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GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taran Chula (ranked 783 p4p, 96 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 784 p4p, 97 weight class). Darren Lamb has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Taran Chula's chin.
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chula connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Lamb.
Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chula.
Chula lands with a good body shot.
Chula 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.
Chula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Chula moves out of range easily.
Chula takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lamb misses with a straight left.
Chula is looking to counter punch.
Lamb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lamb checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chula missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chula throws a body punch but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb lands an overhand right.
Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chula.
Lamb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Lamb responds with a good body kick, but Chula manages to step out the way in time.
Lamb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Lamb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Chula.
It looks like Darren Lamb has been cut.
Chula sends Lamb crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chula is motioning to the referee to let Lamb up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lamb is rocked!
Chula seems to be stalking Lamb here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Lamb drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taran Chula!
Darren Lamb was interviewed post fight and said 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 829 p4p, 93 weight class) and Eddie Malingo (ranked 713 p4p, 82 weight class). Malingo has chosen Disturbed - Sound of silence as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Malingo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Malingo 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.
Malingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Malingo seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Malingo as he connects with a hook.
Malingo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Musashi throws a jab when Malingo was well out of range.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malingo swings widly with a right hand
and Musashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eddie Malingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Malingo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Malingo throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malingo drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Malingo misses
and Musashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi lands with an overhand left.
Musashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi slips under a jab from Malingo.
Malingo throws a poor cross that misses
and Musashi counters with a nice body shot.
Musashi throws a hook but Malingo blocks it.
Malingo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Musashi.
Malingo misses with a hook. Musashi ducked under it nicely.
Musashi tries to move into range but Malingo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Malingo throws a right hand that misses
and Musashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Musashi scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi tests Malingo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Malingo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malingo ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Musashi fakes the leg kick and cracks Malingo in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
A telegraphed right hand from Malingo misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musashi. That's going to slow Malingo down.
Musashi swings for the body but Malingo moves out of range.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Malingo moves away and avoids it.
Malingo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi takes a swing at Malingo's ribcage but misses.
Ryu Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Malingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Musashi's head.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi misses with a hook. Malingo ducked under it nicely.
Malingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Malingo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
and Malingo counters with a takedown into side control.
Musashi is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it.
Malingo grinds an elbow into Musashi's temple.
Malingo working away.
Malingo is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
Musashi is trying to control Malingo's posture but Malingo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malingo is looking to take a break and control but Musashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malingo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Malingo working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malingo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Musashi is looking to chop away at Malingo's legs.
A low kick from Malingo is predictable there
and Musashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malingo feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Musashi.
Musashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malingo lands with a good body shot.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Malingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malingo misses with a straight right.
Musashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malingo.
Malingo lands an overhand right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Musashi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Malingo.
Malingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Malingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Eddie Malingo has been cut.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malingo can do to turn this around?
Musashi throws a front kick aimed at Malingo's knee but Malingo avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Malingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malingo connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Malingo.
Malingo stuns Musashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malingo.
Malingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malingo.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
Musashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malingo throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi misses with a left hand
enabling Malingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malingo.
Malingo throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malingo's sensitive parts.
Malingo misses with a looping left.
Malingo throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
And Musashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Malingo blocks it.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
and Malingo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Musashi is pulling down on Malingo's head. It's preventing any offense from Malingo, at least for the moment.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo lands a couple of digs.
Musashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Malingo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Musashi takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Malingo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musashi defends well.
Malingo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Musashi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi prevents Malingo from improving his position.
Malingo is in trouble now - Musashi has advanced to mount!
Musashi moves to his opponent's back but Malingo bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Musashi.
Musashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malingo working some strikes from top position.
Musashi wants to sweep here but Malingo controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Malingo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malingo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Malingo cracks Musashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malingo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malingo lands a nice looking body shot.
Malingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Malingo.
Musashi throws a big shot that misses.
Malingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Malingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Musashi gets caught napping as Malingo dives in and scores a takedown. Musashi manages to retain guard.
Malingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Musashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malingo landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malingo scoring with some ground and pound.
Malingo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malingo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malingo distracts Musashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Musashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Musashi is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Malingo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryu Musashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malingo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Musashi's head.
Malingo works over Musashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Musashi controlling the position.
Musashi trying to control the position.
Musashi has control of Malingo's left arm, preventing Malingo from doing any damage.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Malingo is looking to work some ground and pound but Musashi has wrist control.
Malingo throwing strikes but missing.
Musashi has his hands on Malingo's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malingo lands a couple of elbows.
Musashi is trying to keep Malingo in close.
Musashi has momentary wrist control but Malingo slips an elbow through the middle.
Eddie Malingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malingo is one step ahead there.
Malingo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Musashi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Malingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malingo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malingo slips under a jab from Musashi.
Malingo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Musashi defends it well.
Malingo misses with a hook
and Musashi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malingo looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Musashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malingo.
A slow jab from Malingo misses its intended target.
Malingo misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malingo misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Malingo. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Malingo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Musashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malingo scrambles back to his feet.
Malingo moves away from the strike by Musashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Malingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musashi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Musashi!
An out of breath Ryu Musashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Quin (ranked 495 p4p, 72 weight class) and Lip Ton (ranked 531 p4p, 76 weight class). Quin's entrance music is Captain Jack - Iko Iko. A fine choice. Ton has chosen Snap - Rythm is a Dancing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
35 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lip Ton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin.
Ton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Quin to the mat! Quin manages to get full guard.
Ton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quin is keeping the position for now.
Ton cracks Quin with a solid left hand.
Quin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quin keeping full guard, as Ton tries to pass.
Quin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ton is defending well. Quin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Quin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Quin!
Our winner, Matt Quin, 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.
Lip Ton was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to my opponent. He was the better man tonight and I have to give credit, where credits due. I will go back to training and will come back stronger than ever. Thanks for the promotion for the opportunity and the fans for coming out tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Orsini (ranked 357 p4p, 56 weight class) and Frank Reilly (ranked 280 p4p, 42 weight class). Reilly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alessandro Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reilly gets a clinch.
Orsini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orsini lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Orsini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orsini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsini's elbow.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Reilly blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Orsini.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly tries a body shot but Orsini blocks it.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsini.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orsini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly pushes Orsini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orsini takes a shot to the head.
Orsini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reilly avoiding damage as Orsini throws knees to the body.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orsini blocks an uppercut.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orsini throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orsini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reilly to keep the fight standing.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orsini is defending well for now.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Orsini prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Orsini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Orsini presses Reilly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orsini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reilly's defenses.
Orsini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orsini gets control of Reilly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orsini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Orsini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reilly defends well.
Reilly stands and throws Orsini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Orsini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly advances to mount.
Reilly tries to control but Orsini wriggling away.
Orsini regains half guard.
Orsini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reilly has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Orsini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Orsini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reilly's head.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
That's time! Orsini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orsini lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsini moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Orsini scores with a kick to the body.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini connects with an inside leg kick.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reilly moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Reilly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orsini.
Orsini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini misses with a left hand
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly avoids the elbow strike from Orsini, against the cage.
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!
Orsini looking to throw knees to the head but Reilly is blocking nicely.
Reilly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orsini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reilly walks away with a smile on his face. Orsini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Orsini fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reilly.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Orsini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
Orsini tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Orsini misses with a takedown attempt - Reilly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orsini tries to land a leg kick but Reilly saw it coming and moves away.
Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Orsini's defenses.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly slips under a jab from Orsini.
Reilly darts in and clinches Orsini up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Orsini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orsini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Orsini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orsini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Orsini gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orsini's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orsini throws an elbow but misses.
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Orsini misses with a hook
and Reilly counters with a low kick, right behind Orsini 's knee.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Orsini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reilly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orsini's hands.
Orsini throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Reilly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alessandro Orsini's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Orsini lands with a kick to the temple. Reilly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reilly leaves Orsini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orsini throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Orsini only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reilly throws a head kick that Orsini semi-blocks.
Orsini has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orsini avoiding damage as Reilly throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orsini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reilly avoids it.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Orsini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Orsini avoids the damage to the body.
Orsini swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orsini lands with a right to the head.
Orsini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly presses Orsini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orsini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orsini throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orsini can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini working aggressively here.
Orsini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orsini drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reilly avoids it really well and circles away.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
Orsini thuds a left hand into Reilly's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsini on the side of the head.
Alessandro Orsini's cut is getting worse.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReilly.
Orsini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini misses with a left hand
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini tries to clinch up.
Orsini lands a two punch combo.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Alessandro Orsini.
I think Orsini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 324 p4p, 47 weight class) and Jack Shaw (ranked 319 p4p, 45 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boyka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three 6 Mafia - Its A Fight lyrics . Shaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Family Force 5 - Chainsaw. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Boyka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka tries to clinch up
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Boyka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka throws a lazy body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaw.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boyka to score with a decent uppercut.
Shaw forces Boyka back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Boyka misses with some punches.
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Boyka postures up.
Boyka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Boyka is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Boyka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Boyka.
Shaw tries to move into range but Boyka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
Boyka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boyka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka is looking to counter punch.
Boyka moves into the clinch.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyka is one step ahead there.
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Boyka pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyka scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Boyka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Boyka.
Boyka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Boyka.
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka is looking to stand up but Shaw won't let him.
Boyka stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shaw misses.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Boyka avoids it this time.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boyka.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Boyka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boyka tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka slips a jab from Shaw.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Boyka.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and Boyka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Shaw misses.
Boyka cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boyka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shaw to stand back up!
Boyka pounces like a tiger and cracks Shaw with a vicious hook! Shaw is down but not out! Boyka follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 459 p4p, 49 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 341 p4p, 41 weight class). Feltre comes into the arena with Someday Never Comes blaring out of the sound system. Yeboah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lionel Richie - All Night Long. Sambulo Yeboah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feltre slips a straight right by Yeboah.
Yeboah has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yeboah fails to land.
Yeboah blocks a body shot from Feltre.
Yeboah lands a nice shot to the body.
Feltre fails to pull guard.
Feltre is trying to maintain a safe position but Yeboah gets an underhook and turns Feltre into the cage.
Feltre struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeboah controls his hands.
Yeboah prevents a body shot from Feltre.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yeboah walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Feltre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yeboah's head backwards.
Yeboah digs a good hook to Feltre's body.
Yeboah cracks a nice hook into Feltre's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah scores with the left hand. Feltre knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Yeboah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Feltre slips a straight right by Yeboah.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeboah misses with a low kick.
Feltre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yeboah.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah connects with a high kick.
Yeboah misses with a straight left.
Yeboah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feltre has Yeboah pressed against the cage.
Feltre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Feltre working for a triangle but Yeboah defends it easily.
Yeboah passes Feltre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yeboah is taking a breather. Feltre 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.
Feltre is concentrating on defense, preventing Yeboah from advancing position.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Feltre is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah trying to control from half guard but Feltre is working away.
Feltre's coaches at Spartans Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Feltre is looking for a sweep. Yeboah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeboah wants to work for an arm triangle but Feltre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Feltre is trying to maintain the position but Yeboah is very close to passing his half guard.
Yeboah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feltre trying to control here.
Feltre wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feltre!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yeboah looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Feltre wants to hold on but Yeboah pushes him away.
Yeboah working for a guillotine from mount but Feltre is in no mood to give up.
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feltre working to try and regain half guard.
Yeboah jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Feltre manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Feltre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yeboah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom here.
Feltre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yeboah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yeboah has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Feltre!
Feltre is squirming around, avoiding Yeboah's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah moves to the back position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feltre can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah dominated that 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.
Feltre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yeboah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yeboah throws a low kick but Feltre moves out of range easily.
A jab from Yeboah misses.
Yeboah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Feltre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yeboah manages to circle out of the way.
Jab, jab by Yeboah - just one landing.
Yeboah throws a right hand that Feltre ducks under and follows up with a left that Feltre also avoids with ease.
Yeboah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feltre.
Nice defenses there by Yeboah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre misses with a double jab.
Good work by Yeboah as he checks the leg kick.
Yeboah dips to his left and cracks Feltre with an uppercut!
Feltre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yeboah throws out the jab.
Yeboah throws a leg kick which misses Feltre's front leg but catches the back leg as Feltre tries to avoid it.
Yeboah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Feltre throws a combination that misses
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Yeboah.
Yeboah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yeboah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feltre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeboah.
Feltre moves out of range as Yeboah strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltre.
Feltre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yeboah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Felipe Feltre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah scores with a jab to the body.
Yeboah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Feltre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Feltre throws a front kick that sends Yeboah stumbling back into the cage.
Yeboah looks to land a left hand but Feltre moved out of range nicely.
Yeboah is looking to land body kicks.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre with a jab.
Yeboah throws a body punch but Feltre moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah clinches up with Feltre and pushes him back against the cage.
Feltre successfully pulls guard.
Yeboah is pushing down on Feltre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feltre is fighting to maintain full guard but Yeboah has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feltre is trying to control but can't.
Feltre tries to roll over but Yeboah keeps him under control.
Yeboah is working for a submission of some sort.
Yeboah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feltre is just riding it out for now. Yeboah eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah is thwarting Feltre's attempts to control the position.
Yeboah is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Yeboah wants to pass to mount but Feltre is defending the position.
Feltre is staying active underneath Yeboah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
Yeboah trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Feltre moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambulo Yeboah 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yeboah tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeboah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Feltre's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Yeboah.
Yeboah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yeboah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feltre counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Yeboah misses.
Yeboah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Feltre.
Feltre feints and then cracks Yeboah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yeboah down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah throws a body punch but Feltre moves out of range.
Feltre misses with a leg kick
and Yeboah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yeboah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yeboah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeboah throws a leg kick that misses.
Feltre lands an overhand right.
Yeboah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feltre tries to land a front kick but Yeboah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Yeboah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Feltre moves out of range.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Yeboah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Feltre. Feltre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Yeboah is looking to land body kicks.
Feltre closes the distance and pushes Yeboah back into the cage.
A short left from Yeboah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Feltre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yeboah to keep the fight standing.
Feltre is looking to control Yeboah's arms but Yeboah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Feltre has his back to the cage.
Feltre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yeboah has a couple of punches blocked by Feltre.
Feltre jumps guard but Yeboah stands there with Feltre around his waist. Feltre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yeboah lands a shoulder strike.
Yeboah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah slowing the pace effectively.
Feltre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yeboah just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Feltre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feltre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feltre gets through Yeboah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Yeboah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yeboah is trying to pull guard but Feltre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yeboah lands a body punch.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yeboah walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Feltre.
Yeboah connects with a solid leg kick.
Yeboah throws a chopping leg kick but Feltre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yeboah throws a nice looking combination but Feltre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Feltre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeboah counters with a left and a right that stings Feltre.
Felipe Feltre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeboah lands a jab.
Yeboah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Feltre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yeboah.
Feltre misses with a low kick as Yeboah jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah moves out of range of the leg kick from Feltre.
Good shot there by Yeboah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Yeboah.
Yeboah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yeboah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Feltre tries to work over Yeboah's front leg with a kick but Yeboah checks it.
Sambulo Yeboah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Feltre is looking to wear down Yeboah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yeboah works the jab nicely.
Feltre takes a swing at Yeboah's ribcage but misses.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feltre staying out of range there.
Feltre tried to counter with a leg kick but Yeboah avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yeboah.
Feltre walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sambulo Yeboah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yeboah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambulo Yeboah!
An out of breath Sambulo Yeboah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 133 p4p, 21 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 450 p4p, 69 weight class). Imbula comes to the cage accompanied by ~Apache~. Mika Saarenpaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
43 - 19 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarenpaa cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
Imbula walks into a jab.
Saarenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Imbula. Imbula maintains the clinch.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Imbula fails to land.
Saarenpaa presses Imbula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarenpaa.
Imbula lands an uppercut.
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa jabs Imbula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarenpaa lands with a nice combination. Imbula backs away looking to recover.
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!
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Imbula.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Imbula scores with the left hand. Saarenpaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Imbula cracks a nice hook into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Saarenpaa.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Imbula lands a body shot.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saarenpaa jabs at Imbula's body.
Imbula motions for Saarenpaa to come forward. Imbula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saarenpaa misses with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Imbula is looking to wear down Saarenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws the left hand but Imbula avoids the punch easily.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Imbula down with leg kicks.
Saarenpaa lands with a slapping head kick.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Saarenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imbula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saarenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Imbula misses with an uppercut.
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a low kick.
Imbula throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Imbula avoids it.
Saarenpaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saarenpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saarenpaa is looking to slow Imbula down with leg kicks.
Imbula throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Saarenpaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Imbula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Imbula.
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Imbula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saarenpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imbula throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa throws a push kick but Imbula slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
An inside leg kick lands from Imbula.
A jab from Imbula misses.
Imbula has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saarenpaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Imbula slips a jab from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa with a jab.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula wants to land a leg kick but Saarenpaa is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Imbula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Imbula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa throws a jab when Imbula was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Saarenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Imbula lands a leg kick that knocks Saarenpaa off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula misses with a looping right.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Imbula throws a hook to the side of Saarenpaa's head but Saarenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Saarenpaa was not able to check.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Imbula lands a jab to the nose.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imbula takes a swing at Saarenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Saarenpaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Imbula is wise to it.
Crunch! Imbula slams his shin into Saarenpaa's torso.
Saarenpaa looks to land a right hand but Imbula moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saarenpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula jabs at Saarenpaa's body.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imbula takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Imbula as he connects with a hook.
Saarenpaa is rocked!
Saarenpaa throws a lazy body kick
and Imbula counters with a big right hand! Oh Saarenpaa is in trouble here! Imbula follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
In his post fight interview, Cheik Imbula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 82 p4p, 14 weight class) and Marty Robbins (ranked 196 p4p, 26 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Doorbell. Robbins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Iron. 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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33
188 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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187 lbs
26 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonnen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Robbins is looking to get back to his feet here but Sonnen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Robbins's back.
Sonnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Robbins pushed the leg off.
Robbins trying to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in full control for now.
Sonnen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins won't enjoy being in this position. Sonnen looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Robbins is tapping - it's over boys! Sonnen picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dao Sonnen!
A victorious Dao Sonnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 266 p4p, 11 weight class) and Bubba Gumption (ranked 110 p4p, 4 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
235 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua lands a high kick!
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Gumption misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Gumption misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua slips under a jab from Gumption.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua .
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua .
Gumption connects with a single shot there.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua throws a quick counter head kick but Gumption was just out of range.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua .
Tua misses with a shot to the body
and Gumption counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption throws an overhand right that lands on Tua 's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Gumption manages to avoid it.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch but Gumption swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gumption swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Gumption moved away.
Gumption avoids the body shot from Tua .
It seemed like Gumption was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gumption.
Tua misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gumption swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Tua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption drops Tua with a beautiful combination! Tua stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gumption is looking for the KO!
Tua is rocked!
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gumption lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tua up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gumption from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tua 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Gumption!
After the big win, Bubba Gumption made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeph Frazier (ranked 36 p4p, 7 weight class) and Donsone DeNeville (ranked 51 p4p, 10 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeph Frazier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNeville misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
Frazier misses the body punch
and DeNeville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on DeNeville's shoulder, as DeNeville tries to avoid the shot.
DeNeville tries a head kick but it misses.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Frazier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNeville looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frazier, right into the meat.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville.
Nice body punch from DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
DeNeville appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frazier.
Frazier throws a right hand that DeNeville ducks under and follows up with a left that DeNeville also avoids with ease.
It seemed like DeNeville was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
DeNeville fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
Frazier jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier connects with the punch.
DeNeville walks into a straight right hand from Frazier.
Frazier jabs DeNeville to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeNeville throws a low kick but Frazier moves out of range easily.
DeNeville connects with an inside leg kick.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeNeville has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeNeville moves out of range of the strikes.
DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville.
Frazier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeNeville throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeNeville drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeNeville postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Frazier controlling DeNeville's posture.
DeNeville trying to control but Frazier is working from the bottom.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing.
Frazier looking to control but DeNeville passes into half guard.
DeNeville working over Frazier with some ground and pound. Frazier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeNeville thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frazier's head.
Frazier trying to control but DeNeville postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville thows a huge punch but Frazier dodges it nicely.
Frazier desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNeville is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frazier holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
DeNeville working over Frazier with some ground and pound. Frazier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeNeville drops an elbow to the side of Frazier's head.
DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeNeville working Frazier over with strikes.
DeNeville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeNeville scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as DeNeville sits in half guard.
DeNeville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frazier is looking to control DeNeville's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frazier avoid being mounted?
Frazier is concentrating on defense, preventing DeNeville from advancing position.
Frazier is trying to maintain the position but DeNeville is very close to passing his half guard.
DeNeville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeNeville lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeNeville thows a huge punch but Frazier dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Frazier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frazier throws a front kick aimed at DeNeville's knee but DeNeville avoids it well.
Frazier slips under a jab.
DeNeville tried to score with a low kick but Frazier checks it.
DeNeville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeNeville fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frazier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frazier cracks a nice hook into DeNeville's ribs.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
DeNeville tries a quick counter leg kick but Frazier is wise to it.
Frazier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeNeville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands with a good body shot.
Frazier takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
Frazier is looking to slow DeNeville down with leg kicks.
DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. DeNeville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier is looking to score with low kicks.
Frazier scores with a nice head shot.
Frazier throws a hook but DeNeville blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
DeNeville walks into a stiff left hand from Frazier.
Frazier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeNeville counters with a left to the body.
DeNeville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from DeNeville misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. DeNeville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier misses the jab.
Frazier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of DeNeville's head but DeNeville sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frazier misses with a leg kick
and DeNeville cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeNeville tries for a takedown but Frazier circles away easily
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Frazier throws a head kick but DeNeville moves out of range.
DeNeville fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Frazier.
DeNeville scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeNeville fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - DeNeville throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeNeville slips a straight right by Frazier.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
DeNeville tries a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Frazier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeNeville's calf.
DeNeville is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frazier rather than just go for the knockout.
DeNeville throws a right hand that misses
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeNeville throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier misses with an uppercut. DeNeville saw that one coming.
DeNeville swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but DeNeville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Zeph Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
DeNeville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range.
DeNeville misses with a straight right.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeph Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier scoring well with a low kick there.
Frazier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeNeville looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeNeville misses with a hook to the body
and Frazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away.
DeNeville thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeNeville chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeNeville moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeNeville is looking to slow Frazier down with leg kicks.
DeNeville has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Frazier.
Frazier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeph Frazier dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Frazier.
DeNeville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeNeville moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeNeville.
Frazier swings for the body but DeNeville moves out of range.
Frazier throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Frazier.
DeNeville chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frazier can pounce on him.
DeNeville lands with a slapping head kick.
Frazier tests DeNeville's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frazier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNeville fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frazier sprawls well initially but DeNeville persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Donsone DeNeville has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is controlling DeNeville's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeNeville missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frazier wants to get back to full guard.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frazier has hold of DeNeville's hands but DeNeville slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeNeville missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville prevents Frazier from improving his position.
DeNeville lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frazier is refusing to be controlled, as DeNeville sits in half guard.
Frazier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier trying to control here.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeNeville thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frazier's head.
Frazier tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.
Frazier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNeville looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frazier is trying to get back to full guard.
DeNeville works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville scores with punches from side control.
Frazier is working to avoid the ground and pound but DeNeville connects with a decent elbow.
DeNeville scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frazier to see if he's OK.
Frazier is trying to improve his position.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Frazier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeNeville working the head and body with strikes.
DeNeville looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frazier is avoiding damage well.
Frazier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeNeville lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
DeNeville trying to control the position but Frazier is working away.
Frazier can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frazier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
DeNeville working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
DeNeville working the ground and pound but Frazier is defending the strikes.
DeNeville lands a decent elbow from side control.
DeNeville passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frazier!
Frazier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Frazier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! DeNeville connects with a massive shot to the dome!
DeNeville trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeNeville landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frazier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeNeville's head.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
DeNeville connects with a looping right hand.
Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeNeville drops his hands momentarily and Frazier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeNeville pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeNeville darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeNeville chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frazier can pounce on him.
A jab from Frazier finds it's way through DeNeville's defenses.
DeNeville takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
The fighters circling - DeNeville throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frazier swings for the body but DeNeville moves out of range.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
DeNeville takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frazier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeNeville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Frazier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeNeville fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frazier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeNeville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier wants to slow DeNeville down by chopping away at his legs.
DeNeville gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Frazier misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
DeNeville with the counter takedown but Frazier avoids it easily.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Frazier misses.
Frazier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeNeville on the side of the head.
DeNeville misses with a body shot.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Frazier lands with a shot to the body.
DeNeville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNeville is just out of range.
DeNeville with the counter takedown but Frazier avoids it easily.
DeNeville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frazier lands a nice shot that snaps DeNeville's head back.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and DeNeville makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frazier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeNeville lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville throws a front kick aimed at Frazier's knee but Frazier avoids it well.
Frazier throws a leg kick
and DeNeville counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frazier won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNeville working the ground and pound from side control.
DeNeville landing strikes.
Frazier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
DeNeville scoring with punches from side control.
Frazier manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeNeville's best efforts.
Frazier trying to hold on to DeNeville's head to control him but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville working over Frazier with some ground and pound. Frazier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Frazier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
DeNeville is trying to control the action in half guard but Frazier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeNeville drops an elbow to the side of Frazier's head.
Frazier is doing well to control the position and prevent DeNeville from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donsone DeNeville will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
DeNeville throws a hook to the side of Frazier's head but Frazier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zeph Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNeville's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frazier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeNeville throws a body kick that misses.
Frazier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
DeNeville stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frazier lands a right hook to the body.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on DeNeville's shoulder, as DeNeville tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Frazier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville throws a low kick but Frazier moves out of range easily.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid it.
And DeNeville tries to counter it with a takedown but Frazier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frazier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeNeville.
Frazier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville missing with a left hand there. Frazier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from DeNeville is predictable there
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Frazier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville lands with a nice body punch.
DeNeville throws a head kick that half lands.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from DeNeville.
DeNeville lunges at Frazier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frazier's hand.
Frazier avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
Frazier cracks the inside of DeNeville's front leg.
DeNeville takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Frazier does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but DeNeville ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses
and DeNeville counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville thuds a left hand into Frazier's body.
Frazier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeNeville throws out the jab.
DeNeville throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frazier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frazier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frazier lands a jab.
DeNeville defending well as Frazier loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Frazier blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for DeNeville.
DeNeville slips a straight right by Frazier.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNeville is just out of range.
Frazier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeNeville avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Nice shot lands for Frazier.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but DeNeville moved away.
DeNeville appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
DeNeville clobbers Frazier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeNeville throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeville moves away.
DeNeville lands with a nice combination. Frazier backs away looking to recover.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeNeville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
DeNeville feints the counter takedown.
Frazier misses with a shot to the body
and DeNeville connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
DeNeville connects with a right hand. Frazier shakes it off.
DeNeville tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frazier is able to avoid easily.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but DeNeville moved out of range nicely.
Frazier takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
DeNeville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but DeNeville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeNeville stalks Frazier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frazier's face. Frazier staggers backwards, shaken.
Frazier throws a leg kick
so DeNeville counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frazier pulls DeNeville in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Frazier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeNeville sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donsone DeNeville.
I think DeNeville has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Donsone DeNeville thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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