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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Valentinovich (ranked 2377 p4p, 261 weight class) and Taras Shevchenko (ranked 1979 p4p, 231 weight class). Valentinovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Defeatist. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergej Valentinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Taras Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich 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.
Shevchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shevchenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Valentinovich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Shevchenko misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Shevchenko misses.
Shevchenko checks a leg kick.
Taras Shevchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentinovich jabs at Shevchenko's body.
Shevchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Valentinovich.
Shevchenko stalling the fight.
Valentinovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shevchenko.
Shevchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Valentinovich misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valentinovich as Shevchenko tries to tie him up.
Shevchenko tries for a takedown but Valentinovich manages to get underhooks.
Shevchenko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Valentinovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentinovich manages to break the clinch.
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shevchenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Valentinovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shevchenko doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentinovich.
Shevchenko lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Shevchenko.
The crowd cheers as Valentinovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shevchenko doesn't seem phased though.
Shevchenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Valentinovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shevchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentinovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Sergej Valentinovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Shevchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Valentinovich, looking for a takedown. Shevchenko pushes Valentinovich against the cage but Valentinovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich slips a straight right by Shevchenko.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shevchenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shevchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Valentinovich.
Shevchenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentinovich sizes up Shevchenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shevchenko closes the distance but Valentinovich moves to the side
and Valentinovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valentinovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Valentinovich.
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
Shevchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Valentinovich finds it's target.
Shevchenko throws a hook but Valentinovich avoids it easily.
Shevchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Shevchenko.
Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentinovich, right into the meat.
Shevchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentinovich sprawls well. He's pushed Shevchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shevchenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Valentinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Valentinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Valentinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Valentinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich jabs Shevchenko right on the nose. Shevchenko blinks but takes it well.
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but Shevchenko moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shevchenko! But no joy.
Valentinovich slips under a jab from Shevchenko.
It looked like Valentinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentinovich lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Valentinovich has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko loads up on a big right hand but Valentinovich slips the punch.
Valentinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentinovich lands with a cross.
Valentinovich scores with a shot to the body.
Sergej Valentinovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich scores with the left hand. Shevchenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Valentinovich avoids the body shot from Shevchenko.
A left lands for Valentinovich.
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Valentinovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shevchenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shevchenko misses with a straight right.
Valentinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around?
Shevchenko tries for a takedown but Valentinovich circles away easily
and Valentinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentinovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Valentinovich.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Taras Shevchenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergej Valentinovich!
A very excited looking Sergej Valentinovich made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico World Citizen (ranked 647 p4p, 81 weight class) and Seve Ballesteros (ranked 1336 p4p, 142 weight class). World Citizen's entrance music is Rich Bitch. A fine choice. Ballesteros comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chamillionaire f. Scarface & Killer Mike - Reignfall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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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
23 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Nico World Citizen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seve Ballesteros!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballesteros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
World Citizen blocks a head kick by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros thumps World Citizen with a low kick.
Ballesteros connects with a leg kick. World Citizen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
World Citizen darts in trying to clinch
and Ballesteros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ballesteros's jab looks to have found its range, popping World Citizen under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from World Citizen. Ballesteros does a little dance to reset his feet.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
Ballesteros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
World Citizen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ballesteros under the eye.
World Citizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballesteros moves away.
World Citizen moves out of range as Ballesteros throws a body kick.
World Citizen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballesteros is looking for the big counter here.
Ballesteros lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballesteros scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ballesteros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ballesteros takes a swing at World Citizen's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ballesteros finds it's way through World Citizen's defenses.
World Citizen misses the jab.
World Citizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballesteros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ballesteros lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and World Citizen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from World Citizen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ballesteros lands a nice looking body shot.
World Citizen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
World Citizen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballesteros is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice cross by World Citizen.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ballesteros connects with a high kick.
World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
World Citizen closes the distance and pushes Ballesteros back into the cage.
Ballesteros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. World Citizen is defending well for now.
Ballesteros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballesteros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
World Citizen misses with a body punch.
A short right from World Citizen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by World Citizen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for World Citizen.
A bit of stalling here from Ballesteros.
We've been informed that Ballesteros 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.
World Citizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by World Citizen.
Ballesteros misses with a body punch.
Ballesteros misses with some punches.
Ballesteros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from World Citizen.
Ballesteros misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a shot to the body.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen works on Ballesteros's body with a couple of short punches.
World Citizen cracks Ballesteros with a nice body shot.
World Citizen presses Ballesteros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Ballesteros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with World Citizen's elbow.
Ballesteros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with World Citizen's elbow.
A short right from World Citizen.
World Citizen blocks a body shot from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros working aggressively here.
World Citizen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballesteros prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballesteros has World Citizen pushed against the cage.
World Citizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballesteros controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen prevents a body shot from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
World Citizen lands a right hand.
World Citizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballesteros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
World Citizen swings for the body but Ballesteros moves out of range.
World Citizen misses the shot to the body.
World Citizen wants to clinch.
World Citizen tries to clinch but Ballesteros moves out of range.
World Citizen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ballesteros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! World Citizen scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Ballesteros misses with a wild body shot.
World Citizen dips to his left and cracks Ballesteros with an uppercut!
Ballesteros scores with a leg kick.
Ballesteros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seve Ballesteros 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.
World Citizen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ballesteros lands with an uppercut that bounces World Citizen off the cage and back into range.
Ballesteros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballesteros throws an overhand right that lands on World Citizen's shoulder, as World Citizen tries to avoid the shot.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Ballesteros moves out of range.
Ballesteros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
World Citizen clinches up against the cage.
World Citizen misses with a hook from the clinch.
World Citizen can't find room to land a body shot as Ballesteros controls the action.
Ballesteros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
World Citizen has a couple of punches blocked by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nico World Citizen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
World Citizen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
World Citizen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
World Citizen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballesteros.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from World Citizen.
World Citizen tries to work over Ballesteros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballesteros controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target.
World Citizen avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
World Citizen throws out a loose jab but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
World Citizen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
World Citizen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ballesteros.
World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
World Citizen swings for the body but Ballesteros moves out of range.
World Citizen blocks a head kick by Ballesteros.
World Citizen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seve Ballesteros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballesteros was well out of range. Poor timing from World Citizen.
Ballesteros appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ballesteros. Beautiful body shot.
World Citizen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballesteros just misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Ballesteros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Ballesteros moves out of range.
Ballesteros moves out of range as World Citizen strikes.
Ballesteros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ballesteros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ballesteros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
World Citizen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballesteros to score with a decent uppercut.
Ballesteros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ballesteros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballesteros throws a quick head kick that skims the top of World Citizen's head.
World Citizen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballesteros throws a sloppy head kick and World Citizen moves out of range easily.
World Citizen takes a swing at Ballesteros's ribcage but misses.
Ballesteros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ballesteros throws a series of punches but World Citizen avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ballesteros counter with a right hand.
World Citizen misses with a wild body shot.
Ballesteros unleashes a big counter combination but World Citizen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ballesteros lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
World Citizen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
World Citizen scores with a jab to the body.
World Citizen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Seve Ballesteros has been cut.
World Citizen wants to clinch up but Ballesteros keeps it at a distance.
Ballesteros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from World Citizen.
Ballesteros misses with a lunging right hand
and World Citizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballesteros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by World Citizen.
Ballesteros with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ballesteros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
World Citizen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ballesteros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
World Citizen is looking to wear down Ballesteros with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ballesteros shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. World Citizen eats them both and turns towards Ballesteros to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ballesteros lands a high kick!
Ballesteros scores with a punch to the head.
Ballesteros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballesteros.
World Citizen misses with a wild body shot.
Ballesteros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
World Citizen digs a good body shot into Ballesteros's ribs.
World Citizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ballesteros.
Ballesteros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from World Citizen.
Ballesteros feints a counter leg kick.
Ballesteros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract World Citizen.
Ballesteros moves away from the strike by World Citizen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seve Ballesteros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
World Citizen walks into a jab.
World Citizen misses with a straight left.
Ballesteros counters with a body kick.
World Citizen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballesteros can pounce on him.
World Citizen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ballesteros flicks out a counter leg kick but World Citizen steps away.
World Citizen staying out of range there.
World Citizen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ballesteros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
World Citizen moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Ballesteros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
World Citizen scores with a jab to the head.
World Citizen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballesteros blocks a head kick by World Citizen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Ballesteros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballesteros throws a solid leg kick but World Citizen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ballesteros.
World Citizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballesteros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
World Citizen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
World Citizen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ballesteros tries to clinch
letting World Citizen counter with a right hand.
World Citizen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballesteros throws a hook but World Citizen avoids it easily.
World Citizen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ballesteros.
World Citizen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
World Citizen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballesteros lands a lovely overhand right.
World Citizen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ballesteros can pounce on him.
A big right from Ballesteros misses.
Ballesteros throws a poor cross that misses
and World Citizen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Ballesteros moves out of range.
Ballesteros throws out a leg kick but World Citizen moves out of range and Ballesteros only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ballesteros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ballesteros connects with a solid leg kick.
World Citizen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
World Citizen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
World Citizen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballesteros wants to clinch up but World Citizen keeps it at a distance.
Ballesteros takes one to the chin there.
World Citizen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballesteros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ballesteros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but World Citizen blocks it with crossed arms.
Ballesteros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballesteros tries to land a knee to the head but World Citizen blocks with his arms.
Ballesteros misses with the head strike.
World Citizen has a couple of punches blocked by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ballesteros looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen tries to work over Ballesteros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballesteros pushes World Citizen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ballesteros stalling in the clinch but World Citizen improves position.
Ballesteros struggles to land a body shot inside as World Citizen controls his hands.
Ballesteros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballesteros blocking some punches.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
World Citizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballesteros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballesteros prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by World Citizen as Ballesteros tries to tie him up.
World Citizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but World Citizen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
World Citizen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
World Citizen can't find room to land a body shot as Ballesteros controls the action.
World Citizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballesteros's elbow.
Ballesteros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
Ballesteros tries a knee to the head but World Citizen blocks it.
Ballesteros lands with a right to the head.
World Citizen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballesteros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.
Ballesteros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by World Citizen.
Ballesteros prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seve Ballesteros.
I've got Ballesteros winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seve Ballesteros!
A very excited looking Seve Ballesteros made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nada (ranked 1097 p4p, 148 weight class) and Jose Carlos Luciano (ranked 906 p4p, 123 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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26
174 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Carlos Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Nada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nada misses the shot to the body.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Nada digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Nada has been working on his balance at Tōshi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Luciano needs to keep his hands up - Nada had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada connects with a solid leg kick.
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Nada to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nada if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada checks the leg kick.
Nada lands a head shot.
Luciano is rocked!
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nada throws out the jab.
Nada misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano digs a good hook to Nada's body.
Luciano lands with a kick to the temple. Nada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Nada - just one landing.
Frank Nada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Nada finish him?
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands a slapping body shot.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nada misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nada misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Nada.
Nada throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nada scores with a shot to the body.
Nada tries to land a body kick
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nada.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Luciano takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nada is rocked!
Nada lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Nada blocks the leg kick.
Nada tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Nada ducks right into an uppercut from Luciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Nada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano lands with a hook. Nada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nada throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Nada.
Nada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luciano is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Luciano manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nada is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Luciano trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Nada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luciano defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Frank Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
Nada moves out of range of the body kick.
Nada avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Nada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nada moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nada throws a left that rocks Luciano and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nada dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Luciano regain composure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nada lands a big left to the face of Luciano, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Nada and another - Luciano is out! Nada stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
Frank Nada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raise Hell (ranked 735 p4p, 85 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 701 p4p, 82 weight class). Hell comes into the arena with Motörhead - Hellraiser blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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153 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
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Raise Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
Hell cracks Kenway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hell throws a leg kick
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hell looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hell wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range.
Kenway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hell misses.
Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Kenway.
Hell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Hell cracks Kenway with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kenway looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hell finish him?
Kenway is rocked!
Kenway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kenway is still on wobbly legs! Can Hell finish him?
Hell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway seems to have recovered his senses.
Hell needs to keep his hands up - Kenway had a free shot at his head there.
Hell lands a big right hand that sends Kenway crashing to the mat! Hell stays standing though and waves Kenway back to his feet!
Hell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hell scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Hell jabs at Kenway's body.
Hell throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Kenway responds with a good body kick, but Hell manages to step out the way in time.
Hell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hell 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.
Hell lands with a nice body punch.
Hell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kenway to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenway throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Hell misses
and Kenway counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell misses with a hook to the body
and Kenway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hell tries a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Hell backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hell moves out of range of the body kick.
Hell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hell misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Hell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Hell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Kenway drives through and clinches with Hell against the cage.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Hell.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hell digs a right hand underneath Kenway's ribcage. Kenway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenway thows a body kick. Hell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kenway slips a straight right by Hell.
A slow jab from Hell misses its intended target.
Kenway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kenway.
Hell prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Hell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway lands a shot to the body.
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Kenway lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
A nice left hand lands by Kenway.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hell lands a shoulder strike.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
A left hand lands to the body for Kenway.
Hell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Hell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKenway.
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Kenway connects with a right hand. Hell shakes it off.
Kenway throws out a powerful jab.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Hell needs to keep his hands up - Kenway had a free shot at his head there.
Hell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hell moves out of range as Kenway throws a body kick.
Kenway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hell is rocked!
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Hell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Hell.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hell with a body shot.
Kenway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hell seems to have got his legs back now.
Hell misses with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Hell! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Kenway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
After winning the bout, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 262 p4p, 41 weight class) and Johnny Justice (ranked 518 p4p, 78 weight class). Justice has chosen Montana of 300 - Daddy Used to be the Plug as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
224 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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37
218 lbs
23 - 11 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Justice!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeNeville walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Justice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeNeville fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
Justice motions for DeNeville to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justice.
DeNeville backing away here, and Justice unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Justice throws a body kick that misses.
DeNeville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
A big left from Justice misses.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNeville is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
We've been hearing reports that DeNeville has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeNeville.
DeNeville throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeNeville lands a nice hook to Justice's body. Justice takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Justice misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Justice misses.
Justice throws a poor cross that misses
and DeNeville counters with a straight right hand.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Justice throws a jab when DeNeville was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from DeNeville on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Justice thumps DeNeville with a low kick.
Justice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeNeville throws a low kick, looking for Justice's leg but Justice calmly moves out of range.
DeNeville throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnny Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNeville thows a body kick. Justice tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeNeville scores with a decent looking hook.
DeNeville missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNeville backing away here, and Justice unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice throws a low kick but DeNeville moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeNeville seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Justice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Justice clobbers DeNeville with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeNeville bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeNeville tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice scores with a push kick.
Justice lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Justice is predictable there
and DeNeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice throws out a loose jab but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justice scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeNeville checks a leg kick.
DeNeville misses with a lunging right hand
and Justice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justice moves away from the strike by DeNeville.
DeNeville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Justice.
Justice checks a low kick from DeNeville.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with an uppercut. DeNeville saw that one coming.
Justice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeNeville 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.
DeNeville has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Justice.
DeNeville cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
DeNeville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Justice.
DeNeville slips a jab from Justice.
Justice throws a low kick, looking for DeNeville's leg but DeNeville calmly moves out of range.
DeNeville works Justice's body with a nice hook.
DeNeville connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeNeville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Justice is out of range.
As DeNeville backs off Justice throws a huge counter combo but DeNeville manages to avoid it all.
DeNeville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
DeNeville moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeNeville. That did some damage!
DeNeville slips under a jab from Justice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeNeville lands a really nice looking cross but Justice seems unphased.
DeNeville throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Justice counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Justice does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville scores with a jab to the body.
Justice connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeNeville. DeNeville circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeNeville tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justice is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeNeville.
It looks like Johnny Justice has been cut.
DeNeville lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from DeNeville lands but Justice takes it in his stride.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justice is looking to score with low kicks.
DeNeville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Justice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeNeville lands a head kick!
DeNeville swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
Justice only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Justice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Justice misses with an uppercut
and DeNeville counters with a straight right hand.
DeNeville scores with a nice right hand.
Justice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DeNeville misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Justice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNeville throws a head kick that half lands.
DeNeville avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeNeville is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville moves away from the strike by Justice.
DeNeville misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Justice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeNeville throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Justice avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville moves out of range of the leg kick from Justice.
As Justice backs away, DeNeville returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Justice scores with a punch to the head.
Justice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
DeNeville throws an off balance right hand
and Justice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNeville blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Justice.
DeNeville throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Justice checks a leg kick nicely.
Justice checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Justice scores with a jab. DeNeville acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeNeville thows a leg kick but Justice checks it
and Justice counters with a body kick that stops DeNeville in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice scores with the left hand. DeNeville knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Justice.
Nice uppercut there from Justice.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
DeNeville moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeNeville tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Justice is able to avoid easily.
Justice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Justice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Justice.
A big right from Justice misses.
Justice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville lands the left hand.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justice manages to avoid it.
DeNeville misses with a right hand
and Justice counters with an outside leg kick.
DeNeville shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Justice sneaks back into half guard.
Justice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeNeville's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeNeville's back!
Justice is riding his opponent, not letting DeNeville buck him off.
DeNeville is really stuck here.
Justice trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure DeNeville doesn't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeNeville just trying to survive but Justice is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Justice's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
DeNeville can't escape the position.
DeNeville tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Justice looking to control but DeNeville is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Justice might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeNeville haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Justice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Justice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Justice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Justice looks to throw the jab but DeNeville is out of range.
DeNeville misses with a shot to the body
and Justice counters with a stiff right hand.
Justice connects with an inside leg kick.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeNeville misses with a jab to the body
and DeNeville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for DeNeville.
DeNeville scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justice doesn't seem bothered though.
Justice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice moves out of range as DeNeville strikes.
Justice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeNeville swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Justice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnny Justice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeNeville checks a low kick from Justice.
Justice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Good leg kick by Justice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Justice throws a chopping leg kick but DeNeville manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeNeville has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Justice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeNeville thuds a left hand into Justice's body.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
Justice takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice scores with a sloppy right hand. DeNeville should have avoided that one.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
DeNeville uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Justice has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justice slips under a jab from DeNeville.
Justice throws out a leg kick but DeNeville moves out of range and Justice only half commits.
Justice slaps away a takedown attempt from DeNeville, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeNeville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from DeNeville misses the target.
DeNeville misses the jab.
DeNeville 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.
Justice blocks a jab.
Justice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeNeville.
DeNeville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeNeville swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Justice lands with a right hand.
Justice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeNeville.
Justice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeNeville's calf.
Justice throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeNeville looks to land a right hand but Justice moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Justice.
DeNeville swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeNeville tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeNeville throws a leg kick that misses.
Justice thuds a left hand into DeNeville's body.
DeNeville misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Justice counter with a right hand.
Justice cracks DeNeville with a good jab.
DeNeville moves out of range as Justice strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice misses with a looping left.
Justice looks to land a left hand but DeNeville moved out of range nicely.
DeNeville scores with a nice strike.
DeNeville connects with a single shot there.
DeNeville misses with a body punch
and Justice counters with an inside leg kick.
DeNeville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeNeville tries a low kick but Justice avoids it.
A nice side step and Justice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Justice throws a leg kick
and DeNeville counters with a one-two to the body.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
DeNeville drops his hands momentarily and Justice takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Justice moves out of range as DeNeville strikes.
DeNeville 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Justice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Justice!
An out of breath Johnny Justice 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 148 p4p, 26 weight class) and Pablo Maraçon (ranked 186 p4p, 28 weight class). Maraçon has chosen Pistolero as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yes Man Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maraçon 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.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Maraçon's head but Maraçon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maraçon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
Maraçon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maraçon digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maraçon! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maraçon connects with a single shot there.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the body.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Maraçon moves out of range and Sanchez only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maraçon - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Maraçon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maraçon lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maraçon to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Maraçon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Maraçon counters with a leg kick.
Maraçon lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez slips a straight right by Maraçon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maraçon swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Maraçon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maraçon to score with a decent uppercut.
Maraçon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a front kick.
Sanchez moves to clinch but Maraçon breaks away
and Maraçon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maraçon misses the body punch
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maraçon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maraçon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Maraçon avoids it easily.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it.
Maraçon scores with a three punch combo!
Good standup being displayed there by Maraçon as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Maraçon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Sanchez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maraçon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maraçon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maraçon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
Maraçon scores with a shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maraçon lands a right hook to the body.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Maraçon misses with a straight left.
Maraçon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maraçon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maraçon.
Pablo Maraçon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez moves forwards but Maraçon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maraçon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maraçon tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Maraçon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maraçon misses the jab.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Maraçon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maraçon.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Maraçon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maraçon lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a low kick but Maraçon moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maraçon lands a really nice looking cross but Sanchez seems unphased.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Maraçon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Maraçon off balance momentarily.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Maraçon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maraçon.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Maraçon avoids nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maraçon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Jab by Sanchez.
Maraçon throws a leg kick that misses.
And Sanchez counters with a quick kick to the body but Maraçon blocks it.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maraçon manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Maraçon does it's job there.
Maraçon throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maraçon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maraçon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maraçon takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maraçon throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maraçon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maraçon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez misses the 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!
Maraçon cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maraçon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanchez if he has to take too many more of those.
Maraçon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Maraçon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maraçon. Maraçon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Maraçon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Maraçon takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Maraçon circles away.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Maraçon.
Maraçon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez pushes Maraçon up against the cage in a clinch.
Maraçon blocking some punches.
Maraçon blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maraçon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Maraçon blocks it.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maraçon up against the cage.
Maraçon lands a nice uppercut.
Yes Man Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Maraçon breaks from the clinch.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Maraçon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Maraçon misses with a hook to the body
and Maraçon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maraçon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maraçon. That one must have hurt.
Maraçon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maraçon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maraçon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Maraçon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maraçon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Maraçon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maraçon scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maraçon.
Maraçon pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maraçon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maraçon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maraçon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez throws a hook but Maraçon blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maraçon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
After winning the bout, Pablo Maraçon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sang Seok (ranked 72 p4p, 11 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 374 p4p, 51 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok throws an off balance right hand
and Lord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Seok is just out of range.
Seok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seok has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lord works Seok's body with a nice hook.
Seok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Seok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Lord tenderised Seok's leg. Seok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lord stalks Seok and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Seok's face. Seok staggers backwards, shaken.
Seok lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Seok ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
A lazy left from Lord finds it's target.
Seok looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Seok wants to slow Lord down by chopping away at his legs.
Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seok.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Seok takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seok slips a jab from Lord.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Lord swinging wildly here.
Seok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seok slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lord shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seok attempts a counter takedown but Lord avoids it well and moves away.
Seok throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord slips a jab from Seok.
Lord feints a counter leg kick.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seok.
Seok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lord defends well and Seok ends up having to push Lord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord cracks Seok with an open hand slap.
Seok shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Seok was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Seok throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lord struggling a bit here.
Seok is looking to take a break and control but Lord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lord is looking to regain half guard here but Seok keeps moving and retains side control.
Lord prevents Seok from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok controlling the position from side mount.
Seok misses with the ground and pound.
Seok goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lord has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Seok but great work by Lord.
Lord wants to take a breather but Seok manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lord.
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!
Lord wants to stand but Seok is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lord engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
Seok misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Seok fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Seok's shoulder, as Seok tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seok slips a jab from Lord.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord lands a jab to the nose.
Lord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Seok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
Seok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seok trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
Seok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seok trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
Seok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seok wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lord slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lord checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seok connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Seok misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Lord pushes Seok up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Seok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Seok.
Seok lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seok.
Seok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seok jumps guard.
Seok trying to control the position.
Seok keeping full guard, as Lord tries to pass.
Lord trying to control the position from guard on top but Seok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok looking for a guillotine here but Lord defends easily.
Seok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seok trying to keep a closed guard but Lord is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Seok takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seok scores with a body shot.
Seok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Seok misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seok throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord thumps Seok with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Seok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Seok there.
Seok avoids the body shot from Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok tries for a takedown but Lord circles away easily
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seok misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Seok.
A slow jab from Seok misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Lord takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee Sang Seok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seok.
Lord bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Seok's head backwards.
Lord misses with a hook. Seok ducked under it nicely.
Seok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lord throws a poor cross that misses
and Seok counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok stops Lord from standing up.
Seok pushes down on Lord's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Seok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lord's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Seok there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord is looking to escape.
Seok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seok.
Lord tries to kick Seok off but Seok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seok 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.
Lord kicks off Seok and gets to his feet.
Selfie Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Seok.
Seok misses with a body shot
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Lord.
A lazy left from Seok finds it's target.
Seok throws a sloppy body shot
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Selfie Lord.
I've got Lord winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
An out of breath Selfie Lord 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pako Laine (ranked 102 p4p, 18 weight class) and Archie Griffiths (ranked 129 p4p, 22 weight class). Laine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nikke Ankara - Värifilmi. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pako Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Griffiths throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laine's head.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine sets himself, and Griffiths steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.
Laine with a nice cross.
Griffiths takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffiths manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Laine has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Griffiths tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laine has Griffiths pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griffiths tumbling to the mat - Laine dives into Griffiths's guard.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Griffiths blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now.
Laine wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffiths pushes Laine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine connects with the punch.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Laine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Jab by Laine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths is looking to clinch.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffiths's hands.
Laine throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Pako Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Laine shrugs it off though.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine sizes up Griffiths with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffiths defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffiths if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Laine.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffiths.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
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!
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Laine throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine gets tackled into the cage by Griffiths. Griffiths maintains the clinch.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths is stalling here.
Laine lands a knee to the head.
Griffiths is looking to break free of the clinch but Laine has double underhooks.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths moves out of range as Laine strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths slips a jab from Laine.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Griffiths takes one on the button.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffiths doesn't seem phased though.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffiths lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pako Laine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffiths's half guard.
Laine is looking to stall here but Griffiths recovers full guard.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffiths is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine advances to half guard.
Griffiths wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffiths trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
Laine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffiths is not content to let Laine control the position.
Laine is looking to pass Griffiths's guard but actually Griffiths recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffiths swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffiths is controlling Laine's posture.
Laine trying to control but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Griffiths has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Griffiths replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laine blocks it well.
Laine swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Laine scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine punishes Griffiths's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Griffiths counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Laine misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griffiths lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Laine lands a left hand.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
Laine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Griffiths.
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffiths.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pako Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pako Laine!
Pako Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kruger (ranked 35 p4p, 4 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 75 p4p, 8 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter The Spingbok Ninja. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulkkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Kruger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kruger throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruger staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Kruger throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger misses the jab.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruger's calf.
Kruger misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruger. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Kruger knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruger if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruger 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.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to land a body kick
and Kruger counters with a thumping low kick.
Kruger defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Kruger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen thumps Kruger with a low kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Kruger checks it.
Kruger throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Kruger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Kruger slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick. Kruger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kruger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Kruger blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruger misses the target.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen throws a big counter head kick but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kruger moved away.
It looked like Kruger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Kruger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kruger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruger. Kruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruger tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Pulkkinen cracks Kruger with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruger is rocked!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pulkkinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kruger is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Rumlow (ranked 27 p4p, 5 weight class) and Jericho Hill (ranked 23 p4p, 4 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Rumlow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Hill!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumlow moves away.
Hill takes one on the button.
Hill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill blocks a jab.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Hill's front leg.
Rumlow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rumlow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rumlow checks a leg kick.
Hill 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.
Rumlow misses with a head kick.
Rumlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hill.
Rumlow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Rumlow throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill misses the jab.
Rumlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Rumlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rumlow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumlow.
Rumlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rumlow tries to counter by clinching up but Hill breaks away and moves out of range.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rumlow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Rumlow misses
and Hill counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rumlow is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Hill.
Nice shot lands for Hill.
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow wants to clinch.
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumlow moves away.
Rumlow lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hill misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rumlow takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill misses the jab.
Rumlow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rumlow is out of range and Hill settles back down.
Rumlow drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
A short right from Hill.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Rumlow is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Rumlow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rumlow throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.
Hill blocks a body shot from Rumlow.
Hill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rumlow.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Hill.
Rumlow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rumlow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill is trying to break free.
Hill can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to break free.
Rumlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rumlow.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rumlow rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill avoids the body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hill throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rumlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but Rumlow avoids it.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
Rumlow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rumlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hill doesn't seem bothered though.
Rumlow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hill jabs at Rumlow's body.
Hill lands with a hook. Rumlow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rumlow looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rumlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hill takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rumlow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into range.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Rumlow punishes Hill's body with a nice straight punch.
Hill tries to land a leg kick but Rumlow saw it coming and moves away.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Rumlow counters with a nice body kick.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Hill.
Rumlow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Rumlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hill, as that shot connected.
Rumlow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Rumlow moved out of range nicely.
Hill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rumlow.
Both fighters circling a little - Hill finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rumlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hill drops his hands momentarily and Rumlow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Hill misses.
Rumlow is looking for a counter combo.
Hill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Rumlow. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow pushes Hill away with a front kick.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Rumlow.
Hill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumlow can pounce on him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hill in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Rumlow's belly button to the back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumlow.
Rumlow keeps Hill at a distance using the push kick.
Hill throws a series of strikes that have Rumlow backpedaling.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
Rumlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rumlow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rumlow misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Rumlow throws a low kick, looking for Hill's leg but Hill calmly moves out of range.
And Hill responds with a good body kick, but Rumlow manages to step out the way in time.
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.
Rumlow 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.
Rumlow fakes the leg kick and cracks Hill in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Hill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well.
Hill blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumlow. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill motions for Rumlow to come forward. Hill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow is looking to counter the offense by Hill and move into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Rumlow blocks the low kick.
Rumlow jabs at Hill's body.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Hill throws a leg kick
and Rumlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Hill off balance momentarily.
Rumlow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Rumlow's head but Rumlow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rumlow lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill blocks a head kick by Rumlow.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumlow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Rumlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rumlow. Hill shrugs it off though.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hill looks to land a body kick but Rumlow moved away.
Rumlow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Rumlow moved out of range.
Rumlow misses with a hook.
Rumlow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumlow. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hill takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rumlow throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rumlow with a body shot.
Hill misses with a body shot
and Rumlow counters by moving into the clinch.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Rumlow lands a nice uppercut.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rumlow.
Brock Rumlow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Hill.
A short right from Rumlow.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow closes the distance and clinches.
Rumlow looking to throw knees to the head but Hill is blocking nicely.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hill defending well as Rumlow loads up on a big left hand.
Hill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
Rumlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Rumlow moved out of range nicely.
Rumlow moves into the clinch.
Hill misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Rumlow scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Rumlow pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow lands with a short shot to the head.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rumlow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hill tries to work over Rumlow's front leg with a kick but Rumlow checks it.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Rumlow lands the left hand.
Hill throws a leg kick
and Rumlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow stuns Hill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hill tries to land a front kick but Rumlow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow 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.
Rumlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Rumlow. Beautiful body shot.
Rumlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
A lazy left from Rumlow finds it's target.
Rumlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill is looking to chop away at Rumlow's legs.
Rumlow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Hill throws a leg kick but Rumlow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rumlow connects with a nice looking jab.
Hill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rumlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with an inside leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a body kick.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rumlow at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rumlow connects with an inside leg kick.
Hill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hill connects with a body shot.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Hill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill thuds his shin into the meat of Rumlow's side.
Rumlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hill tried to score with a low kick but Rumlow checks it.
Hill lands a jab to the head.
Hill scores with a hook.
Hill ducks right into an uppercut from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hill throws a hook but Rumlow avoids it easily.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Hill avoids the body shot from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Hill's front leg but catches the back leg as Hill tries to avoid it.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hill.
Hill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumlow staying out of range there.
Rumlow misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow connects with a single shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rumlow - the referee stops the clock and Hill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rumlow. Hill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Rumlow scores with a punch to the head.
Hill moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumlow throws a good cross that connects.
Rumlow lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hill slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hill.
Rumlow works the jab nicely.
Hill throws a right hand that Rumlow ducks under and follows up with a left that Rumlow also avoids with ease.
Hill throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Rumlow tries a low kick but Hill avoids it.
Rumlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill defending well as Rumlow loads up on a big left hand.
Rumlow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rumlow cracks the inside of Hill's front leg.
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rumlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill jabs at Rumlow's body.
Rumlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hill looks for the body kick but Rumlow saw that one coming.
Rumlow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Rumlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rumlow moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Rumlow.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumlow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill blocks a head kick by Rumlow.
Hill throws a leg kick but Rumlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Hill throws a head kick but Rumlow moves out of range.
Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Rumlow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rumlow checks a leg kick.
Rumlow cracks Hill with an open hand slap.
Hill defending well as Rumlow loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Hill is predictable there
and Rumlow counters with an outside leg kick.
Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hill takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rumlow keeps Hill at a distance using the push kick.
A left lands for Rumlow.
Hill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hill there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill misses with a kick to the body.
Rumlow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumlow.
Rumlow scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill.
Rumlow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rumlow.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rumlow misses with a right hand
and Hill counters with a stiff right hand.
Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rumlow checks a leg kick.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Rumlow saw that one coming.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumlow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Rumlow had his way with Jericho Hill in that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hill misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Rumlow catches Hill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hill thumps Rumlow with a low kick.
Hill lands a jab to Rumlow's midsection.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rumlow, right into the meat.
Rumlow swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Hill was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rumlow. Rumlow obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Hill flicks out a counter leg kick but Rumlow steps away.
Rumlow lands with a good body shot.
Rumlow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Hill flicks out a counter leg kick but Rumlow steps away.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rumlow is looking to slow Hill down with leg kicks.
Rumlow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hill on the side of the head.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rumlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill blocks a head kick by Rumlow.
Rumlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rumlow at a distance.
Hill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rumlow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rumlow blocks a leg kick.
Rumlow throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rumlow lands a jab to Hill's midsection.
Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
Rumlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.
Rumlow moves out of range of the body kick.
Rumlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill is looking to chop away at Rumlow's legs.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumlow manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rumlow.
Rumlow checks the leg kick.
Hill scores with a jab to the body.
Hill avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Hill.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Rumlow moves out of range as Hill throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rumlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hill tries to score with a low kick but Rumlow moves his leg out of the way.
Rumlow avoids the head kick by Hill.
A shot to the body from Hill misses
and Rumlow counters with a good low kick that Hill was not able to check.
Hill is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Hill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rumlow. That one must have hurt.
Rumlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rumlow to score with a decent uppercut.
Rumlow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rumlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumlow.
Hill throws out a counter right but Rumlow avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
Rumlow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hill.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rumlow throws a body kick that misses.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Rumlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rumlow moves out of range as Hill strikes.
Rumlow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rumlow scores with a spinning back kick!
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Rumlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rumlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rumlow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
Brock Rumlow retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Brock Rumlow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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