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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dardan Douchebag (ranked 3516 p4p, 301 weight class) and Shelby Foote (ranked 3009 p4p, 263 weight class). Douchebag comes into the arena with Donkey blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douchebag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douchebag.
Foote scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foote moves away from the strike by Douchebag.
Foote cracks Douchebag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foote as he jumps to the side.
Foote throws out a counter right but Douchebag avoids it with no problem.
Foote swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douchebag seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foote feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Douchebag's calf.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt
letting Foote counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foote misses with a body kick.
Foote fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douchebag has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douchebag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foote lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douchebag will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douchebag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douchebag throws out the jab.
Douchebag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douchebag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foote avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Foote was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag misses with a double jab.
Douchebag manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foote on his heels. He'll look to pass Foote's guard now, I'm sure.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote pushes a forearm under Douchebag's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Douchebag is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Avery (ranked 4521 p4p, 358 weight class) and William Dewey (ranked 3743 p4p, 313 weight class). Tyson Avery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Dewey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Dewey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avery thuds a left hand into Dewey's body.
Dewey 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.
Avery just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewey throws out a loose jab but Avery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewey scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Dewey.
Tyson Avery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Avery misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dewey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey thumps Avery with a low kick.
Avery shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dewey's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dewey pulls Avery in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dewey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewey is retaining full guard.
Avery passes Dewey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dewey keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dewey controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dewey is in trouble now - Avery has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewey wants to hold on but Avery pushes him away.
Avery with a couple of short strikes.
Dewey prevents Avery from taking his back.
Avery landing punches.
Avery throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dewey because Avery loaded up on that one.
Avery tries to control but Dewey wriggling away.
Avery goes for an armbar but Dewey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dewey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Avery looking for a sweep. Not yet Avery, not yet.
Avery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Avery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dewey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dewey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dewey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dewey tries to free his leg and advance position but Avery is retaining full guard.
Avery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Avery wants to sweep here but Dewey controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Avery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dewey is aware though and is defending well.
Avery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewey controls the pace.
Avery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Avery looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Avery 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.
Avery wants to control but Dewey is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Avery throws an overhand right that lands on Dewey's shoulder, as Dewey tries to avoid the shot.
Dewey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Dewey.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dewey sprawls and moves away.
Avery will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt
and Dewey counters with a big head kick but Avery shrugs it off.
Avery shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Avery is keen to just control but Dewey is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery looks to land a strike but Dewey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Avery passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Avery trying to control the position but Dewey is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery tries for a kimura but Dewey is defending well.
Avery trying to control the action but Dewey is working from the bottom.
Dewey tries to buck Avery off but Avery is having none of it.
Avery staying calm.
Avery wants to control but Dewey is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Avery tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dewey tries to improve position but can't.
Dewey can't do much from the bottom here.
Dewey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Avery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dewey, who protects the arm well.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dewey can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A control attempt from Dewey but he's now mounted!
Avery looking to control but Dewey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Avery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Avery looking to control but Dewey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dewey is in a horrible position here. Avery smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Avery there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dewey is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Avery has taken his back.
Dewey is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Avery off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Avery is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Avery dominated that second round.
That's time! Avery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dewey fails to land with a series of punches.
Dewey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avery manages to avoid it.
William Dewey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avery misses with a hook
and Dewey counters with a left and a right that stings Avery.
Dewey walks into a jab.
Avery misses with a few strikes there.
Dewey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dewey is looking to slow Avery down with leg kicks.
Dewey jabs Avery right on the nose. Avery blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avery circles away quickly and effectively.
Avery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avery sets himself, and Dewey steps forward looking for the clinch! Avery avoids it this time.
Dewey throws a hook to the side of Avery's head but Avery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dewey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avery.
A quick step to the side and Avery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avery somewhat.
Avery throws out a loose jab but Dewey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avery lands with a straight right. Dewey didn't see that one coming.
Dewey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewey throws a body shot but no joy.
Avery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Avery cracks Dewey with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dewey lands a nice shot to the body.
William Dewey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery swings for the body but Dewey moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Dewey misses.
Dewey ducks under a wild hook from Avery.
Dewey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avery rather than just go for the knockout.
Dewey throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Avery misses with a double jab
and Dewey counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avery lunges at Dewey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dewey's hand.
No luck for Avery with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avery looks for a takedown but Dewey sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dewey on the side of the head.
Dewey needs to keep his hands up - Avery had a free shot at his head there.
Avery takes a swing at Dewey's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewey misses with an uppercut.
Avery misses with a jab to the body
and Dewey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dewey.
Dewey stops a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery goes for a takedown attempt but Dewey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avery lands an overhand right.
Avery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dewey.
Avery blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Avery misses its intended target.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Dewey.
I think Avery 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Avery!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 1773 p4p, 221 weight class) and Don Glover (ranked 2352 p4p, 285 weight class). Rydeland comes to the cage accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. Don Glover has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Rydeland's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Rydeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland jabs Glover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy body kick from Glover
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Rydeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glover's head.
Rydeland jabs at Glover's body.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Rydeland stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Glover both land. Nice combination.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Glover only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
Glover moves into the clinch successfully.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Glover working aggressively here.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Glover dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rydeland gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover is working Rydeland over against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Glover.
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!
Glover lands an uppercut.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Glover.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
Rydeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glover is leaning against Rydeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rydeland avoids it.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rydeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rydeland connects with a crisp jab.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rydeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with a good low kick that Rydeland was not able to check.
Glover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover cracks the inside of Rydeland's front leg.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Glover throws a counter combo.
Jab from Rydeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Glover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Glover misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rydeland did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Rydeland's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Glover passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rydeland is squirming around, avoiding Glover's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is bucking up trying to escape but Glover cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Glover landing strikes from the mount.
Glover is landing with some decent strikes but Rydeland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Glover prevents Rydeland from getting the reversal.
Glover landing punches.
Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydeland is looking to escape.
Rydeland is in a horrible position here. Glover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rydeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to hold on but Glover postures up.
Rydeland in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rydeland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Glover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover landing punches.
Glover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Glover throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glover is looking to clinch.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rydeland's sensitive parts.
Glover misses with a body shot
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rydeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Rydeland scores with the left hand. Glover knows he should have avoided that one.
Glover works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but Rydeland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rydeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glover misses the body punch
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover is rocked!
Glover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rydeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glover takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl out of it but Glover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rydeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Jab by Glover.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rydeland 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rydeland!
Our winner, John Rydeland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Gears (ranked 6421 p4p, 544 weight class) and Leandro Jones (ranked 4571 p4p, 430 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oliver Gears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body punch but Gears moves out of range.
Leandro Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gears throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gears misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Gears scores with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Gears counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gears misses the target.
Gears misses with a looping left.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Gears misses.
Gears slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Gears takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Gears.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gears.
Gears keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gears sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gears cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gears misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a body punch but Gears moves out of range.
Gears lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a hook but Gears avoids it easily.
Gears seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliver Gears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Jones.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gears to the ground. Jones is now in Gears's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gears preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones won't allow Gears to sweep him here.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gears is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gears holds on and takes a little breather.
Gears working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet - Gears follows without any prompting.
A cross from Jones lands.
Gears takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oliver Gears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gears scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Gears misses.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Gears counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gears just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gears counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gears ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Gears went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gears uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Gears misses with a right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gears scores with a nice head shot.
Gears connects with a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gears misses with a straight right.
Jones cracks Gears with a good jab.
Gears is rocked!
Jones drops Gears with a huge uppercut! Gears drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jones is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Jones!
In his post fight interview, Leandro Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hoodoo (ranked 2193 p4p, 57 weight class) and Ray Stuckey (ranked 3061 p4p, 114 weight class). Hoodoo comes to the cage accompanied by I Put A Spell On You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hoodoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoodoo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoodoo, as that shot connected.
Hoodoo needs to keep his hands up - Stuckey had a free shot at his head there.
Stuckey clobbers Hoodoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stuckey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoodoo lands a jab.
Stuckey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stuckey fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoodoo in the body.
The fighters circling - Hoodoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoodoo wants to clinch up but Stuckey keeps it at a distance.
Stuckey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey looks to land a body kick but Hoodoo moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuckey scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Henry Hoodoo has been cut.
Hoodoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
As Stuckey tries to get set, Hoodoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Stuckey manages to avoid the attempt.
Stuckey throws a body punch but Hoodoo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuckey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoodoo.
Stuckey throws out a counter right but Hoodoo avoids it with no problem.
Stuckey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stuckey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stuckey scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoodoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuckey.
Hoodoo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stuckey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey misses with an uppercut. Hoodoo saw that one coming.
Stuckey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoodoo tries to land a leg kick but Stuckey saw it coming and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stuckey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hoodoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stuckey throws the left hand but Hoodoo avoids the punch easily.
Stuckey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoodoo takes a step back to recover.
Stuckey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stuckey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuckey throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoodoo's head but Hoodoo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodoo is trying to get back to his feet.
Hoodoo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stuckey.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hoodoo gets back to half guard.
Hoodoo is controlling Stuckey's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stuckey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoodoo is trying to stand.
Hoodoo trying to control from the bottom.
Stuckey prevents Hoodoo from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoodoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuckey.
Stuckey keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoodoo tries to clinch but Stuckey moves out of range.
Stuckey moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Stuckey misses.
Hoodoo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stuckey finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoodoo's head.
Stuckey connects with a body shot.
A jab from Stuckey misses.
Hoodoo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoodoo throws a body punch but Stuckey moves out of range.
Stuckey takes a swing at Hoodoo's ribcage but misses.
Hoodoo throws a leg kick
and Hoodoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stuckey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoodoo avoids a kick to the body.
Hoodoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoodoo closes the distance and pushes Stuckey back into the cage.
Hoodoo blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoodoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stuckey has a couple of punches blocked by Hoodoo.
Hoodoo misses with some punches.
Stuckey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoodoo throws a head punch that misses.
Hoodoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Stuckey fails to land.
Hoodoo lands a damaging elbow.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoodoo is rocked!
Stuckey misses with some punches.
Oh Hoodoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stuckey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stuckey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stuckey lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hoodoo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Stuckey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Stuckey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ray Stuckey made sure he mentioned WarHorse Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Mighty Quinn (ranked 1655 p4p, 244 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 3843 p4p, 503 weight class). Quinn comes to the cage accompanied by Mighty Quinn. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Mighty Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quinn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Quinn misses with an uppercut
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Quinn.
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quinn.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holliday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Quinn misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holliday. That's going to slow Quinn down.
Quinn lands a nice hook to Holliday's body. Holliday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Quinn - just one landing.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holliday feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a head kick.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quinn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quinn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quinn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like The Mighty Quinn has been cut.
Quinn blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Holliday scores with a leg kick.
Quinn blocks a jab.
Quinn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Holliday slips a jab from Quinn.
Holliday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quinn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Holliday throws a leg kick
and Quinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quinn blocks a leg kick.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quinn is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quinn checks it well.
Holliday thows a leg kick but Quinn checks it
letting Quinn counter with a right hand.
Holliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Quinn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinn misses with a looping right.
Holliday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Holliday's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holliday misses with an uppercut
and Quinn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Quinn defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn moves away from the strike by Holliday.
Holliday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quinn's knee momentarily.
Quinn throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Quinn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Quinn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quinn on the side of the head.
A jab from Holliday does it's job there.
Quinn throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Quinn lands a glancing blow to the side of Holliday's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holliday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holliday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quinn blocks a leg kick.
Quinn is looking for a counter combo.
Quinn looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Holliday checks the leg kick.
Holliday throws a low kick but Quinn avoids it.
Quinn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holliday counters with an inside leg kick.
Quinn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holliday checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holliday scores with a sloppy right hand. Quinn should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Holliday will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holliday lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quinn connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday misses with a hook. Quinn ducked under it nicely.
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinn defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quinn throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Holliday throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn lands a leg kick that knocks Holliday off balance momentarily.
Holliday throws a leg kick
and Quinn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Quinn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Holliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn moves out of range of the body kick from Holliday.
Holliday ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn catches Holliday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quinn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holliday.
That has opened up Harry Holliday's cut even more.
Holliday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quinn's hands.
Holliday throws out a leg kick but Quinn moves out of range and Holliday only half commits.
A jab from Quinn does it's job there.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Quinn's knee but Quinn avoids it well.
Quinn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn works Holliday's body with a nice hook.
The Mighty Quinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body. Holliday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
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!
Quinn lands with a straight right. Holliday didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holliday is out of range.
A good leg kick by Quinn.
Holliday throws a low kick but Quinn moves out of range easily.
Quinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holliday misses with an uppercut
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holliday throws a leg kick that misses.
Holliday throws a leg kick that misses.
Quinn throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a low kick.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Holliday throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Holliday throws a chopping leg kick but Quinn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holliday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Quinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Quinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Quinn connects with a jab.
The cut above Harry Holliday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Quinn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quinn lands a glancing blow to the side of Holliday's head.
Holliday throws the kick towards the body but Quinn avoids it.
Quinn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holliday 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holliday is trying to counter with his kicks.
Quinn lands a head shot.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Quinn checks it.
Quinn misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quinn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Quinn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday feints and then cracks Quinn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quinn down.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holliday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holliday feints a counter leg kick.
Holliday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Mighty Quinn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Quinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holliday counters with a thumping low kick.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quinn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quinn looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Quinn throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Quinn moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Quinn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holliday. Holliday obviously looking to wear him down.
Quinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quinn throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
A big left from Quinn misses.
Holliday scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quinn misses with a hook.
Quinn digs a good hook to Holliday's body.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holliday! But no joy.
Quinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
Holliday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quinn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holliday misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Holliday walks into a stiff left hand from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Quinn misses with a looping right.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quinn throws out the jab.
Holliday slips a straight right by Quinn.
Holliday feints a counter leg kick.
Quinn lands with an overhand left.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn slips a jab from Holliday.
Quinn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Quinn wants to land a leg kick but Holliday is out of range.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Holliday slips a straight right by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Quinn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holliday connects with a body shot that sends Quinn's belly button to the back.
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Holliday backs away, Quinn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Quinn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
A jab lands there for Holliday.
Holliday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harry Holliday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday throws out a leg kick but Quinn moves out of range and Holliday only half commits.
Quinn throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Holliday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Holliday misses with an uppercut.
Quinn lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Mighty Quinn.
Well Quinn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Mighty Quinn!
The Mighty Quinn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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