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Lupe 5 After-Party PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Havasu (ranked 20220 p4p, 149 weight class) and Sara McSlamm (ranked 9199 p4p, 249 weight class). Sara McSlamm has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Havasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlamm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Havasu to the mat! Havasu manages to get full guard.
Havasu has his hands on McSlamm's head, controlling the position.
McSlamm scoring with some ground and pound.
Havasu keeping full guard, as McSlamm tries to pass.
McSlamm being controlled here momentarily.
McSlamm with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm throws a strike but Havasu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Havasu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McSlamm looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havasu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Havasu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McSlamm's head.
Havasu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McSlamm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Havasu distracts McSlamm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Havasu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McSlamm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Havasu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Havasu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Havasu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McSlamm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Havasu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Havasu works over McSlamm with some ground and pound from guard.
Havasu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Havasu passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havasu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McSlamm defending well though.
Havasu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McSlamm is looking to control Havasu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McSlamm avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Havasu in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McSlamm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Havasu.
McSlamm feints a counter leg kick.
McSlamm should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McSlamm looks to land a right hand but Havasu moved out of range.
McSlamm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Havasu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McSlamm somewhat.
Havasu misses with the combination.
Havasu misses with a takedown attempt - McSlamm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McSlamm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havasu drives through with a takedown into McSlamm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Havasu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Havasu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSlamm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Havasu.
Mike Havasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havasu blocks a head kick by McSlamm.
McSlamm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Havasu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Havasu shoots for a takedown but McSlamm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Havasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havasu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havasu drives through with a takedown into McSlamm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McSlamm pulls Havasu in to control the position.
McSlamm trying to keep a closed guard but Havasu is proving a slippery customer.
Havasu controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havasu trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havasu stays in close to McSlamm's body and controls the position.
Havasu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McSlamm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Havasu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Havasu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from McSlamm as Havasu shoots in.
And McSlamm tries to counter it with a takedown but Havasu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Havasu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSlamm sprawls well. McSlamm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Havasu gets slowly back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McSlamm has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Havasu or perhaps it was just good defense by McSlamm, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSlamm! But no joy.
Havasu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Havasu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSlamm can do to turn this around?
McSlamm trying to control but Havasu postures up.
McSlamm is breathing heavily.
McSlamm is looking for a sweep. Havasu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Havasu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm is trying is best to control the position here.
Havasu slows the pace down in half guard.
Mike Havasu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Havasu lands a nice short elbow.
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. Havasu connects with a nice short shot to McSlamm's temple.
Havasu controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSlamm wants to improve his position but Havasu is controlling well.
Well, if Havasu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Havasu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Havasu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Havasu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McSlamm sprawls well initially but Havasu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Havasu is taking a breather. McSlamm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Havasu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McSlamm for as long as he can get away with.
McSlamm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havasu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havasu winds up and cracks McSlamm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Havasu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Havasu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McSlamm has hold of Havasu's hands but Havasu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McSlamm wants to improve his position but Havasu is controlling well.
McSlamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Havasu working over McSlamm with some ground and pound. McSlamm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Havasu drops an elbow to the side of McSlamm's head.
McSlamm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Havasu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Havasu slows the pace down in half 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. Havasu connects with a nice short shot to McSlamm's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havasu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Havasu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Havasu in particular looking to stall.
Havasu continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havasu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McSlamm is just riding it out for now. Havasu eventually gives up the hold.
Havasu is controlling the pace.
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.
Havasu seems to be looking for submissions.
Havasu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sara McSlamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Havasu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Havasu clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Havasu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Havasu 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Havasu!
Sara McSlamm spoke after the fight, saying 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dywane St Pierre (ranked 5622 p4p, 114 weight class) and Brock The Beast (ranked 5927 p4p, 182 weight class). St Pierre 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Money Team Fyrie. The Beast has chosen The Next Big Thing as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dywane St Pierre !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Beast shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Beast showed some decent athleticism there.
St Pierre is trying to maintain the position but The Beast is very close to passing his half guard.
St Pierre tries to roll over but The Beast keeps him under control.
The Beast trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
St Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Beast throwing shots but St Pierre is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre is trying to keep The Beast in close.
The Beast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
St Pierre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Beast should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, St Pierre has tightened it up now! The Beast should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dywane St Pierre !
After the fight, Dywane St Pierre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Brock The Beast had this to say: 'I will win the next fight, i don't'wanna go to WWE'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Aliev (ranked 24409 p4p, 693 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 5659 p4p, 554 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Draven's choice of entrance music: Dead Souls. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Aliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven dips to his left and cracks Aliev with an uppercut!
Draven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aliev. That did some damage!
Draven lands a lovely overhand right.
Draven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aliev. That did some damage!
Aliev misses with a wild combination.
Aliev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Draven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aliev's head.
Draven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aliev looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draven. That's going to slow Aliev down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draven counters with a nice kick to the body.
Draven moves forwards but Aliev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Aliev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Aliev misses its intended target.
Draven slips under a jab from Aliev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Draven scores with a jab to the head.
Draven clinches up with Aliev and pushes him back against the cage.
Draven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aliev backwards.
Aliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
Draven scores with a hook to the body.
Aliev is breathing heavily.
Draven scores with a shoulder strike.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draven.
Aliev 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.
Draven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aliev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven connects with an inside leg kick.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aliev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Draven clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Draven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draven lands a body punch.
Draven pushes Aliev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Draven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven lands an elbow inside that Aliev shrugs off.
It looks like Albert Aliev has been cut.
Draven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven lands a right hand.
Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Draven.
Draven lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Draven.
Draven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Draven.
Draven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draven.
Draven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aliev is rocked!
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Aliev backwards.
A short uppercut from Draven.
Oh Aliev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draven digs a right hand underneath Aliev's ribcage. Aliev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aliev seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven scores with a shot to the side of Aliev's head.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven connects with a nice looking jab.
Draven thumps Aliev with a low kick.
Draven throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Draven lands a right hook to the body.
Draven lands a big head kick that sends Aliev tumbling to the mat! Draven takes a step backwards and waves Aliev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Draven works on Aliev's body with a couple of short punches.
Draven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Draven lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Draven.
Draven lands with a left to the head.
Draven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Draven creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aliev with a big uppercut! Aliev tries to clinch up but Draven pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aliev to the mat! Aliev covers up and Draven unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Draven!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Draven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason ReConnor (ranked 4931 p4p, 517 weight class) and Jordan Gatt (ranked 8316 p4p, 648 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason ReConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Gatt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ReConnor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gatt.
Gatt shoots in for a double leg but ReConnor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
ReConnor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gatt fails with the takedown.
Jason ReConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Gatt.
ReConnor tries to keep at a distance but Gatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
ReConnor jumps guard but Gatt stands there with ReConnor around his waist. ReConnor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ReConnor jumps guard but Gatt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ReConnor tries to pull guard but Gatt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gatt tightens his grip and picks ReConnor up, before dumping him to the ground. ReConnor manages to land in guard.
Gatt chips away with some ground and pound.
ReConnor working for a triangle but Gatt defends it easily.
ReConnor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but ReConnor is tightening it up a little... Gatt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gatt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gatt taps out! Nice BJJ there by ReConnor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jason ReConnor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cletus McDonald (ranked 3576 p4p, 463 weight class) and Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 4179 p4p, 530 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. Cletus McDonald is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flavio Lazzarini!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzarini misses with a takedown
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lazzarini's sensitive parts.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
Lazzarini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Lazzarini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald is looking to control Lazzarini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is controlling Lazzarini's trapped leg to prevent Lazzarini from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lazzarini prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Lazzarini controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Lazzarini is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazzarini wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Lazzarini is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald 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.
Lazzarini passes McDonald 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Lazzarini has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazzarini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald !
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lazzarini trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lazzarini is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Lazzarini from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lazzarini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lazzarini and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Lazzarini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazzarini tries for a takedown but McDonald circles away easily
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald scores with a push kick.
Lazzarini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald .
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Lazzarini's leg. Lazzarini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazzarini moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald , right into the meat.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzarini.
Cletus McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavio Lazzarini.
Lazzarini circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazzarini has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald .
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Lazzarini misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazzarini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazzarini blocks a body shot from McDonald .
McDonald blocks a body shot from Lazzarini.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lazzarini blocks it.
Lazzarini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazzarini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to McDonald 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald leaning against his opponent.
McDonald avoiding damage as Lazzarini throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lazzarini.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Lazzarini misses with the head strike.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
McDonald stalls.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lazzarini blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazzarini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lazzarini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lazzarini scores with a shot to the side of McDonald 's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Lazzarini misses with a knee strike.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazzarini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazzarini's elbow.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lazzarini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lazzarini swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazzarini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lazzarini swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzarini looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald .
McDonald working the ground and pound but Lazzarini is defending the strikes.
McDonald just content to control the position.
Lazzarini is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lazzarini is trying to control McDonald 's posture but McDonald avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McDonald 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flavio Lazzarini has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Lazzarini is keeping him busy.
McDonald throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lazzarini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazzarini keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonald .
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Lazzarini avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lazzarini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald trying to hold on to Lazzarini's head to control him but Lazzarini postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Lazzarini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lazzarini stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald .
McDonald working a defensive guard but Lazzarini passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Flavio Lazzarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazzarini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lazzarini has his foot on McDonald 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
Cletus McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazzarini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lazzarini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lazzarini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus McDonald !
An out of breath and clearly excited Cletus McDonald thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 5324 p4p, 533 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 2040 p4p, 250 weight class). St Pierre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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170 lbs
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159 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but St Pierre is controlling him.
St Pierre has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey gets a clinch.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
St Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ansteys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St Pierre.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face as Anstey controls the position.
St Pierre regains half guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre is pressing down on Anstey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anstey's guard.
St Pierre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anstey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre advances position into side control!
An elbow from St Pierre crashes against the mat.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but St Pierre drags him back down.
St Pierre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anstey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Anstey circles away easily
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Pierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre cracks Anstey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but St Pierre is retaining full guard.
St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
St Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus St Pierre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
Anstey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Anstey throws a head kick that St Pierre semi-blocks.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Anstey.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
A short right from St Pierre.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey blocks a body shot from St Pierre.
Anstey breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from St Pierre finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey tries to clinch
and St Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Anstey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre lands a body shot in the clinch.
St Pierre presses Anstey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anstey blocks a body shot from St Pierre.
A shot in the inside from St Pierre.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre connects with the punch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey has managed to clinch.
St Pierre jumps guard but Anstey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
A short left from St Pierre.
St Pierre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Anstey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Pierre can turn it around.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from St Pierre - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
St Pierre works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey throws an elbow that misses.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing St Pierre back against the cage.
St Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Anstey.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but St Pierre has the dominant position.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually St Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
Anstey prevents a body shot from St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to stall.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre stalling in the clinch but Anstey improves position.
Good body shot from Anstey.
Anstey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
St Pierre works to advance to full mount. Anstey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Anstey tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
A nice side step and St Pierre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre wants to counter with a clinch but Anstey pushes him away.
St Pierre gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. St Pierre manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but St Pierre is having none of it.
Anstey is pulling down on St Pierre's head to control his posture.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing St Pierre from controlling successfully.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but St Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St Pierre lands a nice short elbow.
St Pierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Pierre is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.
St Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anstey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jesus St Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anstey is in trouble now - St Pierre has advanced to mount!
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anstey is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre controlling from mount.
Let's hope that St Pierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St Pierre is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey is trying to stand.
St Pierre 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 fight!
Jesus St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus St Pierre!
In his post fight interview, Jesus St Pierre 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 Taras Shevchenko (ranked 2476 p4p, 90 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 4040 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Counter fighter
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Taras Shevchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shevchenko. That did some damage!
Shevchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Shevchenko misses the shot to the body.
Shevchenko throws a one two combo.
Shevchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shevchenko as he jumps to the side.
Shevchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Shevchenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shevchenko moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Shevchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shevchenko manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shevchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shevchenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shevchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shevchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shevchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Shevchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is fighting to break Shevchenko's control of his arms but Shevchenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shevchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shevchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shevchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shevchenko's head.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jeez, Taras Shevchenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Smith!
Johnny Smith was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ao Ki (ranked 3402 p4p, 385 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 4092 p4p, 327 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ao Ki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ao Ki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
164 lbs
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37
155 lbs
16 - 25 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald rushes Ki and presses him up against the cage.
Ki manages to pull guard.
McDonald stands up over Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
Ki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ki's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that McDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McDonald works over Ki with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ki keeps moving.
Ki is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Ki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
Ki looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ki keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald is in close to Ki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ki is keeping the position.
McDonald is in close to Ki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ki keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ki from controlling successfully.
Ki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
Ki looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald pushes down on Ki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ki actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ki trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Ki looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
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. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Ki's temple.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Ki is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ki has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Ki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald wants to control but Ki is keeping him busy.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ki is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ki actively working from the bottom here.
Ki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Ki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ki tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ki is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Ki's hands, connecting with Ki's forehead.
Ki is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ki taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Ki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ki actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
Ki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Ki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ki is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Ki looking for submissions off his back.
Ki seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ki defends it well.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ki actively working from the bottom here.
Ki wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald winds up and cracks Ki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Ki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ki is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ao Ki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A very excited looking Ronnie McDonald 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 1384 p4p, 205 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 6126 p4p, 650 weight class). Twelf Thermandin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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38
210 lbs
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48
202 lbs
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfy Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Twelf Thermandin has been cut.
Thermandin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Farfy Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermandin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thermandin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farfy Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Farfy Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfy Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thermandin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farfy Iii.
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!
Farfy Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Thermandin seems unphased.
Farfy Iii scores with a jab.
Farfy Iii rushes Thermandin and presses him up against the cage.
Thermandin prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
Nice body punch from Farfy Iii - that landed with a thud.
Thermandin looks winded!
Farfy Iii misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii tries a body shot but Thermandin blocks it.
Thermandin tries for a takedown but Farfy Iii manages to get underhooks.
Farfy Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farfy Iii is trying to drag Thermandin to the mat but Thermandin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thermandin prevents the takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii has been working on his balance at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thermandin.
Farfy Iii works on Thermandin's body with a couple of short punches.
Farfy Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thermandin takes a shot to the head.
Thermandin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farfy Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farfy Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermandin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farfy Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thermandin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farfy Iii misses with some punches.
Farfy Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Farfy Iii scores with a shot to the side of Thermandin's head.
Farfy Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farfy Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thermandin backwards.
Thermandin is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farfy Iii.
Thermandin is still on wobbly legs! Can Farfy Iii finish him?
Farfy Iii lands a body punch.
Thermandin seems to have recovered his senses.
Farfy Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Farfy Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thermandin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Farfy Iii is unloading with more strikes now! Thermandin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Farfy Iii!
After the fight, Johan Farfy Iii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Robbins (ranked 359 p4p, 53 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 2173 p4p, 55 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robbins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Iron. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Robbins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robbins throws a jab when Dio was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dio. Those never looked like landing.
Dio lands with a hook. Robbins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robbins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robbins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dio.
Robbins scores with a sloppy right hand. Dio should have avoided that one.
Robbins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dio tries to clinch but Robbins moves away
enabling Robbins to counter with a crisp jab.
Dio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Robbins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robbins is pressed up against the cage. Dio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robbins down to the mat. Robbins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dio.
A punch combination from Robbins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robbins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robbins lands a damaging elbow.
Dio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Robbins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dio doesn't seem phased though.
Dio clinches.
Dio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio dodges an elbow strike from Robbins.
Nice elbow from Robbins.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Robbins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Robbins is controlling the position.
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robbins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dio wants to clinch up but Robbins keeps it at a distance.
Robbins misses with a looping right.
Dio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dio forces Robbins back against the cage and clinches.
Robbins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Dio back against the cage.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Robbins throws an elbow but it misses.
Robbins lands an elbow that stopped Dio in his tracks for a moment.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
Robbins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins misses with a punch on the inside.
Robbins misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Robbins fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Dio.
Dio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robbins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dio can turn it around.
A short right from Robbins.
Dio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio has Robbins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robbins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dio stalling in the clinch but Robbins improves position.
Robbins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Robbins.
Robbins lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robbins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robbins misses with a double jab.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robbins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dio moves into the clinch.
Robbins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dio can't get the takedown.
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Dio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dio is rocked!
Dio slips under a jab from Robbins.
Dio tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Robbins finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
Dio seems to have recovered his senses.
Dio misses with an uppercut. Robbins saw that one coming.
Dio misses with a hook. Robbins ducked under it nicely.
Robbins keeps the fight on the outside.
Robbins is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that round.
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!
Dio throws a hook but Robbins avoids it easily.
Dio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Dio misses.
Robbins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robbins moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robbins.
Dio avoids a wild elbow strike from Robbins.
Robbins lands a nice elbow.
Robbins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dio is trying to drag Robbins to the mat but Robbins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Robbins's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio lands with a nice combination. Robbins backs away looking to recover.
Dio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robbins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dio moves out of range as Robbins strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Robbins! Dio is backing up but he can't get away as Robbins lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dio and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins is the new super heavyweight champion!
Marty Robbins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
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