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KOFC 99 - Halfhand vs Runt PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 3882 p4p, 317 weight class) and Kalevi Koski (ranked 2879 p4p, 257 weight class). Kalevi Koski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chosu McGrady's chin.
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chosu McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalevi Koski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koski cracks McGrady with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koski dips to his left and cracks McGrady with an uppercut!
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGrady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrady dives in and grabs Koski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes down on McGrady's head and hops out.
McGrady has been working on his boxing with his coaches at VEGAS Top Team [$550/week] in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koski stuns McGrady with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koski lands with a cross.
Koski gets caught flat footed, as McGrady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski seems keen to control McGrady's posture.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Koski has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving.
Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrady tries to free his leg and advance position but Koski is retaining full guard.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGrady working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koski's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely.
Koski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrady throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady postures up in Koski's guard and throws a big left but Koski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koski trying to control the position.
Koski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koski keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Koski has his hands on McGrady's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGrady can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalevi Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevi Koski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chosu McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGrady.
McGrady decides to stand back up. McGrady steps back and let's Koski get back to his feet.
McGrady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski fakes the leg kick and cracks McGrady in the body.
Kalevi Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGrady gets a clinch.
Koski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koski lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koski is pressed up against the cage. McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koski down to the mat. Koski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but McGrady seems unphased.
McGrady darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns McGrady into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koski.
McGrady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGrady is rocked!
Koski lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as McGrady crumples to the floor! Koski milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kalevi Koski!
Kalevi Koski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haislan Garcia (ranked 1246 p4p, 132 weight class) and Agustin Benitez (ranked 3040 p4p, 267 weight class). Agustin Benitez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haislan Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Benitez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benitez backs up against the cage.
Benitez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benitez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benitez throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Benitez fails to land the takedown.
Garcia digs a good hook to Benitez's body.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Benitez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benitez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Benitez.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benitez ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benitez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benitez scores with a nice strike.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benitez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benitez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benitez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Benitez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitez moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Benitez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Benitez avoids them all with ease.
Garcia cracks Benitez with an open hand slap.
Benitez takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez fails to land with a series of punches.
Benitez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benitez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Benitez does no damage.
Benitez throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Benitez with that takedown attempt.
Garcia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benitez looks winded!
Nice cross by Garcia.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Benitez didn't see that one coming.
Benitez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Jab from Garcia.
It looks like Garcia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Benitez's shoulder, as Benitez tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benitez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benitez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benitez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benitez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Benitez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Benitez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Benitez manages to avoid it.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia works Benitez's body with a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benitez under the eye.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Benitez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Benitez should have avoided that one.
Benitez staying out of range there.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia throws a right and a left that Benitez avoids nicely.
As Garcia backs off Benitez throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benitez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Benitez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benitez throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Benitez.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia digs a good hook to Benitez's body.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Benitez knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benitez shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benitez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benitez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Benitez's ribs.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Benitez is just out of range.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Benitez's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Garcia scores with a four punch combination!
Garcia lands a nice hook to Benitez's body. Benitez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benitez misses with a low kick.
Garcia scores with a jab.
Garcia takes a swing at Benitez's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Garcia lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benitez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Benitez misses with a combination
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benitez dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Benitez's head and hops out.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benitez goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Benitez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benitez fails with a takedown attempt.
Benitez is breathing heavily.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benitez.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Benitez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia cracks Benitez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Agustin Benitez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benitez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Benitez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcia has got the better of the exchanges.
Benitez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benitez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benitez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benitez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benitez throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benitez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Benitez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Benitez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benitez doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia cracks Benitez with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Haislan Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia sizes up Benitez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benitez goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Benitez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia works Benitez's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Benitez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Benitez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Benitez's belly button to the back.
Benitez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Garcia is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Benitez.
Benitez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benitez can do to turn this around?
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Benitez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Benitez's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia with a hook.
Benitez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Benitez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia digs a good hook to Benitez's body.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benitez back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Benitez off the cage and back into range.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Benitez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Benitez ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benitez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Garcia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia slips under a jab from Benitez.
Benitez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Benitez with that takedown attempt.
Benitez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benitez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benitez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benitez tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haislan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Benitez.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia cracks Benitez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benitez is defended easily by Garcia.
Benitez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benitez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benitez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benitez is rocked!
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Benitez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benitez is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Benitez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benitez off to one side.
Benitez seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Benitez walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia 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.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Benitez dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Benitez's head and hops out.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Benitez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benitez throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
It looked like Garcia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benitez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Benitez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benitez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Benitez's head back.
Garcia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia cracks Benitez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benitez misses with a body shot.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benitez looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benitez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benitez somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benitez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benitez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia with a nice cross.
Benitez walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benitez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benitez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Benitez's head.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benitez throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia lunges at Benitez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benitez's hand.
Benitez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Benitez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benitez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benitez on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benitez.
Agustin Benitez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia jabs Benitez right on the nose. Benitez blinks but takes it well.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have Benitez backpedaling.
Benitez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benitez gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benitezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Garcia catches Benitez right on the button with a cross.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benitez throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 1152 p4p, 124 weight class) and Mick Mulvaney (ranked 2666 p4p, 243 weight class). Mulvaney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Rocky Road To Dublin. Peter Narz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mulvaney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulvaney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Narz's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mulvaney misses with a series of wild punches.
Mulvaney moves out of range as Narz strikes.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Mulvaney moves away and avoids it.
Mulvaney moves away from the strike by Narz.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulvaney.
Narz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulvaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Narz circles away.
Narz lands with a shot to the body.
Narz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney misses with a straight right.
Mulvaney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulvaney tries to land a front kick but Narz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Mulvaney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narz jabs Mulvaney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mulvaney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mulvaney misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulvaney lands with a good body shot.
Mulvaney cracks the inside of Narz's front leg.
Narz throws a body punch but Mulvaney moves out of range.
Mulvaney lands a body shot.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulvaney was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Mick Mulvaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulvaney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz misses with a lunging right hand
and Mulvaney counters with a stiff right hand.
Mulvaney avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Mulvaney scores with a head kick.
Narz is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Narz. Beautiful body shot.
Mulvaney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulvaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulvaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Mulvaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz swings for the body but Mulvaney moves out of range.
Narz takes a swing at Mulvaney's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Mulvaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narz keeps the fight on the outside.
Mulvaney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mulvaney throws a head kick that misses.
Narz throwing a counter right hand but Mulvaney manages to avoid it.
Mulvaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz connects with a right hand. Mulvaney shakes it off.
Mulvaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Narz jabs Mulvaney right on the nose. Mulvaney blinks but takes it well.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulvaney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mulvaney throws a left that rocks Narz and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mulvaney dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Narz regain composure!
Oh Narz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Peter Narz has been cut.
Narz is trying to improve his position.
Narz is working hard here to advance position.
Narz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Narz tries to pass to full mount but Mulvaney defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narz is trying to control the action in half guard but Mulvaney is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Narz stops Mulvaney from getting back to his feet.
Narz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mulvaney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Narz wants to pass the guard but Mulvaney is defending well.
Narz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mulvaney is not content to let Narz control the position.
Mulvaney is trying to stand back up but Narz is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Narz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet.
Narz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mulvaney!
Mulvaney is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulvaney has given up his back here. Will Narz look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Narz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mulvaney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Mulvaney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Narz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mulvaney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Narz finds it's way round the side to connect with Mulvaney's head.
Mulvaney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Narz.
Narz ducks right into an uppercut from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Narz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mulvaney misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Narz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mulvaney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narz under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Narz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Mulvaney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulvaney.
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narz tries to keep at a distance but Mulvaney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Narz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mulvaney up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulvaney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulvaney tries to land a body kick
and Narz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mulvaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narz.
Mulvaney misses with a double jab.
Mulvaney is looking to clinch but Narz is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Mulvaney.
Mulvaney tries to land a front kick but Narz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Narz connects with a single shot there.
Mulvaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mulvaney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulvaney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulvaney scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Mulvaney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulvaney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Mulvaney misses.
Mulvaney lands a head kick that stumbles Narz and the fighters go to the mat.
Narz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Narz wants to sweep here but Mulvaney controlling him for the moment.
Narz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mulvaney tries to free his leg and advance position but Narz is retaining full guard.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Narz content to stall in guard here.
Mulvaney is looking to stand up but Narz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulvaney keeping full guard, as Narz tries to pass.
Narz is looking to advance position but Mulvaney has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Narz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Narz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulvaney is one step ahead there.
Narz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulvaney's guard.
Peter Narz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulvaney has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Narz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Narz has a couple of punches blocked by Mulvaney.
Mulvaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Mulvaney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narz blocks the body kick.
Mulvaney throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulvaney manages to avoid it.
Narz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mulvaney avoids it really well and circles away.
Narz throws a body punch but Mulvaney moves out of range.
Narz misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz gets the takedown into side control.
Narz advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Mulvaney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Narz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Narz avoids a kick to the body.
Narz scores with a body shot.
Mulvaney misses with a double jab.
Mulvaney throws a sloppy head kick
and Narz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mulvaney clinches.
Narz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narz wants to take the fight to the mat but Mulvaney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Narz.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Narz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Narz lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Narz on the inside.
Mulvaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulvaney. That's going to slow Narz down.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mulvaney moves away.
A shot to the body from Mulvaney misses
and Narz counters with a straight right hand.
Narz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mulvaney. Mulvaney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mulvaney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mick Mulvaney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mulvaney lands a jab to the head.
Narz lands an overhand right.
Mulvaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mulvaney misses with a hook
and Narz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mulvaney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz works Mulvaney's body with a nice hook.
Mulvaney misses with the combination.
Narz takes a swing at Mulvaney's ribcage but misses.
Mulvaney lands a jab.
Narz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz slips under a jab from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narz.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulvaney.
Narz blocks a head kick by Mulvaney.
Mulvaney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mulvaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz swings for the body but Mulvaney moves out of range.
A combination from Mulvaney does no damage.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz swings for the body but Mulvaney moves out of range.
Mulvaney throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
Narz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mulvaney tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulvaney.
The fighters circle momentarily. Narz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narz works Mulvaney's body with a nice hook.
Mulvaney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Narz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulvaney throws a nice looking combination but Narz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mick Mulvaney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Narz clobbers Mulvaney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Narz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mulvaney's hands.
Nice defenses there by Narz.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz scores with a hook to the body. Mulvaney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mulvaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulvaney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Mulvaney.
Narz lands a lovely overhand right.
Narz cracks Mulvaney with a good jab.
Narz scores with a decent looking hook.
Mulvaney is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulvaney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mulvaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Narz finish him?
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mulvaney. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Narz misses the target.
Narz digs a good hook to Mulvaney's body.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulvaney seems to have recovered his senses.
Narz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Narz misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulvaney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mulvaney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mulvaney moves out of range as Narz strikes.
Mulvaney throws out a counter right but Narz avoids it with no problem.
Mulvaney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Narz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mick Mulvaney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Narz cracks Mulvaney with a good jab.
Narz ducks under a wild hook from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulvaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Narz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Mulvaney misses
and Mulvaney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulvaney misses with a hook.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz is looking to wear down Mulvaney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mulvaney throws a right hand that Narz ducks under and follows up with a left that Narz also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mulvaney 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Mulvaney!
A relieved looking Mick Mulvaney thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barnabas Ungar (ranked 1201 p4p, 150 weight class) and Zulu Zulu (ranked 2447 p4p, 275 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnabas Ungar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zulu Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Ungar as he checks the leg kick.
Ungar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zulu Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ungar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ungar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zulu misses with a right hand
and Ungar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Zulu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ungar jabs Zulu right on the nose. Zulu blinks but takes it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ungar.
Ungar closes the distance and clinches.
Ungar jumps guard but Zulu stands there with Ungar around his waist. Ungar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Ungar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ungar avoids it.
Ungar lands a left hand.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar fails to pull guard.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Ungar is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungar blocking some punches.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Ungar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar lands with a right to the head.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar gets through Zulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zulu tries to land knees in the clinch but Ungar avoids the damage to the body.
Zulu is trying to break the clinch but Ungar is controlling him.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zulu to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu can't break the clinch.
Ungar working aggressively here.
Ungar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ungar.
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike.
Zulu is trying to break free.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ungar scores with a shot to the side of Zulu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ungar tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zulu obliges.
Zulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ungar can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Ungar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ungar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ungar's face.
Ungar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu scores with a knee to the head.
Ungar is pushing Zulu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ungar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ungar's face.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Ungar blocks an uppercut.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu can't break the clinch.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ungars head.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Ungar blocks it.
Ungar avoiding damage as Zulu throws knees to the body.
Ungar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar working aggressively here.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Ungar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zulu smiles and moves away.
Zulu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Ungar is predictable there
and Zulu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ungar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulu.
Ungar moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
Ungar tries to counter by clinching up but Zulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Zulu - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ungar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zulu.
Ungar tries to counter by clinching up but Zulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Zulu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ungar takes a step back to recover.
Zulu moves out of range as Ungar throws a body kick.
Ungar darts in and clinches Zulu up against the cage.
Ungar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ungars head.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu lands with a left to the head.
Ungar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ungar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ungar blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu prevents a body shot from Ungar.
Ungar working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zulu Zulu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ungar slips a jab from Zulu.
Zulu scores with a jab. Ungar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ungar jabs Zulu right on the nose. Zulu blinks but takes it well.
Ungar tries to keep at a distance but Zulu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ungar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ungar.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
A short body shot lands from Zulu as the two fighters clinch.
Zulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ungar avoids it.
A short left from Ungar.
Ungar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar avoiding damage as Zulu throws knees to the body.
Ungar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ungar blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zulu to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ungar.
Zulu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ungar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ungar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ungar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ungar.
Zulu Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ungar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Ungar tries to pull guard but Zulu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barnabas Ungar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ungar swings wildly with an uppercut but Zulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ungar is trying to pull guard but Zulu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Ungar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu manages to break the clinch.
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Ungar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zulu connects with a single shot there.
Ungar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zulu Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zulu cracks the inside of Ungar's front leg.
A jab from Zulu finds it's way through Ungar's defenses.
Ungar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zulu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ungar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zulu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zulu throws a leg kick
and Ungar counters by clinching up.
Ungar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Ungar is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zulu lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ungar fails to land.
Zulu breaks from the clinch.
Zulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu needs to keep his hands up - Ungar had a free shot at his head there.
Ungar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zulus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Ungar. That snapped Zulu's head back.
A good leg kick by Ungar.
Zulu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ungar counters with a straight right hand.
Zulu tries to work over Ungar's front leg with a kick but Ungar checks it.
Ungar doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulu circles away.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Ungar.
Ungar lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu throws a sloppy head kick and Ungar moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zulu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ungar tries to counter by clinching up but Zulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ungar catches Zulu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ungar clinches up against the cage.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Ungar lands a right hand.
Ungar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ungar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ungar fails to pull guard.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
Zulu working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ungar pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ungar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zulu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ungar keeps the fight on the outside.
Ungar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zulu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zulu motions for Ungar to come forward. Zulu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu thows a leg kick but Ungar checks it
and Ungar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ungar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ungar.
Zulu tries to land a leg kick but Ungar saw it coming and moves away.
Ungar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ungar avoids a kick to the body.
Ungar throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ungar.
Ungar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ungar dips to his left and cracks Zulu with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Ungar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zulu has time to react.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Ungar's head but Ungar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ungar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zulu throws a nice head kick!
Ungar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ungar throws out the jab.
It seemed like Zulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ungar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ungar dips to his left and cracks Zulu with an uppercut!
Ungar misses with an uppercut.
Zulu moves out of range as Ungar strikes.
Ungar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zulu checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ungar.
Zulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ungar misses with a low kick as Zulu jumps back.
Ungar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zulu manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Zulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ungar wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zulu 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zulu checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zulu, right into the meat.
Zulu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ungar cracks Zulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ungar connects with the punch.
Zulu slips under a jab from Ungar.
Zulu stuns Ungar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ungar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zulu unleashes a big counter combination but Ungar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
Ungar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zulu throws a leg kick which misses Ungar's front leg but catches the back leg as Ungar tries to avoid it.
Ungar swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu.
Zulu throws a jab when Ungar was well out of range.
Ungar has managed to clinch.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Ungar is blocking nicely.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ungar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ungar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ungar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Ungar misses with the head strike.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ungar jumps guard and drags Zulu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ungar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zulu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu with a jab.
Ungar dodges the punch combination from Zulu.
Zulu keeps Ungar at a distance using the push kick.
Zulu misses with a body kick.
Ungar is looking to counter the offense by Zulu and move into the clinch.
Ungar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ungar is looking to clinch.
Ungar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Ungar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ungar blocks a leg kick.
Zulu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zulu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ungar's sensitive parts.
Zulu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ungar's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabas Ungar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ungar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabas Ungar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1259 p4p, 134 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 4610 p4p, 361 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
139 lbs
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thistlewhite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thistlewhite is in Bell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thistlewhite wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell is trying to control the position but Thistlewhite postures up.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell wants to improve his position but Thistlewhite is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thistlewhite wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell is trying to keep Thistlewhite in close.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thistlewhite is aware though and is defending well.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite preventing the sweep.
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thistlewhite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.
Thistlewhite stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell.
Bell advances to full mount.
Bell avoids the attempt from Thistlewhite to control.
Thistlewhite is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thistlewhite is squirming around, avoiding Bell's attempts to control the action.
Thistlewhite punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thistlewhite defends it well.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thistlewhite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bell is working away from the top position though.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Thistlewhite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Bell not doing much here.
Thistlewhite landing a few short strikes.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Bell thows a huge punch but Thistlewhite dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ignatius Thistlewhite 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.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite connects with a body shot.
Thistlewhite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thistlewhite's best efforts.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Thistlewhite decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Thistlewhite.
Bell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thistlewhite napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thistlewhite tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thistlewhite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bell wants to control but Thistlewhite is keeping him busy.
Thistlewhite wants to control but Bell postures up.
Bell tries for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Thistlewhite is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Bell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thistlewhite is trying to improve his position.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Bell is pressing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thistlewhite is holding on for now.
Thistlewhite trying to control from the bottom.
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Thistlewhite defends the submission attempt.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Thistlewhite is keeping the position.
Thistlewhite isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bell stacks Thistlewhite on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thistlewhite tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
Thistlewhite is still trying to improve position.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom here.
Thistlewhite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thistlewhite is looking to escape.
Thistlewhite tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Bell won't let Thistlewhite get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thistlewhite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thistlewhite tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thistlewhite throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thistlewhite tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.
Bell is trying to get an arm triangle but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Bell advances to full mount.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell mounts Thistlewhite! Really nice guard pass there!
Thistlewhite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thistlewhite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thistlewhite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell looking to control.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell keeping full guard, as Thistlewhite tries to pass.
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes but missing.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
Bell 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.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thistlewhite is aware though and is defending well.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell wants to sweep here but Thistlewhite controlling him for the moment.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Thistlewhite pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Thistlewhite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thistlewhite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thistlewhite stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thistlewhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Thistlewhite from controlling successfully.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Thistlewhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bell has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ignatius Thistlewhite.
I think Thistlewhite 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 847 p4p, 97 weight class) and Mahalo Bittencourt (ranked 1046 p4p, 114 weight class). Gerardo Pacheco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent 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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahalo Bittencourt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bittencourt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bittencourt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bittencourt misses with a right hand
and Pacheco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bittencourt thinking.
Pacheco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pacheco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacheco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pacheco throws a sloppy body shot
and Bittencourt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bittencourt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pacheco swings for the body but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Bittencourt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bittencourt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Pacheco misses.
Bittencourt scoring well with a low kick there.
Bittencourt moves away from the strike by Pacheco.
Bittencourt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittencourt misses with an uppercut.
Bittencourt throws a body kick that misses
and Pacheco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Bittencourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pacheco misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bittencourt! But no joy.
Bittencourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco misses the jab.
Pacheco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bittencourt's head backwards.
Bittencourt thows a body kick. Pacheco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Bittencourt moves away and avoids it.
Bittencourt lands a nice looking body kick.
Pacheco takes one to the side of the head.
Bittencourt throws a big shot that misses.
Bittencourt misses with a hook.
Pacheco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bittencourt thuds his shin into the meat of Pacheco's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bittencourt. Beautiful body shot.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Bittencourt finds it's target.
A low kick from Bittencourt misses
and Pacheco counters with a nice body shot.
Bittencourt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco lands a nice hook to Bittencourt's body. Bittencourt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bittencourt lands a right hook to the body.
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacheco throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Bittencourt just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
Bittencourt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pacheco misses with a left hand
and Bittencourt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bittencourt misses with an uppercut.
Pacheco looks to score with a jab to the body but Bittencourt is just out of range.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the body.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Bittencourt.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Bittencourt.
Pacheco lands the left hand.
Pacheco slips a straight right by Bittencourt.
Pacheco is looking to wear down Bittencourt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Bittencourt avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Bittencourt defending well as Pacheco loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Bittencourt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Pacheco defending well as Bittencourt loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Pacheco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bittencourt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bittencourt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Bittencourt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pacheco throws a hook to the side of Bittencourt's head but Bittencourt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bittencourt feints a counter leg kick.
Bittencourt wants to land a leg kick but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco is looking to counter the offense by Bittencourt and move into the clinch.
Bittencourt throws a lazy body kick
and Pacheco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bittencourt prevents a body shot from Pacheco.
Bittencourt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bittencourt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bittencourt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacheco manages to pull guard.
Pacheco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bittencourt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mahalo Bittencourt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bittencourt.
Pacheco misses with a right hand
and Bittencourt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bittencourt moves out of range as Pacheco strikes.
Bittencourt slips a straight right by Pacheco.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bittencourt.
Pacheco has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bittencourt misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
Bittencourt is looking to chop away at Pacheco's legs.
Pacheco walks into a jab.
Bittencourt looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco is looking to counter the offense by Bittencourt and move into the clinch.
Bittencourt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacheco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacheco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bittencourt in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt throws a right and a left that Pacheco avoids nicely.
Pacheco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bittencourt lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bittencourt slips under a jab.
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Bittencourt moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco throws a shot from downtown. Bittencourt moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bittencourt! But no joy.
Bittencourt walks into a left hand.
Pacheco connects with a jab.
Bittencourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacheco moves away.
Pacheco lands with a shot to the body.
Bittencourt lunges at Pacheco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pacheco's hand.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bittencourt misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacheco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bittencourt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pacheco throws a hook but Bittencourt avoids it easily.
Bittencourt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacheco's head.
Bittencourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Mahalo Bittencourt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacheco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Bittencourt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pacheco is rocked!
Bittencourt misses with a head kick.
Pacheco throws a hook but Bittencourt avoids it easily.
Pacheco will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bittencourt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bittencourt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bittencourt lands a big head kick that sends Pacheco to the canvas! Bittencourt follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mahalo Bittencourt!
An out of breath Mahalo Bittencourt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Lassiter (ranked 473 p4p, 58 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 1574 p4p, 190 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlton Lassiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux looking to score a takedown here. Lassiter is defending well but Dux drives through and ends up in Lassiter's guard.
Dux throws an elbow that misses. Lassiter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dux's guard. Nice move by Lassiter!
Lassiter wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Lassiter cracks Dux with a solid left hand.
Lassiter is posturing up here but Dux has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lassiter tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lassiter has to tap! Slick submission there by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Gay (ranked 137 p4p, 18 weight class) and Dan McAdams (ranked 351 p4p, 44 weight class). Dan McAdams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudy Gay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay throws a head kick that misses.
Gay is looking to score with low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McAdams.
Gay moves in looking to clinch but McAdams pushes him off.
We've been told by Gay's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. Gay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAdams looks to land a right hand but Gay moved out of range.
McAdams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by McAdams.
Jab from McAdams.
Gay wants to clinch up but McAdams keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams has managed to clinch.
Gay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McAdams swings wildly with an uppercut but Gay uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay lands with a right to the head.
McAdams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAdams lands a glancing blow to the side of Gay's head.
McAdams works the jab nicely.
McAdams misses with a shot to the body
and Gay counters with a two punch combo.
Dan McAdams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. Gay does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAdams throws a hook but Gay blocks it.
Gay lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McAdams gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAdams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gay keeps working.
McAdams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McAdams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay is looking to reverse the position.
McAdams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McAdams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gay keeps working.
McAdams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gay is trying to get back to half guard.
Gay explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams dives in and scores a takedown into Gay's guard.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Gay keeps moving.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay wants to control but McAdams passes easily into half guard.
McAdams is looking for a kimura but Gay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McAdams to get the leverage.
McAdams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gay is just riding it out for now. McAdams eventually gives up the hold.
Gay manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McAdams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McAdams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Gay. No joy for McAdams on that attempt.
Gay instigates a clinch.
McAdams gets through Gay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McAdams avoids the body shot from Gay.
McAdams misses with a lunging right hand
and Gay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McAdams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAdams lands a head shot.
Gay tries to clinch there but McAdams circles away.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Gay shows good takedown defense.
Gay is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McAdams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay defending well as McAdams loads up on a big left hand.
Gay lands with a kick to the temple. McAdams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gay tries to clinch up but McAdams circles away and keeps his distance.
Gay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAdams.
Gay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McAdams.
Gay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAdams circles away quickly and effectively.
McAdams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McAdams misses the body punch
and Gay counters by clinching up.
Gay tries to pull guard but McAdams won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gay.
Gay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McAdamss head.
McAdams slows down the pace here.
Gay takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams pulls guard.
Gay landing some decent shots from guard.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully.
Gay pushes down on McAdams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McAdams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay drops an elbow to the side of McAdams's head.
Rudy Gay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gay trying to mount his opponent but McAdams defends it.
Gay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gay is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McAdams reverses the position - he's now on top in Gay's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McAdams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gay passes into half guard.
Gay thows a huge punch but McAdams dodges it nicely.
Gay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gay seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Gay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McAdams throws a body punch but Gay moves out of range.
McAdams throws a hook but Gay blocks it.
Gay shoots in for a takedown but McAdams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McAdams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdams.
McAdams misses with a body shot.
As McAdams looks to move away, Gay throws a big counter combo but McAdams just gets out of the way.
McAdams swats away the attempt to clinch by Gay.
A jab from McAdams misses.
Gay tries to clinch up but McAdams circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rudy Gay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAdams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay moves in looking to clinch but McAdams pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay tries to clinch but McAdams is having none of it.
McAdams misses with a shot to the body
and Gay counters with a two punch combo.
McAdams throws a shot to the body.
McAdams rushes Gay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McAdams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McAdams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Gay misses the target.
McAdams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gay is just out of range.
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McAdams misses its intended target.
Gay wants to clinch.
Gay doesn't manage to clinch there - McAdams circles away.
Gay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gay slips under a jab from McAdams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAdams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McAdams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gay is trying to control McAdams's posture but McAdams avoids it.
McAdams wants to control but Gay is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McAdams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McAdams tries for a kimura but Gay is defending well.
McAdams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McAdams's guard! Nice work there by Gay!
Gay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to keep a closed guard but Gay is proving a slippery customer.
Gay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAdams working for a triangle but Gay defends it easily.
Gay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan McAdams really dominated that round.
That's time! Gay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McAdams jabs Gay right on the nose. Gay blinks but takes it well.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McAdams as he avoids it easily.
McAdams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gay moves into the clinch successfully.
McAdams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gay tries to land knees in the clinch but McAdams avoids the damage to the body.
Gay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McAdams is trying to keep an underhook but Gay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McAdams 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.
Gay trying to mount his opponent but McAdams defends it.
McAdams is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gay is tapping! Great win for McAdams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan McAdams!
Dan McAdams is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Dan McAdams 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Mountain (ranked 147 p4p, 16 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 2487 p4p, 263 weight class). Shraf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Road To Glory. This should be fireworks!
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209 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Shraf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf's corner calls for a 1-2. Shraf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but Mountain shows good takedown defense.
Mountain misses the jab.
Shraf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shraf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mountain but Mountain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mountain takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but Mountain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jari Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain counters with a left and a right that stings Shraf.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mountain.
Shraf misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Shraf moved out of range.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shraf misses with a straight right.
Mountain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shraf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Shraf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Shraf misses.
Mountain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mountain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shraf sizes up Mountain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mountain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Mountain.
Mountain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mountain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shraf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shraf blocks a leg kick.
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mountain misses with a hook. Shraf ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Shraf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shraf throws a body shot but no joy.
Shraf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shraf has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Shraf might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shraf just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
Shraf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mountain throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
A big left from Shraf misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mountain misses its target.
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!
Mountain connects with a solid leg kick.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Jari Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shraf lands with a hook. Mountain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Shraf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shraf walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shraf.
Shraf dives in and grabs Mountain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mountain pushes down on Shraf's head and hops out.
Shraf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shraf might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mountain has got the better of the exchanges.
Mountain takes one on the button.
Shraf throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Shraf 's knee.
Shraf connects with the punch.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mountain sprawls well. Mountain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shraf gets slowly back to his feet.
Jari Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Mountain lands.
A jab from Shraf misses.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Mountain tries to bum rush Shraf with a series of wild strikes but Shraf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shraf checks the leg kick.
Shraf slips a jab from Mountain.
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shraf dives in for a single leg takedown but Mountain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shraf 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.
Shraf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Shraf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shraf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Shraf.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Shraf blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Mountain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shraf throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Shraf misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shraf misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mountain cracks Shraf with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shraf misses the target.
Shraf throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain slips a straight right by Shraf.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Mountain misses
and Shraf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shraf.
Mountain is pulling down on Shraf's head. It's preventing any offense from Shraf, at least for the moment.
Shraf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mountain is keeping the position for now.
Mountain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shraf has gone for a leg lock! Mountain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shraf's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Shraf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mountain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shraf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Mountain. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain lands a jab to Shraf's midsection.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shraf throws a poor cross that misses
and Shraf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain is looking to slow Shraf down with leg kicks.
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mountain connects with a looping right hand.
Mountain throws a right hand that Shraf ducks under and follows up with a left that Shraf also avoids with ease.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf throws a lazy right hand but Mountain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shraf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shraf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
Shraf throws out a powerful jab.
Shraf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Shraf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Shraf.
Shraf misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Shraf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Shraf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Shraf.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Shraf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mountain throws a hook but Shraf avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shraf.
Jamezdin Shraf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shraf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mountain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mountain cracks Shraf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mountain slips under a jab from Shraf.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Shraf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Shraf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shraf throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jari Mountain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mountain thuds a left hand into Shraf's body.
Jari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Shraf slips the punch.
A jab from Shraf misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by Mountain.
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!
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Shraf.
Shraf throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Mountain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shraf scores with a hook to the body. Mountain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mountain dips to his left and cracks Shraf with an uppercut!
Mountain lands with a shot to the body.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shraf.
Mountain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Shraf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mountain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Mountain!
Jari Mountain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qhorin Halfhand (ranked 494 p4p, 49 weight class) and Chris Runt (ranked 659 p4p, 69 weight class). Halfhand comes to the cage accompanied by Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still. Qhorin Halfhand 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qhorin Halfhand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Runt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halfhand throws a push kick but Runt slaps the foot to one side.
Halfhand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Halfhand throws a hook to the side of Runt's head but Runt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runt clinches.
Runt misses with a body punch.
Halfhand throws a punch but it's blocked by Runt.
Runt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halfhand backwards.
Runt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halfhand's efforts to push away.
Halfhand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halfhand's efforts to push away.
Halfhand blocking some punches.
A short left from Runt.
Runt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halfhand backwards.
Halfhand breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runt misses the jab.
Halfhand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Runt lands a jab to Halfhand's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halfhand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runt looks to land a right hand but Halfhand moved out of range.
Runt moves into range and clinches up with Halfhand.
Runt tries to throw a body punch but Halfhand avoids it by throwing Runt back against the cage.
Runt takes a shot to the head.
Runt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halfhand can't break the clinch.
Halfhand breaks from the clinch.
Runt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halfhand.
Halfhand throws a head kick but Runt moves out of range.
Runt wants to land a leg kick but Halfhand is out of range.
Halfhand lands a glancing blow to the side of Runt's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halfhand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halfhand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halfhand looks to throw the jab but Runt is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runt thuds his right hand into Halfhand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halfhand loads up on a big right hand but Runt slips the punch.
Runt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halfhand throws a big counter combination but Runt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halfhand misses with an uppercut. Runt saw that one coming.
Halfhand is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Runt's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Halfhand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runt blocks a low kick nicely.
Runt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halfhand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runt sizes up Halfhand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halfhand checks a leg kick.
Halfhand cracks Runt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Runt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Halfhand pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Runt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qhorin Halfhand!
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