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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 2139 p4p, 245 weight class) and Harold Stephenson (ranked 6024 p4p, 486 weight class). Urameshi comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Bomb. 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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165 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi scores with a nice head shot.
Urameshi swings for the body but Stephenson moves out of range.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Urameshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Stephenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harold Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Urameshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Urameshi's guard now, I'm sure.
Urameshi keeping full guard, as Stephenson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi is looking for a sweep. Stephenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephenson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Urameshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Stephenson!
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Dema (ranked 3805 p4p, 171 weight class) and Alexander Volg Zangief (ranked 6212 p4p, 238 weight class). Zangief has chosen The wolf's hunt by-WOLFSLAIR as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Dema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Volg Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zangief throws a jab when Dema was well out of range.
Zangief lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dema lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dema is looking to slow Zangief down with leg kicks.
Zangief takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dema misses with a straight right.
Dema takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Dema.
Dema doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zangief escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dema. Zangief does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zangief has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Dema.
Dema throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dema.
Zangief ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dema gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zangief throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demas head.
Dema stalling in the clinch but Zangief improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Zangief.
Dema pulls guard successfully.
Dema has Zangief pulled in close to control his posture.
Dema looking for a sweep. Not yet Dema, not yet.
Dema working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zangief.
Zangief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dema works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zangief postures up in Dema's guard and throws a big left but Dema blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zangief must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zangief wants to control from the top but Dema keeps moving.
Dema tries to strike from the bottom.
Dema is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zangief defends well.
Dema wants to sweep here but Zangief controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dema has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zangief can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dema working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zangief.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Zangief loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing good reports from Dema's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dema is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zangief is aware though and is defending well.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Zangief is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zangief got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dema has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zangief has managed to get both his arms back between Dema's legs - danger averted.
Zangief throws a big right hand that misses.
Dema escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zangief gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dema works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zangief postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zangief is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dema has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zangief is looking to defend but Dema has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zangief! Dema pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zangief taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Dema!
A victorious Gary Dema thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alexander Volg Zangief had this to say: 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 3120 p4p, 279 weight class) and Jean Luc Phaneuf (ranked 2827 p4p, 257 weight class). Holmes Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red - Damage. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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219 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Phaneuf!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Phaneuf up against the cage.
Phaneuf blocks an uppercut.
Phaneuf blocking some punches.
Phaneuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmes Jrs head.
Holmes Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf - that landed with a thud.
Phaneuf working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags Phaneuf to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phaneuf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Phaneuf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Phaneuf defends it easily.
Holmes Jr working for a triangle but Phaneuf defends it easily.
Holmes Jr is trying to keep Phaneuf in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phaneuf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phaneuf defends it easily.
Phaneuf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phaneuf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Phaneuf looking to pass the guard.
Phaneuf advances to half guard.
Phaneuf trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr controlling the position well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr wants to control but Phaneuf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holmes Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Phaneuf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Phaneuf's back!
Holmes Jr looking for the choke from the back.
Phaneuf defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Holmes Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Phaneuf is defending it well.
Phaneuf 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phaneuf is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Holmes Jr gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Phaneuf is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Holmes Jr is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Holmes Jr!
A very excited looking Mike Holmes Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bwana Mkubwa (ranked 2348 p4p, 105 weight class) and Cat Fhin (ranked 2924 p4p, 126 weight class). Mkubwa comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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295 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bwana Mkubwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cat Fhin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Mkubwa coming out on top.
It looks like Cat Fhin has been cut.
Fhin rushes Mkubwa and presses him up against the cage.
Fhin breaks from the clinch.
Fhin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mkubwa circles away quickly and effectively.
Fhin darts in and clinches Mkubwa up against the cage.
Fhin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fhin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mkubwa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fhin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mkubwa. Mkubwa obviously looking to wear him down.
Mkubwa drops Fhin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fhin looks back up at him and smiles so Mkubwa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fhin misses with the combination.
Fhin misses with a jab to the body
and Mkubwa counters with a huge left! Fhin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mkubwa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fhin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mkubwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bwana Mkubwa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bwana Mkubwa waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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#R1#
Truth throws a series of strikes that have Laws backpedaling.
Truth fails to land with a series of punches.
Truth jabs at Laws's body.
Truth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Laws back to the cage. Truth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Laws closes the distance and clinches.
Laws throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laws tries to clinch but Truth moves away
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Laws clinches up against the cage.
Laws jumps guard but Truth stands there with Laws around his waist. Laws gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Truth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laws has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Truth manages to break the clinch.
Truth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Truth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Truth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laws manages to avoid it.
Laws is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laws tries to clinch there but Truth circles away.
Truth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laws! But no joy.#CL2#
Laws has taken the fight to the clinch.
Truth tries to throw a body punch but Laws avoids it by throwing Truth back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Laws.
Truth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laws backwards. #T1#
Truth gets through Laws's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Truth lands an uppercut.
Laws working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Truth lands with a light punch inside.
Truth scores with a shot to the side of Laws's head.
Truth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Truth is trying to push Laws away but Laws has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laws misses with a punch on the inside.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.
Laws effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Truth.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Truth tries to break free but Laws pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Truth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laws takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laws tries to clinch up but Truth circles away and keeps his distance.
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laws is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Truth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truth looks to land a right hand but Laws moved out of range.
Laws tries to close the distance and clinch but Truth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Truth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laws.
Laws tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laws is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Truth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laws.
Truth looks to land a combination but Laws avoids it well.
Laws fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laws wants to clinch.
Truth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laws backs up against the cage.
Truth misses with an uppercut. Laws saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laws looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Laws gets a clinch.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Laws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Truth up against the cage.
Truth tries to work over Laws's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truth tries to break free but Laws pushes him back against the cage.
Truth has had enough of the clinch but Laws keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Truth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnny Truth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truth lands a head shot.
Mark Laws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truth lunges at Laws with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laws's hand.
Truth misses with a body shot.
Laws is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laws wants to clinch.
Truth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laws takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Truth lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Truth takes a swing at Laws's ribcage but misses.
Truth lunges at Laws with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laws's hand.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laws moves in looking to clinch but Truth pushes him off.
Truth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Truth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Truth scores with a jab to the head.
Truth lands with a right hand.
Laws on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laws tries to close the distance and clinch but Truth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Truth finds it's way through Laws's defenses.
Truth jabs Laws right on the nose. Laws blinks but takes it well.
Laws closes the distance but Truth moves to the side
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laws tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laws was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
Truth throws a right and a left that Laws avoids nicely.
Laws swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Truth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laws circles away quickly and effectively.
Truth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laws at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Truth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Truth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Truth.
Truth fails to land with a series of punches.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
Johnny Truth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnny Truth is winning the standup battle so far.
Truth misses with the combination.
Laws is looking to clinch.
Laws fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Laws.
Laws takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Truth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laws looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Truth misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Laws has Truth up against the cage in a clinch.
Truth wants to break free but Laws has control.
#T1#
Truth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laws fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Truth blocks the elbow strike.
Truth struggles to land a body shot inside as Laws controls his hands.
Laws blocks a body shot from Truth.
Laws misses with a body punch.
Mark Laws seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Truth wants to break free but Laws has control.
Truth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laws has him pressed against the cage.
Truth lands with a light punch inside.
Truth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Truth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Truth is trying to break the clinch but Laws has him pressed against the cage.
Truth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laws can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Laws breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Truth misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Laws was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laws moves to clinch but Truth breaks away
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Truth lands with a shot to the body.
Truth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Truth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2##CL2#
Laws closes the distance and pushes Truth back into the cage.
Truth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Truth digs a right hand into Laws's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laws's gas tank.
Laws misses with an elbow over the top.
Laws jumps guard but Truth stands there with Laws around his waist. Laws gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Truth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laws's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Truth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laws working aggressively here.
Truth misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Laws fails to land.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Truth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truth lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Truth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Truth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laws tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Truth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Truth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laws uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truth.
Laws takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laws takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laws wants to clinch.
Truth works over Laws's head and body with a nice combination.
Truth cracks Laws with a right hand to the side of the head.
Truth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laws.
Laws gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Truth.
Truth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laws.
Truth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laws.
Laws closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laws tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Laws wants to clinch up but Truth keeps it at a distance.
Truth misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Laws with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Truth. Those never looked like landing.
Truth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laws looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Truth scores with a hook to the body. Laws takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laws keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.
Truth takes a swing at Laws's ribcage but misses.
Laws on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laws staying out of range there.
Truth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Truth cracks a nice hook into Laws's ribs.
Laws tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laws bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laws has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Truth finds it's way round the side to connect with Laws's head.
Laws missing with a left hand there. Truth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laws is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laws is looking to clinch but Truth is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Truth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laws was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
Truth scores with the left hand. Laws knows he should have avoided that one.
Laws tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
Truth throws an overhand right that lands on Laws's shoulder, as Laws tries to avoid the shot.
Laws takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Truth with a nice cross.#CL2#
Laws darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
Laws throws a head punch that misses.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laws throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
Laws throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laws swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laws working aggressively here.
Truth is working Laws over against the cage.
Truth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Truth.
Laws takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Laws with a poor takedown
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Truth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laws takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Truth lands a nice hook to Laws's body. Laws takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Truth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laws stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laws takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Laws is rocked!
Laws tries to clinch up.
It looked like Truth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Truth feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Laws sprawling to the canvas! Laws rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Truth finish him?!
Laws is still on wobbly legs! Can Truth finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laws takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laws has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Truth rushes Laws with punches - Laws moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Laws goes down! Truth follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Truth!
A victorious Johnny Truth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Toa (ranked 1655 p4p, 257 weight class) and Denubis Majere (ranked 1687 p4p, 262 weight class). Toa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nil By Mouth, by Blindspott. Majere is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Man in Black. Denubis Majere acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Toa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toa avoids the body shot from Majere.
It looked like Toa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toa slips a straight right by Majere.
Toa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Majere throws a sloppy head kick and Toa moves out of range easily.
Toa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toa throwing a counter right hand but Majere manages to avoid it.
Toa lands with a right hand.
A jab from Majere misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Toa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere throws a jab but it's blocked by Toa.
Toa moves out of range of the strikes.
Toa throws a shot from downtown. Majere moves away and avoids it.
Majere rushes Toa and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toa prevents a body shot from Majere.
Majere lands a right hand.
Majere keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toa's efforts to push away.
Majere misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Majere.
Majere can't find room to land a body shot as Toa controls the action.
Majere has Toa pressed against the cage, preventing Toa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toa blocks a body shot from Majere.
Majere throws a punch but it's blocked by Toa.
Toa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toa's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Majere.
Majere scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toa breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Majere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Toa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Jimi Toa has been cut.
Majere cracks Toa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Toa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Majere finish him?
Majere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toa circles away quickly and effectively.
Toa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Majere misses with a wild combination.
Majere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toa ducks under a wild hook from Majere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toa avoids the body shot from Majere.
Majere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toa under the eye.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere connects with a body shot.
Majere moves to clinch but Toa breaks away
and Toa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denubis Majere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Majere misses with a hook. Toa ducked under it nicely.
Majere looks to land a right hand but Toa moved out of range.
Majere throws a jab but it's blocked by Toa.
Majere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majere scores with a nice strike.
Jimi Toa's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Majere misses with a body shot.
Toa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Majere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denubis Majere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Toa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Majere works Toa's body with a nice hook.
Majere avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majere throws a hook but Toa avoids it easily.
Denubis Majere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimi Toa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toa feints a jab promting Majere to slip. Toa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Majere slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majere was well out of range. Poor timing from Toa.
Majere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Majere looks to throw the jab but Toa is out of range.
Toa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere misses with a right hand
and Majere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Majere misses with an uppercut
and Toa counters with a left and a right that stings Majere.
Majere thows a leg kick but Toa checks it
and Toa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Majere misses.
Majere cracks Toa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Majere has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toa to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majere misses with a hook
letting Toa counter with a right hand.
Toa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majere.
Toa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toa misses with a double jab
and Majere counters with a nice right hand that sends Toa toppling to the canvas! Toa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Majere finish him?!
Toa is rocked!
Jimi Toa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere throws a series of punches but Toa moves out of range.
Toa works Majere's body with a nice hook.
Majere might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Majere drops Toa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Toa looks back up at him and smiles so Majere waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Toa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Majere slips a jab and a cross from Toa.
Toa tries to get into range but Majere steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Toa! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Majere scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denubis Majere!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jimi Toa had this to say: 'Good fight bro! I'm going to go back to the drawing board and train harder than ever. I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marky Mark (ranked 1287 p4p, 205 weight class) and Bann Harrow (ranked 991 p4p, 155 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
Mark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrow lands a big head kick that sends Mark tumbling to the mat! Harrow takes a step backwards and waves Mark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mark is rocked!
Mark misses the shot to the body.
Mark throws a sloppy head kick and Harrow moves out of range easily.
Mark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrow doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Mark closes the distance and pushes Harrow back into the cage.
Harrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mark scores with a shoulder strike.
Mark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrow tries to throw a body punch but Mark avoids it by throwing Harrow back against the cage.
Harrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Mark lands a body shot.
Mark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow tries to work over Mark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrow misses with a body punch.
Harrow is working Mark over against the cage.
Harrow tries a body shot but Mark blocks it.
A body shot lands from Harrow.
Harrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mark's elbow.
Mark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrow blocking some punches.
Mark jumps guard.
Mark is looking for a triangle here but Harrow uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harrow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mark gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow works his way into side control.
Mark is looking for a sweep.
Harrow tries to stand but Mark is controlling his head.
Mark is looking for a sweep.
Mark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrow looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mark pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mark wants to finish this one by submission but Harrow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mark.
Mark takes Harrow's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Harrow is in trouble.
Harrow is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mark gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark has the hooks in. Harrow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mark is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Harrow breaks Mark's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Mark is retaining full guard.
Mark looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harrow has picked Mark up and slammed him! Mark can't keep hold of the triangle and Harrow manages to pass to side control!
Harrow is trying to get an arm triangle but Mark is defending well.
Mark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrow passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mark!
Harrow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mark wants to control from the top but Harrow keeps moving.
Harrow keeping full guard, as Mark tries to pass.
Harrow keeping moving, preventing Mark from controlling successfully.
Mark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrow is keeping the position for now.
Mark wants to control from the top but Harrow keeps moving.
Harrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mark defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bann Harrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mark lands with a cross.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark looks to throw a body kick
and Harrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Mark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrow.
Harrow tries to bum rush Mark with a series of wild strikes but Mark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrow swings widly with a right hand
and Mark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Mark.
A nice combination there by Mark.
Mark misses with a body punch
and Harrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow moves out of range of the body kick from Mark.
Mark clinches with his opponent.
Harrow tries a body shot but Mark blocks it.
Mark lands with a light punch inside.
Harrow working aggressively here.
Mark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrow misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrow.
Mark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrow misses with the head strike.
Harrow fails to pull guard.
Harrow misses with a punch to the body.
Mark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mark misses with some punches.
Marky Mark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harrow lands a shoulder strike.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Harrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mark fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mark.
Mark scores with a shot to the side of Harrow's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrow can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harrow.
Nice body punch from Harrow.
Mark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrow has a couple of punches blocked by Mark.
Harrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mark throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.
A body shot lands from Mark.
Harrow has a couple of punches blocked by Mark.
Mark lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harrow.
A short left from Harrow.
A right handed body shot lands from Harrow.
Mark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrow's elbow.
Mark blocks an uppercut.
Harrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark blocks a body shot from Harrow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mark.
Mark throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrow.
Mark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrow.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Harrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Mark controls his hands.
Harrow blocking some punches.
Harrow can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
Harrow blocking some punches.
Mark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrows head.
A head punch on the inside from Harrow fails to land.
Mark blocks an uppercut.
Harrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrow's elbow.
Mark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harrow throws a head punch that misses.
Mark digs a right hand underneath Harrow's ribcage. Harrow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harrow misses with a body punch.
A short right from Mark.
Mark tries to pull guard but Harrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Mark drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Mark.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mark.
Mark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mark - that landed with a thud.
Harrow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mark to keep the fight standing.
Mark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrow can't find room to land a body shot as Mark controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marky Mark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harrow tries to keep at a distance but Mark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mark walks away with a smile on his face. Harrow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mark misses with a body punch
and Harrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrow wants to slow Mark down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Mark.
Mark tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark cracks Harrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mark tries to clinch but Harrow moves out of range.
Harrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mark.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark misses with a head kick.
Mark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrow. Harrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrow slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Harrow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrow throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Harrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mark wants to clinch but Harrow slips to the side
and Harrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark tests Harrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harrow slips under a jab from Mark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mark misses with a shot to the body
and Harrow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mark's knee momentarily.
Mark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mark moves to clinch but Harrow breaks away
and Harrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mark scores with a jab.
A big left from Mark misses.
Mark lands a slapping body shot.
Harrow avoids the body shot from Mark.
We've been told by Mark's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harrow throws a lazy right hand but Mark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark misses with a jab to the body
and Harrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrow moves out of range as Mark strikes.
Mark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harrow will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark tries to land a body kick
and Harrow counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrow jabs Mark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mark.
Harrow cracks a nice hook into Mark's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark moves in looking to clinch but Harrow pushes him off.
Mark throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrow counters with a good low kick that Mark was not able to check.
Harrow takes one on the button.
Mark cracks Harrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mark misses with a combination
and Harrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marky Mark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marky Mark!
Marky Mark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Malenko (ranked 876 p4p, 92 weight class) and Akamu Kalani (ranked 1405 p4p, 142 weight class). Malenko comes to the cage accompanied by WCW NITRO ENTRANCE SONG. Kalani has chosen Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akamu Kalani!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalani throws a right hand that Malenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Malenko also avoids with ease.
Malenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalani pinned against the cage. Kalani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Malenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani loads up on a big right hand but Malenko slips the punch.
Malenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kalani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko misses with a right hand
and Kalani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalani cracks Malenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalani's coach down at Animal FLEX Zone was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kalani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko misses with a hook
and Kalani counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalani circles away.
Kalani slaps away a takedown attempt from Malenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Kalani.
Kalani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malenko.
Kalani scores with a sloppy right hand. Malenko should have avoided that one.
Kalani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malenko.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Kalani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malenko shoots for a takedown but Kalani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malenko needs to keep his hands up - Kalani had a free shot at his head there.
Kalani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kalani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalani connects with a body shot that sends Malenko's belly button to the back.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malenko shoots in but Kalani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalani defends it nicely.
A left lands for Kalani.
Malenko walks into a straight right hand from Kalani.
Malenko is rocked!
Kalani slips a jab from Malenko.
Oh Malenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malenko tries to get into range but Kalani steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Malenko! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kalani scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Kalani!
After the big win, Akamu Kalani made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ZZ POPS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Dean Malenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'The ref was paid off everyone seen the illegal chair shot.....ill be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister McNasty (ranked 162 p4p, 26 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 391 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith Jr's choice of entrance music: You Will Know My Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister McNasty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by McNasty's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from McNasty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
McNasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr works McNasty's body with a nice hook.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNasty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McNasty takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith Jr tries to work over McNasty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from McNasty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNasty.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
McNasty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr trying to stall but McNasty improves his position.
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but McNasty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
McNasty misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNasty.
Still in the clinch, Smith Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but McNasty avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
McNasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr gets through McNasty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
McNasty gets through Smith Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Smith Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
McNasty misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to break the clinch but McNasty is controlling the position.
A short right from Smith Jr.
McNasty blocks an elbow strike.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
McNasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNasty lands with a left to the head.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McNasty avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McNasty moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNasty tries to score with a low kick but Smith Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNasty doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting McNasty counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and McNasty counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
McNasty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a stiff right hand.
McNasty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty cracks the inside of Smith Jr's front leg.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McNasty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and McNasty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a combination
and McNasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mister McNasty is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McNasty counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr works the jab nicely.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
That's two 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!
Smith Jr looks to land a combination but McNasty avoids it well.
McNasty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNasty throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNasty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.
McNasty scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. McNasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNasty gets a clinch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from McNasty.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as McNasty controls his hands.
McNasty throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
A short uppercut from McNasty.
Smith Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but McNasty won't allow it.
McNasty lands with a right to the head.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but McNasty avoids the damage to the body.
McNasty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Smith Jr fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr lands a right hand.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNasty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr wants to break free but McNasty has control.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McNasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
McNasty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNasty blocks the elbow strike.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
Smith Jr throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister McNasty dominated that second round.
That's time! McNasty'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!
A big right from McNasty misses.
McNasty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNasty jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
McNasty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
As Smith Jr looks to move away, McNasty throws a big counter combo but Smith Jr just gets out of the way.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by McNasty.
McNasty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNasty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a slapping leg kick.
McNasty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith Jr's calf.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and McNasty counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries to clinch but McNasty is having none of it.
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNasty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and McNasty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith Jr's knee momentarily.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNasty walks into a jab.
McNasty slips a jab from Smith Jr.
McNasty throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
McNasty misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNasty counters with a nice uppercut.
McNasty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith Jr misses with a double jab
and McNasty counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McNasty counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNasty has closed the distance and engaged Smith Jr in a clinch.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr works on McNasty's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNasty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith Jr's elbow.
McNasty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by McNasty.
Smith Jr misses with a punch to the body.
McNasty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNasty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNasty is defending well for now.
A short left from Smith Jr.
McNasty scores with a hook to the body.
McNasty throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister McNasty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McNasty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Mister McNasty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 274 p4p, 42 weight class) and Dan Gee (ranked 290 p4p, 46 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Iso Paa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Iso Paa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Gee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gee.
Gee moves into the clinch.
Paa lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Gee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gee avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Gee saw that one coming.
Gee has managed to clinch.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Gee blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gee scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gee's elbow.
Gee presses Paa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa blocking some punches.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gee staying out of range there.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
Paa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paa throws out a loose jab but Gee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gee clinches up against the cage.
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gee pushes Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gee slips a jab from Paa.
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!
Gee rushes Paa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gee fails to land.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gee misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gee clinches up with Paa and pushes him back against the cage.
Gee misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gee.
Paa works on Gee's body with a couple of short punches.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
A short right from Paa.
Gee prevents Paa from breaking the clinch.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gee moves to clinch but Paa breaks away
and Paa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gee thinking.
Nice shot by Paa.
Gee has managed to clinch.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gee as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Paa.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gee throws a head punch that misses.
Gee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paa lands a jab to the head.
Dan Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gee tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Gee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gee moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Gee darts in and clinches Paa up against the cage.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee.
Paa breaks the clinch.
Gee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gee is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
Gee fails to land with a series of punches.
Gee closes the distance and clinches.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Paa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Gee looks winded!
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paa keeps the fight on the outside.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gee wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gee throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Gee's ribs.
Paa throws the left hand but Gee avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Paa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paa.
Gee tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Paa throws a hook but Gee blocks it.
Gee tries to clinch up.
Gee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gee avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Paa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gee doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Paa.
Gee misses with a wild body shot.
Gee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee throws a lazy right hand but Paa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gee misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
Paa scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee moves out of range of the body kick.
Gee looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa avoids the body shot from Gee.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gee can do to turn this around?
Paa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paa swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Paa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Gee misses with a hook to the body
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gee instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gee blocks a body shot from Paa.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gee tries to clinch but Paa moves away
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee moves out of range as Paa throws a body kick.
Gee with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gee cracks Paa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gee tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Paa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gee off the cage and back into range.
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gee tries to clinch but Paa moves out of range.
Gee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Gee tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Gee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gee.
Gee rushes Paa and presses him up against the cage.
Gee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Paa.
Gee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Gee working aggressively here.
Paa prevents a body shot from Gee.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gee fails to land.
Gee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gee misses with a punch to the body.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gees head.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Gee controls the action.
Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gee is looking to clinch.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gee clinches up against the cage.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paa lands a shot to the body.
Gee is breathing heavily.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gee in his tracks.
Gee lands with an overhand left.
Paa connects with a right hand. Gee shakes it off.
Gee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paa swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gee tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Paa digs a good hook to Gee's body.
Gee forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Paa blocks a body shot from Gee.
Gee throws a head punch that misses.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gee throws a head punch that misses.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee blocks a body shot from Paa.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee blocking some punches.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa lands an uppercut.
Paa presses Gee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Gee avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Gee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Gee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Paa.
Gee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paa throws the left hand but Gee avoids the punch easily.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
And Gee tries to counter it with a takedown but Paa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gee clinches.
Dan Gee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee misses with some punches.
Paa misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Come on Paa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
Gee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gee as Paa tries to tie him up.
Paa has had enough of the clinch but Gee keeps him there for the moment.
Paa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gee lands an uppercut.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gee prevents a body shot from Paa.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Gee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Gee scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa lands a shot to the body.
Paa is working Gee over against the cage.
Gee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gee.
Paa blocking some punches.
Gee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa scores with a shot to the side of Gee's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa digs a right hand into Gee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gee's gas tank.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paa stalling against the cage.
Paa lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Paa.
Gee working aggressively here.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Gee ducks down to avoid it.
Gee closes the distance and clinches.
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa clearly takes that round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gee backs up against the cage.
Paa throws a good cross that connects.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Gee saw that one coming.
Paa misses with a hook. Gee ducked under it nicely.
Gee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is trying to stall.
Gee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gee lands with a light punch inside.
Gee throws a head punch that misses.
Paa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gee has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Gee.
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Gee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Gee throws a big shot that misses.
Gee throws a shot to the body.
Gee misses with a left hand
and Paa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gee misses with a wild body shot.
Gee throws a hook to the side of Paa's head but Paa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gee tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
Gee tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee clinches.
Paa trying to stall but Gee improves his position.
Gee misses with some punches.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
Gee darts in and clinches Paa up against the cage.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Gee.
A short left from Paa.
Gee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Paa breaks the clinch.
Paa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gee has managed to clinch.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gee backwards.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Gee blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Gee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Gee scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee.
Paa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gee working aggressively here.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Paa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gee moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
Gee has managed to clinch.
Paa blocks a body shot from Gee.
Paa taking a breather.
Paa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gee.
Paa breaks the clinch.
Paa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa had his way with Dan Gee in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gee tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Paa throwing a counter right hand but Gee manages to avoid it.
Gee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paa connects with a crisp jab.
Gee throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa digs a good body shot into Gee's ribs.
Gee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa jabs Gee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paa 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.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paa connects with a nice looking jab.
Gee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee lands with a right to the head.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gee misses with some punches.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gee fails to land.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Gee controls his hands.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Gee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Paa.
Gee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gee misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Gee lands with a left to the head.
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gee. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gee closes the distance and pushes Paa back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Paa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gee or not.
Gee blocks a body shot from Paa.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Gee is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Gee takes one on the button.
Gee has Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gee lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Paa.
Paa presses Gee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gee.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Paa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paa.
Paa tries to work over Gee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gee blocks an uppercut.
Gee throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa lands a body shot.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa is working Gee over against the cage.
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paa misses with the combination.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa misses with a hook.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gee was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Gee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa keeps the fight on the outside.
Gee forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Paa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gee.
An attempted straight right counter from Paa misses the target.
Gee tries to clinch but Paa moves out of range.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paa misses with a double jab.
Dan Gee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa throws a hook but Gee blocks it.
Gee doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Paa misses its target.
Paa is looking to land body kicks.
Gee misses with a right hand
and Paa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paa defending well as Gee loads up on a big left hand.
Paa misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paa, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his middleweight title!
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