ector lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Ector feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Small staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Ector.
Ector is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Ector is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ector on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Jab from Small.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Ector wants to clinch up but Small keeps it at a distance.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ector defends it well.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small scores with a jab. Ector acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ector at a distance.
Small with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ector scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ector slips under a jab from Small.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a few strikes there.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Ector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands a two punch combo.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector closes the distance but Small moves to the side
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ector throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Ector thuds a left hand into Small's body.
Ector lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Ector avoids the body shot from Small.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Ector scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector misses with a straight right.
Ector drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ector throws a left and a right that both miss
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Small avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector avoids the body shot from Small.
Ector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dixie Small.
I've got Small 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!
Dixie Small thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 303 p4p, 39 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 540 p4p, 65 weight class). Bostar Tyraanicao has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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148 lbs
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32
156 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello gets a clinch.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castrello as Tyraanicao tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyraanicao.
Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Tyraanicao lands with a light punch inside.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyraanicao avoids a wild elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Tyraanicao controls the action.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castrello or not.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Castrello.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Tyraanicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castrello blocks the body kick.
Castrello throws a lazy body kick
and Castrello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castrello is out of range.
Castrello throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Castrello misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick.
Castrello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Castrello counter with a right hand.
Castrello throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castrello defends it nicely.
Tyraanicao scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castrello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Castrello moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello's corner calls for a 1-2. Castrello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castrello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyraanicao ducks right into an uppercut from Castrello.
Castrello misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castrello.
Tyraanicao pushes Castrello up against the cage in a clinch.
Castrello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyraanicao's elbow.
Castrello misses with some punches.
Tyraanicao digs a right hand underneath Castrello's ribcage. Castrello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyraanicao swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyraanicao tries to land a body kick
and Castrello counters with a nice uppercut.
Castrello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello lands a body shot.
Castrello jabs Tyraanicao right on the nose. Tyraanicao blinks but takes it well.
Tyraanicao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyraanicao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castrello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello misses with a kick to the body.
Castrello takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castrello is looking to counter punch.
Tyraanicao tries to keep at a distance but Castrello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but Tyraanicao blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyraanicao stalling the fight.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyraanicao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Tyraanicao controls the action.
Tyraanicao avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Tyraanicao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyraanicao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyraanicao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castrello.
A bit of stalling here from Tyraanicao.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Good body shot from Castrello.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyraanicao is defending well for now.
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch.
Tyraanicao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bostar Tyraanicao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Castrello slips the punch.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castrello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Castrello throws a body kick.
Cullen Castrello is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Castrello does it's job there.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyraanicao slips a jab and a cross from Castrello.
Castrello throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyraanicao.
Castrello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyraanicao.
Castrello cracks Tyraanicao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tyraanicao to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello throws a series of punches but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Castrello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castrello feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyraanicaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
It looked like Castrello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castrello avoids a kick to the body.
Castrello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castrello blocks a low kick nicely.
Castrello throws a looping overhand right but Tyraanicao ducks down to avoid it.
Tyraanicao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Castrello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Castrello throws a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head but Tyraanicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castrello throws a right hand that Tyraanicao ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyraanicao also avoids with ease.
Tyraanicao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castrello tries to clinch there but Tyraanicao circles away.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the leg kick from Castrello.
Castrello moves out of range as Tyraanicao strikes.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Tyraanicao.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Tyraanicao moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Tyraanicao moves away and avoids it.
Castrello scores with the left hand. Tyraanicao knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello throws the kick towards the body but Tyraanicao avoids it.
Castrello thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Tyraanicao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyraanicao swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
Tyraanicao throws a hook but Castrello avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyraanicao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Tyraanicao blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Castrello throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castrello slips a straight right by Tyraanicao.
Castrello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castrello lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyraanicao backs up against the cage.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyraanicao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyraanicao cracks Castrello with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyraanicao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castrello.
Castrello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Castrello's shoulder, as Castrello tries to avoid the shot.
Tyraanicao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castrello.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castrello is rocked!
Tyraanicao loads up on a big right hand but Castrello slips the punch.
It looked like Castrello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Castrello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castrello ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castrello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castrello works the jab nicely.
Tyraanicao throws a poor cross that misses
and Castrello counters with a stiff right hand.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyraanicao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
Castrello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyraanicao.
Castrello seems to have got his legs back now.
Castrello misses the jab.
Tyraanicao tries to move into range but Castrello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Tyraanicao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bostar Tyraanicao's cut.
That's time! Castrello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
Castrello throws a right and a left that Tyraanicao avoids nicely.
Tyraanicao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castrello throws a combination that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with an outside leg kick.
Castrello throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyraanicao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castrello thows a leg kick but Tyraanicao checks it
and Tyraanicao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Castrello sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyraanicao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyraanicao rushes Castrello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyraanicao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Castrello.
Tyraanicao can't break the clinch.
Tyraanicao blocking some punches.
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!
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyraanicao avoids it.
Tyraanicao lands a left hand.
Tyraanicao dips a shoulder and cracks Castrello with a mighty uppercut! Castrello falls back against the cage and Tyraanicao unloads with a barrage of strikes! Castrello is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tyraanicao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bostar Tyraanicao!
A less than humble Bostar Tyraanicao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beast Boy (ranked 449 p4p, 59 weight class) and Matt Quin (ranked 469 p4p, 63 weight class). Quin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Captain Jack - Iko Iko. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Boy misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quin misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boy.
Quin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Quin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Boy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
Quin misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Quin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Quin stops Boy from getting back to his feet.
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. Quin connects with a nice short shot to Boy's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boy looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin working the head and body with strikes.
Boy tries to kick Quin off but Quin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quin thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Boy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DOG HOUSE!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Quin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quin.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Boy is defending well.
Quin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quin stops Boy from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quin in particular looking to stall.
Boy tries to kick Quin off but Quin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boy is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boy pushes Quin off and gets back to his feet.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy tries to move into range but Quin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Quin manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Quin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Quin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boy down.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Quin drags him back down.
Boy throws Quin to one side and escapes!
Boy throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.
Quin avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Boy finds it's target.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy scores with a body shot.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boy ducks right into an uppercut from Quin.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boy scores with a punch to the head.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy lunges at Quin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quin's hand.
Quin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boy counters with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Quin as he connects with a hook.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Nice body punch from Quin.
Quin catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Quin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin moves away from the strike by Boy.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Boy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Quin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quin throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Boy lands a nice hook to Quin's body. Quin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Quin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Quin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quin is controlling him well.
Quin working the head with strikes.
Quin lands an elbow.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Quin wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Quin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quin prevents Boy from escaping the position.
Quin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Quin landing a few strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Quin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Quin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boy bucks up and tries to throw Quin off but instead Quin has got his back!
Quin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Boy could be in trouble here!
Boy trying to get back to his feet but Quin is in full control for now.
Quin lands punches and elbows.
Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy trying to get back to his feet but Quin is in full control for now.
Boy is keeping busy.
Boy trying to get back to his feet but Quin is in full control for now.
Quin is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Quin tries to keep control of the position but Boy is staying busy.
Quin lands a shot to the head.
Boy is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin lands strikes to the head.
Boy manages to escape to his feet.
A big left from Boy misses.
Quin darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Quin into the cage.
Boy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy swings widly with a right hand
and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy throws a solid leg kick but Quin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boy scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boy's head backwards.
A left lands for Boy.
Quin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quin is defended easily by Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Donk. Quin catches Boy right on the button with a cross.
Quin fails to land the takedown.
Beast Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Quin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boy defends it well.
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Quin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Quin misses with a right hand
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Quin thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Quin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boy's guard.
Boy is wriggling around but Quin manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boy is just riding it out for now. Quin eventually gives up the hold.
Quin wants to work for an arm triangle but Boy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy tries to kick Quin off but Quin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boy kicks off Quin and gets to his feet.
Quin misses with a hook
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boy takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Quin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Quin cracks Boy with a big right hand but Boy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Beast Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is trying to strike from the bottom but Quin has passed into full mount.
Boy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Quin unloading with bombs!
Boy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boy bucks Quin off and manages to get back to his feet!
Boy tries to sprawl but Quin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boy has one foot on Quin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
Boy misses with a hook
letting Quin counter with a right hand.
Quin cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quin looks to land a left hand but Boy moved out of range nicely.
Boy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Quin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boy is trying to buck Quin off.
Quin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matt Quin has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boy throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
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 Beast Boy.
I think Quin 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Quin!
Matt Quin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karol Mirowski (ranked 110 p4p, 13 weight class) and Liquid Gold (ranked 249 p4p, 33 weight class). Mirowski's entrance music is Mercy. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirowski lands a really nice looking cross but Gold seems unphased.
Gold 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.
Gold scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Mirowski throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Gold cracks Mirowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mirowski sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
Gold thinks about the counter body kick.
Gold moves away from the strike by Mirowski.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirowski misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Gold down.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Gold misses with a straight right.
Mirowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirowski throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Mirowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirowski.
Mirowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirowski throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Mirowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Gold should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirowski keeps Gold at a distance using the push kick.
Gold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Mirowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gold under the eye.
Mirowski takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold is looking to chop away at Mirowski's legs.
Gold thumps Mirowski with a low kick.
Gold throws a push kick but Mirowski slaps the foot to one side.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold moves to clinch but Mirowski breaks away
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
Mirowski feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gold.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Gold is predictable there
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mirowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Gold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gold.
Jab by Gold.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Mirowski misses with a kick to the body.
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Gold.
Mirowski throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold avoids the head kick by Mirowski.
Mirowski scores with a shot to the body.
Mirowski throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
Gold clinches up with Mirowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Gold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Gold lands an uppercut.
Gold takes a shot to the head.
Mirowski blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gold.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski blocks a body shot from Gold.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mirowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gold takes a shot to the head.
Mirowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gold scores with a shot to the side of Mirowski's head.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold misses with some punches.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses.
Gold working aggressively here.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
Gold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirowskis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirowski avoiding damage.
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 Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mirowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirowski. Mirowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mirowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mirowski connects with a right hand. Gold shakes it off.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirowski, as that shot connected.
Mirowski thows a body kick. Gold tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirowski throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Gold lands with a light punch inside.
Gold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Gold blocking some punches.
Mirowski lands a right hand.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Mirowski to work.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
Gold lands a knee to the head.
Gold misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirowski.
Gold prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski gets through Gold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski blocking some punches.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski blocking some punches.
I was talking to Mirowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirowski.
A shot in the inside from Gold.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski is looking to control Gold's arms but Gold gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mirowski has his back to the cage.
Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirowski blocks an uppercut.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Mirowski blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mirowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold blocking some punches.
Gold lands an uppercut.
Liquid Gold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mirowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Gold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gold lands a left hand.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands a body shot.
Mirowski prevents a body shot from Gold.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirowski lands with a light punch inside.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Mirowski blocks an uppercut.
Mirowski stalling in the clinch.
Gold working aggressively here.
Mirowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mirowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liquid Gold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirowski misses with a looping right.
Mirowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Gold's head.
Gold checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Mirowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mirowski blocks it well.
Gold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold throws out a counter right but Mirowski avoids it with no problem.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Mirowski scores with a jab to the head.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
Gold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski clinches.
Mirowski blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Gold scores with 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!
Mirowski lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gold blocks a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Gold.
Still in the clinch, Mirowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski looking to stall.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gold is rocked!
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirowski finish him?
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski taking a breather.
Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski lands with a light punch inside.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Mirowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mirowski trying to stall but Gold improves his position.
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold misses with some punches.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold working aggressively here.
A short left from Gold.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski scores with a shot to the side of Gold's head.
Gold misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mirowski wants to stall.
Gold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gold.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold working aggressively here.
A short right from Mirowski on the inside.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses.
Gold lands a right hand.
Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski blocking some punches.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mirowski.
Gold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirowski blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Karol Mirowski.
I think Mirowski 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
Karol Mirowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 761 p4p, 24 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 435 p4p, 20 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCoca moves out of range as Steigelmann throws a body kick.
DaCoca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
DaCoca ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a big overhand right that connects, sending DaCoca tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Steigelmann slips nicely into half guard.
Steigelmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steigelmann prevents DaCoca from improving his position.
Steigelmann controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCoca tries to get to full guard but Steigelmann has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaCoca is working hard here to advance position.
Steigelmann controlling the action here.
DaCoca wants to improve his position but Steigelmann is controlling well.
Steigelmann is taking a breather. DaCoca says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steigelmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but DaCoca keeps working.
DaCoca tries to roll over but Steigelmann keeps him under control.
Steigelmann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DaCoca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DaCoca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steigelmann wants to control from the top but DaCoca keeps moving.
DaCoca looking for a sweep. Not yet DaCoca, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCoca slips a straight right by Steigelmann.
DaCoca throws an overhand right that lands on Steigelmann's shoulder, as Steigelmann tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy body shot
and DaCoca counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann with a jab.
Steigelmann fails with an attempt to clinch.
DaCoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DaCoca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charles DaCoca's cut is getting worse.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann misses the shot to the body.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steigelmann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steigelmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DaCoca moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but DaCoca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steigelmann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DaCoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Steigelmann misses
and DaCoca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaCoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steigelmann misses with a knee to the head.
DaCoca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steigelmann tries to throw a body punch but DaCoca avoids it by throwing Steigelmann back against the cage.
Steigelmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow.
A short body shot lands from DaCoca as the two fighters clinch.
DaCoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DaCoca is defending well for now.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
DaCoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DaCoca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaCoca lands with a nice body kick.
DaCoca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steigelmann misses with a low kick.
DaCoca wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on DaCoca's shoulder, as DaCoca tries to avoid the shot.
DaCoca thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steigelmann misses with a head kick.
Steigelmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DaCoca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DaCoca connects with an inside leg kick.
DaCoca lands with a cross.
Steigelmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DaCoca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaCoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DaCoca sends Steigelmann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DaCoca is motioning to the referee to let Steigelmann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steigelmann is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steigelmann is looking to chop away at DaCoca's legs.
DaCoca throws a quick counter head kick but Steigelmann was just out of range.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can DaCoca finish him?
Steigelmann is breathing heavily.
Steigelmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and DaCoca counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles DaCoca!
Charles DaCoca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 240 p4p, 35 weight class) and John Altare (ranked 415 p4p, 63 weight class). Ludvig Ericsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Altare!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare moves in looking to clinch but Ericsson pushes him off.
Ericsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Altare did well to prevent Ericsson getting side control.
Altare blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ericsson.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Altare tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Altare dodges it nicely.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Altare dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ericsson throwing shots but Altare is blocking nicely.
Altare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson not doing much here.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Altare is looking to control Ericsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Altare avoid being mounted?
Ericsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson prevents Altare from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ericsson with the ground and pound but Altare uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Altare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ericsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Altare keeps moving.
Ericsson 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.
Ericsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Altare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
Altare just misses with a punch to the body.
Ericsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ericsson looking to score a takedown here. Altare is defending well but Ericsson drives through and ends up in Altare's guard.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altare wants to sweep here but Ericsson controlling him for the moment.
Altare looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ericsson fails with the takedown.
Ericsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Altare.
Ericsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Altare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Altare is predictable there
and Ericsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Ericsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Altare on his heels. He'll look to pass Altare's guard now, I'm sure.
Ericsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson throwing strikes from guard but Altare blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
Ericsson throws an elbow that misses. Altare uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ericsson's guard. Nice move by Altare!
Ericsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ericsson, not yet.
Ericsson is working hard here to advance position.
Ericsson has Altare pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altare is one step ahead there.
Altare sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ericsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ericsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Altare manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ericsson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Altare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ericsson takes a shot to the head.
Ericsson misses with a punch to the body.
Altare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altare tries to work over Ericsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Altare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Altare tries to pull guard but Ericsson won't allow it.
Altare misses with some punches.
Ericsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ericssons head.
Ericsson has Altare pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ericsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Altare tumbling to the mat - Ericsson dives into Altare's guard.
Altare uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altare lands with a cross.
Altare rushes Ericsson and presses him up against the cage.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson tries to throw a body punch but Altare avoids it by throwing Ericsson back against the cage.
Altare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ericsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Altare's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Altare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Altare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ericsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ericsson misses with a kick to the body.
Altare fails with an attempt to clinch.
Altare stuffs the takedown.
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Altare quickly recovers to half guard.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Altare is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Altare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Altare has control of Ericsson's left arm, preventing Ericsson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Altare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ericsson throws a strike but Altare rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ericsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ericsson trying to keep a closed guard but Altare is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ericsson is pulling down on Altare's head to control his posture.
Ericsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altare manages to get himself to full guard.
Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Altare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
Ericsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Altare sprawls well. Altare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ericsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Altare wants to counter the offense by Ericsson and move into the clinch position.
Ericsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Altare steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ericsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ericsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Altare.
A telegraphed right hand from Altare misses the target.
Ericsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Altare did well to prevent Ericsson getting side control.
Altare is trying to get back to full guard.
Altare has his hands clasped together around Ericsson's back. He's all about the action.
Ericsson is pressing down on Altare's thigh, looking to free his foot. Altare is holding on for now.
Altare 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altare is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Ludvig Ericsson.
I think Ericsson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludvig Ericsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Karlsson (ranked 209 p4p, 6 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 375 p4p, 16 weight class). Karlsson comes into the arena with Carolus Rex - Sabaton blaring out of the sound system. Curry has chosen Molly Malone - The Dubliners as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Curry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karlsson's knee momentarily.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Karlsson's head but Karlsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
Curry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Karlsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karlsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Curry tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karlsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Curry is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karlsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Curry's head but Curry avoids it well.
An elbow from Karlsson crashes against the mat.
Curry dodges the ground and pound from Karlsson.
Curry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Karlsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Karlsson lands an elbow.
That has opened up Arthur Curry's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes there by Karlsson.
Karlsson cracks Curry with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Karlsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Curry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Karlsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Curry's head but Curry avoids it well.
Karlsson wants to control but Curry is keeping him busy.
Karlsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Curry is working away.
Curry parries the strikes from Karlsson easily there. Karlsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curry to escape.
Karlsson controls the position.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karlsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Curry works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Karlsson thows a huge punch but Curry dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karlsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karlsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Curry to regain full guard.
Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karlsson trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Karlsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Karlsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Curry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karlsson under the eye.
Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curry avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karlsson tests Curry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Curry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
Karlsson misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Curry misses.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
and Curry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BOOM! Karlsson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Curry. Curry tries to recover but Karlsson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Curry lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Karlsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kalle Karlsson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
Arthur Curry was interviewed post fight and said 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just naked sparring with ur mamma thats it...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 84 p4p, 11 weight class) and Robin Yount (ranked 111 p4p, 17 weight class). Maraçon comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maraçon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yount lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maraçon will feel that in the morning.
Yount scores with a jab to the body.
Yount defending well as Maraçon loads up on a big left hand.
Yount slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Yount moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maraçon, as that shot connected.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount scores with a leg kick.
Maraçon slips under a jab.
As Yount backs away, Maraçon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yount lands with an overhand left.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Yount 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.
Yount lands with a nice body punch.
Maraçon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Yount fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maraçon misses with a looping left.
Maraçon throws a jab but it's blocked by Yount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount throws a leg kick
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maraçon cracks a nice hook into Yount's ribs.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
Maraçon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yount tries to clinch up but Maraçon circles away and keeps his distance.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
Yount throws a leg kick
and Yount takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yount staying out of range there.
Maraçon tried to score with a low kick but Yount checks it.
Yount throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maraçon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
That kick from Yount tenderised Maraçon's leg. Maraçon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maraçon dodges the punch combination from Yount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yount.
Yount moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Maraçon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yount takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maraçon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Yount scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Yount throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount misses with a right hand
and Maraçon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yount's knee momentarily.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Yount dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon cracks Yount with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Yount moved out of range.
Maraçon just misses with a punch to the body.
Maraçon dodges the punch combination from Yount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yount throws out a powerful jab.
Maraçon misses with a body shot.
Yount misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon throws a hook but Yount avoids it easily.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Yount's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yount down.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yount. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Maraçon.
Yount thuds his right hand into Maraçon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maraçon lands a head shot.
Maraçon closes the distance and pushes Yount back into the cage.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Maraçon presses Yount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength 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!
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Yount lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yount tries to land a knee to the head but Maraçon blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Nice elbow from Yount.
Maraçon misses with some punches.
Yount has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yount misses the body punch
and Maraçon counters with a body kick that stops Yount in his tracks momentarily.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
Yount connects with a leg kick. Maraçon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon clinches up with Yount and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maraçon fails to land.
Yount misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Yount controls the action.
Maraçon looking to throw knees to the head but Yount is blocking nicely.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Maraçon blocks it.
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 Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yount moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon tries to clinch up.
Maraçon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yount wants to land a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
A jab from Maraçon misses.
Yount let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Yount misses.
Yount fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maraçon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Yount.
Yount on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yount takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
Yount lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maraçon's sensitive parts.
Yount throws a chopping leg kick but Maraçon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maraçon throws a poor cross that misses
and Yount counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
Yount is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maraçon dips to his left and cracks Yount with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yount lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Yount.
Maraçon defending well as Yount loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon throws a shot from downtown. Yount moves away and avoids it.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yount's head backwards.
Maraçon lands a nice hook to Yount's body. Yount takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maraçon tries to keep at a distance but Yount has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yount softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Yount.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maraçon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Maraçon.
A left hand lands to the body for Maraçon.
Yount working aggressively here.
Maraçon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maraçon lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yount looking to throw knees to the head but Maraçon is blocking nicely.
Yount with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Maraçon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pablo Maraçon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yount's elbow.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maraçon lands a right hand.
Yount pushes off an throws an elbow but Maraçon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maraçon is working Yount over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Maraçon.
Yount throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maraçon blocks it with crossed arms.
Maraçon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Maraçon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maraçon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Yount tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maraçon throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
Maraçon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yount prevents a body shot from Maraçon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Maraçon tries to land a knee to the head but Yount blocks with his arms.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Yount wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Maraçon.
Maraçon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maraçon lands a right hand.
Maraçon misses with a punch to the body.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maraçon landing knees to the head.
Yount throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maraçon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with an elbow over the top.
Yount is trying to stall.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Yount lands a hook that snaps the head of Maraçon backwards.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount misses with a body punch.
Maraçon lands an uppercut.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yount.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yount struggles to land a body shot inside as Maraçon controls his hands.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
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 Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fighters circling - Yount throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount misses with a double jab
and Maraçon counters with a nice body shot.
Yount lands a glancing blow to the side of Maraçon's head.
Yount tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Yount.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Maraçon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maraçon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Maraçon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maraçon throws a jab when Yount was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maraçon, right into the meat.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Yount waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maraçon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
It looked like Maraçon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yount scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Yount unleashes a big counter combination but Maraçon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Yount.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
Maraçon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Yount's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount works over Maraçon's head and body with a nice combination.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Maraçon.
A slow jab from Maraçon misses its intended target.
Yount's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yount throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yount chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maraçon can pounce on him.
Yount throws a push kick but Maraçon slaps the foot to one side.
Yount connects with a crisp jab.
Maraçon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yount to score with a decent uppercut.
Maraçon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yount throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Yount misses its intended target.
Maraçon scores with a sloppy right hand. Yount should have avoided that one.
Yount avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yount thinks about the counter body kick.
Maraçon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maraçon slips a jab from Yount.
Yount checks a leg kick nicely.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Yount cracks Maraçon with an open hand slap.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.
Maraçon tries to land a body kick
and Yount makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yount.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yount.
Yount slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yount moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Yount lands with a slapping head kick.
Maraçon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yount misses with a straight left.
Yount feints and then cracks Maraçon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maraçon down.
Maraçon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yount misses with a body kick.
Maraçon fakes the leg kick and cracks Yount in the body.
Maraçon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maraçon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yount just manages to avoid it.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yount.
Yount looks to land a right hand but Maraçon moved out of range.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yount looks to land a body kick but Maraçon moved away.
Yount missing with a left hand there. Maraçon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a leg kick
and Yount counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yount lands with a good body shot.
Maraçon scoring well with a low kick there.
Yount throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Robin Yount has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maraçon blocks a jab.
It looked like Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yount.
Sloppy strikes from Yount. Those never looked like landing.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Yount dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maraçon!
Yount will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yount takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Yount comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maraçon 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Maraçon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Hector Verama (ranked 61 p4p, 12 weight class). Goodman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baba O'riley. Verama has chosen Swing It Away as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Verama scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Verama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Verama 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.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Verama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman scores with a spinning back kick!
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Goodman.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Verama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman cracks Verama with a good jab.
Goodman checks a low kick from Verama.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Verama off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Verama.
Verama cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Verama.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Verama takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Verama blocks the low kick.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman with a hook.
Goodman pushes Verama away with a front kick.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Verama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verama's calf.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Verama should have avoided that one.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verama on the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verama's knee momentarily.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Goodman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Verama might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Verama jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Goodman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verama connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Verama tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to slow Verama down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Verama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verama just manages to avoid it.
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!
Verama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Verama.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Verama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Verama looks to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verama misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama misses with a body punch
and Goodman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman slips a jab from Verama.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman 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.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Verama's head.
Verama stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verama!
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama scores with a nice body kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman wants to slow Verama down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verama lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Verama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Goodman slips a jab from Verama.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Verama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Verama scores with a shot to the body.
Verama motions for Goodman to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Saul Goodman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Verama lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verama slips a jab from Goodman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range.
Verama walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Goodman walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Verama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama 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.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Verama tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws the left hand but Verama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Verama 's knee.
Verama sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Goodman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Verama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Verama misses with a hook.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Verama had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verama under the eye.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Verama.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
A lazy left from Verama finds it's target.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verama's head.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Verama's knee but Verama avoids it well.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Goodman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Verama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
It seemed like Verama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Verama down.
Verama tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Saul Goodman.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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