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KOFC 121 - Fitzpatrick v James PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Goncalves (ranked 6863 p4p, 267 weight class) and Johny McDonald (ranked 25173 p4p, 303 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johny McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Goncalves to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Jose Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny McDonald.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
Goncalves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goncalves.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald looks winded!
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves throws a one two combo.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
letting Goncalves counter with a right hand.
Goncalves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goncalves jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves connects with a single shot there.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goncalves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Goncalves.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johny McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
Goncalves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Goncalves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Goncalves to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald misses with the body kick
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves 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.
The crowd cheers as Goncalves lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Goncalves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDonald back to the cage. Goncalves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goncalves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Goncalves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McDonald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goncalves has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goncalves with a hook.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jose Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a high kick!
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goncalves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goncalves scores with a three punch combo!
McDonald wants to clinch but Goncalves slips to the side
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goncalves is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald tries to clinch but Goncalves moves away
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goncalves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goncalves rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Goncalves!
McDonald is working an open guard so Goncalves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Goncalves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Goncalves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jose Goncalves is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDonald back to the cage. Goncalves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves with a jab.
Goncalves throws a combination. McDonald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald moves to clinch but Goncalves breaks away
and Goncalves counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Goncalves dominated that second round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goncalves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goncalves scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Goncalves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
Goncalves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goncalves pushes McDonald off but McDonald dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
Goncalves looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goncalves lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
Jose Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Goncalves coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Goncalves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goncalves cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Goncalves.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goncalves.
McDonald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goncalves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goncalves.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Goncalves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald pushes Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald jumps guard but Goncalves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goncalves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Goncalves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Locastro (ranked 3958 p4p, 337 weight class) and Dmitry Klokov (ranked 4851 p4p, 397 weight class). Dmitry Klokov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Locastro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Klokov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Locastro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Klokov moves out of range of the leg kick from Locastro.
Locastro throws a hook but Klokov blocks it.
Locastro throws a jab when Klokov was well out of range.
Locastro has managed to clinch.
Locastro lands a body punch.
Locastro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locastro scores with a shot to the side of Klokov's head.
Locastro scores with a shoulder strike.
Locastro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locastro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klokov looks winded!
Klokov managing to block the knees to the body from Locastro.
Locastro lands a left hand.
Locastro lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locastro lands a nice uppercut.
Klokov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Locastro lands a body punch.
Locastro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locastro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klokov backwards.
Locastro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Locastro tries to land knees in the clinch but Klokov avoids the damage to the body.
Locastro tries a body shot but Klokov blocks it.
Klokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Locastro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klokov.
Klokov avoiding damage as Locastro throws knees to the body.
Locastro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klokov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locastro.
Klokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klokov managing to block the knees to the body from Locastro.
Klokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Locastro controls his hands.
Locastro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klokov avoids it.
Locastro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locastro gets through Klokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Locastro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Locastro throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locastro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klokov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Locastro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klokov can turn it around.
Locastro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Locastro lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locastro tries to land knees in the clinch but Klokov avoids the damage to the body.
Locastro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Locastro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Locastro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Locastro digs a right hand underneath Klokov's ribcage. Klokov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locastro.
Locastro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klokov.
Locastro gets through Klokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Locastro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locastro lands a right hand.
Klokov is rocked!
Locastro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Klokov with a big uppercut! Klokov tries to clinch up but Locastro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Klokov to the mat! Klokov covers up and Locastro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeremy Locastro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 3741 p4p, 322 weight class) and Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 20950 p4p, 561 weight class). Menger comes to the cage accompanied by Shiny. Boon Wrecking Ball 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wrecking Ball's waist but Wrecking Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menger off to one side.
Menger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrecking Ball defends well and Menger ends up having to push Wrecking Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrecking Ball swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Ball fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menger to the ground. Wrecking Ball is now in Menger's guard.
Menger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menger has momentary wrist control but Wrecking Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
Menger has his hands on Wrecking Ball's head, controlling the position.
Menger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wrecking Ball postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball working some strikes from top position.
Wrecking Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrecking Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menger has Wrecking Ball pulled in close to control his posture.
Wrecking Ball chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger trying to control the position.
Wrecking Ball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wrecking Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger looking for a sweep. Not yet Menger, not yet.
Wrecking Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrecking Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wrecking Ball wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes but missing.
Wrecking Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrecking Ball scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wrecking Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrecking Ball's guard.
Menger throws a strike but Wrecking Ball rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wrecking Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Menger is trying to keep Wrecking Ball in close.
Wrecking Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menger's head.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Menger's brow.
Wrecking Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Menger's head.
Wrecking Ball works over Menger with some ground and pound from guard.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Menger's brow.
Wrecking Ball landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrecking Ball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrecking Ball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball won't allow Menger to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrecking Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecking Ball postures up in Menger's guard and throws a big left but Menger blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menger is on top in guard.
Menger throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position but Menger postures up.
Menger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wrecking Ball is controlling Menger's posture.
Menger stopping the sweep attempt from Wrecking Ball.
Menger distracts Wrecking Ball with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menger throws a big elbow that misses.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger throwing strikes from guard but Wrecking Ball blocks nicely.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position.
Menger lands a couple of digs.
Menger is working Wrecking Ball over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wrecking Ball has momentary wrist control but Menger slips an elbow through the middle.
Wrecking Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menger advances to half guard.
Menger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wrecking Ball!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrecking Ball wants to try and get back to his feet.
Menger breaks from Wrecking Ball's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boon Wrecking Ball will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wrecking Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Menger on his heels. He'll look to pass Menger's guard now, I'm sure.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Menger's brow.
Wrecking Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrecking Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Menger is adopting a defensive guard.
Menger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball is looking to stand up but Menger won't let him.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Boon Wrecking Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Ball postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball won't allow Menger to sweep him here.
Wrecking Ball works over Menger with some ground and pound from guard.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes but missing.
Wrecking Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Menger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball wants to pass the guard but Menger is keeping the position.
Wrecking Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball connects with a couple of short punches.
Menger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrecking Ball's guard.
Menger connects with a couple of short punches.
Menger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrecking Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menger is controlling him.
Wrecking Ball is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger throws a strike but Wrecking Ball rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wrecking Ball cracks Menger with a solid left hand.
Menger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrecking Ball manages to get himself to full guard.
Menger won't allow Wrecking Ball to sweep him here.
Wrecking Ball is trying to keep Menger in close.
Wrecking Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menger landing some decent shots from guard.
Wrecking Ball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menger's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menger trying to keep a closed guard but Wrecking Ball is proving a slippery customer.
Menger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menger keeping full guard, as Wrecking Ball tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrecking Ball is one step ahead there.
Wrecking Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrecking Ball is one step ahead there.
Wrecking Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menger keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Ball from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrecking Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Ball postures up.
Menger seems keen to control Wrecking Ball's posture.
Menger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrecking Ball's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrecking Ball, not yet.
Menger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball is pulling down on Menger's head to control his posture.
Wrecking Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Menger is controlling him.
Menger throws a big right hand that misses.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Ball manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menger manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrecking Ball wants to get up but he can't break Menger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boon Wrecking Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Menger closes the distance and clinches up with Wrecking Ball, looking for a takedown. Menger pushes Wrecking Ball against the cage but Wrecking Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball wants to counter with a clinch but Menger pushes him away.
Wrecking Ball has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Menger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrecking Ball avoids it really well and circles away.
Menger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wrecking Ball sprawls well. Wrecking Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menger gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menger backs up against the cage.
Boon Wrecking Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrecking Ball scores with a takedown into Menger's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menger wants to sweep here but Wrecking Ball controlling him for the moment.
Wrecking Ball trying to control but Menger is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball preventing the sweep.
Menger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Menger has his hands on Wrecking Ball's head, controlling the position.
Wrecking Ball postures up.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger controls Wrecking Ball momentarily but Wrecking Ball frees himself.
Menger is looking to stand up but Wrecking Ball isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Menger is trying to control the position but Wrecking Ball postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wrecking Ball throws a nice looking combination but Menger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrecking Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Wrecking Ball as Menger shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Wrecking Ball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menger shoots in for a takedown but Wrecking Ball shows good takedown defense.
Boon Wrecking Ball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Menger's guard.
Menger looking to control but Wrecking Ball passes into half guard.
Wrecking Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrecking Ball controlling the action here.
Wrecking Ball wants to control but Menger is keeping him busy.
Wrecking Ball decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Menger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrecking Ball avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Menger.
Wrecking Ball wants to counter the offense by Menger and move into the clinch position.
Wrecking Ball fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Menger sprawls well initially but Wrecking Ball persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Wrecking Ball seems content to control.
Menger wants to get back to full guard.
Wrecking Ball controlling the action here.
Wrecking Ball is continuing to stall.
Wrecking Ball is thwarting Menger's attempts to control the position.
Wrecking Ball seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Menger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrecking Ball is working away from the top position though.
Wrecking Ball performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Menger wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Wrecking Ball seems content to control.
Carl Menger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menger is looking to improve his position.
Wrecking Ball perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Menger trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrecking Ball lands in his opponent's guard.
Menger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wrecking Ball manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecking Ball not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menger looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boon Wrecking Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrecking Ball 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boon Wrecking Ball!
During a confident post fight interview, Boon Wrecking Ball 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Lopez (ranked 2919 p4p, 394 weight class) and De Forest Treadwell (ranked 2034 p4p, 297 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Treadwell's choice of entrance music: God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. De Forest Treadwell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martez Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, De Forest Treadwell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Treadwell with that takedown attempt.
Lopez clinches with his opponent.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Treadwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.
Lopez pushes Treadwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez gets control of Treadwell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Treadwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Treadwell stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Treadwell told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Treadwell is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Treadwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Treadwell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Treadwell is looking to improve his position.
Lopez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lopez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lopez with a couple of short strikes.
Treadwell tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Treadwell is squirming around nicely.
Lopez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Treadwell is looking to escape.
Lopez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Treadwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Treadwell tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Treadwell is looking to escape.
Treadwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Treadwell is rocked!
Lopez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Treadwell is surviving well by controlling Lopez's body position as best he can.
Treadwell is still in real trouble! Can Lopez finish him?
Treadwell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez prevents Treadwell from getting the reversal.
Lopez looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Treadwell covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
Martez Lopez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 905 p4p, 34 weight class) and Doctor Doolittle (ranked 2395 p4p, 71 weight class). Happy Forclit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Doctor Doolittle's chin.
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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
37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forclit blocks a jab.
No joy there for Doolittle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doolittle blocks a jab.
Forclit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Forclit misses with a straight left.
Forclit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forclit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Forclit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doolittle has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Doolittle keeps moving.
Forclit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle wants to stand and escape but Forclit is having none of it.
Forclit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doolittle wants to stand but Forclit is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle has momentary wrist control but Forclit slips an elbow through the middle.
Forclit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doolittle is looking to stand up but Forclit isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forclit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forclit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Forclit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doolittle pushes Forclit away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Forclit gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Forclit working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Forclit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Doolittle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Doolittle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doolittle taking a bit of punishment here - Forclit scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Forclit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Forclit throws an elbow but Doolittle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Doolittle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forclit 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.
Forclit throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Doolittle tries to bench press Forclit off him but Forclit keeps the position.
Forclit scoring with punches from side control.
Doolittle taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forclit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Forclit working the ground and pound.
Forclit throws a strike aimed at the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle avoids it well.
Forclit working the ground and pound but Doolittle is defending the strikes.
Doolittle defending against the ground and pound.
Forclit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Doolittle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit scoring with punches and elbows.
Forclit lands an elbow.
Forclit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doolittle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Forclit crashes against the mat.
Doolittle parries the strikes from Forclit easily there. Forclit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Doolittle to escape.
Doolittle is trying to improve his position.
Forclit lands some shots froms side control.
Doolittle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Forclit lands a nice forearm strike.
Forclit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doolittle keeps working.
Forclit is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Forclit asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Forclit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doolittle tries to escape but Forclit is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forclit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Forclit in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doolittle defending against the ground and pound.
Forclit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Forclit wants to control but Doolittle is keeping him busy.
Forclit lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forclit scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Doolittle to see if he's OK.
Doolittle is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doolittle regains half guard, as Forclit was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Forclit dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Doolittle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Forclit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doolittle avoids the body shot from Forclit.
Forclit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doolittle scores with a shot to the body.
Doolittle throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Doolittle misses.
Doolittle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Forclit misses the target.
Forclit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Forclit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doolittle can do to turn this around?
Doolittle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Doolittle avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Forclit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Forclit.
Doolittle scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
A short right from Forclit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doolittle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Forclit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Doolittle can't find room to land a body shot as Forclit controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Forclit.
A right handed body shot lands from Doolittle.
A head punch on the inside from Doolittle fails to land.
Doolittle tries to throw a body punch but Forclit avoids it by throwing Doolittle back against the cage.
Doolittle lands a right hand.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolittle's elbow.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle tries to work over Forclit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Forclit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Happy Forclit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
Doolittle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Doolittle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doolittle.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Doolittle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forclit.
Doolittle misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit working aggressively here.
Forclit swings wildly with an uppercut but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Forclit.
Good body shot from Forclit.
Forclit struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolittle controls his hands.
Doolittle scores with a shot to the side of Forclit's head.
Forclit wants a takedown but no success here.
Forclit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit blocks an uppercut.
Forclit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doolittle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Doolittle.
Doolittle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forclit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doolittle backwards.
Doolittle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit wants a takedown but no success here.
Forclit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doolittle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Forclit lands a body punch.
Forclit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forclit struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolittle controls his hands.
Doolittle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doolittle misses with a knee strike.
Forclit can't find room to land a body shot as Doolittle controls the action.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Forclit misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolittle blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle is working Forclit over against the cage.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands with a short shot to the head.
Doolittle breaks from the clinch.
Doolittle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle lands a head kick!
Doolittle connects with a right hand. Forclit shakes it off.
Forclit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forclit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forclit is rocked!
A jab from Forclit misses.
Forclit slips a straight right by Doolittle.
Forclit misses with a straight left.
Doolittle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Doolittle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doolittle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forclit at a distance.
Doolittle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Forclit connects with a leg kick. Doolittle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Forclit throws a shot to the body.
Doolittle moves out of range of the strikes.
Doolittle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forclit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forclit blocks a head kick by Doolittle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doolittle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Doolittle.
A little feinted left hand from Forclit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doolittle throws an overhand right that lands on Forclit's shoulder, as Forclit tries to avoid the shot.
Forclit misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick by Forclit misses
and Doolittle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit looks for a takedown but Doolittle sprawls well.
Doolittle throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doolittle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Forclit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Doolittle misses with a body shot
and Doolittle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Forclit. Those never looked like landing.
Forclit throws a big shot that misses.
Forclit connects with an inside leg kick.
Forclit tries to clinch but Doolittle is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit moves out of range as Doolittle strikes.
Forclit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Doolittle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doolittle moves out of range as Forclit strikes.
Doolittle looks to land a right hand but Forclit moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Forclit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forclit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doolittle is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doolittle checks a leg kick.
Forclit looking to score a takedown here. Doolittle is defending well but Forclit drives through and ends up in Doolittle's guard.
Doolittle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Doolittle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doolittle is looking to stand up but Forclit isn't so interested in that idea.
Doolittle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit lands with a good body shot.
Forclit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doolittle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Doolittle as Forclit shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Forclit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Doolittle.
A big right from Doolittle misses.
Forclit slips a jab from Doolittle.
Doolittle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Forclit to counter with a crisp jab.
Forclit looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Forclit dives in for a single leg takedown but Doolittle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doolittle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle cracks a nice hook into Forclit's ribs.
A slow jab from Forclit misses its intended target.
Forclit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doolittle manages to avoid it.
Doolittle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forclit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Doolittle takes one to the chin there.
Doolittle lands with a slapping head kick.
Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
Forclit misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forclit thows a leg kick but Doolittle checks it
and Doolittle counters with a low kick, right behind Forclit 's knee.
A slow jab from Forclit misses its intended target.
Doolittle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forclit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doolittle lands a nice hook to Forclit's body. Forclit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Doolittle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doolittle 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Doolittle!
A relieved looking Doctor Doolittle 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1313 p4p, 154 weight class) and Joan Vila (ranked 894 p4p, 104 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Hot Chip - Over and Over. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joan Vila!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vila throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Vila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dux looks to land a left hand but Vila moved out of range nicely.
Vila throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Dux misses with a straight left.
Dux misses with a looping left.
Vila has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dux circles away quickly and effectively.
Dux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vila sprawls and moves away.
Vila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vila looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Dux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux takes the fight into the clinch.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux lands a takedown into guard.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vila working a defensive guard here.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Vila is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom.
Dux is really struggling to control Vila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vila trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Dux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vila looks to land a body kick but Dux moved away.
Vila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dux tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vila, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vila gets control of Dux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vila will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vila trying to control the position.
Dux wants to control from the top but Vila keeps moving.
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vila is tightening it up a little... Dux has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dux reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dux taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joan Vila!
An out of breath Joan Vila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mahalo Bittencourt (ranked 708 p4p, 71 weight class) and Froyo Hoyo (ranked 1436 p4p, 148 weight class). Hoyo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad to the bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahalo Bittencourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Froyo Hoyo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyo moves out of range of the body kick from Bittencourt.
Hoyo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyo has closed the distance and engaged Bittencourt in a clinch.
Bittencourt prevents a body shot from Hoyo.
Hoyo lands a body punch.
Hoyo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hoyo fails to land.
Bittencourt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bittencourt fails to land.
Hoyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bittencourt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoyo backwards.
Bittencourt manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo with a nice cross.
Bittencourt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bittencourt. Hoyo shrugs it off though.
Bittencourt connects with a solid leg kick.
Bittencourt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bittencourt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bittencourt half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bittencourt.
Hoyo throws out a counter right but Bittencourt avoids it with no problem.
Bittencourt misses the jab.
Hoyo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bittencourt looks to land a combination but Hoyo avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Hoyo.
Bittencourt throws a head kick that misses
and Hoyo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bittencourt throws a big shot that misses.
Bittencourt lands with a nice body punch.
Bittencourt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoyo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bittencourt lunges at Hoyo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoyo's hand.
Hoyo throws a solid leg kick but Bittencourt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoyo.
Hoyo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoyo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bittencourt.
Hoyo's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoyo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bittencourt. That's going to slow Hoyo down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bittencourt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bittencourt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoyo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bittencourt off the cage and back into range.
Bittencourt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bittencourt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bittencourt thows a leg kick but Hoyo checks it
and Hoyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoyo. That snapped Bittencourt's head back.
Bittencourt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoyo looks to land a right hand but Bittencourt moved out of range.
Hoyo lands a two punch combo.
Bittencourt misses with a low kick.
Bittencourt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoyo.
Bittencourt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hoyo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bittencourt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bittencourt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoyo to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt is looking to land body kicks.
Hoyo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoyo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bittencourt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bittencourt prevents a body shot from Hoyo.
A short right from Hoyo on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bittencourt fails to land.
Bittencourt misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Bittencourt.
Hoyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bittencourt.
Hoyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by Hoyo.
Hoyo tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing Hoyo back against the cage.
Bittencourt misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyo tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing Hoyo back against the cage.
Hoyo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt prevents a body shot from Hoyo.
Bittencourt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoyo has him pressed against the cage.
Bittencourt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyo.
Hoyo trying to stall but Bittencourt improves his position.
Bittencourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoyo working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Bittencourt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bittencourt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bittencourt manages to break the clinch.
Bittencourt feints and then cracks Hoyo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoyo down.
Bittencourt misses with a body kick.
Bittencourt ducks under a wild hook from Hoyo.
Hoyo pushes Bittencourt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoyo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bittencourt.
A short right from Bittencourt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Hoyo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Froyo Hoyo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A lazy left from Bittencourt finds it's target.
Bittencourt looks to land a left hand but Hoyo moved out of range nicely.
Bittencourt throws the kick towards the body but Hoyo avoids it.
A slow jab from Bittencourt misses its intended target.
Hoyo misses with a straight right.
Bittencourt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bittencourt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Froyo Hoyo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Hoyo misses.
Bittencourt scores with a shot to the body.
Hoyo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoyo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyo looks to throw the jab but Bittencourt is out of range.
Bittencourt is looking to land body kicks.
Hoyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittencourt.
A big left from Bittencourt misses.
A little jabbing left from Hoyo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoyo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hoyo - just one landing.
Hoyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bittencourt.
Hoyo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bittencourt counters with a left to the body.
Bittencourt blocks a jab.
Hoyo jabs Bittencourt right on the nose. Bittencourt blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Hoyo.
Bittencourt is looking to score with low kicks.
Bittencourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bittencourt.
Hoyo moves into the clinch.
Hoyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bittencourt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyo throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyo works on Bittencourt's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoyo misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoyo scores with a hook to the body.
Hoyo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoyo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bittencourt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoyo backwards.
Bittencourt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bittencourt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bittencourt scores with a hook to the body.
Hoyo lands a left hand.
Hoyo tries to stall but Bittencourt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoyo misses with a punch to the body.
Bittencourt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Hoyo misses its intended target.
Bittencourt motions for Hoyo to come forward. Bittencourt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoyo throws a sloppy head kick and Bittencourt moves out of range easily.
Hoyo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt connects with a high kick.
Hoyo cracks the inside of Bittencourt's front leg.
Bittencourt cracks a nice hook into Hoyo's ribs.
Bittencourt with a hook.
A jab from Hoyo misses.
Hoyo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoyo. Bittencourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoyo misses with a hook.
Hoyo throws a hook but Bittencourt blocks it.
Hoyo misses with a hook.
Bittencourt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bittencourt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bittencourt does it's job there.
Bittencourt lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoyo off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bittencourt is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hoyo - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoyo misses the target.
Bittencourt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoyo cracks Bittencourt with an open hand slap.
Hoyo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoyo throws a looping overhand right but Bittencourt ducks down to avoid it.
Bittencourt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bittencourt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bittencourt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bittencourt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoyo throws a shot from downtown. Bittencourt moves away and avoids it.
Hoyo throws an overhand right that lands on Bittencourt's shoulder, as Bittencourt tries to avoid the shot.
Bittencourt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bittencourt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyo.
Bittencourt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoyo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Froyo Hoyo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bittencourt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bittencourt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoyo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoyo avoids a kick to the body.
Hoyo swinging wildly here.
Hoyo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bittencourt.
A swing and a miss from Hoyo.
Hoyo misses with a hook.
Bittencourt staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt looks to land a right hand but Hoyo moved out of range.
Hoyo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick
and Hoyo counters with a straight right hand.
Hoyo tests Bittencourt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hoyo misses.
Bittencourt misses with a low kick as Hoyo jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Hoyo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoyo moves forwards but Bittencourt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoyo with a jab.
Bittencourt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoyo.
Hoyo misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Bittencourt.
Hoyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bittencourt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoyo's calf.
Hoyo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bittencourt. Bittencourt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hoyo throws a low kick, looking for Bittencourt's leg but Bittencourt calmly moves out of range.
Mahalo Bittencourt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bittencourt moves out of range as Hoyo throws a body kick.
It looks like Bittencourt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bittencourt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bittencourt slips a straight right by Hoyo.
Bittencourt throws a hook to the side of Hoyo's head but Hoyo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoyo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoyo throws a lazy right hand but Bittencourt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bittencourt avoids the body shot from Hoyo.
A good leg kick by Hoyo.
Froyo Hoyo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoyo throws a jab when Bittencourt was well out of range.
Hoyo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bittencourt. That one must have hurt.
Bittencourt misses with a leg kick
and Hoyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bittencourt gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hoyo counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bittencourt.
Hoyo misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hoyo misses.
Bittencourt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Hoyo misses.
Hoyo avoids the body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt throws a hook but Hoyo avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoyo, as that shot connected.
Bittencourt misses with a leg kick
enabling Hoyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoyo misses with a body shot
enabling Bittencourt to counter with a crisp jab.
Bittencourt misses with an uppercut. Hoyo saw that one coming.
Bittencourt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bittencourt misses with a wild body shot.
Bittencourt is looking to chop away at Hoyo's legs.
Hoyo misses with a body shot.
Hoyo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Bittencourt misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittencourt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoyo throws a shot from downtown. Bittencourt moves away and avoids it.
Hoyo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoyo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bittencourt on the side of the head.
Hoyo lands a jab to the nose.
Hoyo misses with a straight left.
Bittencourt throws a push kick but Hoyo slaps the foot to one side.
Bittencourt throws a front kick aimed at Hoyo's knee but Hoyo avoids it well.
Bittencourt slips under a jab from Hoyo.
Bittencourt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyo throws out the jab.
Bittencourt misses with a low kick.
Hoyo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bittencourt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittencourt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoyo throws a lazy right hand but Bittencourt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Froyo Hoyo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoyo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Froyo Hoyo!
An out of breath Froyo Hoyo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Proudfeather (ranked 4554 p4p, 372 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 544 p4p, 53 weight class). Proudfeather comes to the cage accompanied by Come and Get Your Love. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
264 lbs
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276 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Proudfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out lands a jab to Proudfeather's midsection.
Proudfeather slips under a jab from Out.
Out throws a hook but Proudfeather avoids it easily.
Proudfeather scores with a head kick. Out tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Proudfeather misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Proudfeather gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Out fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Out blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Out lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proudfeather backwards.
A short uppercut from Out.
Proudfeather throws a knee to the head but misses.
Proudfeather trying to land knees to the body.
Proudfeather tries a knee to the head but Out blocks it.
Proudfeather misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Out fails to land.
Proudfeather looking to throw knees to the head but Out is blocking nicely.
Proudfeather misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Out.
Our sources have told us that Proudfeather has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Proudfeather is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Out is defending well for now.
Proudfeather with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Out.
Proudfeather is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Out.
Proudfeather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proudfeather connects with a nasty looking knee right to Out's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out digs a right hand into Proudfeather's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Proudfeather's gas tank.
Out's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Proudfeather wants to clinch.
Out blocks a head kick by Proudfeather.
Out looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Out catches Proudfeather right on the button with a cross.
Proudfeather tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Out rattles Proudfeather with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Proudfeather tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Out dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Proudfeather stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Knock Out!
Knock Out thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Leonard Proudfeather spoke after the fight, saying '*leonard turns silently to the camera as a single tear rolls down his cheek*'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 144 p4p, 16 weight class) and Estaban Chavez (ranked 844 p4p, 94 weight class). San Pedro comes into the arena with Gunman blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estaban Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Chavez misses.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
A jab from Chavez finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro clinches up against the cage.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by San Pedro.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling him.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez avoiding damage as San Pedro throws knees to the body.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San Pedro gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
San Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
San Pedro lands a right hand.
A short right from Chavez.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Chavez digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
San Pedro is leaning against Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather.
Chavez is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez has San Pedro pressed against the cage.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Chavez.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
San Pedro throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez 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.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
San Pedro misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Chavez avoids it.
Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
San Pedro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from San Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San Pedro at a distance.
Chavez throws a lazy body kick
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Chavez moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San Pedro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands with a cross.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick.
Chavez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
San Pedro throws a lazy body kick
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
San Pedro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chavez swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
San Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
San Pedro being controlled against the cage.
Chavez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Estaban Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
San Pedro cracks Chavez with an open hand slap.
Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
San Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
San Pedro is looking for a counter combo.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one.
Chavez checks a low kick from San Pedro.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by San Pedro.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Chavez. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
It seemed like Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from San Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
San Pedro takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away.
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and San Pedro counters with a slapping leg kick.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range.
San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chavez's hands.
San Pedro lands a nice hook to Chavez's body. Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
San Pedro lands the left hand.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
Chavez moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
San Pedro gets a clinch.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chavez controls his hands.
Chavez takes a shot to the head.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chavez's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Estaban Chavez in that round.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
San Pedro cracks Chavez with a hook to the temple - Chavez is on wobbly legs here! San Pedro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chavez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! San Pedro wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 515 p4p, 60 weight class) and Elmore James (ranked 469 p4p, 56 weight class). James has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from James misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzpatrick missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
James throws a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
James looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from James.
Our sources have told us that Fitzpatrick has been working on his elbows in the gym.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fitzpatrick.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
That has opened up Elmore James's cut even more.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
James avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
James lands a right hand.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
James lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shoulder strike.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
James lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from James.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
The cut above Elmore James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
James being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
James misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
James slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
James misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
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!
James misses with some punches.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a left to the head.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Elmore James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James working aggressively here.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
James working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elmore James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Francis Fitzpatrick rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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