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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 1138 p4p, 141 weight class) and Jakob Trabik (ranked 2590 p4p, 284 weight class). Cal Klos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Klos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakob Trabik!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos scores with a nice right hand.
Trabik takes a swing at Klos's ribcage but misses.
Trabik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trabik.
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trabik tries to bum rush Klos with a series of wild strikes but Klos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klos lands a glancing blow to the side of Trabik's head.
Trabik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klos.
Trabik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Klos counter with a right hand.
Trabik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klos.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trabik throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trabik was covering up waiting for the punch and Klos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trabik's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Klos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trabik trying to control the position.
Klos chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trabik keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
Klos controlling from the top position.
Klos landing some decent shots from guard.
Klos landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trabik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Klos has picked Trabik up and slammed him! Trabik can't keep hold of the triangle and Klos manages to pass to side control!
Trabik struggling a bit here.
Klos grinds an elbow into Trabik's temple.
Trabik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trabik is looking for a sweep.
Trabik is not content to let Klos control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Klos lands an elbow.
Trabik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Trabik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klos working the ground and pound.
Klos working the ground and pound.
Klos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klos scoring with punches from side control.
Klos trying to control the position but Trabik is working away.
Trabik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Klos off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabik doesn't have the hooks in and Klos manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Klos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trabik throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trabik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klos scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trabik cracks Klos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trabik as he jumps to the side.
Trabik misses with a looping right.
Trabik misses with a straight right.
Trabik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trabik can do to turn this around?
Trabik throws a right hand that misses
and Klos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klos lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Trabik misses.
Klos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klos connects with the punch.
Trabik throws a sloppy head kick and Klos moves out of range easily.
Klos stuns Trabik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trabik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klos misses the jab.
Klos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trabik lands a two punch combo.
Klos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klos. Trabik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakob Trabik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trabik looks to land a right hand but Klos moved out of range.
Klos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klos lands a really nice looking cross but Trabik seems unphased.
A left lands for Klos.
Trabik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trabik enables Klos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trabik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Klos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trabik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klos is one step ahead there.
Klos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trabik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klos has managed to get both his arms back between Trabik's legs - danger averted.
Trabik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trabik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trabik is trying to keep Klos in close.
Trabik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klos preventing the sweep.
Klos chips away with some ground and pound.
Klos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trabik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cal Klos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klos looking to pass the guard.
Klos cracks Trabik with a solid left hand.
Trabik looking for a sweep. Not yet Trabik, not yet.
Klos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos looking to pass the guard.
Klos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trabik trying to strike off his back.
Klos trying to control but Trabik is working from the bottom.
Klos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Trabik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trabik has momentary wrist control but Klos slips an elbow through the middle.
Klos is working Trabik over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trabik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klos chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Klos fails with the takedown
and Trabik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Klos throws a hook to the side of Trabik's head but Trabik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klos drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trabik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Klos working some strikes from top position.
Klos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trabik's head.
Klos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos with a nice head shot there.
Klos works over Trabik with some ground and pound from guard.
Trabik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Klos wants to pass the guard but Trabik is keeping the position.
Trabik looking to control.
Klos preventing the sweep.
Klos is in close to Trabik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trabik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Trabik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trabik's head.
Klos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Trabik is trying to keep Klos in close.
Klos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Klos lands a couple of elbows.
Klos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klos works over Trabik with some ground and pound from guard.
Trabik is rocked!
Klos wants to control from the top but Trabik keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos works over Trabik with some ground and pound from guard.
Klos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trabik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Klos is now in half guard.
Klos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trabik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klos is looking for a kimura here.
Klos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trabik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos lands strikes from half guard.
Trabik wants to improve his position but Klos is controlling well.
Trabik taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard.
Trabik is trying to stand back up but Klos is controlling him
Klos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klos is trying to control the action in half guard but Trabik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klos is pressing down on Trabik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trabik is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Klos there.
Jakob Trabik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cal Klos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trabik is still in real trouble! Can Klos finish him?
Klos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
Cal Klos got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1800 p4p, 214 weight class) and Wesley Whitaker (ranked 3966 p4p, 398 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Calm - No problem. Trevor Burrows has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Burrows.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
Whitaker scores with a jab to the head.
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burrows manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whitaker can't break the clinch.
Burrows working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows lands a right hand.
Burrows pulls guard successfully.
Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Burrows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burrows is on top in guard.
Burrows postures up in Whitaker 's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrows. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burrows passes Whitaker 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whitaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitaker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whitaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burrows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Whitaker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitaker 's head.
Whitaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitaker 's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows uses his free foot to push down on Whitaker 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whitaker .
Burrows dominating with strikes here.
Burrows landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is landing with some decent strikes but Whitaker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Whitaker is rocked!
Burrows postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Whitaker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Burrows and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Burrows!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cause (ranked 4230 p4p, 417 weight class) and Anti Half Assed (ranked 8573 p4p, 614 weight class). Anti Half Assed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Cause'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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Cause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Half Assed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cause scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one.
Cause throws a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a nice right hand that sends Cause toppling to the canvas! Cause scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Half Assed finish him?!
Cause misses with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a big right hand! Oh Cause is in trouble here! Half Assed follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armin Schulz (ranked 2693 p4p, 295 weight class) and Conor Ward (ranked 4978 p4p, 470 weight class). Conor Ward will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armin Schulz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Ward!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schulz lands a body shot.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulz misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Schulz. Beautiful body shot.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schulz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schulz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ward looks winded!
Schulz cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs.
Schulz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schulz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schulz cracks Ward with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ward looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schulz finish him?
Ward is rocked!
It looks like Conor Ward has been cut.
Schulz drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Ward's head, knocking him out cold! Schulz is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armin Schulz!
A victorious Armin Schulz 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 883 p4p, 95 weight class) and Jamaican Jam (ranked 2638 p4p, 241 weight class). Jam has chosen Quartiere Coffee - In Jamaica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamaican Jam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pugberg looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Pugberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pugberg scores with a jab to the head.
Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pugberg throws a hook but Jam blocks it.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Jam moved out of range.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Pugberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pugberg swings widly with a right hand
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Jam moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Pugberg attempts a counter takedown but Jam avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jam avoids the body shot from Pugberg.
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Pugberg misses.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pugberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pugberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pugberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jam.
Pugberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jam pinned against the cage. Jam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jam misses with a hook.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Jam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pugberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam looking to control.
Pugberg is fighting to break Jam's control of his arms but Jam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pugberg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pugberg drops back looking for a leg! Jam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jam manages to kick Pugberg off! Pugberg jumps back into Jam's guard.
Pugberg preventing the sweep.
Pugberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Pugberg is proving a slippery customer.
Pugberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Pugberg is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg stopping the sweep attempt from Jam.
Pugberg pushes down on Jam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pugberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Jam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pugberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pugberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg working for a submission but Jam is keeping him at bay.
Pugberg wants to finish this one by submission but Jam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pugberg.
Jam tries to hold on but Pugberg pushes him away.
Pugberg is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pugberg extends the arm and Jam is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xing Pugberg!
Jamaican Jam was interviewed post fight and said 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Meep (ranked 3568 p4p, 138 weight class) and Mister Handsy (ranked 5477 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Meep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Handsy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Meep.
Handsy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meep just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Meep - that landed with a thud.
Meep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
Handsy tries to pull guard but Meep won't allow it.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep pushes Handsy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Meep.
Meep lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handsy.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Handsy is trying to drag Meep to the mat but Meep just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marvin Meep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Handsy.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Meep is working Handsy over against the cage.
Meep scores with a shoulder strike.
Meep lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Meep.
Meep lands a nice shot to the body.
Meep cracks Handsy with a nice body shot.
Meep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handsy or not.
Handsy looks winded!
Meep lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meep is leaning against Handsy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep lands a nice uppercut.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep pushes Handsy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meep gets through Handsy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
Meep working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meep lands a shot to the body.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep lands a left hand.
Handsy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meep just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meep gets underhooks to prevent Handsy's takedown attempt.
Meep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
Handsy tries to pull guard but Meep won't allow it.
Meep lands a hook that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Handsy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handsy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meep working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meep scores with a shot to the side of Handsy's head.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Meep.
A body shot lands from Meep.
Handsy tries to break the clinch but Meep is controlling the position.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meep.
Meep is working Handsy over against the cage.
Meep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meep scores with a shot to the side of Handsy's head.
Meep presses Handsy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Meep.
Meep lands a body shot.
Handsy working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meep scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meep lands a left hand.
Meep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handsy or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Meep dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meep moves into the clinch.
Handsy is trying to pull guard but Meep has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Meep.
Meep scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Meep.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meep.
Handsy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Meep.
Meep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Meep.
Meep stops a takedown attempt from Handsy.
Marvin Meep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Handsy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handsy tries to pull guard but Meep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Handsy is breathing heavily.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meep gets through Handsy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handsy is rocked!
We've been informed that Handsy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Handsy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meep is keeping busy.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep lands with a right to the head.
Meep lands a nice shot to the body.
Meep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meep lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Meep pushes Handsy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Meep.
Meep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meep is working Handsy over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Meep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Meep.
Good body shot from Meep.
A right hand to the body from Meep.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Handsy is still on wobbly legs! Can Meep finish him?
Meep scores with a shoulder strike.
Meep works on Handsy's body with a couple of short punches.
Marvin Meep has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handsy seems to have recovered his senses.
Meep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Meep.
Meep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handsy takes a shot to the head.
Meep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meep lands a shot to the body.
Meep lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meep digs a right hand underneath Handsy's ribcage. Handsy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Meep as the two fighters clinch.
Meep is leaning against Handsy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meep lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Meep.
A short right from Meep on the inside.
Nice body punch from Meep - that landed with a thud.
Meep lands a shot to the body.
Meep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
A short right from Meep.
Meep lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handsy backwards.
Meep creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Handsy with a big uppercut! Handsy tries to clinch up but Meep pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Handsy to the mat! Handsy covers up and Meep unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marvin Meep!
An out of breath Marvin Meep 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uchimura Nakata (ranked 1705 p4p, 68 weight class) and Lester Limbaugh (ranked 2847 p4p, 108 weight class). Lester Limbaugh struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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132 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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149 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uchimura Nakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Limbaugh sprawls well initially but Nakata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakata working over Limbaugh with some ground and pound. Limbaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Limbaugh is pressing down on Nakata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Limbaugh trying to strike off his back.
Limbaugh striking from his own guard.
Limbaugh striking off his back but it's not causing Nakata any problems.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Limbaugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Limbaugh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata working some strikes from top position.
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!
Nakata cracks Limbaugh with a solid left hand.
Limbaugh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Limbaugh is keeping the position for now.
Limbaugh scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakata stands up over Limbaugh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Limbaugh striking off his back but it's not causing Nakata any problems.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving.
Limbaugh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
Nakata passes Limbaugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Limbaugh gets full guard.
Nakata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Limbaugh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Limbaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Limbaugh throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakata is in close to Limbaugh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakata looking to pass the guard.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata pushing down on Limbaugh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Limbaugh is looking for a sweep. Nakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakata is looking to take a break and control but Limbaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Limbaugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Limbaugh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakata wants to pass to mount but Limbaugh is defending the position.
Nakata is keen to just control but Limbaugh is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limbaugh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakata drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh has hold of Nakata's hands but Nakata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is trying to control. Limbaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Nakata there.
Nakata lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Limbaugh missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakata lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakata working over Limbaugh with some ground and pound. Limbaugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Limbaugh gets back to full guard.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakata sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Limbaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakata controls the pace.
Limbaugh lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata trying to control the position from guard on top but Limbaugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nakata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limbaugh is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbaugh scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Limbaugh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uchimura Nakata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nakata landing strikes.
Nakata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Limbaugh on the ground.
Nakata lands an elbow.
Limbaugh is looking for a sweep.
Nakata lands some shots froms side control.
Nakata is working Limbaugh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Limbaugh wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Limbaugh is not content to let Nakata control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Limbaugh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Limbaugh throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nakata grinds an elbow into Limbaugh's temple.
Limbaugh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Limbaugh striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata cracks Limbaugh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Limbaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Uchimura Nakata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limbaugh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nakata in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Limbaugh sneaks back into half guard.
Limbaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakata working Limbaugh over with strikes.
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh taking some punishment here, with Nakata in his half guard.
Nakata wants to take a breather but Limbaugh is having none of it.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Nakata not doing much here.
Nakata moves nicely into side control.
Nakata avoids the strikes from the bottom by Limbaugh.
Nakata is chipping away with strikes.
Limbaugh sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Limbaugh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Nakata sits in half guard.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Limbaugh is working away.
Nakata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Limbaugh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Limbaugh can do to turn this around?
Nakata distracts Limbaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Limbaugh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Limbaugh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata trying to control but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Nakata's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakata working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Limbaugh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh preventing the sweep.
Limbaugh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakata trying to keep a closed guard but Limbaugh is proving a slippery customer.
Limbaugh won't allow Nakata to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Limbaugh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Limbaugh stands and throws Nakata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Limbaugh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Limbaugh working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakata sneaks back into half guard.
Limbaugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Limbaugh throwing shots but Nakata is blocking nicely.
Nakata controlling the position for now.
Limbaugh lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakata throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Limbaugh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakata wants to control from the top but Limbaugh keeps moving.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uchimura Nakata dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nakata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakata showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakata working Limbaugh over with strikes.
Nakata blocks the strikes from Limbaugh.
Limbaugh moves into full guard.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Limbaugh.
Nakata lands a couple of elbows.
Limbaugh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nakata controlling from the top position.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nakata lands a couple of digs.
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Limbaugh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata works over Limbaugh with some ground and pound from guard.
Limbaugh throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Nakata passes Limbaugh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nakata is trying to control. Limbaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Limbaugh punching from the bottom.
Nakata drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Limbaugh striking from half guard on the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakata connects with a nice short shot to Limbaugh's temple.
Nakata slows the pace down in half guard.
Nakata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nakata.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakata connects with a nice short shot to Limbaugh's temple.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Limbaugh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nakata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakata is nestled in close to Limbaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Limbaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Nakata sits in half guard.
Nakata is controlling the pace.
Nakata trying to control from half guard but Limbaugh is working away.
Nakata wants to pass the guard but Limbaugh is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nakata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakata slips a nice elbow through Limbaugh's hands, connecting with Limbaugh's forehead.
Limbaugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nakata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakata working Limbaugh over with strikes.
Nakata is keen to just control but Limbaugh is a slippery customer.
Limbaugh scores with a few weak punches.
Nakata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Limbaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Limbaugh taking some punishment here, with Nakata in his half guard.
Limbaugh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nakata is looking to advance position but Limbaugh won't allow it.
Nakata drops an elbow to the side of Limbaugh's head.
Nakata lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakata winds up and cracks Limbaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakata trying to control the action but Limbaugh is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nakata there.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Limbaugh wants to get back to full guard.
Nakata working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Limbaugh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lester Limbaugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Limbaugh missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uchimura Nakata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uchimura Nakata!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christos Eskenpopoludopulos (ranked 4414 p4p, 436 weight class) and Wasabi Leon (ranked 6789 p4p, 586 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christos Eskenpopoludopulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wasabi Leon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eskenpopoludopulos gets a clinch.
Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eskenpopoludopulos blocks it with crossed arms.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eskenpopoludopulos fails to land.
Eskenpopoludopulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eskenpopoludopulos stops a takedown attempt from Leon.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with the head strike.
Eskenpopoludopulos throws a head punch that misses.
Leon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eskenpopoludopulos smiles and moves away.
Christos Eskenpopoludopulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wasabi Leon.
Eskenpopoludopulos forces Leon back against the cage and clinches.
Eskenpopoludopulos is leaning against Leon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eskenpopoludopulos pushes Leon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Eskenpopoludopulos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Leon wants to take the fight to the mat but Eskenpopoludopulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Eskenpopoludopulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Eskenpopoludopulos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eskenpopoludopulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
Eskenpopoludopulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leon.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos presses Leon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eskenpopoludopulos pushes Leon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eskenpopoludopulos works on Leon's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leon or not.
Leon looks winded!
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a body punch.
Eskenpopoludopulos presses Leon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Eskenpopoludopulos on the inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Eskenpopoludopulos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eskenpopoludopulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
A short right from Eskenpopoludopulos on the inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a nice uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leon is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Leon is still on wobbly legs! Can Eskenpopoludopulos finish him?
Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eskenpopoludopulos has a couple of punches blocked by Leon.
Leon goes for a takedown attempt but Eskenpopoludopulos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eskenpopoludopulos has closed the distance and engaged Leon in a clinch.
Leon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eskenpopoludopulos smiles and moves away.
Leon tries to keep at a distance but Eskenpopoludopulos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eskenpopoludopulos prevents the takedown attempt.
Leon seems to have recovered his senses.
Leon is trying to push Eskenpopoludopulos away but Eskenpopoludopulos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskenpopoludopulos digs a right hand into Leon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leon's gas tank.
A short right from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
A shot in the inside from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Leon to his knees! Eskenpopoludopulos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christos Eskenpopoludopulos!
Christos Eskenpopoludopulos took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Free Bands inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 310 p4p, 51 weight class) and Andy Shifter (ranked 1167 p4p, 183 weight class). Shifter has chosen Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian has Shifter up against the cage in a clinch.
Shifter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kardashian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kardashian prevents the takedown attempt.
Shifter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kardashian is trying to keep an underhook but Shifter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shifter tries to pass to full mount but Kardashian defends it.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kardashian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kardashian defends it well.
Shifter in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kardashian tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Shifter!
Andy Shifter is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Andy Shifter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 126 p4p, 22 weight class) and Shane MacGowan (ranked 606 p4p, 80 weight class). MacGowan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Bulletzowich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacGowan circles away.
Bulletzowich with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulletzowich shoots and misses
and MacGowan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a takedown. MacGowan tries to sprawl out of it but Bulletzowich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacGowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
Bulletzowich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacGowan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGowan misses with a wild combination.
MacGowan forces Bulletzowich back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich can't get the takedown.
Bulletzowich tries for a takedown but MacGowan manages to get underhooks.
Bulletzowich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacGowan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan lands a right hand.
Bulletzowich blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacGowan as Bulletzowich tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
MacGowan lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
Bulletzowich is working for takedown but MacGowan is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacGowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacGowan lands with a light punch inside.
MacGowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands with a left to the head.
MacGowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
MacGowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulletzowich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacGowan.
Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulletzowich is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
MacGowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGowan digs a right hand into Bulletzowich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bulletzowich's gas tank.
Bulletzowich tries to stall but MacGowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
Bulletzowich is trying to stall.
Bulletzowich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacGowan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulletzowich.
MacGowan slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from MacGowan on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulletzowich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to stand.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulletzowich preventing the sweep.
MacGowan has his hands on Bulletzowich's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulletzowich preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bulletzowich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but MacGowan blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Bulletzowich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bulletzowich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bulletzowich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacGowan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bulletzowich distracts MacGowan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bulletzowich with a poor takedown
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
Bulletzowich shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Bulletzowich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for MacGowan.
Bulletzowich fails with the takedown
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan tries to clinch there but Bulletzowich circles away.
Bulletzowich feinted with a counter takedown.
Bulletzowich goes for a double leg but MacGowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacGowan continues to drive forward.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Bulletzowich pushes MacGowan against the cage but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacGowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bulletzowich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulletzowich is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich working the head with strikes.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan won't allow Bulletzowich to pass to mount.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bulletzowich postures up in MacGowan's guard and throws a big left but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Bulletzowich tries to pass.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich postures up.
MacGowan is pulling down on Bulletzowich's head. It's preventing any offense from Bulletzowich, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that MacGowan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulletzowich dives in and grabs MacGowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes down on Bulletzowich's head and hops out.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGowan clinches up with Bulletzowich and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGowan lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulletzowich tries to stall but MacGowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulletzowich trying to stall but MacGowan improves his position.
A short left from MacGowan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan is pressed up against the cage. Bulletzowich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGowan down to the mat. MacGowan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacGowan counters with a right hand that sends Bulletzowich tumbling to the canvas! Can MacGowan finish him? He dives into Bulletzowich's guard looking to do just that!
Bulletzowich is rocked!
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!
MacGowan pushing down on Bulletzowich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Bulletzowich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bulletzowich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Bulletzowich defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich gets back to full guard.
Bulletzowich seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulletzowich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bulletzowich is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Bulletzowich keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulletzowich, not yet.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan thows a huge punch but Bulletzowich dodges it nicely.
Bulletzowich wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacGowan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulletzowich looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
Bulletzowich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from MacGowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacGowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulletzowich looks for a takedown but MacGowan sprawls well.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Bulletzowich pushes MacGowan against the cage but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulletzowich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacGowan connects with a nice looking jab.
Bulletzowich keeps the fight on the outside.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan drops Bulletzowich with a big left hand and mounts him. Bulletzowich is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bulletzowich scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from MacGowan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. MacGowan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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